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Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan will not be added to the ALCS roster and is ruled out for the rest of the postseason due to left forearm soreness that sidelined him in early September. Manager Kevin Cash confirmed the decision after McClanahan finished his return season going 10-7 with a 3.36 ERA and 106 strikeouts across 118 innings following a two-year absence due to Tommy John surgery and nerve issues.
Baltimore Orioles prospect Ty Head was recognized following the opening week of the Arizona Fall League. The circuit's initial recap highlighted high-octane performances across Arizona, where top prospects showcased their talents, including 12 hitters producing an OPS over 1.000 and 17 pitchers delivering unearned run outings during early short stints to open the 34th iteration of the AFL season.
Cleveland Guardians superstar José Ramírez looks to keep his momentum rolling as the No. 2 seed Guardians face the No. 1 seed Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS. Ramírez hit a remarkable low-pitch, two-run homer off Sean Burke in the fourth inning of Game 5, capping a dramatic reverse sweep against the White Sox. Despite a midseason hamate injury, Ramírez's crucial back-to-back postseason homers have sparked Cleveland's offense as they pursue a World Series berth.
Andy Pages delivered an early RBI single to give the Los Angeles Dodgers the lead in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The timely hit provided immediate run support for starting pitcher Tarik Skubal as the Dodgers look to establish an early advantage in the best-of-seven series on the road at American Family Field.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Griffin Jax weighs in on the classic "rest versus rust" debate as his team prepares to open the ALCS with four days of rest. The well-rested Rays face a contrasting path compared to the Guardians, who arrive in St. Petersburg immediately following a whirlwind Game 5 victory and subsequent travel schedule.
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero underwent corrective laser-eye surgery following a tough 2026 campaign. Guerrero recorded full-season career lows with nine home runs, 57 RBI, a .688 OPS, and a .096 ISO, a dramatic drop from his previous .207 career ISO. Because the procedure took place early in the offseason, Guerrero is expected to resume his typical offseason training schedule without significant delay, joining other players like Bo Bichette who previously had the surgery.
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Logan Henderson will make his second career postseason start in Game 2 of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Henderson pitched five-plus innings of two-run ball during Milwaukee's 4-3 win over San Diego in Game 2 of the NLDS. He enjoyed substantial regular-season success against Los Angeles this year, posting a 2-0 record with a dominant 0.75 ERA across two starts against the Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the mound for Game 2 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers. Yamamoto enters the outing with an 8-1 record and a 2.14 ERA across 11 career postseason appearances, having won five consecutive playoff starts. He previously tossed a three-hit complete game in a 5-1 victory at Milwaukee during Game 2 of last year's NLCS as the Dodgers look to even the series.
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Foster Griffin will start Game 1 of the ALCS against the Rays on Monday in Tampa Bay. Griffin takes the mound for the series opener after tossing 2.2 innings, allowing one run on two hits while striking out seven batters in Game 3 of the ALDS against Chicago. The southpaw threw 53 total pitches (39 strikes) in his last outing, and he will likely be operating under a similar workload for Monday's matchup as the Guardians begin the American League Championship Series.
Atlanta Braves President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos announced that 21-year-old pitcher Didier Fuentes will be given a chance to earn a spot in the team's starting rotation for the 2027 season. Fuentes may face an innings limit as the season progresses, impacting his role. He tossed 97.0 innings between his work with Atlanta and Gwinnett in 2026, including the postseason, as the team weighs its upcoming pitching infrastructure.
Milwaukee Brewers veteran slugger and team captain Christian Yelich is out of the starting lineup for Game 1 of the NLCS against the Dodgers. With dominant left-handed ace Tarik Skubal starting for Los Angeles, manager Pat Murphy opted for righty-swinging Andrew Vaughn at designated hitter. Yelich starred in the NLDS against San Diego, going 5-for-14 with a double, two steals, one RBI, and two runs, and will likely make an appearance off the bench later in the game.
As Hot Stove season approaches, New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm hits free agency following a 2026 season where he batted .231 with 19 HR, 55 RBIs, and a career-high 41 stolen bases. Chisholm ranked in the 98th percentile with 15 outs above average but struggled with a 29.5% strikeout rate. At age 29, the two-time All-Star draws potential interest from suitors like the Tigers, Blue Jays, Angels, Padres, and Reds as one of the top available middle infielders on the market.
Chris Sale is referenced in connection with postseason pitching matchups and previous series play as the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The notes highlight historical player encounters and recent playoff performances leading up to the opening game of the series at American Family Field.
Atlanta Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos stated that Spencer Schwellenbach should return to the rotation next year, though the team will not rely on him for a full season. Schwellenbach missed the entire 2026 campaign after undergoing right elbow surgery in February to remove bone spurs and a subsequent August procedure to repair a previous fracture. His availability for the start of 2027 remains in question as he rehabilitates from the latter surgery and works through workload limits.
Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos announced that right-hander Spencer Strider will be a rotation option in 2027, but the team will not count on him to fill the role across all 162 games. Strider struggled following internal brace surgery in 2025 with a 4.45 ERA over 23 regular-season starts and made just eight appearances in 2026 due to oblique and elbow issues. He landed on the IL in mid-June with elbow inflammation and missed the remainder of the season.
The Tampa Bay Rays have officially named ace Drew Rasmussen as their starting pitcher for Game 1 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. Rasmussen earned the nod following a dominant performance in the ALDS against the New York Yankees, where he struck out 10 batters while allowing just one hit and two walks over eight scoreless innings. Tampa Bay's sweep of New York allowed them to align Rasmussen perfectly for Game 1.
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Grant Holman endured a chaotic 2026 season, being claimed off waivers by four different teams before landing with Philadelphia in May. Despite a strong second half with Triple-A Lehigh Valley (1.04 ERA in 13 games), Holman struggled in his lone MLB appearance, allowing seven unearned runs while recording just one out. The 26-year-old right-hander is expected to be removed from the 40-man roster this offseason.
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas has been retained on the team's National League Championship Series roster ahead of their matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers. Rojas made the 13-position-player cut despite recently dealing with a lower back pain scare that temporarily sidelined him. The Dodgers opted to carry Rojas to maintain infield depth while shifting their overall roster construction to 13 pitchers and 13 position players for the best-of-seven series.
Infielder/outfielder Hyeseong Kim has been left off the Los Angeles Dodgers' National League Championship Series roster against the Milwaukee Brewers. Kim, who served as a pinch-runner and defensive replacement during the NLDS, appeared in only one postseason game—playing defense in the ninth inning of Game 4. The Dodgers dropped Kim to balance their roster with 13 pitchers and 13 position players, adding left-handed reliever Justin Wrobleski to bolster bullpen depth for the series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers added left-handed reliever Justin Wrobleski to their NLCS roster against the Milwaukee Brewers. Wrobleski, who posted a 2.69 ERA as a first-half All-Star before shifting to bulk relief, finished the regular season strong by allowing just one run over his last eight appearances (8.2 innings). Manager Dave Roberts highlighted Wrobleski's ability to cover two to three innings to protect pitching depth, replacing infielder/outfielder Hyeseong Kim on the roster.
