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Corbin Carroll

ARI Center Fielder #7

Corbin Carroll is not in the Diamondbacks’ starting lineup for Sunday’s showdown against the Astros.

With the Diamondbacks securing their first postseason appearance since 2017, they decided to give their All-Star outfielder an extra day of rest before the playoffs start on Tuesday. The likely NL Rookie of the Year finishes his season hitting .285/.362/.506 with 25 homers, 54 stolen bases, and 116 runs scored. Jake McCarthy will bat second and patrol right field in his absence.
Seth Brown

OAK First Baseman #15

Seth Brown (oblique) is not in the Athletics’ starting lineup for Sunday’s finale against the Angels.

Brown was removed from Thursday’s contest with left oblique soreness and will now miss three games in a row with the injury. After coming off a impressive campaign in 2022, the 31-year-old struggled to a .222/.286/.405 with 14 jacks and three swipes across 378 plate appearances. Brent Rooker will serve as Oakland’s designated hitter for the season finale on Sunday.
Jared Young

CHC First Baseman #74

Cubs recalled 2B Jared Young from ACL Cubs.

Young returns to the majors and will play first base while batting seventh. The 28-year-old spent time with the Cubs earlier this season, hitting .205/.279/.513 with two homers and two swipes across 43 plate appearances.
Wes Parsons

TOR Relief Pitcher #18

Blue Jays selected the contract of RHP Wes Parsons from Triple-A Buffalo.

The 31-year-old posted a 4.52 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 98/45 K/BB ratio across 81 2/3 innings with Triple-A Buffalo and will take the ball for Toronto on Sunday. It will be his first appearance in the majors since 2019 with Colorado.
Jay Jackson

TOR Relief Pitcher #35

Blue Jays designated RHP Jay Jackson for assignment.

The 35-year-old posted a 2.12 ERA and 0.91 WHIP across 29 2/3 innings for the big league club but was removed from the 40-man roster on Sunday.
Carson Spiers

CIN Starting Pitcher

Reds optioned RHP Carson Spiers to ACL Reds.

The 25-year-old posted a 6.92 ERA and 1.92 WHIP across four appearances with the Reds this season. He will likely remain in the Reds bullpen mix next season but still remains largely irrelevant for fantasy baseball purposes.
Alan Busenitz

CIN Relief Pitcher #78

Reds selected the contract of RHP Alan Busenitz from Triple-A Louisville.

Busenitz is added back to the Reds 40-man roster for the season’s final game after passing through waivers in early September. The 30-year-old posted a 3.60 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and 3/1 K/BB ratio across five appearances with the big league club.
Reid Detmers

LAA Starting Pitcher #48

Reid Detmers is not listed as the starter for Sunday’s finale against the Athletics.

Detmers was expected to make his final start of the season on Sunday, but the Angels will hand the ball to Carson Fulmer instead. The 24-year-old finishes the season with a disappointing 3-10 record, 4.48 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 168/60 K/BB ratio across 148 2/3 innings.
Chase Anderson

COL Relief Pitcher #45

Chase Anderson was scratched from his start on Sunday with a cut on his index finger and thumb.

Anderson finishes the season with a 1-6 record, 5.42 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and 63/33 K/BB ratio across 86 1/3 innings. Brent Suter will start in his place on Sunday.
Yandy Diaz

TB Third Baseman #2

Yandy Díaz is not in the Rays’ starting lineup for Sunday’s showdown against the Blue Jays.

The 32-year-old will miss the start of his second game in a row, but he did appear as a pinch hitter on Saturday. He is right behind Rangers shortstop Corey Seager for the AL batting title. Seager has a .32980, while Díaz is sitting with a .32952 batting average. Jonathan Aranda will man the cold corner while batting fifth in his place.

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