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Boyd didn't factor into the decision in a 4-3 win over the Guardians in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader. He gave up three runs on five hits and two walks over five innings, striking out four.

All three runs came in the fourth inning, punctuated by a two-run homer from Oscar Gonzalez, but otherwise Detroit's pitchers kept Cleveland off the board all day, going on to win the nightcap 1-0. It's Boyd's longest outing of the year in three trips to the mound, and the veteran southpaw will take a 4.50 ERA and 11:9 K:BB through 14 innings into his next start, likely to come this weekend in Baltimore.

Battenfield (0-1) took the loss in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tigers, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out five.

The 25-year-old rookie gave the Guardians a quality start in his second big-league outing, but his offense failed to give him any help in a 1-0 loss. Battenfield tossed 58 of 87 pitches for strikes, and he's making a strong initial case to hang onto the fifth starter role once the Cleveland rotation gets healthier, posting a 1.69 ERA and 8:3 K:BB through his first 10.2 MLB innings. He's next set to take the mound early next week in a home series against the Rockies.

Wood left Tuesday's game against the Marlins with an apparent injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. He allowed no runs over 2.1 innings with three strikeouts before exiting.

Wood awkwardly fielded a sacrifice bunt and was checked out by trainers before exiting the contest. The left-hander should be considered day-to-day at this point but is in danger of missing his next scheduled start over the weekend against the Mets.

Gaddis didn't factor into the decision in a 4-3 loss to the Tigers during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader. He gave up three runs on eight hits and a walk over five innings, striking out one.

The 25-year-old was able to last at least five frames for the second time in four starts to begin the year, but Gaddis hasn't done much more than take a bit of pressure off the bullpen. His 7.64 ERA and 12:6 K:BB through 17.2 innings aren't impressive, but unless the Guardians accelerate their internal timeline for promoting a prospect like Tanner Bibee, Gaddis will likely keep his spot in the rotation. His next turn lines up for a potential weekend start at home against the Marlins.

Burnes (pectoral) will play catch Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Burnes said Tuesday that he's feeling much better after being pulled from Monday's start with a strained left pectoral muscle. More will be known regarding his status for his next scheduled start Sunday against Boston after he plays catch, but the 28-year-old ace remains very confident he won't miss his next turn.

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay confirmed that Miller will be promoted from Triple-A Las Vegas ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cubs and will remain a member of the rotation, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander will get a well-deserved call-up after turning in a 19:0 K:BB over 8.2 innings for Las Vegas and Double-A Midland between his first two minor-league starts. When at his best, Miller flashes a fastball that hits the triple digits along with a swing-and-miss slider. The 24-year-old could endure some ups and downs during his rookie campaign and could face a difficult path to picking up wins even when he pitches well, but the 24-year-old's potential for missing bats makes him one of the few Athletics worthy of fantasy consideration.

Padres manager Bob Melvin announced Tuesday that Musgrove (toe/shoulder) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday in Arizona, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Yu Darvish has been pushed back to Sunday's series finale against the Diamondbacks. Musgrove got knocked around a bit in his two-start minor-league rehab assignment, but he also struck out 14 batters and issued only one walk across 9.1 innings. Recovered from a fractured toe and minor shoulder scare, the 30-year-old right-hander can be a top-flight fantasy starter the rest of the way.

Darvish is now scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Darvish was originally scheduled to get the ball Saturday against Arizona, but Joe Musgrove is now going to make his season debut in that contest, so the ace of the Padres will be moved to Sunday.

Carrasco was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to April 16, with right elbow inflammation.

Carrasco had struggled to an 8.56 ERA through 13.2 innings (three starts) this season with the Mets and is now in for an extended absence. It's worth noting that he also battled elbow trouble toward the end of spring training. Jeff Brigham has been called up to work out of the bullpen. New York will have to add another starter this weekend.

Greene (lower leg) and the Reds agreed Tuesday to a six-year, $53 million contract extension with a seventh-year club option, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports.

The new deal kicks in this season and will buy out what would have been Greene's first two years of free agency. The option for 2029 is worth $21 million and carries a $2 million buyout. Greene, 23, is one of the hardest-throwing starting pitchers in baseball history and boasts 188 strikeouts through his first 142.2 major-league innings. Granted, he's also issued 54 walks in that span and holds a career 4.42 ERA. With a little improvement in his overall command and secondary offerings, the right-hander could emerge as a full-on superstar in Cincinnati.