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Keller (1-4) took the loss against the Giants on Tuesday, giving up five earned runs on nine hits over five innings, striking out seven and walking none as the Pirates fell 5-4.

Keller made his return after a knock to the wrist pushed his start back, but it didn't go well, with the Giants jumping on him for three earned in the first inning before added two more in the fifth and chasing him after 93 pitches. He's only thrown 38 big-league innings this season, but the results haven't been pretty, with Keller sporting a bloated 8.29 ERA and 1.87 WHIP in his nine starts.

Cueto (1-0) picked up the win against the Pirates on Tuesday, giving up just one hit over five scoreless innings, striking out four and walking one as the Giants won 5-4.

Making his first start of the season after getting activated from the 60-day injured list coming off Tommy John surgery, Cueto was sharp, yielding just two baserunners before exiting after five innings and 69 pitches. He certainly looked healthy and back to form, and while he missed too much time to make a sustained impact this season, a strong finish to the year would bode well for Cueto's value for 2020.

Buehler (13-3) allowed four hits and no walks while striking out 11 across seven innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Orioles.

Buehler took advantage of a favorable matchup, sitting down 21 Orioles on just 91 pitches. He generated a very impressive 19 swinging strikes to secure his second 11-strikeout performance in his last three starts. It was also a continuation of his stellar season, as he now owns a 3.14 ERA and 1.02 WHIP while striking out 201 batters across 166.1 innings. He's likely to make his next start either Sunday on the road versus the Mets or next Tuesday at home versus Tampa Bay.

Ryu threw a bullpen session Tuesday but the date of his next start has yet to be determined, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Ryu last pitched Sept. 4, giving up three runs in 4.1 innings. The Dodgers elected to skip his subsequent start in order to allow the southpaw time to rest in response to a recent rough stretch in which he has surrendered 21 runs over his last 19 frames. Though Ryu was expected to make his next scheduled start, manager Dave Roberts indicated Tuesday that the date of his return to the rotation is "not certain yet." The Dodgers have already wrapped up the National League West, so they have the luxury of giving the 32-year-old additional time off if they decide that's the best course of action.

Fried (16-5) allowed five earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out five across five innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Phillies.

Fried surrendered three home runs in the first inning, accounting for four of his five earned runs. He did settle in after that, allowing only three hits across his next four innings of work to somewhat mitigate the early damage. His past five starts have been a mixed bag, as he's recorded two quality stats but also surrendered five earned runs on two occasions. Overall, it's been a successful season for the 25-year-old, as he's managed a 4.02 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with 164 strikeouts across 154.1 innings. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, currently scheduled for Sunday at Washington.

Anderson allowed two runs on three hits and two walks over four innings during Tuesday's game at Miami. He struck out two and did not qualify for the decision.

The 31-year-old received a quick hook as he was pulled for a pinch hitter in the top of the fifth inning while leading 3-2, costing him a chance at the win. Anderson labored during his final inning and had trouble putting away hitters throughout the outing, as the Marlins worked multiple 10-plus-pitch at-bats. The right-hander has a 4.57 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 112:45 K:BB through 124 innings and lines up to pitch Sunday at St. Louis.

Musgrove (foot) is tentatively scheduled to start Thursday's game at San Francisco, Nubyjas Wilborn of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Musgrove was scratched from Friday's scheduled start with right foot discomfort, and he'll take at least one additional day before returning to the starting rotation. Dario Agrazal will take the mound Wednesday, while Alex McRae is waiting to serve as a spot starter Thursday should Musgrove be unable to pitch.

Cueto (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list as expected ahead of his start Tuesday against the Pirates.

Cueto is ready to go after missing 13 months due to Tommy John surgery. He's back in time to make a few starts before the end of the regular season. When we last saw him at the big-league level, he'd recorded a 3.23 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP in nine starts for the Giants last season prior to injuring his elbow, a strong bounceback from his 4.52 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 2017.

Nicasion (shoulder) will throw off a mound Tuesday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Nicasio has been out for two and a half weeks with right shoulder soreness. His return date is unclear, but he still has time to get back before the end of the regular season, assuming his shoulder responds well to Tuesday's session.

Nix (elbow) will start for Double-A Amarillo in Game 2 of the Texas League Championship Series on Wednesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Nix will be making his eighth minor-league rehab start as he continues his recovery from a UCL tear in his right elbow. The 23-year-old has had no setbacks thus far and topped out at 90 pitches in his last outing. The best-of-five championship series is scheduled to end Sunday at the latest, so Wednesday's start is likely to be Nix's last appearance with the Double-A squad. He remains in line for a return to the big club before the end of the season.