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McLain went 1-for-1 with two walks and a solo home run in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Mets.

McLain and other Cincinnati hitters jumped on New York right-hander Jonah Tong for homers in three consecutive innings. He's launched three homers in the last seven games and extended a hit streak to nine contests, during which he's gone 11-for-27 (.407) with three home runs, six RBI and eight runs. His .230 batting average is at its highest point since April 2.

O'Brien (3-0) struck out one in a scoreless frame and was credited with a win in Saturday's victory over the Giants.

O'Brien missed more than a week of action with right shoulder discomfort, but he showed no ill effects Saturday, displaying his normal velocity and needing only eight pitches to retire the Giants in order in the top of the ninth. The reliever picked up his third win of the season after the Cardinals rallied for three runs to walk it off in the bottom of the frame. As long as he stays healthy, O'Brien will remain in the late-inning mix for St. Louis.

Diaz went 2-for-5 with a double, three RBI and a run scored Saturday against the Rangers.

Diaz delivered an RBI double in the sixth inning and followed that up with a single that plated two in the eighth frame. This marked his first multi-hit effort in his last eight starts, though he has managed four extra-base hits in that span (all doubles). Diaz has also come through with timely hits lately, producing 15 RBI across his last 29 starts.

The Rays recalled Sulser from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tampa Bay placed Mason Englert (shoulder) on the injured list Sunday, opening up a spot on the active roster for Sulser. Sulser has been at Triple-A since June 19. The 35-year-old right-hander has recorded a 1.30 ERA in 34.2 innings with Durham this season.

Acuna will start in right field and bat seventh Sunday against the Mariners.

Acuna was dropped down to the No. 6 spot in the order for Saturday's contest and is now hitting out of the No. 7 hole while he's in the midst of a 1-for-29 slump. The 27-year-old should return to the heart of the lineup once he gets back on track at the plate, but until that point, he may have more limited chances for run production.

Ashcraft (forearm) played catch Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Ashcraft was placed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 27 due to a right forearm strain, which an MRI confirmed to be inflammation in a muscle near his wrist. The next step for Ashcraft is to throw a side session Sunday and then face live hitters.

The Rays placed Englert on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to Sept. 4, due to a right shoulder impingement, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Englert hasn't pitched since throwing two scoreless innings Wednesday against Seattle. The reliever will be eligible for reinstatement Sept. 19. Cole Sulser was recalled from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move.

Wilson struck out all three batters he faced in a scoreless sixth inning during Saturday's 5-1 loss to Arizona.

Wilson entered with two runners on and none out following starter Lucas Giolito. The lefty reliever recorded three straight strikeouts, including an eight-pitch punchout of pinch hitter Jordan Lawlar. Wilson has been effective out of Boston's bullpen, posting a 2.51 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with a 50:16 K:BB over 43 innings.

Walker went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, two runs scored and two RBI on Saturday against the Rangers.

Walker contributed to the Astros' 11-run outburst early on, popping a leadoff homer in the third inning before driving in another run on a double in the eighth frame. He now has 22 home runs on the season, six of which have come in his last 16 starts. While Walker's power production has evened out over the course of the campaign, his strikeout rate remains inflated at 27.2 percent, leaving him with only a .234 batting average.

Mangum went 1-for-3 with a stolen base Saturday against the Guardians.

Mangum was also caught attempting to steal home in the seventh inning. He has been aggressive on the basepaths for the last few weeks, as seven of his 23 stolen bases for the season have come in his last 16 starts. Mangum has also hit very well in that span, batting .393 with four RBI, five doubles and seven runs scored.