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Manning was returned to Triple-A Toledo after the Tigers' 2-1 loss to the Mets in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader.

Manning drew the start in the second game, but he didn't factor into the decision while covering 5.2 scoreless innings while striking out three and allowing no hits and issuing four walks. Though he'll head back to the minors, Manning will be the top option to join the big-league rotation if a more permanent spot opens up.

Lopez (1-1) took the loss Thursday versus the Guardians, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk over 5.2 innings. He struck out two.

Most of the damage against Lopez came in the fourth inning when four of Cleveland's first five batters singled en route to a three-run frame. It's the first loss of the year for Lopez, who's allowed four earned runs on 10 hits while striking out nine through his first 12.2 innings. The 28-year-old right-hander went 11-8 with a 3.66 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and a career-high 234 strikeouts in 32 starts with the Twins last season. Lopez will look to get back in the win column in his next outing, tentatively lined up for next week against the Dodgers.

Bibee (1-0) earned the win versus Minnesota on Thursday, allowing one run on five hits while striking out nine over 5.1 innings.

After a so-so first start this year, Bibee was excellent Thursday, allowing a lone run on an Edouard Julien homer in the fifth inning while matching his career high with nine strikeouts. The 25-year-old Bibee's allowed four runs on 11 hits while striking out 13 through his first 9.1 innings this season after going 10-4 with a 2.98 ERA and 141:45 K:BB as a rookie. He's tentatively lined up to take the mound at home versus the White Sox in his next outing.

The Tigers added Manning to the active roster to start Thursday's nightcap against the Mets.

Manning gave up one earned run over five innings during his first start of the year in Triple-A, and he'll now get a chance to make his first MLB appearance of the year after failing to make the Tigers' rotation out of spring training. Manning will most likely return to Triple-A Toledo after Thursday's game.

The Astros transferred Garcia (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Garcia isn't expected to return to the Astros until midseason after undergoing Tommy John surgery last May, so his move to the 60-day IL doesn't affect his timeline. He will temporarily give up his spot on the 40-man roster to make room for Cooper Hummel, who was claimed off waivers from the Giants in a corresponding move. Per MLB.com, manager Joe Espada said that Garcia was able to take a major step forward in his recovery from Tommy John surgery Monday, when he threw a 15-pitch bullpen session. Garcia will likely increase the volume and intensity of his side sessions over the next few weeks before advancing to facing hitters in live batting practice.

Costeiu (elbow) is on the injured list at High-A Tri-City, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

He had Tommy John surgery in July of 2022 but still isn't ready for game action. Given that he is 20 months removed from the surgery, Costeiu should be ready soon unless he's experienced a setback. The 23-year-old righty had a 3.42 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 81 strikeouts in 68.1 innings at High-A in 2022.

Tredwell is building up in extended spring training and will make his pro debut for Single-A Fayetteville once he's ready, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports.

Callis doesn't note any injury for Tredwell, but he presumably was slowed by something early in camp. The 21-year-old righty was selected out of UCLA in the second round of last year's draft.

Burnes came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Royals, allowing two runs on nine hits over 5.2 innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.

The right-hander fell just short of his second straight quality start to begin the season, getting pulled after exactly 100 pitches (67 strikes), but Burnes got outdueled by Cole Ragans and was in line for the loss until Baltimore rallied late. Burnes has a dazzling 14:0 K:BB through his first 11.2 innings with the O's, and he lines up to make his next start in Boston next week.

Kirby (1-1) took the loss Wednesday, allowing eight runs on 10 hits and no walks over 3.2 innings against the Guardians. He struck out two.

It wasn't Kirby's day and that was evident from the jump as the right-hander surrendered three runs in the opening frame and was victimized for another two runs in the second. The eight runs allowed marked a career high for Kirby, a disappointing follow-up to his stellar performance against Boston to begin the season. He'll look to bounce back next week when the Mariners travel to Toronto to take on the Blue Jays.

Allen (2-0) earned the win Wednesday, allowing four hits and three walks over 6.2 scoreless innings against Seattle. He struck out six.

Allen surrendered a leadoff single to the first batter he faced and allowed two baserunners in the opening frame, but he was able to pitch his way out of it before cruising through the next five innings. The lefty threw 20 first-pitch strikes and produced nine swings and misses on the afternoon to earn his second win of the 2024 campaign. Allen now sports a 2.31 ERA and 1.11 WHIP after two starts and will look to keep that momentum rolling when the Guardians take on the White Sox next week in Cleveland.