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The 32-year-old slugger has been dealing with a nagging quad injury and with nothing left to play for there’s no real reason for the Rangers to push him, much to the chagrin of Tigers’ fans who would like to see the Rangers put their best effort forward against the Guardians. Billy McKinney will make his third straight start in right field and will bat eighth against Guardians’ right-hander Slade Cecconi.

Amador has gotten more than a cup of coffee, perhaps two cups and a doughnut, over the last couple years. The 23-year-old former prospect has been unable to carve out a semi-regular role with the Rockies, but they’re going to give it another shot for the final couple weeks of the season. He’s spent most of the year in the minors, getting into five games at the highest level. He’s hit .184 across 56 games for the Rockies since 2024.

Castano gets the nod as a September call up for Colorado after missing most of the year with a pectoral strain. He made 10 appearances for the Rockies earlier this season, compiling a bloated 7.40 ERA across 20 2/3 innings of work.

Smith is back from hamstring inflammation. The former Rangers utilityman hit .250 with two homers in 14 games for the Blue Jays before landing on the injured list 12 days ago. He’ll likely see starts at both second and third against right-handers.

The 23-year-old Keys, who just recently added left field to his position mix along with first and third base, is back for another look after a big month of August that saw him hit .358/.470/.684 with seven homers for Buffalo. He might get some starts over Jesús Sánchez against righties to see if he can provide a spark.

Tiedemann is back for a second stint with the Jays after allowing one run in 1 2/3 innings in one day with the club last month. The 24-year-old longtime top prospect figures to work in middle relief.

Mantiply had been out since May after requiring knee surgery. The veteran lefty had a 2.04 ERA in 17 2/3 innings out of the pen before landing on the IL.

Cameron, who was called up on Aug. 15, went 5-for-24 with a homer in eight games for the Blue Jays.

Woods Richardson was DFA’d on Friday. He has a 6.68 ERA in 66 innings for the Twins and Blue Jays this season.

It really doesn’t say much for the Royals that Waters is their September callup and is getting yet another chance here after hitting just .251/.312/.402 for Omaha this season. The 27-year-old debuted for Kansas City in 2022 and has hit .234/.300/.369 in 684 plate appearances as a major leaguer. He’ll probably get an occasional outfield start against righties.

McGee has given up seven runs in 7 1/3 innings out of Kansas City’s pen this year.