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New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is currently hitting as part of his rehab routine, though manager Aaron Boone clarified Sunday that no return is imminent. Limited to just 24 games this season due to a recent setback, Stanton remains at risk of missing the remainder of the year as he continues his recovery without a firm timeline for rejoining the active roster.
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow suffered his first loss of the season after surrendering four earned runs on 91 pitches over four-plus innings in a 4-3 defeat to Miami. Glasnow struck out seven but walked four and admitted to fighting his mechanics. Manager Dave Roberts stated Glasnow did not feel physically great before the start, though both expect him to recover for his next outing.
Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino was given a day off Sunday against Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle following a stretch of 12 consecutive starts. During that 12-game run, Pasquantino posted a .191/.264/.383 slash line with three doubles, two home runs, and seven RBIs. Salvador Perez moved to first base in his place while Jac Caglianone served as the designated hitter.
Chicago White Sox right-hander David Sandlin takes the mound Sunday afternoon for the final game of a three-game home series against Michael McGreevy and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Tommy Edman is sitting out Sunday's series finale against the Miami Marlins, receiving a scheduled turf day off.
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park, receiving a scheduled turf day off.
Sacramento Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers is resting for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Langeliers returned from the injured list on Saturday, going 1-for-3 with an RBI during a 19-1 loss to Seattle. Max Muncy takes over as the designated hitter on Sunday, with Brian Serven handling starting duties behind the plate.
The Arizona Diamondbacks designated veteran outfielder Lourdes Gurriel for assignment on Sunday, removing him from their 28-man and 40-man rosters. A key contributor during Arizona's 2023 World Series run, Gurriel has struggled to regain form following last season's ACL tear. He started just three games after returning from the injured list this month, posting a .544 OPS with two home runs across 201 plate appearances. He remains in the final guaranteed year of his contract.
The Miami Marlins placed outfielder Owen Caissie on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a lumbar stress reaction. Initially removed from Saturday's game against the Dodgers with hamstring tightness, further diagnostic testing revealed the lower-back injury. Caissie will remain sidelined until at least the final week of the regular season, with Xavier Edwards reinstated to fill the active roster spot.
Houston Astros right-hander Hayden Wesneski (5-1, 3.35 ERA) starts Sunday's series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays. Wesneski has been sharp in recent weeks, posting a 3-0 record with a 1.57 ERA (4 ER/23 IP) and 10 hits allowed across his last four starts. Houston has won all four of those outings and is 7-1 overall in his eight starts since his July 29 return from Tommy John surgery.
Seattle Mariners starter Bryce Miller is working to reclaim his fastball-heavy approach amid a challenging 2026 campaign. After missing time with an elbow injury and an oblique strain, Miller endured a rough August, allowing 21 runs over four starts while his walk rate doubled to 13%. Pitch mix adjustments—including added usage of a cutter and splitter—have led to inconsistent results as he fights to preserve his starting rotation spot.
Atlanta Braves starter Grant Holmes (9-5, 3.46 ERA) gets the ball Sunday aiming to complete a home series sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies. Holmes enters the contest in impressive form, having thrown six scoreless innings against Philadelphia last weekend and three hitless frames against Washington in a rain-shortened start. He faces Phillies right-hander Andrew Painter for the third time during the 2026 campaign.
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Tarik Skubal takes the mound Monday in Cincinnati for a rematch against Nick Lodolo and the Reds. Skubal pitched into the eighth inning for the first time since joining Los Angeles during his previous victory over Cincinnati on September 8. The Dodgers enter the road trip looking to extend their momentum after sweeping the Reds in Los Angeles last week.
Alec Bohm broke an eighth-inning tie with a clutch two-run double, propelling the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Bohm picked up Luis Arraez after an infield popout, continuing his stellar production in high-leverage situations. Bohm is now batting .339 with two outs and runners in scoring position this season, ranking among MLB leaders as Philadelphia capped a seven-run eighth inning.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck continues working his way back from injury as he seeks to rejoin the big-league pitching staff later this season. Alongside other rehabbing Red Sox arms, Houck is working through his recovery progression in hopes of providing a late-season boost to Boston's pitching depth.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Johan Oviedo is taking a major step forward in his recovery, scheduled to make a minor league rehab appearance on Thursday. Manager Chad Tracy remains non-committal regarding Oviedo's ultimate role or timeline for returning to the big-league club, prioritizing game reps and building volume as Oviedo works his way back to the mound.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bubba Chandler takes the mound Sunday afternoon against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field for the final game of their road trip. Chandler carries a 7-9 record and a 4.25 ERA into the start as the Pirates look to finish their Chicago road swing strong following a previous series sweep of the White Sox.
Jac Caglianone is rejoining the Royals' starting lineup Sunday as the designated hitter against Boston after missing six games with a left flexor strain. The 23-year-old made a pinch-hitting appearance Saturday and now bats third in his return. Caglianone is struggling in September, going 4-for-18 with two doubles and four RBI, but boasts a strong .282/.331/.493 slash line with 23 homers and 70 RBI across 132 games this season.
Colorado Rockies right-hander Gabriel Hughes takes the mound Sunday against the Detroit Tigers seeking his first major league victory. Hughes enters his 13th start of the 2026 season with an 0-7 record, 5.81 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 48 strikeouts across 57.1 innings pitched. Despite his high ERA, the righty holds a promising 3.81 FIP and 1.1 fWAR as Colorado looks to end a difficult road trip at Comerica Park.
Left-handed relief pitcher Tanner Banks has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list by the Philadelphia Phillies prior to Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Banks' return provides bullpen depth for Philadelphia as they complete their road series in Atlanta.
