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Chavez (5-6) allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out four over 5.2 innings in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Tigers.

He held Detroit scoreless for five innings before tiring in the sixth, a pattern that's been common ever since the 33-year-old began taking a regular turn in the rotation a few years ago with Oakland. Chavez gets a tough assignment in his next start Sunday on the road against an Astros squad with a league-leading .353 wOBA against righties.

Robertson retired all three batters faced, one by strikeout, to save Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Rays.

Robertson shook off a season-worst outing two days earlier to record his ninth save in 10 opportunities. His 3.38 ERA doesn't inspire much confidence, but when a save is on the line, opponents are batting just .111 against him.

Giles (1-2) gave up a two-run homer to Mike Moustakas in the bottom of the ninth Tuesday, letting the Royals walk off with a 9-7 win. He gave up three hits and struck out one in an inning of work.

First he blew the save after coming on in the eighth and allowing the game-tying hit, then he blew the game in the ninth. That's now three straight outings in which Giles has surrendered at least one run, a stretch that's inflated his ERA to 4.24. Still, considering that Giles owns a sparkling 29:8 K:BB over 23.1 innings this year and has converted 15 saves successfully, there's not much cause for concern unless this skid persists.

Junis gave up seven runs on nine hits and three walks over 3.2 innings in Tuesday's eventual win over the Astros. He struck out just one batter.

The rookie was fortunate to be bailed out by a late rally, as this was a disastrous start. He's starred in the minors this year, though, putting up a 2.34 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 57:8 K:BB over 42.1 innings for Triple-A Omaha; those results will keep Junis on the radar in dynasty formats even if he continues stumbling as a starter in the near term.

Kimbrel struck out five while working around a walk in 1.1 scoreless innings to record his 17th save of the season in Tuesday's win over the Yankees.

Entering with two outs and a two-run lead in the eighth inning, Kimbrel struck out Didi Gregorius but allowed a run to score as the latter reached on a wild pitch. He then walked Chase Headly before striking out Chris Carter and proceeded to strike out the side in the ninth to close things out. Kimbrel has now recorded saves in each of his last five appearances, striking out 13 during that span while lowering his ERA to 1.01 and his WHIP to a microscopic 0.49.

Farmer will be recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday to take the mound against the Angels.

The Tigers were in need of a Wednesday starter after Matt Boyd was optioned to Triple-A Toledo. Farmer enjoyed quite a bit of success in his only other start with the Tigers this season, tossing 6.1 scoreless frames while tallying 11 total strikeouts on May 27 against the White Sox. He'll be a sneaky fantasy option against an Angels' lineup sorely missing the services of Mike Trout.

Pomeranz (6-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks across five innings during Tuesday's win over the Yankees. He struck out seven.

Pomeranz yielded an unearned run on a throwing error by Mookie Betts in the second inning and was only scored upon again on a solo home run by Chris Carter in the fifth. He labored at times, throwing a season-high 123 pitches as he struggled to put away hitters, which caused his removal after just five frames. Pomeranz was ineffective at times during the opening portion of the season, but he has pitched quite well over his last four outings en route to a 2.04 ERA, an impressive 32:5 K:BB and a 3-0 record over 22 innings during that span. He will look to keep it rolling Sunday against the Tigers.

Andriese (groin) will play catch Tuesday and expects to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

If Andriese reports no new soreness with his groin during the bullpen session, he'll likely be cleared to return from the disabled list and start one game of the Rays' doubleheader Saturday with the Athletics. Andriese is expected to assume the rotation spot of Jacob Faria, who will make a spot start in place of the injured right-hander Wednesday against the White Sox.

Boxberger (back) will make his second rehab appearance with High-A Charlotte on Thursday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Boxberger noted that his arm felt fine Tuesday after he tossed one inning for Charlotte a night earlier in what was his first appearance in affiliated ball this season. In light of Boxberger's extended layoff along with the fact that he missed nearly half of last season due to injury, he may need the entire 30-day rehab window to build up his arm before being activated from the disabled list.

Johnson (hamstring) threw a 33-pitch bullpen session Tuesday with no restrictions and is the leading candidate to start Friday against the Tigers, Scott Lauber of ESPN.com reports.

Johnson has a 2.72 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 42:17 K:BB in 46.1 innings at Triple-A, but has been much better with his control in two big-league starts. His 14:3 K:BB in 14 innings may not be sustainable going forward, but he exhibited excellent control prior to an elbow injury in 2015 and a bout with anxiety disorder in 2016. If the left-hander commands his four-pitch mix, Johnson's an intriguing option in deeper leagues if he gets healthy in time for this weekend's series.