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Keith went 2-for-4 with two runs scored Tuesday in the Tigers' 15-1 win over the Mariners.

Keith has produced consecutive two-hit games to begin the four-game series with the Mariners, bringing his slash line up to .253/301/.356 since the All-Star break. Though Keith hasn't provided the power production he demonstrated in the minors in 2023 -- he slugged 27 home runs between Triple-A Toledo and Double-A Erie -- he's made contact at a steady enough clip (17.8 percent strikeout rate) to keep his batting average afloat.

Berti (calf) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week, per MLB.com.

Berti has been participating in hitting and fielding drills at the Yankees' complex in Tampa, Fla. The 34-year-old last saw game action May 24, so his rehab stint could last several games. Berti is likely to settle into a utility role upon his return, and he could help fill the team's void at third base with Jazz Chisholm heading to the injured list due to an elbow injury.

Neto went 3-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Blue Jays.

Over the last seven games, Neto has produced three hits four times and gone hitless in the other three contests in that span. The shortstop is batting .348 (16-for-46) over 12 games in August, and eight of those knocks have gone for extra bases, though all of his hits Tuesday were singles. For the year, Neto has a .266/.330/.463 slash line, 17 home runs, 22 steals, 61 RBI and 54 runs scored over 117 games.

Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Blue Jays.

Calhoun's ninth-inning blast prevented the Angels from getting shut out. The 29-year-old's playing time has been down lately due to a stretch heavy with left-handed starters for the Angels' opponents. It looks like Calhoun is in a strict platoon role at this point of the season. Overall, he has a .248/.316/.385 slash line, five homers, 20 RBI, 26 runs scored, 16 doubles and no stolen bases over 67 contests.

Fulmer (0-3) allowed five runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three over three innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Blue Jays.

Fulmer has now failed to make it through five innings in four of his six starts, and this was his shortest outing since he moved into the rotation. He was done in by a shaky first inning and then solo home runs by Vladimir Guerrero and Spencer Horwitz in the third. Fulmer has a 4.22 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 67:32 K:BB through 70.1 innings over 30 appearances this season. He's projected for a road start versus the Royals early next week.

Loperfido went 1-for-3 with a walk, one RBI and one stolen base in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Angels.

Loperfido entered Tuesday 0-for-22 with 10 strikeouts over his last six games. He was able to break the slump and pick up his first steal since June 23 when he was a member of the Astros. The outfielder is slashing .207/.266/.310 with two home runs, three steals, 17 RBI, 14 runs scored, five doubles and two triples over 159 plate appearances this season. He's maintained a strong-side platoon role in left field despite his recent poor hitting, though he could lose some work if Davis Schneider is able to break out of his own slump any time soon.

Guerrero went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Angels.

Guerrero's massive 22-game hit streak ended Sunday in Toronto's series finale versus Oakland. He's bounced right back, going 3-for-9 with a homer and a double over two games versus the Angels to stay hot at the plate. The slugger is up to 24 homers, 77 RBI, 71 runs scored, 31 doubles, two stolen bases and a .320/.391/.548 slash line through 119 contests this season.

Morris gave up one earned run over six innings with two strikeouts and one walk Tuesday for St. Paul after being promoted to Triple-A.

Morris had a 1.90 ERA in 61.2 innings with a 63:14 K:BB at Double-A Wichita after being promoted from High-A in May. A strong final month at Triple-A could have him contending for a spot in the majors next spring.

Horwitz went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Angels.

Horwitz is 10-for-39 (.256) with six RBI and four extra-base hits over 11 contests in August. His homer Tuesday stretched Toronto's lead to 5-0 in the third inning. Horwitz is up to a .272/.363/.424 slash line with six homers, 22 RBI, 28 runs scored and 11 doubles over 223 plate appearances. He continues to see regular playing time between first base, second base and designated hitter.

Gausman (11-8) allowed six hits and two walks while striking out five over seven scoreless innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Angels.

Gausman has pitched into the seventh inning in five of his last six starts, but this was his most impressive outing in that span. While he's walked multiple batters in five straight starts, he hasn't lost since July 5. The right-hander trimmed his ERA to 4.20 with a 1.26 WHIP and 126:41 K:BB through 139.1 innings over 24 starts this season. His next outing is projected to be at home versus the Reds.