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Bubic allowed three runs on eight hits and two walks with five strikeouts in 5.2 innings, taking a no-decision versus the Tigers on Tuesday.

Bubic was able to correct his control issues from his previous start, when he walked six batters. He threw 69 of 99 pitches for strikes Tuesday. He ended up instead leaving too many pitches in easy-to-hit spots, as the eight hits were the second-highest total he's given up this year. The southpaw was able to effectively limit the damage, as the Tigers put up two runs in the second inning and one more in the fifth against him. Bubic has a 6.63 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and 47:34 K:BB through 54.1 innings in 14 outings (13 starts). It's questionable if he'll get another start before the All-Star break -- Bubic could pitch Sunday versus the Blue Jays if Daniel Lynch (finger) can't start, but the Royals' pitching plans aren't currently known.

Faedo, who was optioned to Triple-A Toledo after starting Monday for the Tigers, may not pitch again prior to the All-Star break due to right hip soreness, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Faedo originally dealt with the hip issue last week but was cleared to start Monday, but he surrendered four runs over 1.2 innings and was demoted after the contest. The right-hander could make his way to the injured list if the Tigers opt to limited his workload for a week or two.

Strider allowed a run on five hits, three walks and a hit batsman while striking out eight in 4.2 innings in a 4-1 win Tuesday over the Mets. He did not factor into the decision.

Strider held the Mets scoreless through the first four innings but ran into trouble in the fifth. With two outs, he gave up a run-scoring triple to Francisco Lindor and issued an intentional walk to Pete Alonso before being removed, having thrown 103 pitches. Over his last four starts including Tuesday, the 23-year-old has fanned 38 batters in 23.1 innings and allowed just two runs on 13 hits.

Lyles (6-7) earned the win during Tuesday's 4-2 victory over the Cubs, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk with five strikeouts in seven innings.

Lyles settled down after permitting runs in each of the game's first two innings to pitch into the seventh for the second time in four starts, falling in line for the victory when Baltimore took the lead in the fourth. The 31-year-old has now completed seven innings or allowed two runs or fewer in each of his last five turns, accumulating a 2.76 ERA in 32.2 innings. Lyles is tentatively scheduled to take the mound against Tampa Bay on Sunday for a final start before the All-Star break.

Peterson (5-2) took the loss Tuesday in Atlanta, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out nine in 5.1 innings.

Peterson cruised through the first five innings, holding Atlanta scoreless and allowing just a hit and two walks. After striking out Ronald Acuna to begin the sixth, he issued a walk and gave up a two-run homer to Matt Olson and was removed from the game. Over his last two starts, the lefty has fanned 16 and walked eight in nine innings of work. If Peterson starts again before the All-Star break, it would be Sunday against the Cubs.

Kluber (5-5) earned the win Tuesday over Boston, striking out seven in six innings while allowing two runs on four hits and a walk.

Kluber faced the minimum through the first four innings, striking out five and eliminating the lone baserunner on a double-play ball. After allowing two singles, he gave up a two-run triple to Bobby Dalbec with two outs in the fifth. The seven strikeouts were his most in a start since he recorded eight in a game May 16. Should he get another start before the All-Star break, it would be Sunday against Baltimore.

Sale struck out five in five scoreless innings while allowing three hits and a walk in a 3-2 loss Tuesday in Tampa Bay. He did not factor into the decision.

In his season debut for the Red Sox, Sale scattered three hits and a walk and tossed 53 of his 78 pitches for strikes. He left the game with a 2-0 lead, but the Red Sox bullpen allowed three runs in the sixth, denying Sale the opportunity to earn the win. The lefty was reportedly capped at 85 pitches, so it's no surprise he was pulled after five. While the Red Sox have not yet made an official announcement on the weekend's starters, it's possible Sale could start Sunday against the Yankees.

Manning (biceps/shoulder) reported to Single-A Lakeland to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday and threw two scoreless innings.

The right-hander has been on the shelf since mid-April, but he's now entered the final stage of his rehab program. According to Jason Beck of MLB.com, Manning is expected to move up to Triple-A Toledo for another rehab outing this weekend, assuming he checks out fine after Tuesday's appearance.

Cavalli left his start for Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday with an apparent arm injury, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Cavalli called for the training staff after throwing a pitch during the fourth inning, and it looks to be an arm issue since he was walking around the mound normally. The 23-year-old didn't pitch for Rochester during the second half of June after experiencing some arm soreness, and it's possible the issue cropped up again Tuesday.

Gray won't start as scheduled Tuesday versus the Mariners since the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

The contest will be made up via a doubleheader Wednesday, and Gray should start one of those games. The postponement likely means it will be his final appearance prior to the All-Star break.