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Twins starter Kyle Gibson took a tough-luck loss on Tuesday, as he posted his seventh quality start of the season, but the Cardinals took the 3-2 victory. The right-hander pitched six innings, allowing three runs on six hits. He walked two and struck out four, as his ERA increased a tick to 3.33.

Despite the ultimate result, this was a nice rebound effort from Gibson, who had given up 10 runs (nine earned) over 13 innings in his previous two starts. His record drops to 4-5 with Tuesday's loss.

He's scheduled to make his next start on Sunday at home against the Cubs.

Rangers pitcher Martin Perez worked a bullpen session on Tuesday, and reported no issues afterwards, according to FoxSports Southwest. He is expected to resume his minor-league rehab on Monday, as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. He suffered a minor setback last week, but appears to be past that now.

Rays pitchers Jake Odorizzi (oblique) and Andrew Bellatti (shoulder) played catch Monday, according to The Tampa Tribune. They made 35 throws from 75 feet and are scheduled to play catch again Tuesday.

Rays starting pitcher Drew Smyly (shoulder) made 30 throws from 75 feet on Monday, according to The Tampa Tribune. He will rest Tuesday before throwing back-to-back days.

“It’s still going to be some time,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said. “He still has to get built up. And we’re going to be smart with all of our guys, but with Drew, the injury in spring training, coming back, he’s going to go through a lengthier routine than most. We want to make sure he’s right.”

Mariners pitcher Taijuan Walker produced a solid seven innings of work to lead the Mariners to a 5-1 win over the Giants on Monday.

Walker scattered seven hits which led to one run. He also struck out six and did not walk a batter. Walker (4-6) now has a 5.00 ERA.

Walker has allowed a total of five runs over his last four starts and he is 3-1 over that time. His next expected start is scheduled for Saturday against the Astros.

Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel allowed three earned runs in Monday night's 6-3 win over the Rockies. 

Keuchel went 6 2/3 innings and gave up only four hits and two walks. Kuechel struck out four batters. Still, through 14 starts, Keuchel has yet to give up more than four earned runs in one game this season. 

Keuchel now has an ERA of 2.04 and improved to 8-2. 

His next start is projected for Saturday against the Mariners. 

White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon endured his worst start of the season against the Pirates since joining the rotation on May 9. 

Rodon allowed seven earned runs in Monday night's 11-0 loss to Pittsburgh. He gave up nine hits in only 3 1/3 innings of work. Rodon recorded three strikeouts and walked one batter. Since becoming a starter this year this was the earliest Rodon has been pulled in a game. 

Rodon now has a 3.86 ERA for the season. 

His next start is scheduled for Saturday against the Rangers. 

Rangers pitcher Martin Perez said he will throw bullpens on Tuesday and Friday, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 

Perez is also scheduled to pitch next Monday for Double-A Frisco. 

This is good news for Perez after he sustained a minor injury to his groin on Saturday. Perez is on the disabled list as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery. 

Mariners pitcher James Paxton has been cleared to begin throwing next week, reports 710 AM ESPN Seattle.

Paxton has not been able to pitch since May 28 because of a strained tendon in his middle finger, which caused him to be placed on the disabled list.

Twins pitcher Ricky Nolasco will see a specialist for his ailing ankle, but the Twins don't believe it will require surgery, per the St. Paul Pioneer-Press.

Nolasco, who has been sidelined since the beginning of June, felt pain in the ankle Sunday and had to cut his throwing session short. He was thought to be nearing a rehab assignment, which might now be delayed.