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Gausman (8-8) earned the win Tuesday in Tampa Bay, striking out 10 in eight scoreless innings while allowing a hit, a walk and a hit batsman.

Gausman held Tampa Bay hitless through the first five innings, retiring 14 in a row at one point. The lone single he allowed was quickly erased on a double-play groundball. After giving up eight runs in his last 9.2 innings, Tuesday's start was arguably his best outing as a Blue Jay. He continues to dominate on the road and has a 2.02 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 69:10 K:BB in 58 innings outside of Canada.

McKenzie (7-8) took the loss Tuesday against Arizona, allowing five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out seven in six innings.

McKenzie got off to a rough start, allowing the first four batters to reach safely including a three-run homer by Christian Walker. He then settled down and retired 10 straight batters before getting knocked around for two more runs in the fifth. After giving up just one run combined in his first four starts in July, the 25-year-old has allowed four earned runs in consecutive starts. With 120 innings on the season, he's matched last year's big-league total.

Gallen (6-2) earned the win Tuesday in Cleveland, striking out five in 5.2 innings while allowing three runs on six hits, three walks and a hit batsman.

Gallen allowed multiple baserunners to reach in four of the six frames he pitched but managed to limit the damage to three runs. The three walks allowed tied his season high. The 27-year-old has a 3.31 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 106:32 K:BB in 111.1 innings this season but he has hit 12 batters this season. His next start will likely be early next week against Pittsburgh.

Guarate was traded from the Cardinals to the Athletics on Tuesday in exchange for Austin Allen.

Guarate has spent the season with Single-A Palm Beach, where he hasn't particularly impressed. In 12 starts and seven relief appearances, he owns a 4.18 ERA and a modest 18.3 percent strikeout rate.

Gray was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left oblique Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks, Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The right-hander suffered the injury during Monday's start against the Orioles and is now poised to miss the rest of August. Depending on his recovery, Gray may not get back stretched back out to a full workload if he's even able to return before the end of the regular season.

Martin was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

Martin made one appearance after being recalled July 29, but he will head back to the minors for the time being. Having already been called up several times already this season, Martin could be back with the big club before the campaign comes to a close.

Skubal was diagnosed with left forearm inflammation Tuesday and is expected to miss at least one turn through Detroit's starting rotation, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

The left-hander exited Monday's start with left arm fatigue after five scoreless innings, and it now appears he could be headed to the injured list. Skubal has been a bright spot for the Tigers this year with a 3.52 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 117:32 K:BB over 117.2 innings, and the team is likely to exercise significant caution since he's dealing with a forearm injury.

Suarez will start Tuesday's game against the A's, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

The left-hander last started July 26 against the Royals, and he'll take the mound again Tuesday after previously scheduled starter Noah Syndergaard was traded to the Phillies. Suarez has a 5.01 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 48:23 K:BB across 50.1 innings this season.

Manning (shoulder) was activated from the injured list Tuesday.

It was reported last week that Manning would rejoin the Tigers on Tuesday, and he will indeed do just that. He will jump right back into Detroit's rotation and take the ball Tuesday night against the Twins.

Frasso was traded from the Blue Jays to the Dodgers on Tuesday along with Moises Brito in exchange for Mitch White and Alex De Jesus, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Frasso is an emerging pitcher with upside, having logged a 0.74 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 57:10 K:BB in 36.2 innings over 10 appearances between Single-A and High-A. The Dodgers seemingly targeted Frasso, 23, in this deal, and his stock could continue to climb once he is pitching at more age-appropriate levels.