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Urena (1-3) allowed two runs (one earned) across seven innings to pick up the win Tuesday against the White Sox. He gave up seven hits and three walks while striking out two.

True to form, Urena didn't rely on overpowering stuff, but he was able to keep a tough Chicago lineup in check and pick up his first win in a Tigers uniform. A lack of strikeouts typically limits his fantasy appeal, but Urena does now have a solid 3.77 ERA through five appearances, and he's allowed exactly two earned runs in each of his past four starts. The righty will look to keep rolling against the Yankees on Sunday.

Maeda (1-2) took the loss Tuesday at Cleveland after giving up five runs on eight hits with three strikeouts and zero walks over 5.2 innings.

It was another rough outing for the veteran right-hander, as he surrendered three solo home runs and two RBI doubles Tuesday. Maeda has yet to find his groove this season with a 6.56 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 20:5 K:BB through 23.1 innings. He'll attempt to turn things around early next week versus the Rangers.

Civale (4-0) earned the win Tuesday against the Twins after giving up four runs on eight hits with four strikeouts and zero walks over 7.2 innings.

The 25-year-old was on the cusp of completing eight strong innings, but he was pulled after surrendering a solo homer to Byron Buxton with two outs in the eighth inning. It's the first time through five starts this season Civale has allowed more than three earned runs, and he now has an impressive 2.94 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 30:9 K:BB across 33.2 innings.

Odorizzi is expected to miss 2-to-3 starts after being cleared of any structural damage in his right forearm Tuesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

The 31-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right pronator muscle strain after exiting Saturday's start against the Angels, but he's not expected to face a lengthy absence. Odorizzi could rejoin the rotation during the second week of May if his recovery progresses as expected.

Ryu (glute) may get an extra day of rest but is not expected to miss a start this weekend against Atlanta, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

He will likely start either Saturday or Sunday after exiting is last start Sunday against the Rays with a minor right glute strain. Ryu has a 2.60 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 26:3 K:BB in 27.2 innings this season.

Lynn (back) will start Saturday's game against Cleveland, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

He was originally slated to return Friday, but apparently the White Sox want to keep Dallas Keuchel on normal rest, so it will be a Saturday activation for Lynn. He has a 0.92 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 27 strikeouts in 19.2 innings over three starts.

Valdez (finger) is "way ahead of schedule," according to pitching coach Brent Strom, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Per Strom, Valdez is trying to return quicker than the medical staff wants him to. The young lefty will eventually start building up to five innings at extended spring training before rejoining the big-league rotation, but the team is not willing to set an official timeline. It sounds like Valdez could return sometime in May if he continues this rapid recovery.

Kremer will start Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

He has a 6.75 ERA, 1.87 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB in 10.2 innings through three appearances. It's unclear whether this is just a spot start or an opportunity to earn further turns on the mound.

Hill (1-1) took the loss Monday, giving up two runs on two hits and two walks over six innings as the Rays fell 2-1 to the A's. He struck out 10.

The veteran lefty made only one real mistake, but Sean Murphy drove it into the seats in the fourth inning for a two-run homer. Hill still came through with his best start, and first quality start, of the season as he tossed 93 pitches (59 strikes), but he'll still carry a 7.25 ERA and 24:7 K:BB through 22.1 innings into his next outing Saturday at home against the Astros.

Urquidy (1-2) earned the win Monday after holding the Mariners to two runs on five hits and no walks while striking out a pair of batters across six innings.

All of Urquidy's damage came from a pair of solo home runs off the bats of Kyle Lewis and Kyle Seager. The right-hander showed strong command by not issuing any free passes for the second time this season while throwing 67 of his 96 pitches for strikes. The 25-year-old will carry a 4.67 ERA and 1.26 WHIP into Saturday's matchup at Tampa Bay.