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Maldonado made the official announcement on his Instagram page. The 39-year-old backstop will put his catcher’s gear on the shelf after spending time with seven different teams over a 15-year career dating back to 2011. One of the premier defensive stalwarts in the game, Maldonado was a key component for a perennially-contending Houston squad for a half-decade from 2019-2023 despite contributing next to nothing from an offensive standpoint.

The Mariners aren’t really treating Cody Bradford like the typical lefty, since he has big reverse splits in limited action this year. They have left-handed-hitting J.P. Crawford is leading off for the first time since coming off the IL. They are, however, playing Taylor Ward over Lazaro Montes. And Arroyo is sitting in favor of the left-handed-hitting Cole Young. One imagines Arroyo will still start against most lefties the rest of the way, but it doesn’t look like he’ll be a big factor against righties.

It’s relatively positive news, as Dawn Dredger Arnold wrote that it “could’ve been so much worse.” Arnold, the 11th overall pick in the 2025 draft, should be ready to go next spring. He had a 3.42 ERA and a 130/51 K/BB in 118 1/3 innings this year. Last night’s start was his first for Las Vegas after five months in Double-A.

He takes the bullpen spot of Zak Kent, who was sent down after Tuesday’s game. Yean has allowed two earned runs in 10 innings for the Nationals this season.

It’s the first time Walker has sat since he missed a couple of games in early August with knee inflammation. The Cardinals have Bryan Torres and Joshua Báez manning the outfield corners today against the Giants.

Andre Pallante just suddenly became a significantly better streaming option. Manager Tony Vitello spoke yesterday about giving Devers a day off, though it’s unclear if Devers wanted it. He certainly doesn’t seem to need it, having hit .393/.493/.918 with nine homers in his last 16 games. Turner Hill is DHing today, opening up left field for Grant McCray.

Clarke was included in the lineup against lefties in his first two games back from the IL last week, but he’s since started just one of seven games. If he’s not going to play much this month, with the A’s missing most of their best players, it doesn’t bode well him claiming a spot in the 2027 outfield. He might be the league’s best defensive center fielder, but his bat leaves a great deal to be desired.

Technically, he’s sitting against a lefty today, which is extremely unusual. But it’s just an opener in Brady Basso before the A’s go to a righty. The Jays aren’t saying anything about an injury for Springer, though he did have a shoulder issue last month. He quieted down some last week, but he’s hitting .355/.394/.565 in his past 18 games. The Jays have Jesús Sánchez DHing today, but he’s batting eighth in an effort to keep him away from Basso.

The Tigers have taken a liking to Josh Peck at shortstop, leaving less room for Lee and Javier Báez, who is on the bench for a fourth straight game. Lee had started 17 games in a row before sitting Monday. He’s gone 1-for-15 in his last five games, which surely isn’t helping matters.

It’s a planned day off, though he did appear to get his bell rung late in Tuesday’s contest. Jeffers had caught nine games in a row. With him resting today, Victor Caratini is starting for the first time since Aug. 29.

Falter was acquired from the Royals at the trade deadline and has pitched 10 2/3 scoreless innings at Triple-A for the Braves with an 11/2 K/BB ratio. He should operate in a multi-inning relief role for the Braves.