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Gilbert struck out eight and gave up four runs on five hits and no walks across six innings during Tuesday's 11-inning loss to the Brewers. He did not factor in the decision.

The 25-year-old appeared poised for a brief outing as he gave up three runs and labored through the first three frames, but he rebounded strong with the only baserunner allowed over the next three innings being a solo homer by Willy Adames. Gilbert generated just eight swinging strikes but kept the Brewers guessing and had 25 called strikes, and he's recorded at least six strikeouts in all four of his starts this season. The right-hander will carry a 3.57 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 28:4 K:BB across 22.2 frames into his next outing, which projects to come next week in Philadelphia.

Kremer (1-0) earned the win Tuesday, allowing four hits and no walks over 6.2 scoreless innings in a 1-0 victory over Washington. He struck out six.

Kremer had no issues with the Nationals' lineup, allowing just four singles as he picked up his first win of the season. It's a solid bounce-back outing for Kremer, who allowed 13 runs over his first three starts this year, but the quality of the opposition Tuesday should be taken into account. The 27-year-old right-hander lowered his ERA to 6.16 with a 1.37 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB in 19 innings.

Bradley (2-0) earned the win Tuesday, allowing three hits and one walk over 5.1 scoreless innings against the Reds. He struck out nine.

Bradley was sharp again Tuesday, blanking Cincinnati while striking out nine en route to his second big-league win. The 22-year-old right-hander has looked good in his first two outings, allowing three runs through 10.1 innings while posting an impressive 17:2 K:BB. Bradley has an opportunity to establish himself in the Rays' rotation, with Jeffrey Springs (elbow) out for at least two months.

Rodriguez (1-0) picked up the win in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians, scattering four hits over eight scoreless innings in a 1-0 victory. He struck out 10 without walking a batter.

The veteran southpaw was dominant, firing 72 of 99 pitches for strikes and not letting a Cleveland runner even get past first base until the eighth inning. Rodriguez has now delivered back-to-back quality starts after stumbling out of the gate to begin the season, and he'll take a 3.00 ERA and 19:5 K:BB through 24 innings into his next outing, likely to come early next week in Milwaukee.

Ray (elbow) told reporters before Tuesday's game against the Brewers that he's not quite ready to begin a throwing program, but that the progression on his left flexor strain has been good and he'll undergo an MRI later this week, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Ray was placed on the injured list after making just one start because of the flexor strain. The results of the imaging will likely determine when the 31-year-old will be able to start throwing. The hope was that Ray would miss around a month after the injury was announced, and he still has a chance to return to the mound around the start of May.

Boyd didn't factor into the decision in a 4-3 win over the Guardians in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader. He gave up three runs on five hits and two walks over five innings, striking out four.

All three runs came in the fourth inning, punctuated by a two-run homer from Oscar Gonzalez, but otherwise Detroit's pitchers kept Cleveland off the board all day, going on to win the nightcap 1-0. It's Boyd's longest outing of the year in three trips to the mound, and the veteran southpaw will take a 4.50 ERA and 11:9 K:BB through 14 innings into his next start, likely to come this weekend in Baltimore.

Battenfield (0-1) took the loss in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tigers, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out five.

The 25-year-old rookie gave the Guardians a quality start in his second big-league outing, but his offense failed to give him any help in a 1-0 loss. Battenfield tossed 58 of 87 pitches for strikes, and he's making a strong initial case to hang onto the fifth starter role once the Cleveland rotation gets healthier, posting a 1.69 ERA and 8:3 K:BB through his first 10.2 MLB innings. He's next set to take the mound early next week in a home series against the Rockies.

Gaddis didn't factor into the decision in a 4-3 loss to the Tigers during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader. He gave up three runs on eight hits and a walk over five innings, striking out one.

The 25-year-old was able to last at least five frames for the second time in four starts to begin the year, but Gaddis hasn't done much more than take a bit of pressure off the bullpen. His 7.64 ERA and 12:6 K:BB through 17.2 innings aren't impressive, but unless the Guardians accelerate their internal timeline for promoting a prospect like Tanner Bibee, Gaddis will likely keep his spot in the rotation. His next turn lines up for a potential weekend start at home against the Marlins.

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay confirmed that Miller will be promoted from Triple-A Las Vegas ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cubs and will remain a member of the rotation, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander will get a well-deserved call-up after turning in a 19:0 K:BB over 8.2 innings for Las Vegas and Double-A Midland between his first two minor-league starts. When at his best, Miller flashes a fastball that hits the triple digits along with a swing-and-miss slider. The 24-year-old could endure some ups and downs during his rookie campaign and could face a difficult path to picking up wins even when he pitches well, but the 24-year-old's potential for missing bats makes him one of the few Athletics worthy of fantasy consideration.

DeGrom (wrist) told reporters before Tuesday's game against the Royals that he fully expects to make his next scheduled start against the Athletics after being reevaluated, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

DeGrom said that he feels better than he did Monday, and he was "encouraged" by the results. The right-hander fired four no-hit innings while throwing 39 of 58 pitches for strikes before leaving with soreness in his right wrist. The Rangers will certainly take precautions if there are any hiccups between now and the weekend, but for now it seems likely deGrom will be back on the bump against the Athletics on Saturday.