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Bassitt (3-2) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing two runs on three hits over seven innings in a 3-2 victory over the Red Sox. He struck out 10 without walking a batter.

It's the first time this season, and just the third time in his career, that Bassitt has fanned double-digit batters. The right-hander has reeled off five straight quality starts, and he'll take a 3.54 ERA and 53:12 K:BB through 48.1 innings into his next outing.

Cease allowed three earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven across five innings in Tuesday's win over the Twins. He did not factor into the decision.

Cease had a rough second inning, giving up three hits, a walk and all three of his runs. However, he settled in from there and retired eight of the last 10 batters he faced. While Cease's overall stat line from Tuesday doesn't stand out, he did continue to show swing-and-miss stuff by generating 20 swinging strikes on 97 total pitches. For the season, he now has a 2.80 ERA with a 47:17 K:BB across 35.1 innings. Cease lines up to make his next start Sunday against the Royals.

Singer took a no-decision Tuesday against the Tigers after surrendering four runs on seven hits and a pair of walks while striking out four across 3.1 innings.

Singer got the Royals off to a good start by blanking the Tigers through three. Trouble then struck in the fourth inning after the right-hander put runners at the corners, giving up a triple and a walk with no outs. Detroit capitalized on the opportunity, knocking in a total of four runs as Singer departed the game for good. It was a tough outing for the 24-year-old, who had recorded his best start of the season against the Tigers in April. He'll look to bounce back during his next projected start on the road Sunday versus the White Sox.

Boyd settled for a no-decision during Tuesday's win despite holding the Royals scoreless across six innings. He allowed four hits and a pair of walks while striking out five.

After missing a turn in the rotation because of knee tendonitis, Boyd looked solid against Kansas City, posting his second scoreless outing of the season. Boyd left the game with a seven-run lead, which unfortunately was erased by the bullpen. Despite the 30-year-old's excellent stat line (1.94 ERA, 0.94 WHIP), Boyd's typical lack of run support and bullpen reliability have hurt his fantasy value. He's slated to make his next start Sunday against the Cubs.

McCullers (3-1) allowed one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out nine across eight innings, earning the win over the Angels on Tuesday.

McCullers needed only 96 pitches to get through those eight frames. The only run against him came in his last inning on a solo homer by Taylor Ward. The 27-year-old's only bad performance this year was, oddly enough, against the Tigers -- six runs in 3.2 innings. If you take away that start, he has a 1.95 ERA in 37 innings. Overall, he owns a 3.10 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP with 47 strikeouts through 40.2 innings.

Bieber (4-2) picked up the win Tuesday against the Cubs after giving up two runs on nine hits with eight strikeouts and three walks over 6.2 innings.

The right-hander certainly wasn't at his best, as he threw 121 pitches and had a season-low eight strikeouts, but he delivered another quality start while scattering 13 baserunners. Bieber has yet to surrender more than three earned runs in any start this season, and he has a 2.95 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 85:18 K:BB across 55 frames in 2021.

Lyles (1-3) took the loss Tuesday at San Francisco after giving up two runs on two hits with six strikeouts and five walks over five innings.

The right-hander's command was all over the place, as he delivered only 47 of 83 pitches for strikes, though he limited the damage by allowing only two hits all afternoon. Lyles has a 6.63 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 36:15 K:BB across 33 innings this season.

Means did not factor into the decision during Tuesday's loss despite holding the Mets scoreless across six innings. He struck out three and did not allow any walks.

Coming off a no-hitter against the Mariners in which he whiffed 12 batters and missed a perfect game by one dropped third strike, Means turned in another brilliant start, blanking his opponent for the fourth time this season. The 28-year-old lefty did not issue any free passes for the third time this year as he tossed 52 of his 74 pitches for strikes. Means is now sporting a shiny 1.21 ERA and 0.71 WHIP with six quality starts. He'll look to continue his success in his next projected start Sunday against the Yankees.

Groome was removed from Tuesday's game after being hit by a line drive in the shin, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

The 22-year-old should be considered day-to-day after exiting the contest. Groome has thrown more than 11 innings only once in a season since making his professional debut in 2016 due to numerous injuries.

Suarez was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.

Suarez allowed just one run on five hits in four innings of relief work Monday against the Astros, picking up the win in his season debut. The Angels need fresh arms in the bullpen, however, so he'll head to the minors with Jaime Barria joining the team in a corresponding move.