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The Tigers optioned Lee to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

Lee has appeared in five games since being recalled from Triple-A Toledo on April 22. After allowing no earned runs across his first 4.1 innings in the majors, he gave up his first run in Detroit's 10-2 win in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against Colorado. The 26-year-old pitched two innings and allowed the run on one hit with two strikeouts. Having just been utilized in the matinee, the righty is being demoted so the Tigers can recall an extra bat in Brewer Hicklen for Game 2.

The Tigers recalled Hicklen from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

Hicklen didn't appear in a game during his last stint with the big-league club in April, but he'll get an opportunity to make his season debut in center field during the second game of Thursday's twin bill against Colorado. The 29-year-old has slashed .242/.368/.305 through 114 plate appearances in Triple-A and remains in search of his first career major-league hit.

Leiter (2-2) took the loss Thursday against the Red Sox, allowing four runs on three hits and four walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out three.

Leiter has now dropped back-to-back outings, allowing 10 runs over 9.2 innings in that span. The 25-year-old right-hander's ERA is up to 5.09 through his first 23 innings this season with a 1.30 WHIP and 18:11 K:BB. Leiter will look to turn things around in his next start, tentatively lined up for next week at home against the Rockies.

Bello did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Rangers, allowing four hits and five walks across 4.2 scoreless innings. He struck out one.

Bello managed to hold the Rangers scoreless despite issuing a season-high five walks. However, he would leave the game in the fifth inning, one out shy of qualifying for the win, after throwing 83 pitches. Overall, Bello is 2-0 with an impressive 2.01 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 13:12 K:BB through his first four outings (22.1 innings) after missing the start of the season due to a shoulder strain. He's currently lined up to face the Tigers on the road in his next start.

Duran earned the save in Thursday's 5-2 win over Baltimore, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

Duran is now 6-for-6 in save chances to start the year. The right-hander has been impressive in the early going, allowing just one earned run in his last 17 innings. Duran's ERA now sits at 1.04 with a 0.98 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB across 18 appearances this season.

Ober did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Orioles, allowing two runs (one earned) on eight hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out six.

While Ober's winning streak ended at four, the right-hander allowed just one earned run in a fourth consecutive outing (despite allowing seven or more hits in each start). Ober now sports a 3.50 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP and 37:9 K:BB across 43.2 innings this season. His currently lined up for a rematch with the Orioles on the road in his next start.

Kremer did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Twins, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks across seven innings. He struck out eight.

Kremer has now gone seven innings in back-to-back starts, allowing just two runs on six hits in that span. After a rough start to the year, the 29-year-old right-hander looks to be turning things around. His ERA now sits at 5.24 through eight outings (44.2 innings) with a 1.28 WHIP and 30:11 K:BB. Kremer is currently lined up for a rematch with the Twins at home in his next start.

Lowe is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Phillies, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Lowe plays against most lefties -- including each of the previous two times the Rays have faced a southpaw -- but he will take a seat in this one against left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Curtis Mead will occupy second base and bat sixth.

Simpson is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Phillies, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Tough southpaw Jesus Luzardo is on the bump for the Phillies, so the Rays will give the lefty-hitting Simpson a breather. They are starting fellow left-handed-swinging Kameron Misner in center field for the series finale.

Ryan (illness) will start Saturday's game against the Giants, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Ryan had been slated to take the ball Thursday versus the Orioles but was scratched due to illness. However, he was able to throw a bullpen session Thursday and will be all systems go Saturday at Target Field against the Giants. Chris Paddack will draw the start in the series opener Friday.