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Garcia is listed as the Tigers' starting pitcher for Friday's game in Toronto.

Making the 73rd MLB appearance of his career, Garcia will be getting his first look as a starter after recently moving into the rotation at Triple-A Toledo prior to his call-up Wednesday. While starting his last three outings for Toledo, Garcia didn't cover more than four innings any time out and turned in an unremarkable 6:6 K:BB, so he doesn't shape up as an appealing streaming option while he takes on a strong Toronto offense on the road.

Cavalli tossed five scoreless innings Wednesday against Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in his return to the mound from a finger injury. He allowed three hits and three walks while striking out three.

The right-hander wasn't dominant, but it was still a strong outing in his return from what was described by the Nationals as a "blister-like issue." Cavalli hasn't given up an earned run across three July starts for Triple-A Rochester, posting a 16:3 K:BB through 15.2 innings as he looks to regain some of the luster on his prospect status after a bumpy beginning to 2022. On the season, the 23-year-old carries a lackluster 4.03 ERA and 1.17 WHIP, but over his last eight starts dating back to May 28, Cavalli boasts a 1.90 ERA and 0.96 WHIP.

Lyles (7-8) earned the win Thursday, allowing zero runs on three hits and four walks over 5.2 innings in a 3-0 win over the Rays. He struck out four.

Lyles walked a season-high four batters but was able to work around the traffic and record his first scoreless outing since April 20. Across 21 starts and 118.1 innings, the right-hander sports a 4.56 ERA with a 97:40 K:BB. Lyles next start is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday's contest against the Rangers.

Olson has given up 18 earned runs in his last 20.2 innings spanning five outings for Double-A Erie.

He's posted a 26:10 K:BB during that time, so Olson is still missing bats, but his walk rate has spiked and he's been much more hittable -- he's given up 28 hits in that span, including seven of the 10 homers he's allowed this season. This represents a surprising about-face from Olson's results earlier this season, as he struck out 90 batters (with just 15 walks) while putting up a 3.24 ERA over 58.1 innings in his first 13 appearances. In light of his recent struggles, a 2022 MLB debut can be all but ruled out, but Olson's upside means he's still worth keeping an eye on.

Hoglund (elbow) made his first rehab appearance in the Arizona Complex League on Saturday, allowing an unearned run on one hit with five strikeouts in two innings.

Hoglund had been sidelined since even before he was drafted last year due to Tommy John surgery, so this was actually his professional debut. He'll probably get another appearance or two in rookie ball before settling in at either Single-A or High-A for the duration of the season. Expect the A's to handle the 22-year-old righty with kid gloves for the duration of 2022, but he could advance quickly next season if he lives up to his billing.

Hill (knee) allowed one run on four hits and struck out five over three innings for Double-A Portland on Thursday.

Hill was scheduled to go four innings, per Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican, in what was likely the first of multiple rehab starts. The left-hander threw 56 pitches and would seemingly need at least one more outing to build up his pitch count ahead of a return to the Boston rotation.

Davies faced live batters Tuesday at the Diamondbacks' spring training complex for the first time since suffering a shoulder injury and being placed on the injured list June 28, MLB.com reports.

Davies has had a succession of promising throwing sessions since July 19 and appears to be closing in on a return. His next outing has yet to be determined. It's unclear if the Diamondbacks intend to put him back in the rotation or continue experimenting with Tyler Gilbert and Corbin Martin.

Gilbert did not factor in the decision against Houston on Thursday, pitching six innings and allowing two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six batters.

Gilbert served up a two-run homer to Alex Bregman in the first inning, but he didn't allow the Astros to score again during his subsequent five frames. The right-hander has faced Houston in each of his past two starts and has ended up with almost identical stat lines, allowing two runs on five hits across six innings in each game. He didn't pick up a win in either outing though, and remains without a victory since he beat San Diego on July 5.

Urquidy completed 6.2 innings against Seattle on Thursday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three batters. He did not factor in the decision.

Urquidy struck out only three batters for the second straight start, but he held the Mariners to two runs, both of which came in the third inning. The right-hander extended his streak of quality starts to eight dating back to June 14. Over that stretch, he's posted a 2.60 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 37:12 K:BB over 52 innings.

McKenzie (7-7) took the loss against Boston on Thursday, allowing four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out six batters over seven innings.

McKenzie held the Red Sox scoreless through five frames, but he fell behind when Xander Bogaerts tagged him for a three-run home run in the sixth inning. Cleveland's offense couldn't muster an adequate response, and McKenzie ended up with his seventh loss of the season. Despite the disappointing outcome, the right-hander pitched well overall, racking up 14 swinging strikes and completing seven innings for the third time in his past five starts. McKenzie was hit hard during his final two starts in June, but he's bounced back by allowing just five earned runs while posting a 33:9 K:BB over 33.2 innings in July.