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Gibson did not factor in the decision against Tampa Bay on Thursday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out eight batters over six-plus innings.

Gibson was headed toward a win after giving up one run through six frames. However, he came back out for the seventh and allowed the only two batters he faced to reach base, losing his shot at a victory when both runners scored following his departure. Despite the disappointing ending, Gibson bounced back well from his previous appearance, when he gave up five runs over 5.1 innings against Miami. The veteran's right-hander's quality start Thursday was just his second over his past six outings, a span during which he's posted a 7.03 ERA and 1.59 WHIP over 32 frames.

Greinke (1-10) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one over four innings to take the loss Thursday versus the Tigers.

Greinke returned from a minimal stay on the injured list with right shoulder tendinitis, but the Royals seemed to take a cautious approach. The 39-year-old threw just 62 pitches (39 strikes) in the outing, going through the Tigers' order twice. He's now gone 12 straight starts without a win. For the season, Greinke has a 5.40 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 65:15 K:BB through 96.2 innings over 19 starts. He's projected for a road start in Cleveland next week.

Lopez (5-6) took the loss Thursday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over five innings against the Mariners. He struck out seven.

Lopez pitched well Thursday, but the Twins couldn't muster any run support off George Kirby in a 5-0 loss. It was certainly a step in the right direction for Lopez after he was tagged for seven runs against Oakland in his prior start. The 27-year-old right-hander now sports a 4.22 ERA with a 1.15 WHIP and 152:35 K:BB across 20 starts (121.2 innings) this season. Lopez is currently lined up for a home rematch with the Mariners in his next outing.

Kaprielian (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Kaprielian landed on the IL at the end of June with a strained right shoulder and recently began throwing on flat ground. The 29-year-old righty will throw 35 pitches during Saturday's session before eventually progressing to facing live hitters and beginning a rehab assignment.

Miller (elbow) will throw a 20-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Miller will only be throwing fastballs during his session Saturday, but it's a positive sign that he'll be moving on from throwing on flat ground. The 24-year-old righty landed on the injured list May 11 with a mild UCL sprain in his right elbow and figures to still be multiple weeks from a return.

Kirby (9-8) earned the win Thursday, allowing four hits over seven scoreless innings in a 5-0 win over the Twins. He struck out 10.

Kirby made easy work of the Twins on Thursday, matching a season-high with 10 strikeouts while delivering his fourth scoreless outing of the year. It was quite a bounce-back performance from the 25-year-old right-hander after he allowed six runs in his last outing, a loss to the Tigers. Kirby's ERA is now down to 3.23 with a 1.04 WHIP and a league-best 8.45 K/BB. Kirby will look to keep rolling in his next outing, currently lined up as a rematch with the Twins in Minnesota.

Lorenzen (5-6) earned the win Thursday, allowing three hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings against the Royals. He struck out three.

Lorenzen faced little resistance from the Royals on Thursday, needing just 89 pitches to deliver seven scoreless frames. The 31-year-old Lorenzen hasn't allowed a run in his last three starts (18.2 innings), lowering his ERA to 3.49 with a 1.09 WHIP and 76:26 K:BB through 17 starts (100.2 innings) this season. Lorenzen will look to extend his streak in his next outing, currently scheduled for next week against the Angels.

Kopech (4-8) earned the win Thursday, allowing one run on two hits and four walks over 5.2 innings against the Mets. He struck out five.

Kopech struggled with command again Thursday, issuing at least four walks for the fourth time in his last five starts. However, the 27-year-old was able to limit the damage, holding the Mets to just two hits en route to his first win since May 24. Kopech lowered his ERA to 4.29 with a 1.39 WHIP and 102:57 K:BB through 18 starts (92.1 innings) this season. He's currently lined up for a home matchup with the Cubs in his next outing.

Suarez (shoulder) pitched 1.1 scoreless innings for the Angels' Arizona Complex League team Tuesday, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out two batters.

Suarez last pitched for the Angels on May 7, when he departed his start against Texas after 2.2 frames with left shoulder discomfort. He was moved to the 60-day IL on June 20 but recently began throwing to hitters before taking part in the ACL game Tuesday. Per MLB.com, Suarez will make another rehab start Sunday, this time with a full-season affiliate. It hasn't yet been decided whether the left-hander will work as a starter or a reliever upon his eventual return to the big club.

White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Thursday that Clevinger (biceps) will get up to 60 pitches in his next throwing session, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Grifol didn't divulge when or where it will take place, but it will be on the heels of a three-up, three-down bullpen session Wednesday during which the manager said Clevinger "felt good and he looked good." Theoretically, the 60-pitch session could be Clevinger's final test before he rejoins Chicago's rotation, although the team has not confirmed as much.