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Siri went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's win over the Mariners.

Siri and the rest of the Mariners' bats were held scoreless by starter Logan Gilbert for six innings but immediately took advantage once Gilbert was out of the game. Siri launched a two-out, two-run homer off JT Chargois in the seventh to put the Rays ahead 2-1, Siri's third home run over his last five games. He's endured a tough month overall, slashing just .182/.237/.364 with a 45.8 percent strikeout rate. His struggles at the dish have persisted throughout the year, as he's slashing .195/.265/.385 with 17 homers, 43 RBI, 43 runs, 12 steals and a 28:142 BB:K in 383 plate appearances.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Mariners.

Diaz supplied the Rays with some insurance in the eighth, hitting a solo home run to put them ahead 3-1 in a game that wound up finishing 3-2. The home run was only his second since Aug. 3, but he's still been hitting the ball. Since Aug. 17, Diaz is slashing .351/.390/.514 with four extra-base hits, five RBI and two runs while striking out just under 10 percent of the time. His power numbers have dipped significantly since last season, but he's been able to display his usual contact ability. For the season, he's slashing .275/.330/.400 with 11 homers, 57 RBI, 46 runs and a 39:81 BB:K in 533 plate appearances.

Gilbert tossed six scoreless innings while allowing just four hits and striking out 10 without a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Rays. He did not factor into the decision.

Gilbert dominated the Rays, posting his second scoreless start this month and seventh of the season. It was also his first time this year with double-digit strikeouts. Gilbert's night was over after 97 pitches and his strong effort was spoiled the very next inning after JT Chargois gave up a two-run blast to Jose Siri. Gilbert owns an impressive 3.09 ERA, 0.90 ERA and 172:31 K:BB in 171.2 innings and lines up to face the Athletics on Monday as part of a projected two-start week.

Carpenter went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Angels.

Carpenter gave the Tigers the lead on an RBI single in the fourth inning and then crushed a 425-foot home run in the sixth. In 12 games since returning from the injured list, the 26-year-old has gone deep five times and driven in 11 runs. He will likely continue to sit against most southpaws but has a fantastic .314/.366/.657 slash with 13 homers and 39 RBI in just 169 at-bats against righties this season.

Robles went 2-for-4 with two steals and a run scored in Tuesday's loss to the Rays.

Robles notched his fourth multi-hit effort over his last six games. He also swiped multiple bases for the first time since July 20 and reached 20 steals for the first time since he had 28 in 2019. Despite a down month at the plate, Robles is still slashing .262/.333/.372 with three homers, 13 RBI, 21 runs and a 14:40 BB:K in 195 plate appearances this season.

Foley earned the save against the Angels on Tuesday, retiring the only batter he faced in the ninth inning.

Foley was summoned to protect a 6-2 lead with two on and two outs in the ninth inning and retired Jo Adell for his 18th save of the season. The 28-year-old has not allowed an earned run in 11 August appearances and now owns a 3.23 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 33:17 K:BB across 47.1 innings this season.

Hurter (2-1) earned the win against the Angels on Tuesday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks with four strikeouts over five innings.

Hurter pitched well in his first career start, retiring 10 consecutive batters at one point and tallying a season-high 80 pitches. The rookie has now allowed three earned runs or fewer in each of his five appearances with the Tigers while completing five or more innings in three of them. On the season, he owns a 3.57 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 21:3 K:BB across 22.1 innings and lines up to face the Padres early next week.

Cueto (0-2) took the loss against the Tigers on Tuesday, allowing six runs on six hits and one walk with five strikeouts over five innings.

Cueto was locked in a 2-2 game through four innings but then surrendered three home runs and was pulled without recording an out in the sixth. In two starts with the Angels, the veteran has allowed nine earned runs across 11.1 innings while posting a 6:3 K:BB. He tentatively lines up to face the Mariners at home Sunday.

Cantillo was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

Cantillo's demotion was expected after he served as the 27th man in Monday's doubleheader versus the Royals. He's pitched to a 7.71 ERA over 18.2 innings in the majors this year. With an off day Thursday, the Guardians may be able to get by with a four-man rotation until Alex Cobb (fingernail) is ready to return, which means Cantillo could be staying at Triple-A for a while.

Englert will serve as the Tigers' opening pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Englert was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Monday, and Wednesday will mark his first time pitching in the majors since June 24. The 24-year-old righty owns a 5.95 ERA and 1.32 WHIP through 19.2 innings with Detroit on the season, although he's allowed five runs (four earned) over 13.2 frames in Triple-A since his last MLB outing. Kenta Maeda is expected to work in bulk relief once Englert is taken out of the game.