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New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm could be reinstated from the injured list as early as Tuesday according to manager Aaron Boone. Chisholm has been sidelined with a thumb sprain sustained September 8 against Colorado, missing just over the 10-day minimum. Before the injury, he batted 6-for-18 with a home run and two walks across five games in September.
The Cincinnati Reds designated TJ Friedl for assignment on Sunday to open a 40-man roster spot for Carson Spiers. Friedl's production plummeted in 2026 following a strong 2023 campaign and solid 2024, managing just a .510 OPS through 91 games. Heading into arbitration this winter with a $3.8 million salary, his long-term future with the organization is in doubt.
The Cincinnati Reds placed right-hander Chase Burns on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain, effectively ending his rookie season. The first-time All-Star finished the campaign going 15-3 with a 2.86 ERA and 185 strikeouts across 154.1 innings. Carson Spiers was called up from Triple-A to take his roster spot.
The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned right-hander Seth Halvorsen to Triple-A as part of a series of pitching moves prior to Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Halvorsen has struggled at the major league level this year, yielding nine runs across 10 innings with three home runs, six strikeouts, and two walks in his appearances.
The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled reliever Kyle Hurt from Triple-A Oklahoma City as part of a bullpen shuffle ahead of Sunday's series finale against the San Francisco Giants. Hurt pitched a scoreless inning for Oklahoma City on Friday and owns a 4.33 ERA with 56 strikeouts across 43.2 innings for the Dodgers this season.
Colorado Rockies third baseman Kyle Karros was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup against the Seattle Mariners due to back spasms. Originally penciled in at the hot corner, Karros will remain on the bench as Connor Norby shifts to third base and TJ Rumfield enters the lineup at first base, giving Karros Monday's team off day to recover.
The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Cal Quantrill on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a right lat strain, ending his regular season early. Quantrill exited Saturday's start against the Blue Jays after just 1.1 scoreless frames and 12 pitches. The injury halts a resurgent campaign where he posted a 2.86 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 81 strikeouts over 110 innings. Winston Santos was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to take his active roster spot.
Colorado Rockies right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano takes the ball for Sunday's rubber match against the Seattle Mariners. Sugano carries a 5.49 ERA and 1.36 WHIP across 142.2 innings, having struck out 86 batters while allowing 34 home runs. He seeks to rebound from his 10th loss of the season on Sept. 14 against San Diego, where he surrendered six runs on eight hits.
Miami Marlins infielder Xavier Edwards is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres due to ongoing discomfort in his left thumb. Edwards departed Saturday's contest after checking his thumb following a foul ball. Having recently returned from a two-week absence for a sprain in the same thumb, he may have aggravated the injury. Javier Sanoja shifts to second base while Graham Pauley starts at third.
Spencer Jones is back in center field and batting sixth for Sunday's matchup against the Diamondbacks after sitting out Saturday with left foot and heel soreness. The 25-year-old outfielder attributed the issue to playing in Arizona after jamming his heel earlier in the week against Minnesota. Despite going 1-for-19 in his last five games, Jones maintains a solid .788 OPS across 57 at-bats this month as the Yankees navigate mounting roster concerns down the stretch.
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker was held out of Sunday's lineup against the Giants after fouling a ball off his right knee and shin in Saturday's game. Though Tucker exited early, he expressed confidence on Sunday that he feels fine and does not expect an ongoing issue, describing the rest as precautionary. Tucker has been surging lately, going 15-for-35 with five home runs and 11 RBIs over his last 10 games.
Quinn Mathews takes the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals as they wrap up their final homestand of the season on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. Mathews, who previously pitched against the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium, faces Nationals starting pitcher Jake Irvin in the series finale, with first pitch slated for 1:15 pm central time.
Washington Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin is assigned starting pitching duties for Sunday's final regular-season home game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Irvin will square off against Cardinals starter Quinn Mathews in the matchup, which is scheduled for a 1:15 pm central time first pitch and broadcast via Cardinals.tv.
The Philadelphia Phillies have optioned struggling reliever Orion Kerkering to Triple-A Lehigh Valley following a difficult stretch that saw him post an 18.69 ERA across four appearances this month. Kerkering's ongoing struggles have become a primary bullpen concern for manager Don Mattingly as the team tries to establish reliable late-inning options for the sixth, seventh, and eighth frames heading into the critical final stretch of the regular season and upcoming postseason push.
Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo was a late scratch from Sunday's starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays due to an illness. With a team off day scheduled for Monday, Nimmo will have two days to recover from the ailment before the Rangers resume play. Alejandro Osuna has been inserted into the starting lineup to replace Nimmo in right field and will bat fifth for Texas as they maintain a narrow lead in the American League West standings.
Patrick Sandoval is scheduled to pitch in Sunday's series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays as the Boston Red Sox close in on a postseason spot. With their magic number down to one, a single win secures a Wild Card berth for Boston. Sandoval faces a Rays squad starting Griffin Jax, who holds a 3.40 ERA since moving to the rotation. The Red Sox will look to wrap up their road trip successfully before returning home to Fenway Park for their final regular-season homestand.
Dansby Swanson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, receiving a well-earned rest after starting the first two games following his reinstatement from the injured list. Swanson recently went 3-for-7 with his 19th home run of the season, two runs scored, and a solo shot in a 5-2 victory that brought the Cubs closer to a postseason berth. The veteran shortstop has provided key offensive spark as Chicago pushes toward the final week of the regular season.
The Detroit Tigers are calling up right-hander River Ryan from Triple-A Toledo to start Monday's game against the Nationals. Acquired at the trade deadline, Ryan is set to make his Tigers debut following a nearly three-month absence due to a hamstring injury. He recently made two rehab starts for Toledo, topping out at 2.2 frames. Ryan will have a limited workload again on Monday, with Keider Montero expected to piggyback him out of the bullpen.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Lake Bachar gets the start against the Kansas City Royals in the final game of a three-game set at PNC Park. Bachar previously pitched two innings as an opener against the Milwaukee Brewers, giving up three hits and one earned run in a 5-1 loss.
Kansas City Royals veteran pitcher Michael Wacha takes the mound for his 31st start of the year in the season finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. In his previous outing on September 15 against the Houston Astros, Wacha pitched six innings, allowing four runs and four hits in a 4-2 loss.
