David Bednar strikes out one for 34th save

Gervase fortifies Los Angeles’ bullpen heading into Monday’s series opener against the Reds. The 26-year-old righty has allowed two runs over 7 2/3 innings at the highest level this season.

It’s a tough break for fantasy managers hoping to see Sheehan take the ball against the Giants later this week. The 26-year-old righty posted five strikeouts over six scoreless frames in a no-decision against the Marlins on Sunday. He allowed just one run over 11 2/3 frames in a pair of starts after returning to the majors back on September 7. It appears that his rotation spot will be going to Roki Sasaki (blister) in a couple days. The Dodgers also have former Royals starter Kris Bubic joining their pitching equation later this week.

Weathers is working his way back from a flexor strain in his left forearm and will take a big step in his throwing progression this week. It seems unlikely he’ll make it back before the regular season concludes, but he should be an option at some point during the postseason, especially as a reliever.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters they’ll be watching Díaz’s performance closely to determine whether he can return as part of their postseason bullpen. The results simply haven’t been there for Los Angeles to pencil his name onto their playoff roster, but they’re going to give him a chance to earn a spot over the next two weeks.

It sounds like there’s a strong possibility Swanson will return for Friday’s series opener against the Reds. The 32-year-old veteran shortstop has been out with an oblique strain since mid-August. His impending return likely pushes rookie Pedro Ramírez back into a part-time role with Nico Hoerner shifting back to second base.

Judge finds himself in right field for the fifth time in seven games since returning from the injured list last week. The 34-year-old generational talent has predictably gotten off to a slow start at the dish after skipping a rehab assignment altogether following a three-month absence, hitting .176 (3-for-17) with zero extra-base hits and nine strikeouts through five games. It’s only a matter of time before Judge gets back on track. He’ll attempt to do so against Twins righty Dean Kremer at Target Field on Monday night.

Heuer gets a look with the Orioles after firing 14 2/3 scoreless innings for Triple-A Norfolk since being acquired from the Brewers last month. The well-traveled 30-year-old has made 97 career appearances between five different teams since 2020.

Hiraldo has been an up-and-down middle relief option for Baltimore over the last few months, compiling an inflated 8.68 ERA across 9 1/3 innings of work.

Schneider returns to the majors with Rudy Martin Jr. hitting the injured list with a hamstring strain. The 27-year-old has hit just .142 (16-for-113) with three homers and one steal in 140 plate appearances for the Blue Jays this season.

Cellucci provides Toronto with a fresh bullpen arm for Monday’s game against the Tigers. The 28-year-old lefty was up briefly with the Blue Jays last month, but didn’t end up making an appearance. He’ll be making his big-league debut when he enters a game.