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Butler went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Reds.

Butler launched a 444-foot home run to extend the Athletics' lead to 4-1 in the seventh inning. The outfielder has hit safely and crossed home plate in six straight contests while homering twice and driving in five runs. On the season, he is hitting .246 with 15 long balls, 45 RBI, 45 runs scored and 11 steals across 332 plate appearances.

Schuemann went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Tuesday's win over the Reds.

Schuemann homered to give the Athletics a 2-1 lead in the seventh inning and fell a triple shy of the cycle in his first multi-hit game since Aug. 2. It was a much-needed boost for the 27-year-old, as he entered Tuesday in a 2-for-32 slump over his previous 10 games. On the season, he is hitting .233 with seven home runs, 30 RBI, 48 runs scored and 11 steals across 371 plate appearances.

Miller earned the save in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Reds, allowing two runs on four hits with two strikeouts in the ninth inning.

Miller allowed two runs on a season-high four hits before striking out Amed Rosario with two runners in scoring position to end the game. Consider it an off night, as the 26-year-old entered Tuesday's appearance having fired 12.1 consecutive scoreless frames and has now converted 10 straight save chances. On the season, he owns a 2.12 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 122:33 K:BB across 51 innings.

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.

Mullins (quadriceps) is starting in center field and batting seventh Tuesday against the Dodgers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

The 29-year-old sat out the past two games after being lifted from Friday's contest due to quadriceps tightness, but he'll rejoin the lineup following Monday's team off day. Mullins has a .217/.321/.370 slash line with two homers and four steals through 20 games in August.

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.