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Brown completed 5.2 innings against Detroit on Tuesday, giving up one run on three hits and three walks while striking out seven batters in a no-decision.

Brown logged his first MLB game action since March 31 after recovering from a shoulder injury. The right-hander didn't seem to have much rust, logging 12 whiffs and seven punchouts while tossing 92 pitches over 5.2 frames. Brown didn't give up any extra-base hits, and the lone run he allowed came on a walk, two productive outs and a single in the second inning. Fantasy managers who roster Brown should be plenty happy about the hurler's return outing, especially given his near-full workload. Brown should be good to go with minimal restrictions moving forward, and he's projected to make his next appearance on the road versus Toronto.

Young (5-2) allowed three runs on four hits and four walks while striking out two over six innings to take the loss versus the Mariners on Tuesday.

Young had his best outing of the season against the Mariners in his last start, but he wasn't quite as good in the rematch in Seattle. It was still a fifth straight quality start for the right-hander, who has given the Orioles good pitching more often than not. He's now at a 3.18 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 44:23 K:BB over 62.1 innings across 11 starts this season. Young's lack of strikeouts limits his usefulness in fantasy, but he's allowed three runs or less in all but one of his starts. He's projected for a tough road start versus the Dodgers in his next outing.

X-rays on Keith's right wrist came back negative Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Keith was a late scratch from the lineup before Tuesday's contest due to wrist soreness, but precautionary imaging determined that he isn't dealing with a serious issue, and the Tigers expect him to return to action Wednesday. The 24-year-old infielder is batting just .206 (7-for-34) since the start of June, but he exploded for three homers and six total RBI during his most recent game.

Montero (3-5) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits across 1.1 innings of relief to take the loss Tuesday against the Astros. He struck out two,

Montero made all of his 13 previous appearances this season as the Detroit starter, and he struggled a bit with his first relief outing of the year. Despite a general lack of strikeouts, the righty has mostly been effective with a 3.67 ERA across 73.2 innings, though it looks like he could ultimately be ticketed for a bullpen role with Casey Mize (adductor) and Justin Verlander (hip) returning from the injured list soon. For now, Montero is slated to start for the Tigers on Saturday, but his status beyond that it unclear.

The Mariners placed Arozarena on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with left hamstring inflammation, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

The Mariners originally anticipated Arozarena would return to the starting lineup as soon as Wednesday. However, an MRI on his hamstring revealed more inflammation than the team was expecting, so he will have to spend time on the injured list. Rob Refsnyder is a likely candidate to receive more playing time while Arozarena is out, and the Mariners will select Curtis Washington from High-A Everett to provide emergency bench depth.

Joe is expected to be called up from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.

Joe was scratched from Tacoma's lineup Tuesday as he prepares to return to the major-league roster after being sent down to Triple-A on May 22. The outfielder will help replace Randy Arozarena (hamstring) after Arozarena was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Joe has posted a .182 average with one home run, three RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases over 33 at-bats in 18 contests with Seattle so far this year.

Criswell was diagnosed with a Grade 1-plus pectoral strain Tuesday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Criswell initially landed on the injured list last Tuesday with a shoulder strain, but further testing determined the issue to be in his pec. He's scheduled to undergo another MRI in 3-to-4 weeks, at which point he may be cleared to begin a throwing program. If all goes according to plan, the Mariners expect to activate the 29-year-old reliever sometime around the Aug. 3 trade deadline.

Garcia was removed from Tuesday's game against the Nationals with an apparent hand injury, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Garcia's hand looked to be bothering him during his final plate appearance in the fourth inning, and the Royals eventually pulled him for a pinch hitter in the sixth. The severity of his injury is unknown, but the Royals should provide more information after the game.

Donovan (groin) began a running progression Tuesday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Donovan has been sidelined since suffering a left groin strain in mid-May, and he's now set to start running again. Based on the injury, the running program is the largest hurdle for the 29-year-old to clear, and it's expected to last between 10 days and two weeks. If all goes well, Donovan would then be in a position to begin a minor-league rehab assignment.

Raley was left out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Baltimore due to back tightness, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.

Raley's back tightened up on him shortly before Tuesday's game, causing the Mariners to sit him down as a precaution. Victor Robles, Julio Rodriguez and Dominic Canzone will start in the outfield while Raley gets a break.