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Gibson (8-5) was tagged with the loss Tuesday against the Diamondbacks after allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks across six innings, fanning five.

Gibson has dropped his last two starts and five of his last seven overall, but he hasn't been pitching as bad as a 2-5 record in that span would indicate. In fact, he has given up three or fewer runs in four of his last five appearances while posting four quality starts during that span. Aside from a woeful start against the Dodgers earlier this month in which he gave up six runs across 4.1 innings, he has been a steady presence in the rotation since being acquired before the deadline. He owns a 4.70 ERA in four starts with the Phillies.

Bassitt was diagnosed with a displaced tripod fractured of his right cheekbone and a fractured jawbone after being struck in the face by a Brian Goodwin line drive during his start in Tuesday's 9-0 loss to the White Sox in the bottom of the second inning, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. He's expected to undergo surgery in 3-to-5 days once the swelling on his face subsides.

While Bassitt will almost certainly head to the injured list Wednesday and likely miss more than the minimum 10 days, he appears to have escaped from the scary incident Tuesday in better shape than the Athletics may have anticipated. All scans Bassitt underwent following his departure from Tuesday's games revealed no structural damage beyond the two facial fractures, and most critically, his vision wasn't affected. Oakland should have a clearer timetable for Bassitt's return once surgery is completed this weekend or early next week.

Bundy allowed two runs on three hits and a pair of walks while striking out three over 4.2 innings against the Tigers on Tuesday. He did not factor into the decision.

It was another mediocre performance for Bundy, who has turned in one strong start in his four opportunities since rejoining the rotation. The right-hander has given up eight runs and eight walks in that span. It's been a tough season for Bundy, who has pitched to the tune of a 6.04 ERA and 1.33 WHIP across 22 outings, including 18 starts. The 28-year-old is expected to stick in the rotation while Alex Cobb (wrist) remains on the shelf. Bundy tentatively lines up for a road contest at Baltimore next week.

Eovaldi (10-8) took the loss in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Yankees, giving up two runs on seven hits and a walk over five innings as the Red Sox were downed 2-0. He struck out six.

The right-hander pitched well, firing 57 of 83 pitches for strikes, but Boston's bats couldn't solve rookie Luis Gil. Eovaldi once again couldn't keep the ball in the park, as both Yankees runs scored on solo shots by Luke Voit and Giancarlo Stanton. He's served up six homers over his last four starts -- a stretch during which Eovaldi has a 6.14 ERA despite a 26:5 K:BB through 22 innings.

Kelly, who was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday, is symptomatic, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Kelly is "grinding through some of these tough early days" of the illness. This sets a potential return date in limbo, leaving the projected rotation uncertain. Luke Weaver (shoulder) will be making a minor-league rehab start Friday, so a return to the rotation for Caleb Smith or a fill-in start for Matt Peacock may be the stop-gap measure.

Manoah (5-2) took the loss Tuesday, surrendering seven runs (six earned) on six hits and a walk over three innings as the Blue Jays fell 12-6 to the Nationals. He struck out two.

The rookie saw his three-game winning streak snapped as he stumbled through his worst outing to date in the majors. Manoah managed only 53 pitches (33 strikes) before getting the hook, but perhaps that's a good thing after he got pushed to 114 pitches last time out. The 23-year-old sports a 3.34 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 73:22 K:BB through his first 12 big-league starts (62 innings).

Gutierrez (8-4) was charged with the loss Tuesday against the Cubs after allowing two runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out seven across 6.1 innings.

Despite snapping his own four-start winning streak, Gutierrez turned in another strong outing, tossing at least six innings and allowing two or fewer earned runs for the fifth consecutive start. The right-hander's recent success has earned him a 3.02 ERA in his last eight performances. He's poised to take the mound again for a favorable matchup against Miami on Sunday.

Anderson (6-8) allowed one earned run on three hits while striking out four across six innings, earning the win over the Rangers on Tuesday.

Anderson allowed a leadoff homer to Andy Ibanez in the third inning. However, that was the only extra-base hit by the Rangers and Anderson made easy work of them through six innings. This was his first win since joining the Mariners. Since July 4, the 31-year-old has a 2.72 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with three wins in seven starts. On the season, he has a 4.10 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 101 strikeouts in 125 innings.

Lynch (3-3) earned the win over Houston on Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits and three walks while striking out five over seven innings.

Facing MLB's top run-scoring team, Lynch posted one of the best starts of his young career, as he held Houston to a single run over seven frames while matching his season low with four hits allowed. The left-hander surrendered three baserunners and a run in the third frame but bounced back from there, facing the minimum three batters in each of the fourth, fifth and sixth innings. After looking lost in his first call-up to the big leagues -- Lynch gave up 14 earned runs across eight innings in May -- he has been substantially better in his second go-round with the Royals, registering a 2.35 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over five starts since July 25. That has earned him a stable role in the Royals rotation, and he's slated to get another chance to tame the Astros -- this time on the road -- early next week.

Valdez (8-4) took the loss against Kansas City on Tuesday, pitching 6.2 innings and allowing three runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out five.

The nine hits allowed by Valdez were his second most in a game this season, but he still managed to notch his second straight quality start. The southpaw surrendered only one run through five innings before a single off the bat of Hanser Alberto in the sixth provided a pair of decisive runs and sent Valdez to his fourth loss of the campaign. He'll carry a 3.16 ERA into his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for Sunday at home versus Seattle.