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Ragans (10-8) allowed five runs (four earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out nine over five-plus innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Angels.

Ragans had won three straight starts and five of his last six entering Tuesday. The Angels were able to tag him for multiple runs in the fourth and sixth innings, and the Royals' offense didn't cover the damage. Ragans has had few poor outings -- this was just the sixth time all year he's given up four or more runs. Ragans has a 3.31 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 183:50 K:BB over 152.1 innings through 26 starts. The southpaw's next outing is projected to be on the road in Cleveland.

Anderson (10-11) allowed five runs on 12 hits and two walks while striking out two over six-plus innings to earn the win over the Royals on Tuesday.

Anderson's outing was much better than the final line indicates, but he was on the hook for all three of the Royals' runs in the seventh inning. He's now allowed 12 runs over his last 11.2 innings, by far the worst two-start stretch of his season. Still, the southpaw has been a bright spot in the Angels' rotation with a 3.46 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 119:58 K:BB through 153.1 innings over 25 starts this year. Anderson is projected to make his next start at Toronto.

Boyd did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's 9-5 extra-innings win over the Yankees, allowing three runs on four hits and four walks with two strikeouts across 5.1 innings.

Boyd surrendered back-to-back homers to Juan Soto and Aaron Judge in the first inning and was later pulled in the sixth at 85 pitches in his second start of the season. The southpaw generated an impressive 15 whiffs but also threw just 47 strikes and walked four batters. He owns a solid 3.38 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across 10.2 innings and tentatively lines up for a home matchup with the Rangers on Sunday.

Blanco allowed five runs on six hits and four walks while striking out six over 3.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Blanco was able to pitch after taking a comebacker off his finger in his last start versus the Rays, but he wasn't very effective in Tuesday's outing. He allowed three runs in the first inning and another two runs in the fourth before he exited the contest at 84 pitches (52 strikes). It was the third time in five outings Blanco has come up short of completing five innings, and he's now winless over his last seven starts. The right-hander is now at a 3.14 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 136:55 K:BB through 137.2 innings over 24 starts this season. The Astros may move to a six-man rotation with Justin Verlander (neck) returning Wednesday -- if that happens, Blanco would make his next start at Philadelphia, but he'd be on regular rest for Sunday's game in Baltimore if Houston opts to stick with a five-man rotation instead.

Pivetta allowed five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two over five innings in a no-decision versus the Astros on Tuesday.

Houston got to him early with three runs in the first inning, and Yainer Diaz tied the game at 5-5 with a solo shot in the fifth. Pivetta has allowed multiple home runs in five straight starts, though he's managed to take just two losses in that span. For the season, he's at a 4.70 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 125:27 K:BB through 105.1 innings over 20 starts. Pivetta's next start is projected to be at home versus the Blue Jays.

Kremer (6-9) earned the win Tuesday over the Mets, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out seven.

Kremer was sharp again Tuesday, holding the Mets to a lone run on a Mark Vientos two-out double in the third inning. The 28-year-old Kremer has now won back-to-back starts, allowing just two runs over 13 innings in that span, after struggling to a 6.14 ERA in his previous six outings. Overall, Kremer's lowered his ERA to 4.30 on the year with a 1.26 WHIP and 91:41 K:BB across 96.1 innings. He's currently in line for a tough road matchup with the Dodgers early next week in his next start.

Berrios (12-9) earned the win Tuesday over the Reds, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out seven.

Berrios now has wins in three straight starts and four of his last five outings -- he's posted a 2.72 ERA in that span (33 innings). Overall, the right-hander sports a 3.79 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP and 123:46 K:BB across 156.2 innings this year. Berrios is currently lined up to face the Angels at home this weekend in his next start.

The Rangers reinstated Gray (groin) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

With Tyler Mahle (shoulder) headed for the injured list, Gray will come off the IL to claim the open roster spot, and he'll presumably also fill the hole in the Rangers' rotation. However, the 32-year-old righty didn't head out on a rehab assignment before being reinstated, so there's also a chance he works out of the bullpen until he's able to build up to a starter's workload.

The Rangers placed Mahle on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right shoulder tightness.

Mahle allowed four earned runs over three inning during his most recent start Sunday. He'll now be forced to miss several turns through the rotation, as the Rangers have deemed his injury severe enough to warrant a trip to the injured list. Jon Gray (groin) was reinstated from the IL in a corresponding move and will act as Mahle's replacement in Texas' rotation.

Gil was removed from Tuesday's game against the Guardians due to back tightness.

The 26-year-old righty needed 78 pitches to get through three-plus innings before leaving the game, during which he gave up three runs on three hits and six walks while striking out three batters. He'll presumably undergo imaging to determine the severity of his injury, and his status for his next start -- tentatively scheduled to come against the Rockies over the weekend -- is uncertain.