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Heaney (7-7) gave up five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings in a win over the Tigers on Tuesday.

The Angels put up a seven spot in the first inning, so Heaney was able to notch his seventh victory despite getting roughed up a bit. The southpaw probably would have gone further in the contest (only 85 pitches Tuesday), but he let a curveball catch too much of the plate in the fifth inning, and Jeimer Candelario made him pay with a two-out, two-run homer. Heaney has been serviceable as a fantasy asset this season, carrying a 3.96 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 3.6 K/BB ratio over 21 starts. He will complete a two-start week with a home matchup against the Athletics on Sunday.

Keller (4-5) allowed four runs on seven hits in a loss to the Cubs on Tuesday, striking out four and walking three in six innings.

Keller has had mixed results over his past several starts, going 2-2 with a 6.12 ERA over his last six outings. He still sports a good 3.57 ERA on the season to go along with a 1.38 WHIP and a .255 batting average against. His next start will come against the Blue Jays at home.

Mejia (wrist strain) does not have an MRI planned, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Mejia described the injury that forced him from Tuesday's start against the Indians as "a stinging effect in the lower left forearm closer to the wrist that kind of radiated up through the elbow," according to manager Paul Molitor. He tossed five one-hit innings on only 68 pitches prior to exiting with what was labeled as a wrist strain. The fact he isn't scheduled for an MRI makes it seem like Mejia has a shot to make his next scheduled start Sunday, although we should learn more in the coming days.

Cobb gave up one run on five hits and two walks while striking out three in seven innings Tuesday in Tampa Bay. He did not factor in the decision.

He has lowered his ERA from 6.67 to 5.55 over his last five starts, four of which were quality. Cobb has generated double-digit groundball outs in three straight starts, but has only struck out 11 in 19 innings over that stretch, and his inability to miss bats at a high clip figures to catch up to him again eventually. Cobb's next start will be Sunday against the Red Sox.

Glasnow gave up one run on two hits and zero walks while striking out nine over four innings Tuesday against the Orioles.

The Rays watched their newly-acquired prized young arm utterly dominate the Orioles for four frames and were disciplined enough to pull him after 61 pitches -- his highest pitch total since April 19, when he threw 73 pitches in Philadelphia. The Orioles' lineup is among the worst in baseball, so that was working in Glasnow's favor, but there's no denying he seems to have unlocked something since being traded to Tampa Bay. He has allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out 14 across his seven innings (two starts) with the Rays. The next step for Glasnow is to prove capable of going five or six innings per outing. His next start will be Sunday in Toronto.

Mejia was forced to leave Tuesday's start against the Indians with a strained left wrist, Dan Hayes of The Athletic Minnesota reports.

Mejia tossed five one-hit innings on only 68 pitches prior to leaving with the injury. The severity of the issue is currently unknown, leaving his status for Sunday's expected start at Detroit up in the air.

Stroman (finger) said he "won't be missing [his] next start" after leaving Tuesday's game with a right middle finger blister, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Stroman cruised through seven innings prior to exiting with the injury, and his next turn through the rotation would come Sunday against the Rays. Everything will depend on the right-hander's progress over the next few days, but the Blue Jays don't have an off day until Aug. 23, which doesn't give the team much flexibility in how to handle their starting rotation if Stroman does have any further issues. The 27-year-old has apparently dealt with the blister issue throughout the season, John Lott of The Athletic Toronto reports.

Stroman's injury that forced him to leave Tuesday's game after seven innings has been confirmed as a blister on his right middle finger.

Stroman was cruising against the Red Sox through seven innings before he was pulled during warmups prior to the eighth inning. He was replaced by Ryan Tepera, who was touched for four runs and took a potential win from Stroman.

Stroman was removed from Tuesday's game against Boston with an undisclosed injury, Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet.ca reports. He allowed one unearned run on two hits and three walks while striking out four over seven innings.

Stroman came out for the eighth inning, then gestured toward the Blue Jays trainer while making his warmup tosses. He was seen looking at his hand, leading us to believe he may have developed a blister.

Keuchel did not factor in the decision in Tuesday's win over the Giants despite allowing one run on three hits over six innings. He recorded five strikeouts and issued two walks.

Keuchel finished the afternoon with 87 pitches and likely could have pitched another inning, but manager A.J. Hinch opted for a pinch hitter in the top of the seventh as the Astros trailed 1-0 at the time. The 30-year-old had an up-and-down first three months of the season but since the start of July has allowed 11 runs (10 earned) over 45.2 innings (1.97 ERA in seven starts). Keuchel currently lines up for a matchup against the Mariners on Sunday.