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Freeland (1-10) yielded three runs on four hits and two walks over 5.2 innings Tuesday, striking out six and taking a loss against Boston.

Freeland rolled through five shutout frames with little trouble before stumbling in the sixth inning. He was knocked out of the game on Trevor Story's two-out RBI single and was charged with two more runs after Juan Mejia entered the game. Freeland has given up at least three runs in 13 of his 17 starts this season, resulting in a 5.44 ERA across 89.1 frames. His lone win this year came against Miami on June 4, but he's since given up 15 runs over his last four outings (6.23 ERA). Freeland is currently lined up to start in Cincinnati this weekend.

Keller did not factor in the decision during Tuesday's loss to Kansas City. He allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and a walk while striking out five over 6.2 innings.

Keller gave up a solo shot to Jac Caglianone in the second inning but held the Royals in check until Nick Loftin's two-run shot in the seventh. It was Keller's first time allowing multiple home runs in a start this season. He's given up three or fewer runs in six consecutive outings, posting a 2.45 ERA over 36.2 frames during that span. He dropped his season ERA to 3.58 with an 89:27 K:BB. Keller's next start is expected to come after the All-Star break.

Thomas was scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against San Diego due to right knee soreness, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

The D-backs are labeling Thomas as day-to-day, so a trip to the injured list doesn't seem imminent at the moment. He'll take Tuesday off to recover while Jake McCarthy moves to center field and Randal Grichuk enters the lineup as Arizona's DH.

Acuna was scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Athletics due to lower-back tightness.

Atlanta hasn't provided any information on the severity of Acuna's injury, but it will be enough to prevent him from playing Tuesday. Eli White will pick up a start in right field as a result and bat eighth.

Devers is dealing with some back tightness and the earliest he'll play at first base is after the All-Star break, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

There has been no public discussion about Devers being placed on the injured list, but he is limited in both his running and fielding at the moment. The 28-year-old also has a groin issue, but the back injury has been causing Devers the most trouble, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Despite the ailment, Devers has gone 8-for-25 with a .859 OPS to begin July.

The Dodgers optioned Fernandez to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Fernandez gave up two earned runs in two innings Monday during his first MLB appearance since 2021. He'll now be sent back to Triple-A after just a day with the big-league club, though he will keep a spot on the Dodgers' 40-man roster. Alexis Diaz was recalled from Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

The Dodgers recalled Diaz from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Diaz hasn't shed his early-season struggles since being acquired by the Dodgers in May, giving up five earned runs in only 4.2 innings at Triple-A. Despite his performance, he'll grab a spot in Los Angeles' bullpen to work as a low-leverage option, replacing Julian Fernandez.

Realmuto isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

After going 1-for-4 win Monday's series opener, Realmuto will step out of the starting nine Tuesday. Rafael Marchan will fill in as Philadelphia's catcher and bat eighth.

McCutchen isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals.

McCutchen will get a day to clear his head Tuesday after going 1-for-16 with seven strikeouts over his last four contests. His absence will allow Bryan Reynolds to serve as the DH, opening a spot in right field for Jack Suwinski.

Bart isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals.

Tuesday will mark the third consecutive game Bart has begun on the bench, and the fifth time he has done so in Pittsburgh's last seven contests. His dramatic drop in playing time suggests that Henry Davis, who will be behind the dish Tuesday, is now the Pirates' preferred option to start at catcher.