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Barria (1-1) allowed four earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three across five innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Rangers.

Barria made his first start of the season in place of the injured Tyler Skaggs (ankle). Though his overall line was ugly, Barria wasn't entirely ineffective as the majority of his damage came on a home run by Asdrubal Cabrera. Additionally, the bullpen allowed an inherited runner to score after Barria surrendered a leadoff single, accounting for his fourth earned run. It's unclear how long Skaggs will remain out, but Barria could be in line to pick up his second start of the season Sunday against Seattle.

Lopez (0-2) allowed four earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out 10 across six innings to take the loss Tuesday against the White Sox.

Lopez was taken deep three times -- twice by Yoan Moncada -- to sink his start Tuesday. He did generate 10 strikeouts on the strength of 23 called strikes and 14 swinging strikes. While it was a disappointing effort, Lopez entered Tuesday's start having logged two consecutive quality starts and has racked up 23 strikeouts across 23 innings pitched for the season.

Lopez (1-2) allowed one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out five across six innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Royals.

Lopez turned in his longest and most effective outing of the season, surrendering only a solo home run to Lucas Duda. The effort was both his first quality start and win of the season, and comes on the heels of three consecutive ugly starts in which he surrendered 18 earned runs across 13.1 innings. He'll look to build on this solid effort in his next start, likely to come Sunday at Detroit.

Giles earned his fifth save of the season in Tuesday's 6-5 victory over the Twins. He allowed two hits and one walk while striking out one over one inning.

Giles picked up his fifth save in six chances but was certainly shaky in this one as he permitted a leadoff homer to Marwin Gonzalez and walked the next batter. After recording two outs, the game was almost tied on a double by Byron Buxton, but C.J. Cron was thrown out at the plate to end the contest. Giles now has a 3.38 ERA and 1.63 WHIP with a 12:5 K:BB this season.

Stanek will serve as the opening pitcher Wednesday against the Orioles, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Stanek last appeared as an opener Friday and recorded three strikeouts over two scoreless innings. Yonny Chirinos figures to be an option to pitch after Stanek, but the Rays haven't fully announced their pitching plans. The 27-year-old has a 2.16 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB over 8.1 innings to begin the season.

Gilse (illness) is available Tuesday against the Twins, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

An illness prevented Giles from pitching in Monday's game, with Joe Biagini getting the save. Giles threw prior to Tuesday's game and was deemed ready to go, so expect him to pitch in a save situation should one come up.

Giles (illness) will throw Tuesday afternoon to determine his availability for the second game against the Twins, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

Giles was unavailable for Monday's game, but will throw prior to the game Tuesday to see if he can pitch if a save opportunity were to arise. Joe Biagini was given the save in his absence Monday.

Curtiss was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Curtiss tossed 2.1 innings and allowed a run while striking out one and walking three during Monday's matchup, so he'll be sent back to Triple-A in order to add a fresh arm to the bullpen. Dillon Peters was called up in a corresponding move.

Peters has been recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake ahead of Tuesday's game against Texas, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Peters started one game for the Bees prior to being promoted, tossing 5.1 scoreless frames while striking out one and walking one. Despite serving as a starter in the minor leagues, he'll be used in a bullpen role with the Angels.

Pagan was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Pagan will take the spot of Blake Snell, who hit the injured list with a fractured toe. He'll fill a bullpen role and will have a chance to stick around once Snell returns if he can recapture the form which saw him post a 3.22 ERA with a 56:8 K:BB in 50.1 innings for the Mariners back in 2017.