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Thompson didn't factor into the decision during Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers. He gave up two hits with two walks and struck out two across 3.2 scoreless innings.

Making the first big-league start of his career, Thompson was in control on the mound despite facing one of the best offenses in the National League. After the doubleheader, the Cubs' upcoming schedule will allow the team to get by with a four-man rotation until at least May 18, so Thompson will most likely be returned to Triple-A Iowa following his start.

Staumont (1-1) was charged with the loss Tuesday against Cleveland after allowing three runs on two hits and a walk. He recorded two outs, both via strikeout.

Staumont got the final out of the seventh inning before working into a messy eighth. With a 3-3 tied ballgame, the right-hander struck out Jose Ramirez before walking Franmil Reyes. He then gave up an RBI double to Harold Ramirez and an RBI single to Josh Naylor, handing Cleveland the lead for good. Staumont has managed the bulk of Kansas City's saves recently, including three in a row last month, so his early-game appearance was slightly surprising.

Rogers was credited with a blown save Tuesday against the Rangers. He allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits while striking out one across 1.1 innings.

Rogers entered the game with four outs left to close the game out but failed to accomplish that goal, as he struck out Joey Gallo to end the eighth but later surrendered two runs in the top of the ninth. This was Rogers' second blown save of the season, and he's now 2-for-4 in save chances. He's also allowed two earned runs in each of his past two appearances.

Pivetta (4-0) allowed three earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out eight across five innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Tigers.

Pivetta allowed four hits and two earned runs in the second inning, accounting for most of the damage against him. However, he was solid otherwise, racking up eight strikeouts on 18 called strikes and 10 swinging strikes across 100 total pitches against one of the weakest lineups in the league. He owns a 3.23 ERA with a 33:19 K:BB across 30.2 innings so far this season. Pivetta is projected to take his next turn through the rotation Sunday at Baltimore.

Alexander was unavailable for Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs due to unspecified soreness, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

The 31-year-old likely would have pitched Tuesday if available, but Garrett Cleavinger ended up being the lefty called upon to close out Game 2. Alexander should be considered day-to-day, but a trip to the injured list could be in the cards if he can't be cleared soon, as the Dodgers utilized eight relievers during the twin bill.

Barnes threw 1.2 innings without allowing a baserunner and struck out one to earn the save Tuesday against Detroit.

Barnes entered the game with the bases loaded and one out in the eighth inning. He quickly escaped that jam, inducing a double play after just two pitches. Barnes then made quick work of the Tigers in the final frame to earn his seventh save of the season. He's been excellent for the vast majority of the campaign, maintaining a 2.25 ERA and 26:3 K:BB across 16 innings.

Rodriguez (1-1) earned the win Tuesday against the Twins after pitching a scoreless inning with two strikeouts.

Rodriguez pitched the bottom of the ninth shortly after the Rangers rallied from a 1-3 deficit in the top of the same inning, and he looked dominant. The 29-year-old left-hander tossed 10 of his 12 pitches. He's now posted six straight scoreless appearances (six innings) with an 8:1 K:BB in that span.

Fulmer (0-2) allowed four runs (two earned) across just 0.2 innings and took the loss Tuesday against the Red Sox. He gave up four hits and a walk with no strikeouts.

The Tigers were likely expecting a short start from Fulmer, but this qualifies as a disappointment, as the righty couldn't even escape the first inning, making it his briefest appearance of the season. Fulmer's 4.57 ERA is an improvement from the 8.78 mark he recorded last year, but his inability to work deep into games limits his fantasy appeal. He's scheduled to take the mound again next Tuesday against the Royals in search of better results.

McHugh (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The 33-year-old spent the past few weeks on the shelf with a lower-back strain but will rejoin the active roster Tuesday. McHugh surrendered six runs through his first 5.1 innings of the season before the injury, and he'll attempt to get on track now that he's healthy.

Castro won't start Tuesday at St. Louis since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

The 26-year-old was set to start a bullpen game after Jacob deGrom (lat) was a late scratch, but the game ended up being postponed. Castro may not end up receiving a starting opportunity, as the Mets will have some extra time to square away their pitching staff. The game will be made up via a doubleheader Wednesday with Marcus Stroman starting the matinee, while the starter for the nightcap remains up in the air.