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Peters allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out five across four innings during Tuesday's win against the Tigers. He did not factor into the decision.

Peters, who was activated off the injured list ahead of Tuesday's start, missed the minimum 10 days with back troubles. The 29-year-old experienced a troublesome third inning during which he allowed an RBI triple to Derek Hill and an RBI single to Robbie Grossman. Otherwise, Peters held things together enough to align the Pirates for an eventual win. Since getting called up from Triple-A Indianapolis, the southpaw has compiled a 3.38 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 18.2 innings.

Jackson (2-2) struck out three in 1.1 perfect innings to earn the win Tuesday versus Washington.

The right-hander was able to limit the damage after Tyler Matzek allowed Washington to tie the game at 5-5 in the seventh inning. Jackson then became the pitcher of record as Atlanta retook the lead on an Ozzie Albies home run. Through 14.2 innings since the start of August, Jackson has given up two runs on nine hits and six walks while striking out 21. He's been excellent with a 2.05 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 59:25 K:BB through 52.2 innings overall while adding 24 holds as a setup man to closer Will Smith.

Smith hit a batter in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 8-5 win over Washington.

The 32-year-old plunked Juan Soto with one out, but he erased his mistake by getting Josh Bell to ground into a game-ending double play. Smith has bent but not broken over his last 10 outings, allowing three runs on six hits, six walks and two hit batters while going 8-for-8 in save chances in that span. His 31 saves this year ranks third in the majors behind only the Padres' Mark Melancon (36) and the White Sox's Liam Hendriks (32). Smith has a 3.70 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 69:21 K:BB through 56 innings overall.

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.

Manager Dave Roberts announced White as the starter for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

White was previously expected to follow an opener Tuesday, but Roberts instead made a "last-minute decision" to employ a bullpen game instead. The 26-year-old will work as a traditional starter in the series finale. He has a 3.49 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 41:17 K:BB over 38.2 major-league innings this season.

Curtiss underwent Tommy John surgery last week, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Curtiss was diagnosed with a torn UCL in mid-August, so it's no surprise to see him undergo the surgery. Recovery from the procedure is expected to keep him out until the start of the 2023 season.

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.

Clarke was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Clarke has pitched poorly since the start of August, allowing 13 runs (10 earned) in his last 9.2 innings. He could return at some point later in the month, but his 4.98 ERA and 1.52 WHIP on the season should keep him in a low-leverage role.

Peters (back) was activated off the injured list Tuesday and will start against the Tigers.

Peters wound up missing the minimum 10 days while battling a back issue. He was effective in three starts prior to the injury, recording a 3.07 ERA and 1.23 WHIP, though he struck out just 15.9 percent of opposing batters.