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Gomber (4-7) allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits over 5.1 innings Monday, striking out six and taking a loss against the Reds.

Gomber served up three solo homers and was later charged with two more runs after being removed in the sixth inning. He's been taken deep 13 times over his last eight starts while registering an unsightly 7.68 ERA during that stretch. On the bright side, Gomber now owns a 50:28 K:BB after tying his season high with six punchouts. He'll carry a 7.25 ERA into his next outing, which is currently lined up to be at home against the Angels.

Williamson allowed three runs on six hits over five-plus innings in Monday's win over Colorado. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.

Williamson allowed just one run through five frames before being charged with two more in the sixth inning despite not recording an out in the frame. His 5.40 remained unchanged while he improved his season K:BB to 27:13 through 36.2 innings. He's turned in two straight starts without issuing a walk but he's been tagged with six homers over his last four outings. Williamson is currently lined up for a home matchup with Atlanta this weekend.

The Rockies will promote Davis from Triple-A Albuquerque to start Tuesday against the Reds, Suzie Hunter of TheDNVR.com reports.

Davis will step in -- at least for now -- as the fifth man in Colorado's rotation after Dinelson Lamet was designated for assignment Saturday. Davis has started three games this season for the Rockies, posting a 6.17 ERA and 1.80 WHIP with 12 strikeouts across 11.2 innings. Whether or not Davis sticks around in the Rockies' rotation could depend on his performance against the red-hot Reds on Tuesday.

Waldichuk will open Tuesday's game against the Guardians, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Waldichuk will likely pitch an inning or two before Luis Medina enters as Oakland's primary pitcher Tuesday. The 25-year-old lefty holds a 6.64 ERA on the season, but he's been much better as of late with a 2.00 ERA through nine innings since the start of June.

White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said Monday that he's hopeful Clevinger (biceps) will be ready to resume throwing by the end of this week, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Clevinger departed a start last week with right biceps inflammation and was subsequently placed on the injured list. The hope seems to be is that he'll need only a minimum stay on the IL or close to it, but a clearer picture of his status won't be available until the right-hander ramps things up again.

Ashcraft (calf) is expected to return from the 15-day injured list and rejoin Cincinnati's rotation this weekend against Atlanta, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The Reds have an off day Thursday and then will slot Ashcraft in sometime this weekend in place of the injured Hunter Greene (hip). Ashcraft is first eligible for activation Friday, and he doesn't look as though he'll require a rehab assignment prior to being activated. The big right-hander is working his way back from a left calf contusion.

Greene was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with right hip pain.

Greene has battled the hip issue for a few weeks now, having a start skipped at one point and feeling renewed discomfort during his last outing Saturday in Houston. It doesn't seem like an injury which will lead to an extended absence, but more should be known about a potential timetable for the hard-throwing right-hander in the coming days.

Manoah is slated to throw another simulated game Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Manoah threw 75 pitches in a simulated game last week and will look to build upon that pitch count Wednesday. Assuming all goes well Wednesday, the next time he faces hitters will be in a game setting at one of the Blue Jays' minor-league affiliates. Reports from Manoah's work at the team's spring training complex have been positive as he works on mechanics and other things in an effort to get back on track.

Ryu (elbow) will throw a live batting practice session Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Ryu wouldn't seem to be too far off from beginning a rehab assignment, although the target date for that hasn't been established yet. The veteran left-hander is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and could conceivably be ready to rejoin the Blue Jays' rotation shortly after the All-Star break.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Monday that Maeda (triceps) "likely will pitch for us in the big leagues by the end of the week," Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Maeda has posted a 2.03 ERA and 17:5 K:BB over 13.1 innings covering four starts on his rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul. Baldelli wouldn't reveal specifics on Maeda's return or even the role he'll fill, but the righty could slide into the rotation spot currently held by Louie Varland, who has been roughed up each of his last three times out. Varland is tentatively lined up to start Friday in Detroit, which would be on six days' rest for Maeda.