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Perez allowed three runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out three across seven innings Monday as he didn't factor into the decision against Seattle.

Although Perez dealt with a lot of traffic on the bases, he managed to escape with just three runs allowed. He left in a 3-3 game after tossing 98 pitches (65 strikes). Perez hasn't notched a victory in any of his previous three outings, despite surrendering just five runs through 18 innings of work while recording 12 strikeouts. The 27-year-old lefty has improved his ERA from 8.05 to 6.15 over that span.

Gibson (5-9) surrendered six runs (four earned) on seven hits and three walks while striking out three across five innings Monday as he was saddled with the loss against the Indians.

Gibson allowed the Indians to plate two runs in the first inning and four in the fourth before exiting the ballgame. He didn't receive much help from his offense, as he left with a 6-0 deficit. After recording a quality start his last time out (July 31) against Cleveland, he failed to keep his team in the game. Gibson sits with a 3.60 ERA and 1.24 WHIP with a 135:56 K:BB over 140 innings heading into his next appearance.

Luzardo (1-0) made his debut with Triple-A Memphis on Monday, firing five scoreless innings in which he allowed eight hits and recorded six strikeouts.

The promising prospect is on the fast track through the A's organization, with his promotion to Triple-A coming after he dominated at Double-A Midland over 73.2 innings. Although he pitched to some contact Monday, he ultimately prevented any damage and clearly had no trouble missing bats. Assuming Luzardo remains healthy and effective at Triple-A, the A's will face an intriguing decision over the final two months of the big-league season. Luzardo clearly profiles as someone who could help the big-league rotation as the A's push for a playoff spot, but they may not want to start his clock until early 2019, in order to maximize team control.

Lynn (8-8) tossed 7.1 scoreless innings en route to a win over the White Sox on Monday, allowing two hits with one walk and nine strikeouts.

Lynn allowed a hit and a walk in the first inning, but he retired 19 of the next 20 hitters he faced in this dominant outing. He was in the zone at a 65 percent clip and induced 15 swinging strikes as he tied a season high in punchouts. This performance came on the heels of the veteran's promotion into the rotation, and he's now posted 11.2 scoreless innings since joining his new club. Lynn should remain in the rotation for the foreseeable future and will face the Rangers this weekend in his next scheduled start.

McCullers was diagnosed with a muscle strain in his right forearm Monday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

McCullers was pulled from Saturday night's start in the fifth inning after appearing to suffer an elbow injury. Although he'll be held out until September, the diagnosis is relatively good news for the Astros, as surgery isn't believed to be a necessary step in his recovery process. Houston will need to add a fifth pitcher to the starting rotation by Aug. 21. Brad Peacock or Collin McHugh would be prime options to slot in if Houston wants to pick from someone on the active roster. Otherwise there are a handful of deserving starters at Triple-A, although none of the top candidates are currently on the 40-man roster.

McGuire was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.

McGuire will head back to the minors after allowing three runs while recording just one out during his start against the Indians on Sunday. The 29-year-old now owns a brutal 7.41 ERA across 17 innings with the Angels this season. Jose Miguel Fernandez will take his place on the active roster as the Angels look to add an additional bench bat with Mike Trout still nursing a wrist contusion.

Lewicki is one of the top candidates to replace Mike Fiers (shin), who was traded to the A's on Monday, in the Tigers' starting rotation, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Given Lewicki pitched for Triple-A Toledo on Friday, he may not be summoned to make Tuesday's start, though he appears to be the leading candidate to replace Fiers beyond that. The 26-year-old has already started a pair of games for the big club this season and owns a 4.67 ERA and 55:16 K:BB across 12 starts (61.2 innings) for the Mud Hens. Ryan Carpenter is also an option to enter the rotation should the Tigers choose to go with someone other than Lewicki.

Jaye was placed on the minor-league disabled list Monday with a right finger blister.

Jaye made just three appearances with Triple-A Columbus -- allowing 10 runs while compiling a 3:5 K:BB through six innings -- before landing back on the minor-league DL for the second time this season. The 26-year-old has thrown just 60.2 innings between Triple-A Rochester and Columbus this season due to injuries, posting a lackluster 6.38 ERA and 28:21 K:BB over that stretch.

Sale (shoulder) played catch prior to Sunday's game and is expected to throw again during Monday's off day, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

The Red Sox will have a better idea where Sale's at following Monday's session. If all goes well, Sale will likely slot back into the rotation during the upcoming weekend, starting one of the Red Sox's three games against the Orioles between Aug. 11 and 12. Manager Alex Cora said that while nothing is physically wrong with Sale, the left-hander would be better served returning later in the week so as to avoid having to bat Tuesday or Wednesday, when the Red Sox visit Philadelphia for an interleague series.

Cole (10-4) took the loss against the Dodgers on Sunday, giving up three earned runs on six hits over five innings, striking out eight and walking one in the Astros' 3-2 defeat.

It was the second straight defeat for the right-hander, who failed to post one of the dominant stat lines his owners have become accustomed to this season in a difficult matchup against the Dodgers. The first-year Astro has cooled off a bit from his torrid early-season pace, but he's still having a dominant inaugural campaign in Houston, with a 2.64 ERA and 0.99 WHIP over 146.1 innings. He also passed the 200-strikeout threshold in this contest, as the eight punchouts give him 202 on the season -- good for fourth in the league, trailing only Max Scherzer, Chris Sale and teammate Justin Verlander.