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VerHagen (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Peoria on Wednesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

VerHagen has been out since June 24 with right shoulder soreness. He's eligible to return from the injured list Saturday, and if all goes well during his rehab, it's possible he'll require just a minimum stint on the shelf.

Voth gave up three runs on four hits and one walk across 4.1 innings during Tuesday's extra-inning win over the Rangers. He had three strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision.

The right-hander started strong with four scoreless frames but was pulled after loading the bases with one out in the fifth, and all three baserunners came around to score. It was Voth's fourth start since joining Baltimore's rotation, and he has a 3.46 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 12:5 K:BB across 13 innings in that role. The 30-year-old tentatively lines up to start Sunday's game against the Angels, though he could be bumped from the rotation if Kyle Bradish (shoulder) is ready to be activated from the injured list.

Howard allowed four runs on six hits and two walks over four innings during Tuesday's extra-inning loss at Baltimore. He had two strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision.

Howard was promoted Tuesday for his first big-league appearance since late April, but he generated only five swinging strikes on 68 pitches. The 25-year-old has a 10.97 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB across 10.2 innings this season, and he's not guaranteed to receive another turn through the rotation. However, should Howard receive another start, he tentatively lines up to pitch early next week versus the A's.

Barlow was charged with a blown save after giving up one run on one hit during the ninth inning of Tuesday's extra-inning loss to the Orioles. He had one strikeout and did not walk a batter.

The right-hander was called upon to protect a one-run lead, but he surrendered a two-out solo homer to Rougned Odor, which tied the game 9-9. It's the second straight blown save for Barlow, and he's allowed five earned runs over his past eight innings after posting a 2.21 ERA across his first 20.1 frames of the year.

Graterol allowed a hit and struck out two to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Rockies.

Graterol had no trouble protecting a three-run lead Tuesday. He stepped into the closer role with Craig Kimbrel (back) currently day-to-day -- if Kimbrel goes on the injured list, Graterol would likely continue to see save chances. Both of the 23-year-old's saves this year have come in his last five appearances. He's added a 3.55 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 34:10 K:BB across 38 innings while adding eight holds, a blown save and a 2-3 record in a career-high 35 appearances.

Leone (3-1) took the loss Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks. He was charged with four runs on two hits and two hits with one strikeout in one-third of an inning.

Leone had a one-run lead to protect in the eighth inning. He struggled with command and threw a pair of wild pitches before he was replaced by Camilo Doval, who gave up a three-run home run to Daulton Varsho. The poor outing from Leone stands in contrast to his steady June (1.74 ERA in 10.1 innings). He's still surrendering too many baserunners, as evidenced by his 1.48 WHIP to go with a 3.64 ERA and 33:11 K:BB across 29.2 innings this year. He's added a save, 10 holds and two blown saves as a high-leverage option, though Leone is still unlikely to get regular save chances.

Gilbert allowed a run on four hits and a walk with two strikeouts in 3.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Giants on Tuesday.

The lone run against Gilbert was a sacrifice fly by Joc Pederson in the fourth inning. While he didn't pitch deep into Tuesday's game, throwing 34 strikes among 56 pitches, Gilbert put in a solid effort for a spot starter. He has a 6.86 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB across 19.2 innings overall at the big-league level in 2022. If he remains in the rotation, he's lined up for a home start versus the Rockies this weekend.

Pivetta (8-6) gave up seven earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out four over 5.2 innings to take the loss in an 8-4 defeat to the Rays on Tuesday.

Pivetta had been pitching well lately, but the Rays tagged him for a couple of big innings and he took his sixth loss of the season. Pivetta gave up a bases-loaded double off the bat of Kevin Kiermaier in the first and then couldn't get out of the sixth as the Rays picked him apart with hits. The 29-year-old right-hander is in the midst of being surprisingly effective this year with numbers well below his career 4.88 ERA and 1.36 WHIP. The worry is perhaps that the seven-run outing could mark the beginning of his regression toward career averages. Look for him to make his next start against the Yankees on Sunday.

Trivino allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jays.

Trivino got Santiago Espinal to ground out after allowing a two-out single to Raimel Tapia. This was Trivino's fourth save since June 25, though he also took a loss in his last outing July 2 versus the Mariners. The veteran reliever is now 6-for-7 in save chances while posting a 6.94 ERA, 2.01 WHIP and 35:12 K:BB in 23.1 innings this season. While his overall numbers aren't great, he's gone seven appearances without allowing multiple runs.

Martinez (2-1) earned the win Tuesday over the Blue Jays. He allowed three runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out five in five innings.

Martinez allowed all three runs on home runs -- former Athletics slugger Matt Chapman took him deep for a two-run blast in the second inning and Teoscar Hernandez added a solo shot in the fourth. While it wasn't a convincing start, Martinez got enough run support and four scoreless innings from the Oakland bullpen to come away with his second win in three starts. The right-hander has a 6.00 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 11:2 K:BB through 15 innings so far. Martinez likely did enough to earn himself another start, which is projected for next week in Texas.