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We already knew that Barriera underwent season-ending elbow surgery, but now we know the specifics. It’s becoming more common for pitchers to opt for this procedure, which includes a traditional UCL ligament replacement along with an internal brace. Either way, the 2022 first-rounder will be sidelined through the early part of next season.

Grisham’s home run was his sixth of the season. He hit a three-run shot off Trevor Rogers in the third inning to put the Yankees up 6-0. Grisham is still hitting a paltry .178, but is solid in the other categories with 25 runs scored and 26 RBI.

Nimmo came up limping after rolling his ankle while beating out an infield single in the sixth inning. He managed to stay in the contest initially before being lifted for a pinch-runner a couple batters later. He was 3-for-4 with a run scored prior to departing. He’ll undergo further evaluation to determine the severity of the issue. There should be an update on his status following the contest.

Goldschmidt hit his fourth home run of season in the first inning against Trevor Rogers. The 38-year-old first baseman is excelling in a platoon role as three of his four home runs have come against left-handed pitching. He should see more at-bats against right-handed pitching with Giancarlo Stanton out as long as he continues producing. Goldschmidt has a pulse in AL-Only leagues now.

There’s no Statcast date from this latest appearance, but Hader notched one strikeout and threw 11 of 16 pitches for strikes. The 32-year-old elite stopper appears to be inching closer to returning to Houston’s bullpen but is probably going to need another couple rehab outings.

Wheeler caught quite a break in the seventh, as Wilyer Abreu’s blast to left was caught just in front of the 380-foot mark at Fenway Park. It would have been a homer in 29 parks, says Statcast. Wheeler’s first few innings tonight were truly remarkable; aided by a pair of double plays, he threw only six pitches in the first, six in the second and four in the third. He came in at 87 pitches in all, and though he allowed 11 hard-hit balls, he didn’t give up any extra-base hits. He’s 2-0 with a 2.55 ERA after four starts, and he’s due to face the Pirates in a matchup against Paul Skenes on Sunday.

It’s Duran’s first save since he came off the injured list. He gave up a hit and a walk in the 21-pitch outing. Since tomorrow would be three appearances in four days for him, we’re guessing he’ll be unavailable. Brad Keller could close in his place.

Bello entered down 1-0 and left down 2-1 in the seventh, so he wasn’t involved in the decision. Still, it was maybe his best performance of the year, as he struck out five and walked one. He’ll definitely make at least one more start Sunday against the Braves before a potential Garrett Crochet return causes the Red Sox to rethink their rotation.

Schwarber has homered in five straight games and even collected two on Sunday. After going deep 56 times last year, he’s currently on pace to hit 65-66 this year. The homer tonight was his 357th, moving him past Joey Votto for 97th place on the all-time list. Yogi Berra and Carlos Lee are next at 358.

The Red Sox used a lefty opener tonight, but Stott was in there anyway. He might have started even against a traditional lefty, as the Phillies are taking a look at Edmundo Sosa in the outfield. Sosa has to play somewhere against lefties, but if he can handle left just fine, the Phillies are probably better off with Stott at second and Brandon Marsh in center than with Sosa at second, Justin Crawford in center and Stott on the bench. Stott is batting .256 with three homers, four doubles, 11 RBI and three steals in 11 games this month.

It was an eventful rehab debut for Peña as he doubled in his first at-bat of the contest before being upended on a scary-looking play at second base a couple frames later. He was lifted from the contest after being hit by a pitch in the sixth inning, but appeared to be fine afterwards. The 28-year-old shortstop has been snake-bitten by injuries this season, missing time with a fractured finger and hamstring strain already. He’ll get a couple more rehab games under his belt before returning to Houston’s lineup later this week.