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Baumann (1-0) picked up the win in Tuesday's 7-3 victory over the Royals, allowing one unearned run on two hits and a walk over 3.2 relief innings. He struck out one.

The right-hander wasn't dominant in a bulk-relief role during his big-league debut, but Baumann was effective and got rewarded with the win after he took over for Alexander Wells to begin the fifth inning with the O's already ahead. Baumann tossed only 46 pitches (31 strikes), and the team indicated when he was promoted that he wouldn't be used as a starter, but if the 2017 third-round pick keeps generating positive results, that plan could change.

Wells didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Royals, giving up two runs on five hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out two.

The O's scored six runs through the first three innings, but Wells wasn't efficient enough to capitalize, getting the hook after 80 pitches (48 strikes). The southpaw has a 7.15 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 17:11 K:BB through his first 22.2 big-league innings, and with Baltimore having more promising rotation options to sort through in September, Wells isn't likely to hold down a regular starting spot.

Kowar (0-3) took the loss Tuesday, coughing up six runs on five hits and three walks over six innings as the Royals fell 7-3 to the Orioles. He struck out seven.

The strikeouts were a silver lining on an otherwise stormy performance, as Kowar got taken deep by DJ Stewart in the first inning and Austin Hays in the third to account for most of the damage off him. The 24-year-old has lasted six innings in each of his last two starts, but his 9.53 ERA, 1.94 WHIP and 15:12 K:BB through his first 17 big-league innings makes Kowar impossible to trust in fantasy lineups.

Pressly (arm) allowed one run on two hits and struck out one over one inning in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-inning win over Seattle.

Houston manager Dusty Baker avoided using Pressly during Sunday's game due to a sore arm, but the Astros' closer was back for Tuesday's game, though he did not enter for a save opportunity. The issue with the arm was apparently not severe, so fantasy managers should presume Pressly is back to normal.

Howard had a no-decision in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Diamondbacks. He started the game and did not allow a hit or a walk while striking out one over two scoreless innings.

Howard, who was reinstated from the COVID-19 protocols list ahead of Tuesday's start, was on an innings limit, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, and was removed after retiring all six batters faced on 23 pitches. The pitcher said his mechanics were not affected by the stint on the IL and that he felt in sync despite not having pitched in 19 days. Howard's next turn is expected to come during the series against Houston which begins Monday.

Sewald pitched one inning, giving up two runs on a hit and a walk while striking out two Tuesday against the Astros.

Called upon to protect a 4-2 lead in the ninth inning, Sewald walked Jose Altuve to open the frame and later surrendered a two-run homer to Alex Bregman. It was the second time in three outings that he has blown a save but only the second time in his last 12 outings that he was tagged for any earned runs. Since returning from the paternity list Aug. 16, Sewald has posted a 2.25 ERA and 1.25 WHIP.

Colome earned the save Tuesday after holding Cleveland scoreless across one inning. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out one.

Colome successfully protected a three-run lead to collect his sixth save over his last seven outings. The right-hander has been on fire as of late, failing to give up any runs in that span. Overall this season, Colome has 13 saves to go with a 3.95 ERA and 1.39 WHIP.

Law cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Law had been on the 10-day injured list since July 17 due to a right shoulder impingement before being designated for assignment Sunday. He recently tossed three scoreless innings across two rehab appearances at Triple-A St. Paul, and he'll remain with the minor-league club after he went unclaimed on waivers.

Howard (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of Tuesday's start against the Diamondbacks.

Howard rejoined the Rangers on Saturday, and he'll serve as the opener ahead of Jordan Lyles on Tuesday. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since late August due to the league's health and safety protocols, but he recently made a rehab appearance at Triple-A Round Rock and gave up one run on three hits and no walks while striking out three in two innings.

Pivetta tested positive for COVID-19, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

He was already on the COVID-19 injured list. Pivetta was vaccinated, so this is especially frustrating for him and the Red Sox. He could return to the big-league rotation next week.