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Manaea didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Orioles after allowing two runs on four hits while striking out six over 5.1 innings. He did not issue a walk.

Manaea surrendered solo homers to Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Jeremiah Jackson in the second inning but otherwise kept the Orioles quiet. More encouragingly, he didn't issue a walk for a second straight start and has done a good job of limiting free passes of late with just two walks in his last four starts and 21.2 innings. Manaea owns a 5.36 ERA since the beginning of August, and this marked his first outing since Aug. 9 with fewer than four runs allowed.

Kittredge earned his 10th save of the season after allowing one unearned run on one hit over one inning in Tuesday's 7-5 extra-innings win over the Mets. He didn't record a strikeout or issue a walk.

Kittredge entered in the 11th inning protecting a three-run advantage and allowed the automatic runner to score on Bo Bichette's two-out RBI single. That brought the potential tying run to the plate, but Kittredge induced a Carson Benge flyball out to end the game. The veteran right-hander has now converted 10 saves this season, and he has lowered his ERA to 3.66. Kittredge has now thrown back-to-back scoreless outings after opening September by allowing four runs over 1.1 frames in his first two appearances of the month.

Hoppe (1-1) earned the win after allowing one unearned run on one hit while walking one and striking out one over one inning in Tuesday's 7-5 extra-innings victory over the Mets.

Hoppe entered the game in the 10th with Baltimore ahead 4-3 and surrendered a game-tying RBI double to Marcus Semien, with the automatic runner accounting for the unearned run. Hoppe prevented further damage the rest of the way, and Coby Mayo's three-run inside-the-park homer in the following frame then put Baltimore ahead for good, giving Hoppe his first win of the season. Despite the run allowed in the 10th, Hoppe continues to pitch well. He has allowed just one earned run across 12.2 innings and 16 appearances since the beginning of August for a 1.42 ERA, albeit with a 1.66 WHIP and 10:8 K:BB.

Crochet (shoulder) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session at Fenway Park on Tuesday, Perla Paredes of MLB.com reports.

Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy indicated the session went well, but the team will wait to see how Crochet responds Wednesday before determining the left-hander's next step. He's been building up his pitch count and intensity while introducing offspeed and breaking stuff during side sessions leading up to Tuesday's effort. Crochet is attempting to rejoin Boston as a reliever over the final days of the regular season.

Houck (elbow) will make a fourth rehab appearance Saturday, and the Red Sox plan to evaluate him following the outing, Perla Paredes of MLB.com reports.

Houck was on the mound Tuesday for a third time during his rehab assignment. He struck out three while allowing one walk in a scoreless seventh inning for Triple-A Worcester. If all goes well Saturday, Houck could join Boston's bullpen for the final days of the regular season.

Seager went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Boston.

Seager delivered a two-out, two-run single to finish off the Rangers' four-run second inning. The shortstop has knocked in five runs over the last two contests and has been heavily involved in the offense this month, as the Rangers vie for a playoff spot. Seager is 16-for-53 (.302) with three doubles, five home runs, 11 RBI and 10 runs scored over 13 September games.

Diaz served as the designated hitter and went 1-for-2 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Red Sox.

Diaz delivered a pair of runs with a second-inning double to kick off a four-run inning for the Rangers. The catcher has been productive in September and could see more opportunities at DH as the Rangers compete for a postseason berth. Diaz has an .805 OPS with nine RBI over 11 games this month.

Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said Tuesday that Martinez "avoided something major" after exiting Monday's loss with discomfort in his side, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Martinez was held out of Tuesday's game as was Chase DeLauter (wrist), which led to Petey Halpin drawing a start in the outfield. Martinez has a .248/.285/.443 slash line in 2026 and has improved his OPS by 100 points from 2025.

Halpin started in center field and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the White Sox.

Halpin was in the lineup as both Chase DeLauter (wrist) and Angel Martinez (side) were held back. When all hands are healthy, Halpin usually works as a pinch runner, pinch hitter or defensive replacement. He's been grinding the last month, going 9-for-49 (.188) over his last 25 games.

McLain started at second base and went 0-for-3 in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Dodgers.

McLain was back in the lineup after missing three games due to a left shoulder injury. The Reds downplayed the severity of the issue and welcomed back their primary second baseman Tuesday. McLain, who will attempt to finish a trying season on a positive note, is batting just .129 (4-for-31) this month and .186 for the season.