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Colome allowed two hits and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning Sunday, earning a save over Tampa Bay.

After forcing a double-play ball, Colome found himself in a two-on, two-out jam. He escaped when Nelson Cruz flew out to center to end the game. The 32-year-old has converted each of his last four save chances and hasn't given up a run in his last five innings. Colome is sporting a 4.10 ERA and a 42:22 K:BB this season.

Alexy is listed as the Rangers' probable starting pitcher for Monday's game against the Angels.

The rookie right-hander will be rewarded with a second turn through the Texas rotation after he struck out four Rockies over five scoreless frames en route to capturing the win in his MLB debut Aug. 30. Whether he sticks in the rotation beyond Monday will likely depend on how he fares against the Angels; the Rangers could get as many as two starting options back from the COVID-19 injured list by the end of the week in Spencer Howard and Dane Dunning.

Robles was removed from Sunday's loss to Cleveland due to lat tightness, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Robles struck out two in a perfect eighth inning Sunday, but manager Alex Cora revealed after the game that the right-hander was unable to pitch the ninth inning due to his injury. Cora doesn't believe the issue is serious, so the 31-year-old should be considered day-to-day.

Lowther will be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to start Monday's game against the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Lowther returned to the mound at Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday after he missed a month and a half with a shoulder injury, and he allowed three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out four in 5.2 innings. The southpaw should be able to handle a full workload in his return to the majors.

Kowar will draw a second straight turn through the Kansas City rotation in Tuesday's game at Baltimore, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

After joining Kansas City when the roster expanded from 26 to 28 men, Kowar slotted back into the team's rotation. He delivered a quality start Sept. 1 in a no-decision versus Cleveland, striking out six over six innings while giving up two runs on five hits and three walks. The Royals will reward Kowar with another start as a result, and he should hold down a spot in the team's six-man rotation until one of Brad Keller (lat) or Jakob Junis (shoulder) returns from the injured list.

White was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

The 26-year-old was demoted after starting Aug. 29 against the Rockies, and he'll rejoin the Dodgers on Sunday with AJ Pollock (hamstring) headed to the injured list. Los Angeles has yet to announce a starter for Tuesday's game at St. Louis, and White should be in consideration to take the mound.

Doval was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Doval had a one-game stint in the majors in mid-August and will rejoin the big-league roster. There's a strong likelihood the 24-year-old pitches during Sunday's series finale against the Dodgers since manager Gabe Kapler is employing a second consecutive bullpen game due to injuries in the starting rotation.

Long was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Long allowed two runs (one earned) on a hit and two walks during Saturday's loss to the Dodgers, and he'll head to the minors in favor of a fresh bullpen arm. The 26-year-old has a 5.72 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 38:15 K:BB across 39.1 major-league innings this season.

Marte (COVID-19 protocols) rejoined the Angels in Anaheim on Friday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Both Marte and Reid Detmers (COVID-19) returned to the club Friday, though manager Joe Maddon indicated that he isn't sure how long it will take for either player to be ready for activation, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Marte has pitched in only one game for the big club this season, but he could retain his bullpen spot upon his return if the organization decides it wants to evaluate him down the stretch.

GM Ben Cherington said Peters (back) could return from the injured list to start Tuesday versus the Tigers, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Peters landed on the shelf Aug. 28 with a strained lower back, and Tuesday would be the first day he's eligible to be activated. If he's able to start, the left-hander shouldn't face significant workload limitations given the brevity of his absence.