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Twins pitcher Kyle Gibson will not start Tuesday, but will still pitch.

Gibson will be replaced by Mike Pelfrey, who was slated to start a minor-league game. The club determined the fields were too wet for Pelfrey to make that start, and decided to throw him against the Orioles instead. Gibson will come on in relief of Pelfrey, and is expected to throw three innings. Gibson was recently named the team's fifth starter, so getting him innings is important at this stage of the game.

It's unclear whether Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish will throw in a minor-league game Tuesday, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Darvish was able to play catch Monday, and said he had improved. He stressed that he was not 100 percent, however. Darvish was expected to throw in a minor-league game Tuesday, but pitching coach Mike Maddux did not provide any information about Darvish's schedule. There's still a chance the appearance happens, but it seems unclear at this time. Darvish has been dealing with a neck issue, which could push him back in the rotation to start the season.

Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel surrendered four earned runs on five hits and two walks in four innings while striking out seven in his team's 7-5 win over the Braves Monday.

After opening the season with nine scoreless innings in three appearances, Keuchel has given up 11 earned runs in eight innings over his last two games. He's in the running for a rotation spot despite posting a 5.82 ERA to go along with his 12:3 K:BB ratio in 17 innings.

Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco allowed three earned runs on nine hits in six innings while striking out five and walking none in his team's 8-3 win over the Reds Monday.

Carrasco is one of two candidates remaining for the final spot in the team's regular-season rotation, and his performance Monday will likely strengthen his case. He owns a 5.17 ERA and 16:3 K:BB ratio in 15 2/3 innings.

Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish was able to play catch Monday despite a stiff neck, per MLB.com. However, the Rangers aren't sure when Darvish will throw off a mound next, putting his status for opening day in question.

General manager Jon Daniels said the team might not be opposed to pushing Darvish back in the rotation.

The Indians announced Monday they optioned starting pitcher Trevor Bauer to Triple-A Columbus, taking him out of the running for the final spot in the team's rotation. The battle for the final spot is now between Josh Tomlin and Carlos Carrasco.

Twins assistant general manager Rob Antony said Kyle Gibson and Scott Diamond will be vying for the final spot in the team's rotation, per the Pioneer Press. It was reported over the weekend Gibson had won the final spot in the team's rotation.

The White Sox announced Monday they agreed to terms on a five-year contract with starting pitcher Jose Quintana, which includes two club options.

If Quintana is eligible for arbitration following the 2014 season, the total guaranteed dollars would be $26.5 million. If Quintana is not eligible for arbitration after the 2014 season, the total guaranteed dollars would be $21 million. The White Sox would hold options for 2019 at $10.5 million and for 2020 at $11.5 million. If either option is declined, Quintana would receive a $1-million buyout.

"Jose quickly has established himself as a quality major-league starting pitcher, and along with Chris Sale, we expect him to be an important piece of our rotation for the foreseeable future," said Rick Hahn, White Sox senior vice president/general manager. "Jose brings a tremendous work ethic and professionalism to his approach, and he is well respected by his teammates, so we are excited to be able to reward him for what he has accomplished thus far in his career and possibly keep him in a White Sox uniform for the next seven seasons."

Injured Mariners pitchers Taijuan Walker (shoulder), Stephen Pryor (triceps) and Brandon Maurer (back) are slated to pitch in a minor-league game Tuesday. Manager Lloyd McClendon said Walker is scheduled to throw three innings. 

White Sox left-hander Jose Quintana got back on track with a dominant outing on Sunday against the Rockies in Cactus League play.

In his first start after a nine-run meltdown on Tuesday, Quintana yielded one hit and no walks while striking out two over five shutout innings. He forced seven groundball outs.

"Working with more ground balls, changeup was working good," Quintana said, per MLB.com. "[I'll] continue my work and keep the ball down now, and I'm ready for the season."

Quintana has posted a 16.36 ERA and 6:7 K:BB ratio over 11 innings this spring.