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It appears to just be a day off for Melendez; even with right-hander Freddy Peralta on the bump for the Brewers. Cavan Biggio will be the starting left fielder in Melendez’s absence.

That probably means Ildemaro Vargas will play third base. X-rays came back negative on Suárez’s hand last night, and he’s considered day-to-day right now.

The 34-year-old Floro might be done, unfortunately. One of the game’s most underrated relievers for several seasons, he had a 3.80 ERA in 68 2/3 innings for the Nationals and Diamondbacks last year, but he really collapsed down the stretch and was released by Arizona in mid-September. His velocity is currently about three mph down from where he was a couple of years ago, and he was struggling to the tune of a 7.01 ERA for Triple-A Las Vegas this season.

Medina, who saw time with the Phillies and Mets from 2020-22, had a 5.03 ERA in 34 innings out of Tacoma’s pen this season.

Brebbia was just cut loose by the Tigers after amassing a 7.71 ERA in 18 2/3 innings. He’ll probably needs to regain some lost velocity if he’s going to help in the Braves pen later this season.

After just 13 starts and 66 innings as a pro, Burns, the second overall pick in the 2024 draft, will make his major league debut against the Yankees tonight. He arrives having posted a 1.77 ERA and an 89/13 K/BB at three levels.

Zulueta did not pitch during his two-day stint with the Reds. He has a 5.33 ERA and a 29/17 K/BB in 25 1/3 innings for Louisville this season.

It seems surprising that a team firmly in the mix for a playoff spot would trade its closer, but this is the Rays. Fairbanks “has a club option for 2026 that, with escalators, should wind up in the $10 million range.” The Rays could decide that’s too much to pay for a closer and ship Fairbanks off at the deadline for a nice package while also picking up a more cost-controlled reliever or turning closer duties over to Edwin Uceta. Passan lists the Dodgers, Phillies, Tigers, and Rangers as possible options in a trade.

The 30-year-old is a free agent at the end of the season, so it makes sense for an Orioles team that is falling out of the playoff race to see what they can get for him at the deadline. That would open up playing time for Heston Kjerstad, Ramon Laureano, and Dylan Carlson this season, but also Jud Fabian or Dylan Beavers in 2026. Mullins is hitting just .220/.306/.430 in 62 games but has 12 home runs and eight steals, which could provide some fantasy juice if he lands in a good spot. Passan lists the Mets, Guardians, and Phillies as the best fits for the center fielder.

Passan gives O’Hearn an 85 percent chance to be traded at the deadline, which was the highest of any player. Baltimore has seemingly fallen out of the playoff race, while O’Hearn is on pace for a career high in homers while also hitting over .300. He could be a great platoon bat for a contender at the deadline, and Passan lists the Mariners, Red Sox, Giants, and Rangers as possible destinations.

Passan gave Suárez a 50 percent chance to be traded, and that was before teammate Corbin Carroll was diagnosed with a fractured wrist. Now that Arizona is missing Carroll, Corbin Burnes, Justin Martinez, and A.J. Puk, it could be hard for them to separate themselves in the playoff race. Considering Suárez is a free agent after this season, and the Diamondbacks also have Jordan Lawlar in the minor leagues, trading the veteran makes sense. Passan lists the Tigers, Cubs, Yankees, Royals, and Mariners as possible destinations.