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Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski will take the mound as the starter for Thursday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds, opposing Brady Singer. Wrobleski enters the assignment after throwing 25 pitches over two scoreless innings in relief against Miami on Saturday. The young southpaw looks to provide valuable length as the Dodgers lean on a bullpen game to close out the series.
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brady Singer takes the mound for Thursday's 12:40 PM ET series finale against Justin Wrobleski and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Singer enters the matchup holding the highest FIP (5.40) among the 52 Major League Baseball pitchers who have thrown at least 150 innings this season. He looks to cap off a challenging campaign on a high note alongside a struggling Reds rotation.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts remains non-committal about Roki Sasaki's role after the right-hander completed a four-inning live batting practice session following a blister recovery. While a bullpen transition was anticipated, injuries to Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow have created rotation uncertainty. Sasaki is now slated to make a start next week against the Padres as valuable pitching insurance, keeping all options open for the postseason push.
Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman will miss his third consecutive game on Thursday against the San Diego Padres as he continues to manage a sore right thumb. Despite remaining out of the lineup, the All-Star backstop is progressing in his recovery, according to MLB.com. In Goodman's absence, Brett Sullivan will handle catching duties for Colorado as Goodman works toward returning to action.
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong bolstered his NL MVP candidacy by going 3-for-4 with two home runs, a triple, three RBIs, and three runs in an 8-4 win over Atlanta. PCA launched his 43rd and 44th home runs, surpassing Billy Williams for the most homers in a single season by a left-handed hitter in Cubs history. On the year, he is batting .283 with 44 HRs, 105 RBIs, and 37 stolen bases with a 9.6 bWAR.
New York Mets prospect Mitch Voit was named the organization's Player Development Player of the Year following a dominant 2026 campaign. After making swing adjustments that led to a slow High-A start, the 21-year-old erupted in Double-A Binghamton, slashing .347/.430/.517 with 12 doubles, two home runs, and 18 RBIs across 29 games. The natural second baseman has added shortstop to his repertoire ahead of 2027.
Tyler Glasnow will take the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers to start Friday night's series opener against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. The matchup marks the final exclusive national television broadcast of the regular season for the Dodgers on Apple TV.
Rookie right-hander Wilber Dotel is scheduled to make just his second career start as the Pittsburgh Pirates look to avoid a sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park. In his first career start on September 11 against the Chicago Cubs, Dotel pitched two innings and allowed three earned runs.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that outfielder Andy Pages is "very likely" to be activated from the 10-day injured list during the team's upcoming September 18-24 homestand. Pages has been progressing through a swing progression recovering from a fractured left hand and will return to center field.
The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-hander Landon Knack for his third stint of the season to help cover innings ahead of Thursday's series finale in Cincinnati following Blake Snell's early exit. Knack posted a 1.56 ERA with 14 strikeouts over 17 1/3 innings in four Triple-A appearances since being optioned on August 13.
The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned pitcher Bobby Miller after he threw 47 pitches in 2 1/3 innings during Wednesday's loss to the Reds, allowing two runs on three hits with one strikeout. Having spent five total days in the majors this month, Miller will retain one option year remaining for the 2027 season.
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras is absent from the starting lineup for Thursday afternoon's series finale in Pittsburgh. After catching the first two games of the series, Contreras is receiving a routine breather, with Bo Naylor stepping in behind the plate to bat eighth for the Brewers.
Allan Castro powered the Worcester Red Sox to an 8-5 victory over Durham with a stellar two-home-run performance, including a go-ahead blast in the seventh inning that turned a 5-3 deficit into a win. Castro has been clutch for the team recently, following up a walk-off hit earlier in the week with another offensive explosion.
Boston Red Sox Triple-A player Romy Gonzalez continued his impressive month, hitting .462 in September and pushing his OPS closer to the hallowed 1.000 mark. Gonzalez serves as a reliable depth option for the major league roster, providing the organization with strong insurance should platoon players need rest down the stretch.
Boston Red Sox minor leaguer Sam McWilliams slammed the door to secure his second save in just over a week during Worcester's 8-5 win over Durham. McWilliams, a 6'7" righty touching the high 90s with his fastball, has not allowed a run since last month, positioning himself as a potential low-leverage innings-eater for late September as the team approaches the postseason.
Boston Red Sox minor leaguer Franklin Arias contributed offensively by driving in two runs during Worcester's 8-5 victory over the Durham Bulls. Arias helped extend innings alongside teammates like Braiden Ward and Tsung-Tse Cheng, supporting Allan Castro's two-home-run performance as the WooSox overcame a 5-3 deficit in the seventh inning.
Sacramento Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Athletics are carefully easing Langeliers back into action following his return from knee surgery, marking his second day off in five games. All three of his recent starts have come exclusively as the designated hitter, with Jeff McNeil drawing the DH assignment Thursday.
Washington Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile is shaping up as a prime extension candidate this offseason. At 23 years old, Lile has put together a solid first full major league season with 21 home runs, 15 steals, and 85 RBIs, bolstered by standout defense. Posting a .823 OPS since the All-Star break, analysts suggest a long-term contract similar to recent deals signed by Lawrence Butler or Jacob Wilson could make sense for the ascending young player.
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith has been named the team's nominee for the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award for his extensive community and philanthropic work. Smith and his wife, Cara, run Catching Hope, aiding underprivileged children through hospital visits, clinics, and school initiatives. On the field, Smith got a routine day off Thursday in Cincinnati after starting Wednesday night, with Hunter Feduccia filling in behind the plate.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's matinee series finale against the Cincinnati Reds. The absence is being treated as a routine day of rest as the Dodgers wrap up their current road trip. Miguel Rojas is stepping in to play shortstop for Los Angeles in Betts' absence.
