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Gibson (9-10) earned the win over the Royals on Saturday, allowing five hits over six scoreless innings. He struck out five and did not issue a walk.

While the offensive explosion was the story of the night for Minnesota in a 17-0 rout, Gibson was very good in his own right. Gibson has earned wins in three straight starts and has posted a 20:2 K:BB in that stretch, but those performances have come against some of the coldest offenses in the American League (White Sox, Blue Jays and Royals). That said, he does get the Royals again his next time out.

Stroman has been diagnosed with a right elbow contusion, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

X-rays were negative, which is great news as it looked like a potentially serious injury when it first happened. The ball that struck Stroman was clocked at 107.5 mph off the bat of Mark Trumbo, and Stroman was writhing in pain on the ground immediately following the incident. His status for his next start may not be determined until early next week.

Stroman left Saturday's game after being struck in the arm by a line drive.

Stroman went down in a heap after being struck by a ball off the bat of Mark Trumbo, and he seemed to be clutching his right arm. He struck out three of the first six batters he faced before Trumbo stepped to the plate.

Asher was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

He has a 5.28 ERA in 58 innings in the majors this year, primarily as a low-leverage reliever. Look for him to serve as a mop-up man in September.

Paxton (pectoral) will throw another bullpen session Tuesday and then a simulated game next Saturday, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

He remains on track to return to the Mariners' rotation in mid-September, but has a couple more hurdles to clear before that becomes a reality. Saturday's 27-pitch bullpen, which Paxton threw at 75 percent intensity as per Josh Horton of MLB.com, was certainly a step in the right direction. Paxton has been sidelined since Aug. 10, and posted a 2.78 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 138 strikeouts in 119.2 innings prior to this latest ailment.

Morton (11-6) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out nine batters through five innings during Saturday's win over the Mets.

After allowing seven runs through 13 innings over his past two starts, this was a solid rebound from Morton. He sports a 3.87 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 10.1 K.9 for the campaign and pitches for a contender, so the 33-year-old veteran projects to remain a fantasy staple in all settings. Morton lines up to face the Mariners at Safeco Field in his next start.

McCullers (back) will come off the DL to start Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

This new and improved Astros rotation will take shape next week, with Dallas Keuchel starting Monday and Justin Verlander starting Tuesday. McCullers threw a five-inning rehab start Wednesday in which he totaled 60 pitches, but that was followed by a 15-pitch simulated inning in the bullpen, so it seems like he should be able to approach 100 pitches in his return from the DL. He has a 3.92 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 118 strikeouts in 105.2 innings this season.

Jaye was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

A 25-year-old righty, Jaye will be getting his first taste of the big leagues thanks to September roster expansion. He notched a 3.58 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 42 strikeouts in 60.1 innings (11 starts) with the Mud Hens. Given what the Tigers have already announced regarding other starters, Jaye seems most likely to be used in long relief.

Gray (8-9) fell to the Red Sox on Friday, allowing four runs on five hits -- including three home runs -- and a walk over seven innings while striking out nine.

The right-hander looked dominant at times in this one, firing 67 of 98 pitches for strikes, but Boston hitters made him pay when he got too much of the plate. Gray now has a 3.16 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 35:14 K:BB in 37 innings over six starts since coming to the Bronx from Oakland and has helped keep the Yankees firmly in the playoff chase. He'll next take the mound Wednesday in Baltimore.

Gausman gave up five hits and a walk while striking out eight over six scoreless innings Friday but didn't factor into the decision in an extra-inning win over the Blue Jays.

The game's lone run didn't cross the plate until the 13th inning, as Joe Biagini matched Gausman goose egg for goose egg before the two right-handers turned things over to their bullpens. The 26-year-old continues his dominance over Toronto -- in five starts against his division rivals this season, he's got a 1.57 ERA and 24:10 K:BB in 28.2 innings -- and his current 4.79 ERA is the lowest it's been since mid-April. He'll look to continue his second-half surge in a tough matchup next Friday in Cleveland.