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Gore was promoted to Double-A Amarillo on Tuesday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Gore could hardly have performed better in 15 starts for High-A Lake Elsinore, posting an incredible 1.02 ERA and striking out 38.2 percent of opposing batters while walking just 6.9 percent. The 20-year-old is in line to make his big-league debut at some point in 2020 if his progress continues at a similar pace.

Williams was reinstated from the paternity list Monday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Williams' absence led to him missing his final start before the All-Star break. He'll end the first half with a mediocre 4.54 ERA and an 18.8 percent strikeout rate. Kevin Kramer was optioned in a corresponding move.

Stripling (3-3) allowed four runs on six hits with no walks across 4.1 innings to take the loss Sunday against the Padres. He struck out three.

All the major damage to Stripling's ledger came via the home run, including solo shots in the first and second innings before a three-run job off reliever Pedro Baez allowed two of his baserunners to score in the fifth. He threw the ball well at times, as 69 percent of his pitches went for strikes and he refrained from walking a batter for the first time as a starter this year. Still, Stripling has allowed eight runs across nine innings in his last two outings and could head back to the bullpen after the All-Star break.

Lucchesi (7-4) allowed three runs on six hits and no walks across 6.1 innings to earn the win Sunday against the Dodgers. He struck out four.

Lucchesi was solid through six innings, limiting baserunners and surrendering a pair of solo home runs. He came back out for the seventh, allowing a run on a pair of hits before leaving with one out. It was no small task to contain one of baseball's most productive lineups, especially since Lucchesi hadn't completed six innings in either of his previous two starts. The left-hander will take a respectable 3.94 ERA and a winning record into the second half of the season.

Wood (back) threw 1.1 innings Saturday for Triple-A Louisville in a rehab start, throwing 31 pitches. He allowed two hits, a walk and an earned run while striking out two, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

The important part was that he made it through the outing without any setbacks. "Nothing really stood out. Being back on the mound for a real game, the good news was he's feeling healthy," Reds manager David Bell said on Sunday. "The first time out it's less about results and performance and more about how he felt, and he felt great." Wood's next rehab appearance hasn't yet been scheduled, let alone when he'll come off the 60-day injured list.

Keuchel (2-2) gave up two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out four through 7.1 innings to take the win over the Marlins on Sunday.

Keuchel pitched seven scoreless innings before allowing two baserunners that would come around to score on a three-run home run given up by the Braves bullpen. His 4.3 K/9 limits his upside, but the 31-year-old has pitched seven or more innings in the last two outings, both quality starts. Keuchel has a 2-2 record with a 3.60 ERA through four starts heading into the All-Star break.

Marquez (8-4) tossed six innings against the Diamondbacks on Sunday, allowing five runs (four earned) on six hits and one walk while striking out five in a losing effort.

Marquez held Arizona to a single unearned run through five innings but was tagged for four runs in the sixth, with the final pair coming via a home run by Nick Ahmed. The loss was only the second for Marquez in his last 13 starts, though his ERA has climbed from 2.93 to 4.45 over that stretch. The 24-year-old carries an 8-4 record and stellar 125:28 K:BB over 127.1 innings into the break.

Mahle (2-9) took the loss after surrendering three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven Sunday against the Indians.

Mahle cruised through three scoreless innings to begin his day, but he found trouble in the fourth and fifth frames, allowing three runs before getting pulled. He was lifted from the contest after firing 84 of 53 pitches for strikes. The 24-year-old will enter the All-Star break with a 4.47 ERA and a 99:25 K:BB over 92.2 innings.

Flaherty (4-6) allowed one run on two hits and one walk across six innings while taking the loss against the Giants on Sunday. He struck out six.

Flaherty's only significant mistake came on a solo home run from Evan Longoria in the seventh inning, but unfortunately, that was enough to sink him to a loss due to a lack of run support. Decision aside, Flaherty threw 70 percent of his pitches for strikes and needed just 83 to complete seven strong innings. He had struggled in his two previous starts, so this was an excellent way to rebound heading into the All-Star break. The right-hander is more capable than his 4.64 ERA indicates and will hope to post better numbers in the second half.

Wheeler (6-6) gave up six runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out seven through five innings to take the loss against the Phillies on Sunday.

Wheeler ran into trouble from the start as he allowed a hit to five of the first six hitters he faced and gave up four runs in the first inning. He was able to recover and pitch four scoreless frames before being chased from the game in the sixth. The 29-year-old could be a trade candidate for the selling Mets, but this performance did not improve his value. Wheeler has a 6-6 record with a 4.69 ERA through 19 starts heading into the All-Star break.