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Ronald Acuña Jr. returned to the Atlanta Braves lineup and missed just one game after fouling a baseball off his knee during a contest against the Cincinnati Reds. Receiving treatment over 36 hours, Acuña batted second and played right field in the series finale, providing a major boost to the Braves as he looks to continue his strong offensive production heading toward the conclusion of the regular season.
Infielder Brock Rodden was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to September 23rd, due to left patella tendon inflammation, concluding a difficult debut season. After showing a spark on an August road trip, the switch-hitter cooled at the plate and finished his campaign with a .197/.306/.279 line, 77 wRC+, and -0.4 fWAR across 72 plate appearances and 30 games as the Mariners finish their regular season.
INF Leo Rivas was activated by the Seattle Mariners to fill a roster role for the final weekend of the regular season, replacing rookie utilityman Brock Rodden. Rivas previously struggled to provide depth early in the year and lost favor to debuting youngsters, but he showed more competence in his return to the big leagues in August and will look to provide support down the stretch.
New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Chisholm has gone 2-for-6 with two walks, a run, and a stolen base across his first two games since returning from the injured list. The Yankees are giving him a routine day of rest as they prepare to face left-handed starting pitcher Ian Seymour, with Anthony Volpe getting the nod to start at second base and bat seventh.
The San Francisco Giants claimed relief pitcher Camilo Doval off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates, marking a nostalgic reunion for the franchise. Doval recorded 107 saves as a Giant before being traded to the Yankees at the 2025 deadline. Following difficult stints in New York and Pittsburgh, Doval returns to San Francisco where they hope his elite 98+ mph velocity and sharp slider will provide cost-effective ninth-inning experience under team control for the 2027 season.
Former New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier returned to PNC Field for the final game as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, signing autographs and throwing the ceremonial first pitch. Frazier reflected on his career, major league debut heroics, and the severe concussions that ultimately cut his playing days short before his 2024 retirement. Now embracing life after baseball, he has been offered a professional pickleball deal and is considering a broadcasting career.
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio is absent from the starting lineup for Thursday's contest in Philadelphia, marking his first day off this month. Chourio has been in stellar form during September, slashing .295/.344/.477 with four home runs so far this month. Sal Frelick is getting the start in left field while Chourio rests and prepares for the final stretch of the regular season and the upcoming postseason push for the Brewers.
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony was given his first day off Thursday since returning from the 60-day injured list in late August. The 22-year-old rookie has slashed .242/.294/.432 with four home runs across 22 games since his activation. Jarren Duran took over in left field and Mickey Gasper served as the designated hitter for Thursday's matchup against the Guardians.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tanner Gordon prepares to face the Arizona Diamondbacks seeking to rebound from a difficult stretch at Coors Field. Holding a 1-5 record and 6.01 ERA overall, Gordon carries an 8.20 home ERA and a 12.34 ERA through September while allowing at least eight hits in each of his recent outings. The right-hander will look to harness his strikeout potential against an aggressive Diamondbacks lineup.
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez takes the mound against the Colorado Rockies attempting to cap off an incredible bounce-back campaign. Serving as a durable workhorse in the Diamondbacks rotation, Rodriguez has tossed 183.2 innings with a 2.89 ERA. Despite shaky command at times, his strong strikeout totals have anchored Arizona's pitching staff through various injuries and underperformances across the roster.
Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler was named the recipient of the team's 2026 Heart and Hustle award following an impressive campaign where he established himself as one of baseball's premier defensive backstops. Despite struggling offensively through August and September due to heavy workloads, Dingler finished with a 109 wRC+ and 5.0 fWAR, leading catchers in framing and ranking near the top in blocks above average and defensive value.
Carlos Rodón pitched eight scoreless innings for the New York Yankees, matching his longest outing in a pinstriped uniform and lowering his season ERA to 2.67. The vintage performance featured elite four-seamers with over 19 inches of induced vertical break and a wipeout slider, generating high whiff rates. Rodón has compiled a stellar 1.67 ERA over his last eight starts, making a strong case for a high-leverage postseason role.
Shohei Ohtani returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup following a two-week IL stint due to right biceps discomfort and lingering knee issues. Dodgers executive Andrew Friedman confirmed the injuries impacted his season and hampered his playoff readiness. Ohtani went 1-for-4 in his return against San Diego as the team hopes he can regain his elite form.
Rising Philadelphia Phillies shortstop prospect Bryan Rincon received the Paul Owens Award as the organization's top minor-league position player. After a 2025 hand injury, Rincon adjusted his swing using a drill introduced by hitting coach Kevin Long. He exploded at Double-A Reading, hitting .267 with 26 home runs, 67 RBIs, 30 stolen bases, and 95 walks, rising to No. 5 in the Phillies' system.
Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough announced that right-hander Sandy Alcantara will not make his scheduled start this weekend against Atlanta. Instead, Alcantara will be available out of the bullpen after recently logging two saves in relief appearances on his throw days. Alcantara has logged a league-high 213 innings this season and tied a career high with 33 starts for the Marlins, shifting roles as the regular season concludes.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman stated Thursday that his left non-throwing shoulder remains sore after he injured it diving to tag a runner against the Marlins. Gausman, who dislocated the same shoulder in high school, is uncertain when he will be available to pitch. He has five days of rest before Game 1 of the Wild Card Series and could potentially start if physically able, with his health status expected to be clarified over the weekend as the Cubs fight for a postseason spot.
New York Yankees infielder Ben Rice surpassed manager Aaron Boone's spring training prediction of 39 homers by blasting his 40th and 41st long balls in a 9-2 victory over Tampa Bay, tying for the American League home run lead. Rice has emerged as an offensive catalyst while key sluggers were sidelined, hitting .263 with a team-leading 97 RBIs and an .899 OPS, fueled by 16 go-ahead home runs and remarkable daily consistency in his breakout year.
Kyle Leahy (10-5, 3.65 ERA) takes the mound for his final start of the season as the St. Louis Cardinals face the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Leahy enters seeking to reverse recent struggles that have seen him fail to complete five innings in his last five outings, including yielding six earned runs over three innings against the Nationals. He will pitch the initial frames under a strict pitch count limitation in Thursday's series finale.
Brewers No. 5 prospect Andrew Fischer dominated minor league pitching in 2026, hitting 48 regular-season home runs between High-A Wisconsin and Double-A Biloxi. His historic power display marks only the second minor league season with 46 or more homers this millennium, trailing only Ryan Howard's 2004 campaign. Displaying an exceptional 56.8 percent flyball rate and prodigious strength, the 22-year-old infielder has drawn comparisons to Kyle Schwarber.
Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle put together an exceptional official rookie season, earning an A+ grade after posting a 3.03 ERA, a 1.096 WHIP, and 171 strikeouts over 148.2 innings pitched across 26 starts. Alongside his ace-like performance on the mound, the 23-year-old became a fan favorite due to his infectious personality as Boston's pitching staff helped propel the club to a postseason berth.
