MLB Player News

Tibbs impressed this spring and is off to an 8-for-13 starts with six extra-base hits in three games for Oklahoma City. The Dodgers might not ever need the twice-traded 2024 first-round pick (first from the Giants to the Red Sox in the Rafael Devers deal and later to the Dodgers in the Dustin May trade), but he could be a big part of another deadline deal this summer.

Bolte has been on a tear and is up to four home runs and five stolen bases since September began. Wednesday’s round-tripper followed a monstrous game on Monday in which he homered and swiped three bases. He now has 10 homers and 19 steals, and he’s hit leadoff in every game for the A’s since August 18. Their lineup has been ravaged by season-ending injuries this year, but Bolte is taking advantage of the favorable home park down the stretch. He’ll likely enter 2027 with some sleeper appeal, though it’s fair to wonder if he’ll still fit that description given how hot he’s been to close the year.

It was the longest outing of the season for Basso, who threw 68 pitches against Toronto. Four relievers then combined to complete the shutout against the low-scoring Jays, who entered Wednesday with the second-fewest runs per game in MLB. Basso’s lack of length keeps him off the fantasy radar ahead of his next matchup, on the road against the Rays.

Alvarado struck out two while allowing one hit in the scoreless inning. Co-closer Hogan Harris worked the eighth. The two relievers have combined for every A’s save since June 26. While Harris has earned more during that span, Alvarado has four of the past seven.

Lorenzen gave up a third-inning solo homer to Henry Bolte that broke a scoreless tie, and it was all the scoring the A’s would need. The veteran right-hander began this season with the Rockies and was released in August before signing with the Blue Jays. He pitched behind an opener, and his ERA remains over 7 for the season. This is a pure innings play by Toronto, so he’s clearly off the fantasy radar.

Beavers hasn’t exactly been tearing the cover off the ball of late, but the Orioles are going to give him a look in the leadoff spot over Jackson Holliday to face Cleveland lefty Foster Griffin in this one.

No surprise here since Basallo has been playing through a lingering shoulder issue recently. The 22-year-old didn’t look comfortable on a couple swings during Tuesday’s contest, but managed to grind through the rest of the game. It’ll be Carlos Narváez handling the catching duties on Wednesday night in his absence.

Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy told reporters they’re anticipating Rutschman returning for Friday’s series opener against the Royals. He’s out of the lineup for the second straight game as he continues to deal with a hyperextended elbow. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day heading into the final two weeks of the season.

Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy told reporters Contreras will need at least one minor league contest to get back up to speed and could potentially return from the injured list as soon as Saturday’s game against the Royals. The 34-year-old first baseman hit the injured list with a left hamstring strain back on August 31.

It sounds like it could be a potential injured list situation for White, who is absent from Wednesday’s lineup with right foot soreness, after crashing into the center-field wall during Tuesday’s game against the Angels. It’ll be Nate Eaton taking over in center field with starter Ceddanne Rafaela (quad) still on the injured list. There should be an update on his status at some point later this week.

Jackson provides the Orioles with a versatile bench option while Blaze Alexander is on the shelf with back discomfort. The 26-year-old was shipped to the minors back in mid-August.