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That’s a bummer, but it’s hard to blame him after so many injury issues during a career that began with the Mariners in 2013. The 35-year-old lefty had just started a second stint with the Red Sox this summer when he suffered a torn calf on Aug. 11. Because of the injuries, Paxton never reached his Cy Young potential or went to an All-Star Game. However, he did fan 208 batters in 2018, and he won 15 games before pitching well in his one postseason experience with the Yankees in 2019. Assuming he sticks to this, he’ll finish his career 73-41 with a 3.77 ERA and 1,005 strikeouts in 951 innings. His .640 winning percentage places him 17th among all pitchers with 100 decisions during the expansion era (post-1961).

It appears to be nothing more than a routine night off for the 24-year-old outfielder. Daniel Schneemann will start in his place in center field and will bat sixth for the Guardians against Rangers’ right-hander Kumar Rocker.

He’ll replace Jake Woodford in the team’s bullpen. Yoho, 26, has been outstanding in 16 appearances at the Triple-A level this season, posting a minuscule 1.00 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and a 24/5 K/BB ratio over 18 innings. He’ll give manager Pat Murphy another weapon to deploy from the right side in late game situations.

The Brewers needed to free up a spot on their roster on Friday and unfortunately for the 29-year-old hurler, he wound up on the outside looking in. Woodford made 16 appearances during his time with the Brewers, posting a disappointing 6.94 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and a 20/7 K/BB ratio over 23 1/3 innings. While good pitching depth is hard to come by, there’s a chance that he could slide through waivers unclaimed.

The 26-year-old left-hander gets another opportunity to work out of the Brewers’ bullpen with DL Hall (pectoral) landing on the injured list on Friday. He has made four appearances with the big league club so far this season, registering a 1.59 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and a 4/3 K/BB ratio over 5 2/3 innings.

Hall suffered the injury during Thursday’s outing against the Giants. Still no word on the results of his MRI exam or how long he may be sidelined for. Brian Fitzpatrick was recalled from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move on Friday to take his spot in the Brewers’ bullpen.

Wetherholt was given what was thought to be a routine day off on Wednesday, but he’s actually battling a lower body injury. He’s considered day-to-day. Bryan Torres will start in his place at second base and will bat fifth for the Cardinals against Brady Singer and the Reds.

Rooker was held out of the lineup on Thursday against the Cubs, though he did appear as a pinch hitter. He’s serving as the A’s designated hitter and batting cleanup against Astros’ right-hander Peter Lambert on Friday evening in Houston.

Walls missed each of the team’s previous two games due to a recurring hamstring issue. He feels much improved after a couple of days off though and is back in there at shortstop and batting ninth against Ryan Gusto and the Marlins on Friday evening in Miami.

Alvarado, 27, has been knocked around in 10 appearances with the Athletics this season, posting a cringe-inducing 8.38 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and a 9/7 K/BB ratio over 9 2/3 innings. He’ll function in a middle relief role for manager Mark Kotsay and can be ignored for fantasy purposes.

The 31-year-old hurler came on with a three-run lead to protect in the ninth inning against the Cubs on Thursday afternoon and gave up four runs on five hits to take the loss. That appears to have been the final nail in his coffin. Kuhnel posted a respectable 4.21 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and a 14/6 K/BB ratio over 25 2/3 innings while notching four saves in 25 appearances for the A’s. He shouldn’t be out of work for long.