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Kaprielian (5-4) lost Tuesday's 7-4 defeat at the hands of the Padres, allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk with six strikeouts in 4.1 innings.

Kaprielian was staked to a 3-0 lead after the top of the third but surrendered a two-run Fernando Tatis home run in the bottom of the inning, then allowed four of the first five Padres to reach base in the fifth and was removed. Yusmeiro Petit entered and immediately served up a three-run home run to Manny Machado with two of the runs charged to Kaprielian. This was the 27-year-old's worst start by far as his ERA jumped from 2.65 all the way to 3.24.

Paddack (7-6) won Tuesday's 7-4 game against Oakland, allowing three runs on nine hits and a walk with six strikeouts in six innings.

Paddack allowed all three of his runs on five hits in the third inning but settled down after and was never in any real danger in any of the other five frames. This was the young righty's third straight win, while his season-high 102 pitches indicates manager Jayce Tingler finally trusts Paddack to work deep into games.

Dunning (4-7) allowed two earned runs on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts over 6.1 innings, picking up the win in Tuesday's 5-4 victory over the Diamondbacks.

While the stats might not jump off the page, Dunning was solid in picking up the quality start Tuesday night. His adventure into the seventh inning marked the deepest he's gone into a game this season, but this isn't a philosophical change from Chris Woodward and crew. A pitch count of 75-80 remains a stark reality for the former Florida Gator, as the Rangers still want to be careful with Dunning. The only reason the right-hander made it into the seventh was his incredible efficiency. He finished the night having thrown just 78 pitches. If Dunning is ever unleashed, he could become more of a fantasy factor.

Maeda allowed one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out five across 6.1 innings Tuesday against Detroit. He did not factor into the decision.

Maeda allowed only a solo home run to Akil Baddoo. He otherwise shut down the Tigers' lineup, generating 14 swinging strikes on 91 total pitches. The only downside to his outing was that he lost the chance for a win due a meltdown by Hansel Robles in the ninth inning. After a shaky start to the season that was worsened by an absence due to a groin and arm injury, Maeda has allowed only seven earned runs across his last five starts and 29.1 frames. Overall, he has a 4.40 ERA with 90 strikeouts across 86 innings on the campaign.

Keller allowed one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out four across seven innings Tuesday against the White Sox. He did not factor into the decision.

Keller worked very efficiently, needing only 90 pitches to record his 21 outs. The only blemish to his effort was a solo home run that he surrendered to Gavin Sheets in the fourth inning. After delivering poor results for much of the first half of the season, Keller has allowed only seven earned runs across his last 27.2 innings over a span of four starts. Even with that strong stretch, Keller has a 5.55 ERA with 93 strikeouts across 108.2 frames.

The Mariners reached an agreement to acquire Anderson from the Pirates on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The left-hander appeared to be on his way to Philadelphia when an agreement was reached earlier in the day, but the trade fell through due to the medicals of one of the return players. Pittsburgh didn't take long to find a new trade partner and new team for Anderson. The Pirates will receive two prospects from the Mariners, catcher Carter Bins and pitcher Joaquin Tejada.

Gutierrez (5-3) allowed two earned runs on five hits and three walks with five strikeouts through 6.1 innings, getting the win in Tuesday's 7-4 victory over the Cubs.

Gutierrez coughed up a two-run homer to Anthony Rizzo in the first inning but settled in to deliver a quality start. After striking out just one batter in his previous 10 innings, the right-hander punched out five Tuesday, two shy of his career high. His lack of swing-and-miss stuff (42 strikeouts in 60.2 innings) limits his value from a fantasy perspective, but his ability to provide length for the Reds means he could stick around. He's projected to get the ball again Sunday against the Mets.

Cease allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out six across six innings Tuesday against the Royals. He did not factor into the decision.

Cease largely held the Royals in check, as the majority of his struggles came in the second inning. This was his first quality start in his last four outings, and it was also the first time in his last six starts that he kept the ball in the yard. Though he's been a bit up and down, mixing solid outings with occasional blowups, Cease has still managed a 4.14 ERA with 138 strikeouts across 108.2 frames on the campaign.

Manager Joe Maddon said the Angels are optimistic Cobb (finger) will make his next turn through the rotation, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

The veteran right-hander exited Friday's start with a blister on his index finger, but he played catch Tuesday and still has a chance of making his next turn through the rotation, which lines up for Thursday versus the A's. Cobb has been pitching well through four starts in July with a 1.09 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 21:9 K:BB across 24.2 innings.

Ynoa (hand) threw a simulated game Tuesday after his scheduled Tuesday rehab outing was postponed because of rain, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. He's now slated to make a rehab outing Saturday.

While the switch to a simulated game shouldn't make a huge difference as far as getting Ynoa's arm built up, pushing back the rehab outing could ultimately delay his activation from the 60-day IL. The right-hander will likely require multiple outings in the minors before being reinstated, so he appears to be on track for a mid-to-late August return to the Atlanta rotation, assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks.