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Greene did not factor into the decision in Saturday's loss to the Blue Jays. He allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out six over six innings.

There were no signs of fatigue after Greene threw a career-high 118 pitches in his previous outing -- a 7.1-inning no-hit loss to Pittsburgh -- as the right-hander was hitting triple digits and shut down Toronto's high-powered offense. He got himself out of a jam in the sixth inning after a Mike Moustakas error extended the frame. Greene sits at 1-6 and will be battling uphill all season long on this team, but the growth he's shown lately is highly encouraging.

Cortes (3-1) earned the win Saturday after he tossed five innings, surrendering three runs on six hits while striking out seven against the White Sox.

Cortes gave up a two-out, three-run homer to Jose Abreu in the top of the third frame, accounting for all the damage against him Saturday. After issuing eight walks over his previous two starts, Cortes has now produced back-to-back outings without a free pass. The 27-year-old still owns a masterful 1.80 ERA and 0.89 WHIP with 56 strikeouts over 45 innings in eight starts. He tentatively lines up to pitch next Thursday versus the Rays.

Manoah (5-1) picked up the win against the Reds on Saturday, allowing one run on seven hits over eight innings. He struck out four and did not issue a walk.

While the strikeouts were modest in this one, Manoah was in control throughout. He limited the damage to a Joey Votto RBI double in the fourth inning, and Manoah probably could have pitched a complete game, but manager Charlie Montoyo made the call to lift Manoah at 83 pitches. The right-hander has been one of the best pitchers in all of baseball this season, turning in seven quality starts in eight trips to the mound so far.

Ashby will start at some point during the Brewers' upcoming road trip, though the team has yet to announce which game, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Ashby has moved between the rotation and bullpen throughout the season, starting when the Brewers have a long stretch without an off day and remaining in the bullpen otherwise. The team has just started a stretch in which it will play 18 games in 17 days, with 11 of those games coming on a road trip which lasts from May 23 through June 1. Ashby will presumably make one or two starts during that period.

Keuchel (2-4) took the loss Saturday after he pitched four innings, giving up six runs on six hits and three walks versus the Yankees.

After holding the Yankees scoreless over five innings in his last start, Keuchel got into trouble early in this one. He surrendered five runs in the second frame, including a DJ LeMahieu grand slam with two outs. He later gave up another run in the next inning. The left-hander failed to register a strikeout for the second time this year and the tough outing put an end to a strong stretch for the 34-year-old. Over his prior four starts, he had posted a 2.70 ERA over 20 innings. Keuchel has had a couple blowups this year, including Saturday, and he now has a 6.60 ERA and 2.00 WHIP with 16 punchouts over 30 innings this season.

Singer is on the Royals' taxi squad and is expected to start Sunday against the Twins, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Singer was sent down after starting in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader, but he'll pitch on normal rest during Sunday's series finale at home against the Twins. The 25-year-old began the season in a relief role but allowed four hits and no walks while striking out nine in seven innings during Tuesday's start against the White Sox.

Bieber and the Guardians won't play against the Tigers on Saturday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

Saturday's matchup will be made up July 14. Bieber will be pushed back a day and will start Sunday's series finale against the Tigers, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Faedo and the Tigers won't play against the Guardians on Saturday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

Faedo was slated to make another turn through the rotation Saturday, but he'll be unable to do so after the game was postponed. The game will be made up July 14, while Faedo will get an extra day of rest prior to starting in Sunday's series finale, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Means (elbow) signed a two-year, $5.925 million deal with the Orioles on Saturday, avoiding arbitration for the next two seasons, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Means won't be pitching for the Orioles any time soon, as he underwent Tommy John surgery in late April, a procedure which will cost him all of this season and a fair portion of next year as well. The two-year agreement signed Saturday allows him to keep his focus on his rehab throughout this season and the following offseason.

Ober (groin) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Ober will start Sunday's game against the Royals, and he'll be activated by Minnesota a day before the outing. The right-hander has been sidelined since late April due to a right groin strain but has been pitching off a mound for several weeks. He recently made a rehab start at Triple-A St. Paul and allowed five runs (four earned) on four hits and no walks while striking out seven in five innings. Josh Winder (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list as part of a series of roster moves.