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Garcia pitched a scoreless seventh inning during a 6-3 win over the Cardinals in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader to record his second save of the season.

With the Tigers down 3-0, Jose Cisnero got the final out of the fifth inning and tossed a clean sixth, setting Garcia up for the save chance after the team staged a late rally. Garcia has now delivered nine straight scoreless appearances, collecting both his saves and three holds over that stretch, but his 2:2 K:BB in 6.1 innings over that span isn't exactly dominant. Still, as long as he's getting results, he should remain part of Detroit's late-inning committee.

Eovaldi (calf) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Eovaldi was able to throw without feeling discomfort in his leg, putting him in line to return this weekend. The Red Sox are targeting a start Saturday, though it would likely be a short outing.

Skubal (1-2) took the loss in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, surrendering six runs on three hits and four walks over two-plus innings. He struck out three.

The young southpaw unraveled in the third inning, as the first four batters he faced all reached base and Joe Jimenez then allowed all his inherited runners to score after Skubal got the hook. Skubal's ERA jumped over two-and-a-half runs as a result of the debacle, and he'll carry a 7.27 mark with a 17:8 K:BB through 17.1 big-league innings into his next outing Wednesday, at home against the Royals.

Gibson (1-5) was handed the loss Thursday against the Angels. He allowed five runs on 10 hits and three walks while striking out three over 5.2 innings.

Gibson gave up three runs in the first inning and allowed 13 of the 28 batters faced to reach base. The right-hander sports an 8.07 ERA over the last four starts and a 6.14 mark for the season. Gibson is next scheduled to throw Wednesday on the road against Houston.

Singer (2-4) allowed one hit and two walks while striking out eight across eight scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday against Cleveland.

Singer held a no-hitter through 7.2 innings, broken up by an Austin Hedges single. He dominated the Cleveland lineup, generating 23 called strikes and 18 swinging strikes across 119 total pitches. The strong start was needed, as Singer had allowed three or more earned runs in four consecutive outings -- never working six innings. Across his first 48.1 frames in the big leagues, Singer has maintained a 4.66 ERA and 44:17 K:BB. He's projected to take his next turn through the rotation Friday, Sept. 18 at the Brewers.

Urquidy (0-1) allowed two earned runs on two hits and three walks while striking out one over six innings, taking the loss against Oakland on Thursday.

The offense mustered just two hits, and the Astros fell to 1-8 on their road trip, but Urquidy offered a reason for optimism. The right-hander retired the first 10 batters faced and didn't allow a hit until the fifth inning. He was eventually nicked when Matt Olson hit a two-run home run following a two-out walk. Urquidy threw 88 pitches and is getting stronger leading up to his start next Thursday at home against Texas.

Lyles will follow opener Luis Garcia in Friday's game against the Athletics, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Lyles was originally expected to start the series opener, but now the right-hander will serve as the primary pitcher after Garcia opens the tilt. The Rangers utilized the same strategy Sept. 1, with the tandem combining to allow three runs over six innings in a win over Houston.

Cole's scheduled start Thursday against the Orioles was postponed.

The Yankees and Orioles will make up Thursday's contest as part of a doubleheader Friday. Cole will start the first game of the twin bill, James Wagner of The New York Times reports.

Paxton (forearm) was sore following his throwing session Wednesday and will be shut down several days as a result, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

Paxton still hasn't thrown off a mound as he continues to work his way back from a flexor injury that he sustained in late August. With just over two weeks remaining in the regular season, time is running out for Paxton to return to game action following his setback. Even if he is able to return during the regular season, he likely won't be able to pitch many innings, which significantly limits his fantasy value.

Cobb (undisclosed) will start Friday's game against the Yankees, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

Cobb was placed on the injured list for an undisclosed reason Sept. 4, but manager Brandon Hyde said that Cobb will take the mound Friday if he clears intake protocols. The right-hander has struggled a bit over his last three starts, recording a 6.32 ERA and 1.66 WHIP over 15.2 innings during that time.