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Luciano was designated for assignment at the end of January, and finally, no one claimed him. The former top prospect will need to be added to the 40-man roster if the Yankees deem him worthy of an MLB spot at any point.

After a torrid start to his MLB career in two games in Sacramento, Clark has found the going a little tough. In August, he’s gone 18-for-84 (.214) with two home runs, nine runs scored, 11 RBI, and a 19/5 K/BB ratio. He also has just one stolen base. The future is still bright for Clark, but he doesn’t have tons of fantasy value right now while hitting at the bottom of the lineup for a mediocre offense.

Melton didn’t walk anybody while striking out four and throwing 69 percent of his pitches for strikes. He had an 11 percent swinging strike rate in this one, but was really only missing bats with his slider. His four-seamer was down about one mph and didn’t get a single whiff on the day, which may have also been why Melton used it 19 percent less often than he normally does. Even though this was a solid outing, Melton’s last two starts have been two of his three worst starts of the season. He’s at 109 total innings on the season this year and threw over 120 last year, so he shouldn’t be tiring. With the Twins, Guardians, and Rockies up next, he should finish the season on a high note.

Peralta allowed just two hits and no walks while striking out four. He posted a 62 percent strike rate with a 30 percent CSW and a 12 percent swinging strike rate on the day. This was easily his best performance as a member of the Rays, and the first time he’s allowed no runs in a start since June 25th. Actually, it’s only the third time he’s allowed no runs in a start all season. As we expected, the Rays continue to have Peralta lean on his changeup more, even to righties, and he had a 31 percent swinging strike rate on the pitch on Tuesday. To righties, he located the pitch far better in the zone, but he focused on chases outside of the zone against lefties. He’ll look to keep it going with a revenge game of sorts against the Mets on Wednesday; although, it’s unclear who would want revenge on whom.

On Tuesday, Red Sox manager Chad Tracy said that Rutschman “felt something” in his elbow during Monday’s game, but the team wasn’t concerned. This is now the second day in a row that Rutschman has been held out of the lineup. The Red Sox may believe they can beat the Marlins without his bat and want to ensure he’s healthy for Friday’s series opener against the Yankees. However, with Rutschman’s injury history, it makes sense to be a little concerned. Connor Wong will catch and bat ninth, while Mickey Gasper, who homered twice on Tuesday, is the DH and bats fifth.

Vanasco was designated for assignment on Monday after posting a 15.63 ERA across 6 1/3 innings over five appearances for the Tigers earlier this year. He was optioned to Triple-A in June and did have a 2.53 ERA in 46 1/3 innings for the Tigers in the minor leagues.

With Carson Whisenhunt being moved to the 60-day injured list, it will be Braxton Roby who comes up to take his place. Roby was acquired from the Reds in January for Taylor Rogers. The 27-year-old has pitched to a 4.11 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 53/26 K/BB ratio in 57 innings at Triple-A, all out of the bullpen.

Teodosio was just optioned to the minors 10 days ago, but he’ll be back after Gustavo Campero (hamstring) landed on the injured list. The 27-year-old is hitting .213/.260/.255 in 51 plate appearances for the Angels this season.

Campbello has started four consecutive games before being removed from Tuesday’s game with hamstring tightness and is now landing on the injured list. The 28-year-old was 4-for-11 with two RBI and a 4/0 K/BB ratio in four games with the Angels.

It seems like a routine day off for Young, who has gone 16-for-84 (.190) in August with two home runs, 10 runs scored, and a 14/6 K/BB ratio. Brock Rodden will start at second base and bat ninth, and Weston Wilson will play third base and hit seventh against lefty Jesus Luzardo.

It seems like a routine day off for Moreno. James McCann will start behind the dish, and Nolan Arenado will DH with Jose Fernandez playing third base.