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Maeda (triceps) threw two scoreless innings Tuesday with four strikeouts and a walk for Triple-A St. Paul during a rehab outing. He's set to make another rehab appearance Sunday with St. Paul, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Maeda will likely need several rehab starts before he's ready to be considered for Minnesota's rotation. The 35-year-old right-hander posted a 9.00 ERA across his first four starts (16 innings) this season before going on the injured list in late April due to a right triceps strain.

Sears allowed a run on four hits and a walk while striking out two over six innings in a no-decision versus Atlanta on Tuesday.

Sears was able to limit the damage to a Kevin Pillar solo home run in the third inning. After throwing just 59 pitches in his last outing, Sears was back up to 90 pitches (59 strikes) Tuesday. He's allowed just four runs over his last 22.1 innings spanning four starts, but he remains in search of his first win of the campaign. The southpaw has a 4.37 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 54:11 K:BB over 59.2 innings through 11 starts this season. Sears is projected to make his next start on the road in Pittsburgh.

Hendricks did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing one run on six hits and three walks over five innings against the Rays. He struck out three.

Hendricks was tasked with taking on one of MLB's top offenses in just his second start of the season, but he stepped up and held them to just one run across five innings. Though Hendricks was successful in limiting damage, he struggled with command once again, walking three batters after handing out two free passes in his last start. Hendricks was also limited to just 75 pitches Tuesday, a situation worth monitoring considering he got up to 86 pitches in his season opener. the veteran righty is in line for another start during a four-game road series against the Padres.

Senga (5-3) picked up the win in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over the Phillies, allowing only one hit over seven scoreless innings. He struck out nine without walking a batter.

A Kody Clemens single in the third inning was the only blemish on Senga's line, as the 30-year-old rookie delivered his best performance yet since coming to North America. The right-hander has four quality starts so far in 2023, and all four have come at Citi Field. He'll take a 3.44 ERA and 70:31 K:BB through 55 innings into his next outing, likely to come at home again this weekend against the Blue Jays.

Suarez (0-2) took the loss Tuesday as the Phillies were downed 2-0 by the Mets, giving up two runs on five hits and two walks over 6.2 innings. He struck out four.

The lefty delivered his best performance since coming off the IL in mid-May, but the Phillies offense couldn't get anything going against Kodai Senga. The quality start was Suarez's first in four outings, and while it shaved over two runs off his ERA, he'll still take a 7.13 mark into his next trip to the mound, likely to come this weekend on the road against the Nationals.

Greinke did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing two hits and one walk over five scoreless innings against the Cardinals. He struck out six.

Though Greinke held the Cardinals to just two hits and no runs over 5.0 innings of work, he was outshined by Miles Mikolas, who tossed eight scoreless innings and struck out 10. Greinke has quietly put together an impressive May, earning a 2.30 ERA with a 25:3 K/BB over six starts (31.1 innings). Though his recent form has been promising, the veteran's fantasy upside remains capped by his inability to pitch deep into games, as he hasn't gone more than six innings all season.

Kikuchi (6-2) picked up the win Tuesday, giving up two runs on three hits and five walks over five innings in a 7-2 victory over the Brewers. He struck out four.

The southpaw had trouble finding the plate consistently, tossing only 55 of 98 pitches for strikes and issuing a season-high five free passes, but aside from a first-inning homer by William Contreras, he was able to come away unscathed. Kikuchi also continues to have trouble keeping the ball in the park -- he's served up seven home runs in his last four starts, and 15 in 56.1 innings on the season. He'll take a 4.47 ERA and 52:19 K:BB into his next outing, likely to come this weekend on the road against the Mets.

Mikolas (4-1) earned the win Tuesday, allowing three hits and one walk over eight scoreless innings against the Royals. He struck out 10.

Mikolas turned in his second straight shutout start, moving to 20.1 consecutive innings without allowing a run. The 34-year-old also matched his career high in strikeouts Tuesday, fanning 10 batters to pick up his fourth win. Through 12 starts (69.2 innings), Mikolas owns a 3.75 ERA and 1.29 WHIP to pair with a 3.87 K/BB. Mikolas' next start is tentatively projected to come against the Rangers, who lead MLB in runs per game with 6.3.

Houser (1-1) took the loss Tuesday, coughing up seven runs (six earned) on 11 hits and three walks over 4.1 innings as the Brewers fell 7-2 to the Blue Jays. He struck out three.

The right-hander got tagged for four runs in the first inning before he'd even gotten a second out, and Milwaukee never recovered. Houser walked multiple batters for the first time in five starts, and he'll take a 4.07 ERA and 17:7 K:BB through 24.1 innings into his next outing, likely to come this weekend in Cincinnati.

Alcantara did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing four runs on five hits and five walks over 6.1 innings against the Padres. He struck out three.

Alcantara's command eluded him again Tuesday, as he's now issued 13 walks over his last four starts (25.2 innings). It's been a tough year overall for Alcantara following his Cy Young-winning campaign. He's 2-5 with a 4.93 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 60:25 K:BB through 11 starts (69.1 innings) this season. Alcantara currently lines up for a friendlier matchup with the A's on Sunday, where he'll look to get his season on track.