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River Ryan gets the starting nod for the Detroit Tigers in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in August, Ryan was called up on September 21 and impressed during his MLB debut by striking out three batters over three scoreless innings against Washington. The rookie right-hander carries a 0.00 ERA into his second big-league start at Comerica Park.
Jared Jones takes the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 162 against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, seeking to end his comeback campaign on a high note. The right-hander owns a 5-6 record with a 3.87 ERA and 97 strikeouts over 20 starts this season after missing all of 2025 due to injury. In his previous start on September 22, Jones delivered a brilliant performance, pitching seven scoreless one-hit innings.
Andre Pallante gets the start for the St. Louis Cardinals as they wrap up their 2026 campaign on Sunday afternoon against Jacob Misiorowski and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Pallante faces one of the National League's most formidable pitchers in the season-closing matchup, aiming to guide St. Louis to a victory in the final game broadcast of the year.
Janson Junk is slated to pitch for the Miami Marlins as they host JR Ritchie and the Atlanta Braves in Sunday afternoon's regular-season finale at loanDepot Park. The matchup serves as the closing contest of the 2026 campaign for Miami, facing a divisional rival attempting to finalize its momentum and roster positioning heading into the upcoming National League Wild Card Series.
JR Ritchie (1-4, 4.79 ERA) takes the mound for the Atlanta Braves in their regular-season finale against Janson Junk and the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Coming off a strong performance against the Reds where he allowed just one earned run with eight strikeouts over five innings, the rookie right-hander looks to strengthen his case for a spot on Atlanta's Wild Card roster as the team seeks its 95th win.
J.P. Crawford delivered a memorable seventh-inning home run on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Angels, providing a bright spot in the final weekend of the Seattle Mariners' regular season. With indications pointing toward the end of his tenure in Seattle, the long-time shortstop brought fans a signature moment of joy, rounding out an impactful career run that began with the franchise back in 2019.
Brandon Williamson gets the start for the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday afternoon in their regular-season finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. The left-hander takes the rubber as the Reds wrap up their 2026 campaign looking to finish on a high note. Williamson faces a Toronto lineup at home to conclude both teams' regular seasons, providing Cincinnati with one last starting pitching look before the offseason.
Gabriel Moreno (hamstring) was scratched from Sunday's regular-season finale against the Padres after initially being slated to start at designated hitter. Moreno, who has been nursing a hamstring injury since Friday, remains available off the bench as a pinch hitter. He enters the final day holding a narrow one-point edge over Luis Arraez for the National League batting title. Pavin Smith replaces Moreno at DH.
Blake Treinen was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation, ending his 2026 season. The veteran reliever felt discomfort in his shoulder while warming up in the seventh inning on Saturday against the Giants and was removed before entering the game. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Treinen will undergo imaging, officially ruling him out for the team's upcoming postseason run.
Bobby Miller was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday as the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for a bullpen game against the San Francisco Giants in Game 162. Miller brings fresh arm depth after pitching scoreless innings in Games 1 and 3 of the Pacific Coast League championship series last week. His activation gives the Dodgers 10 active relievers, with Miller expected to provide multiple key innings.
Anthony Kay takes the rubber for the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon to close out his first full MLB season since 2023. Facing the Colorado Rockies for the first time in his career, the 31-year-old left-hander owns a 4.53 ERA in 32 appearances (30 starts) this year. Over 153 innings, Kay has recorded 125 strikeouts, 54 walks, and currently leads the league with 25 hit batters in an overall erratic campaign.
Kyle Freeland takes the mound for the Colorado Rockies on Sunday in the regular-season finale against the White Sox, potentially making his final start for his hometown team. The 33-year-old left-hander has struggled through a difficult campaign plagued by injuries and poor performances, posting a 6.58 ERA across 25 starts. In his previous outing against the Diamondbacks, Freeland surrendered five earned runs on nine hits.
Luis Arraez may have played his final game in a Philadelphia Phillies uniform as a left ankle sprain proves worse than initially anticipated. Although interim manager Don Mattingly stated Arraez has improved enough to potentially pinch-hit Sunday against the Rays, he has not taken swings since suffering the injury Thursday. The severity casts doubt on his immediate and future status heading into the offseason.
Brandon Lowe gets extra rest during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Detroit Pirates after slugging his 35th home run of the season in Saturday's loss. Assuming the impending free agent does not make an appearance off the bench, he finishes the campaign with a .260/.331/.493 batting line, 96 RBI, and 35 long balls.
Mike Trout is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners as the Los Angeles Angels wrap up a season with nothing left to play for. Trout rests after logging 633 plate appearances in 2026, marking his highest total since 2016. Zach Neto serves as the designated hitter and Oswald Peraza mans shortstop against right-hander Logan Gilbert.
Oneil Cruz is absent from the Pittsburgh Pirates' lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers after being forced to exit Saturday's contest with a left knee injury. An MRI came back negative per Kevin Gorman, but the team is not pushing him to play in the regular-season finale. He finishes the 2026 campaign hitting .280/.368/.486 with 20 home runs and 30 stolen bases over 97 total contests.
Kyle Stowers remains out of the lineup for the Miami Marlins' regular-season finale against Atlanta due to an abdominal injury. He was held out for the final four games of the regular season, though he did make one pinch-hit appearance during that span. The injury is not expected to linger into the offseason for Stowers, who finishes the 2026 campaign with a .239/.331/.459 batting line and 21 home runs.
Mickey Gasper has been officially placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Sept. 26 due to a significant right biceps strain suffered on a swinging strikeout. He is ruled out for the postseason, creating major questions for the Boston Red Sox infield depth and opening a potential playoff roster spot for Connor Wong. Gasper finishes the regular season hitting 10 homers with an .823 OPS across 225 plate appearances.
Dillon Dingler is not in the starting lineup for the Detroit Tigers' regular-season finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Eduardo Valencia gets the nod behind the plate after hitting a walk-off homer. Barring a late appearance off the bench, Dingler concludes the 2026 campaign with a .243 batting average, 27 home runs, 91 RBI, and 72 runs scored across 605 total plate appearances.
Drake Baldwin watches Sunday's regular-season finale against the Miami Marlins from the dugout as part of a planned rest day. This marks his first day off since June 24, giving the catcher some extra rest as the Atlanta Braves gear up to host postseason baseball at Truist Park. Sean Murphy handles catching duties, and Mike Yastrzemski slots in at designated hitter while the main roster stays fresh.
