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Stroman (6-2) allowed two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out six over seven innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Phillies.

Stroman was staked to a nine-run lead in the third inning and held the Phillies off the board until the sixth inning before leaving the contest after throwing 100 pitches. This was only his second quality start in his last seven appearances, and his ERA is at 4.76. He'll make his next start Sunday at the Orioles.

Worley was placed on the 15-day DL on Tuesday with a right groin strain.

It's unclear exactly when Worley suffered the injury, but he surrendered a pair of runs on a home run in his last outing Sunday. He remains without a timetable for a return as of now, but Odrisamer Despaigne was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday to take Worley's roster spot in his absence.

Despaigne joined the Orioles on Tuesday from Triple-A Norfolk, Roch Kubatko of MASN reports.

Despaigne will join the Orioles for the first time this season after beginning the year at Triple-A. The right-hander hasn't pitched in nearly a week, so he'll arrive fresh, holding a 1.63 ERA across his last five Norfolk starts. Baltimore is yet to announce a corresponding move but an announcement is expected later in the afternoon.

Musgrove, 23, allowed 18 hits and 10 earned runs in his last two starts combined for Triple-A Fresno.

It had been smooth sailing for Musgrove up until the last two outings, which saw his ERA rise from 2.00 to 4.34 at this level. Still, the sample size is small, and this is likely just a blip on the radar for a prospect that has risen rapidly through the Houston system. Musgrove began the 2015 campaign at Low-A.

Boyd allowed six runs in 4.1 innings in a no-decision Monday against the White Sox. Chicago collected seven hits and two walks while striking out three times.

The six runs allowed were more than he had allowed in his two previous starts combined. For the month he has struck out 11 batters compared to eight walks. Boyd will carry a 4.91 ERA into his start Saturday against the Royals.

Nolasco (3-4) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk with five strikeouts in Monday's win over the Angels.

Nolasco induced a strong 11 swinging strikes in 106 pitches and induced eight groundball outs in the victory. He now has three quality starts in his last four outings, but Nolasco is still proving hittable. He has allowed 87 hits in just 77.1 innings and has allowed more hits than innings pitched in six of his 13 starts now. Nolasco has a much higher ERA (4.57) than FIP (3.80) for his career for this very reason. No matter how sparkly his K/BB gets (now up to 4.9), it's hard to believe in him getting his ERA much lower than its current mark of 5.12.

Carrasco (2-2) was a tough-luck loser Monday despite holding Kansas City to two runs over six innings. He allowed 10 hits and walked one while striking out eight.

Despite the 10 hits allowed, Monday's start was Carrasco's best since coming of the disabled list in early June. The righty has been impressive when on the field this season, striking out 36 compared to eight walks. He'll make his next start Sunday against the White Sox.

Darvish (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday, retroactive to June 9, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports

Darvish returned from the DL on May 28 after going through Tommy John surgery. He started three games, but had to exit his most recent contest after the fifth inning when he experienced shoulder tightness. Darvish posted a 19:6 K:BB in his short return to action to go along with five earned runs given up in 15.2 innings. He's currently without a timetable for return.

Heaney (elbow) underwent an ultrasound on his UCL and was told it is healing, but is still unsure of when he will resume throwing, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.

Heaney landed on the disabled list in early April due to his damaged UCL. His progress after the stem-cell treatment he received six weeks ago is encouraging, but he'll need to continue improving in order to avoid Tommy John surgery completely.

Miley allowed three runs on four hits and three walks across just five innings in Sunday's loss to the Rangers. He struck out six.

The left-hander cruised into the fourth inning, but the Rangers struck quickly, plating three runs on a double and a home run that gave them the lead for good. He labored a bit, needing 97 pitches to make it through five frames, but he did throw 60% strikes and allowed just four runners past first base. Miley has been rather inconsistent this season, as his 5.28 ERA will reflect, and things will not get any easier, as he will face the Red Sox on the road Saturday in his next start.