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Anderson allowed three earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out four across 6.2 innings Tuesday against the White Sox. He did not factor into the decision.

Anderson allowed only two hits through six shutout innings. He ran into trouble in the seventh frame, allowing two singles before giving up a three-run shot to Yasmani Grandal. Though he didn't walk away with the win as a result, it was a promising outing for Anderson, considering that he was roughed up for six runs in his last start. Overall, he has a 4.85 ERA with a 69:21 K:BB across 80.1 innings on the campaign.

Stroman was removed from Tuesday's start against Atlanta due to left hip soreness, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander showed some discomfort during the top of the second inning and exited the contest after being visited by the athletic trainer and manager Luis Rojas. Stroman fired a scoreless frame with a walk before being lifted. It's unclear whether the injury will force him to miss his next turn through the rotation.

Miley allowed two runs on five hits and zero walks across seven innings during Tuesday's 10-7 win over the Twins. He notched six strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision.

The left-hander was in line for the victory with the Reds leading 7-2 after the top of the eighth inning, but he was forced to settle for a no-decision after the Twins erupted for five runs in the bottom of the frame. Miley has given up only seven earned runs in five starts (32 innings) since his stint on the injured list in late May with a foot sprain. Overall, he has a 2.85 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 62:19 K:BB across 75.2 innings this season.

Stroman exited Tuesday's start against Atlanta with no outs in the top of the second inning due to an undisclosed injury, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. He walked one batter in a scoreless first inning.

Stroman was visited by trainers and manager Luis Rojas before ultimately being pulled. It's not clear what the right-hander is dealing with at this point, but the Mets should provide an update later Tuesday.

Webb (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The right-hander resumed throwing last week and is now back to working off a mound. He's been battling a right shoulder strain since mid-May, though he did return from the injured list to make one start in late May before landing back on the shelf. Webb figures to require a rehab assignment before rejoining the starting rotation this time around.

Williams (abdomen) threw a simulated inning Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

The righty will likely be ready for a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa after one more session on the mound. Williams' last start before the injury was arguably his best of 2021, as he allowed one run in six innings and struck out seven hitters. It remains unclear when exactly Williams will return to the Cubs, but the end of June remains a realistic expectation.

Small was promoted to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.

One of the organization's top prospects, Small has posted a 2.18 ERA with 67 strikeouts in 41.1 innings at Double-A this season, and he's now one step closer to the major-league club. The Brewers' rotation depth makes it unlikely that Small receives a call-up in 2021, but such a move is not out of the question, especially if his success translates to Triple-A.

Lucchesi will undergo Tommy John surgery Thursday after being diagnosed with a torn UCL in his left elbow Monday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

The southpaw received a second opinion Tuesday and it ultimately confirmed Monday's diagnosis. The club was holding out hope that Lucchesi would be able to be able to rehab through the tear without surgery, but as is usually the case, he'll require the procedure. After posting a 4.46 ERA across 38.1 innings this season, the left-hander will be out for the remainder of 2021 and likely the majority of 2022. He'll likely be moved to the 60-day IL in the coming days.

Wright was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett prior to Tuesday's game against the Mets.

With Max Fried landing on the IL with a blister on his left index finger, Wright is back with the big club. The right-hander previously made a spot start April 16, allowing two runs on three hits across 4.1 innings against the Cubs before heading back to Gwinnett. He figures to have a strong chance to start in place of Fried on Wednesday, though Atlanta has not named him the starter at this point.

Fried was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of a blister on his left index finger. The move is retroactive to June 19.

If the left-hander was bothered by the blister in Friday's start against St. Louis, he didn't show it, tossing seven innings of one-run ball while picking up his fourth win. With the move retroactive to last Saturday, Fried will be eligible to be reinstated June 29 against the Mets, though it's not clear at this point whether he'll require additional time on the shelf. Kyle Wright was recalled from Triple-A and is a strong candidate to fill Fried's void in the starting rotation beginning Wednesday against the Mets.