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Gutierrez will start Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Gutierrez has made 10 starts for the Reds to begin the season, and he was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Friday. Although the right-hander gave up six runs in four innings during his last start, he'll rejoin Cincinnati's rotation Tuesday, while Jeff Hoffman will shift to a bullpen role. Across Gutierrez's 10 starts this year, he's posted a 4.97 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 54.1 innings.

Musgrove (6-7) picked up the win Friday, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over six innings in a 5-2 victory over the Marlins. He struck out four.

The right-hander filled up the zone, tossing 69 of 98 pitches for strikes while delivering his first quality start since June 23 and his eighth of the year. Musgrove hasn't been able to recapture his no-hit form from early in the season, but he's kept battling -- since the beginning of June, he sports a 4.44 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 44:16 K:BB through 48.2 innings.

Megill (1-0) picked up the win Friday, allowing two hits and a walk over six scoreless innings in a 3-0 victory over the Blue Jays. He struck out five.

The rookie continued his remarkable run of success, delivering his second straight quality start while extending his scoreless streak to 12.2 frames. Megill has a 2.10 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 33:10 K:BB through his first 30 big-league innings, and even when the Mets' pitching staff gets healthier, it could be tough to dislodge the 25-year-old from his rotation spot.

Mahle didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 6-5 win over the Cardinals, allowing two runs on five hits and four walks over five innings. He struck out five.

The right-hander had trouble finding the strike zone, tossing only 51 of 95 pitches for strikes before getting the hook, and two of the balls he did get over the plate left the yard for solo shots. Mahle has served up multiple homers in back-to-back starts and three times in his last five outings, and since the beginning of June he sports a 4.47 ERA inflated by a 1.6 HR/9 despite a solid 1.33 WHIP and strong 12.0 K/9.

Cueto yielded three runs on three hits and a walk over five innings in Friday's loss to Pittsburgh. He struck out seven and did not factor in the decision.

Cueto allowed an RBI triple to Gregory Polanco in the second inning, but most of the damage against him came via Bryan Reynolds' two-run homer in the third. He's given up 11 long balls in his last eight starts. The veteran righty saw his ERA climb to 4.09 with a 77:17 K:BB through 16 starts. Cueto is lined up for a tough home matchup against the Dodgers next week.

Wheeler (8-5) earned the win Friday against Atlanta after tossing seven innings of one-run ball, allowing seven hits and two walks while fanning eight.

Wheeler had one of his finest performances of the season and continues to rack up strikeouts at a rapid pace, as he has fanned at least six in five straight starts while posting a career-best 10.9 K/9 on the season. The right-hander, who has given up zero or one run in three of his last five outings, is expected to make his next start during next week's series against the Nationals at home.

Corbin (6-9) allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits and one walk while striking out four in 5.1 innings to take the loss against the Orioles on Friday.

Corbin tossed three scoreless frames to begin Friday's contest, but he struggled to contain the Orioles' offense after the third inning. The southpaw picked up a win in his final start before the All-Star break, but he's now given up at least five runs in each of his last two outings, and he's been charged with losses in four of his last five appearances. Corbin tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Fried (7-6) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Phillies after allowing four runs on six hits and four walks while fanning six across five innings.

Fried was coming off a seven-inning gem in his previous start against Tampa Bay, but he couldn't carry that momentum into this outing and he's now given up at least three runs in three of his last four appearances. The fact that he has failed to pitch more than five innings in three of those outings doesn't bode well for his upside, either. He has obviously been trending in the wrong direction of late after beginning the season on a strong note. He posted a 2.51 ERA over an eight-start stretch between May 5 and June 18, but he owns a 5.00 ERA over his last five appearances.

Houser (6-5) allowed two hits and a walk with two strikeouts over two scoreless innings to earn the win Friday over the White Sox.

Houser followed starter Freddy Peralta in the contest, and the former was able to vulture a win in a game Milwaukee more or less dominated. This was just the second relief appearance in 19 outings this season for Houser. He has a 3.88 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 74:42 K:BB through 92.2 innings. He will likely slot back into the rotation next week when Milwaukee has six games scheduled -- to maintain regular rest, his next expected start shouldn't be considered likely to come before Wednesday, although it's possible since he threw just 28 pitches in Friday's appearance.

Peralta allowed a hit and two walks while striking out five over four scoreless innings versus the White Sox on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.

It took a week for Peralta to make his first start since the All-Star break, and the right-hander only threw 51 pitches (32 strikes) Friday. He was followed by Adrian Houser, who earned the win after completing the fifth inning with Milwaukee leading. Innings management could be a factor for Peralta the rest of the way, but he's been excellent when on the mound with a 2.29 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 140:46 K:BB through 102 innings. The 25-year-old tentatively lines up to face Atlanta next weekend, but he could move into a more favorable matchup versus Pittsburgh if Houser doesn't receive a start next week.