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Alcantara is currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery that he underwent last October. The 29-year-old told reporters late in August that his preference would be to be able to pitch in a game this year, and while that can’t completely be ruled out, it’s all but assured he’ll make his return to the bump in 2025.

Kennedy is booted off the active roster with Edmundo Sosa activated off of the 10-day injured list.

Sosa missed just a minimum stint on the injured list while he was recovering from back spasms. He’ll return to his utility role with Buddy Kennedy optioned back to Triple-A.

This makes five straight games that Kwan won’t be in the lineup for. The 27-year-old is being called day-to-day, but fantasy managers should be prepared to not have Kwan back for a bit. Angel Martinez is starting in left field and leading off while Kwan recovers.

Robertson has now been claimed off waivers twice in 2024, as the Angels had claimed him off waivers from the Cardinals. The burly reliever will add to the pitching depth of the Blue Jays. A corresponding transaction will be necessary, as the Blue Jays have a full 40-man roster.

Volpe will get a day off to start the three-game set against Seattle. Oswaldo Cabrera will instead be the starter at shortstop behind Luis Gil and the Yankees’ pitching staff. Volpe has really struggled thus far in September with a .163 average, no extra base hits, and 17 strikeouts over 49 at-bats.

Alcala gets the boot to make room for Cole Irvin after the Twins claimed Irvin off waivers. Alcala has been a strong option for Minnesota this year, and there’s a good chance he’ll be back before the season ends, even if the team needs to do some finagling to get him back on the roster.

Rodriguez made four appearances with a ghastly 15.43 ERA, and wasn’t claimed after being designated for assignment Thursday. The 26-year-old will be a minor-league free agent at the end of 2024.

It’s now confirmed that Albies will play Tuesday for the Stripers as he works his way back from his fractured left wrist. The 27-year-old will hope to play in two rehab games in Triple-A, and then could rejoin Atlanta for the weekend series against the Marlins in Miami. Albies plans to hit exclusively from the right side until his wrist is closer to 100 percent, but this is obviously someone worth adding back to your fantasy lineup if/when he is back with the club this weekend.

Profar’s homer gave the Padres a little extra wiggle room in the eighth inning by increasing the lead to 3-1. The former top-overall prospect had a rough August with a .196 average and .689 OPS, but September has been much kinder with a slash of .326/.434/.535 with two homers in 43 at-bats. It’s nice to see the 31-year-old living up to his potential.