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Ryu gave up three runs on five hits and four walks across six innings during Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Yankees. He had three strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision.

Ryu was hurt by a pair of solo homer and exited in line for the victory, but Toronto's bullpen was unable to maintain 5-3 lead for long. The lefty struggled with his command and issued a season-high four walks but was able to hold New York to three runs. Ryu has a 3.43 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 65:16 K:BB over 76 innings (13 starts) in 2021.

Montgomery allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits and four walks over 5.1 innings during Tuesday's win against Toronto. He had four strikeouts and did not factor in the decision.

The southpaw threw only 55 of 97 pitches for strikes and issued a season-high four walks, as he surrendered more than three runs in a start for the first time since May 16. Montgomery has a 4.20 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 69:19 K:BB across 70.2 innings. He'll attempt to get back on track Sunday versus Oakland.

Flexen (6-3) tossed eight scoreless innings while allowing just four hits and striking out eight without walking a batter as he took an easy win over the Twins on Tuesday.

Flexen was brilliant in this one and never let up despite the Mariners jumping out to an early big lead. Five of his season-high eight strikeouts came via the changeup and he generated a total of 15 whiffs in the dominant effort. The 26-year-old lowered his ERA to 4.12 but still has just 44 strikeouts over 67.2 innings. He's lined up for another potentially big performance early next week at home against the Rockies, a team that owns a .570 OPS on the road this year.

Houck (elbow) will throw an abbreviated two-inning start Thursday for Triple-A Worcester.

Houck is recovering from a flexor injury in his right arm, and his return is notable for a team that lacks starting depth in the upper minors. The right-hander has pitched in the majors, going 3-2 with a 1.98 ERA over six appearances in 2020 and 2021.

Gibson allowed one run on seven hits and one walk while striking out three over six innings and did not factor into the decision in a 6-3 extra-inning loss to Houston on Tuesday.

Gibson quelled the Astros' powerful lineup through five shutout innings before getting nicked for a run in the sixth. He left with a 2-1 lead and was one strike away from his fifth win of the season, but reliever Josh Sborz blew the save in the ninth. Gibson has one win and six no-decisions over his last seven starts, posting a 2.03 ERA over 44.1 innings during that stretch. The right-hander is expected to kick off a series against Oakland on Monday.

Odorizzi allowed two hits and struck out three over four scoreless relief innings in Tuesday's 6-3 extra-inning win over the Rangers.

As planned, Odorizzi threw bulk relief for starter Lance McCullers, who was activated off the injured list Tuesday. The tandem start is expected to be a one-time event while McCullers builds up his stamina. Both pitchers will be part of a six-man rotation going forward for Houston, which entered a stretch of 20 games in 20 days Tuesday. McCullers is expected to start Sunday's series finale against the White Sox with Odorizzi penciled in Monday to kick off a road series in Baltimore.

McCullers allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out three over 4.1 innings in a no-decision against the Rangers on Tuesday.

McCullers activated off the injured list to make Tuesday's start in what was planned to be a piggyback start. The right-hander was sharp through four innings, but he ran into trouble in the fifth and left with the bases loaded after a substantial 77 pitches. If the schedule holds up, McCullers will next throw Sunday at home against the White Sox.

Kopech tested his injured hamstring by throwing off a mound Tuesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Kopech hasn't pitched since May 26 due to a strain and awaits the next course of action. Manager Tony La Russa said the coaches will huddle with medical staff to determine the next steps, namely, whether Kopech can get enough work in bullpen sessions and simulated games with the team or if a minor-league rehab stint is necessary.

Montas (7-6) earned the win over the Angels on Tuesday, pitching seven innings and allowing two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out eight.

Montas entered the contest having been tagged with a loss in four of his past five outings, though he registered a solid 3.54 ERA over that span. The right-hander snapped the stretch of misfortune against the Angels, picking up the win and notching his seventh quality start of the season. He induced 16 swinging strikes in the contest and collected eight punchouts for the second straight start. Montas has held opponents without a long ball in four consecutive starts and has allowed more than three earned runs only once since April 21. He tentatively lines up to next face Texas on the road Monday.

Heaney (4-4) took the loss against Oakland on Tuesday, pitching five innings and allowing three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six.

The left-hander entered the contest riding a three-start win streak, and though he wasn't abysmal against the Athletics, he was outdueled by opposing starter Frankie Montas to end up with the loss. Heaney did extend his streak of pitching at least five innings and allowing three or fewer runs to four games, and he didn't allow any long balls for the third straight contest. He owns a 4.45 ERA on the season and is tentatively scheduled to face San Francisco at home Tuesday in his next start.