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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.

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.

Cleavinger (oblique) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

This effectively ends Cleavinger's season, as he last pitched Aug. 6. The move opens a spot on the 40-man roster for Steven Souza.

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.