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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.

Spence did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's 5-4 win against the Reds, allowing one run on five hits and three walks with three strikeouts over 5.1 innings.

Spence generated only six swinging strikes on 84 pitches but limited the Reds to just one extra-base hit. The 26-year-old has been inconsistent in his past 10 starts, yielding two earned runs or fewer in six outings but surrendering 19 total earned runs in his other four. On the year, he owns a 4.54 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 100:38 K:BB across 121 innings and lines up to face the Rangers on Sunday.

Cole (5-3) took the loss Tuesday at Washington, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out seven.

After posting back-to-back quality starts, Cole kept his recent run of decent form rolling in this 91-pitch outing. The New York ace entered the contest with a career-worst 3.3 K/9 but found his control, limiting the Nationals to just one free pass. Washington did pop two solo shots, ending a run of four consecutive appearances for Cole without allowing a homer. The right-hander currently lines up to make his next start against the Rangers on the road next week.

Verlander (3-4) took the loss against the Phillies on Tuesday, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk with three strikeouts over five innings.

Verlander tossed four separate scoreless innings but endured a four-run third that included a three-run homer by Nick Castellanos. While he didn't have his best stuff, the veteran completed five frames for the second straight outing since returning from the injured list Wednesday and increased his workload to 90 pitches. On the season, Verlander owns a 4.16 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 60:19 K:BB across 67 innings and lines up for a road matchup with the Reds early next week.

Manager Bruce Bochy confirmed Tuesday that Leiter will be called up from Triple-A Round Rock to start Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Leiter has allowed a whopping 17 earned runs over 9.1 innings across his first three MLB starts, but the Rangers will still rely on him to get them through Wednesday's contest. Fortunately for the 24-year-old righty, he will be matched up against the worst offense in the majors, but he still projects as a risky streaming option. His promotion comes after he had looked sharp over his last four outings at Round Rock, compiling a 2.37 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 30:6 K:BB across 19 innings.

Lorenzen was removed from Tuesday's game against the Guardians due to a left hamstring strain.

Lorenzen suffered the injury covering first base while attempting to complete a double play in the second frame. He was initially able to remain in the game to face another batter but was relieved before he could finish the inning. The 32-year-old is currently scheduled to start again in Houston over the weekend, though there is a chance he'll need to spend time on the injured list.

Rodriguez (lat) threw from approximately 90 feet Tuesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Rodriguez hasn't yet progressed to throwing off a mound, though beginning long toss is still a step in the right direction. The 24-year-old righty has been on the injured list since Aug. 7 with a right lat strain and is still expected to return at some point in September.

Mize (hamstring) threw a bullpen session Tuesday that was deemed successful by manager A.J. Hinch, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Mize's official return has not yet been announced by the Tigers, but it appears that he should be lined up to start Friday versus the Red Sox. The right-hander had a rehab outing Saturday, striking out seven in 4.2 innings while surrendering three earned runs. If he is able to make his return Friday, it will mark Mize's first big-league start since June 30.

The Twins transferred Ryan (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Ryan won't be eligible for activation until Oct. 9, ending his regular season. The right-hander is dealing with a Grade 2 teres major strain and could potentially be available if the Twins make the postseason, but a previous timeline of "weeks to months" doesn't provide much clarity. The transaction, along with Trevor Richards' DFA, opens up spots for Michael Tonkin and Caleb Boushley on the 40-man and 26-man rosters, respectively.