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The Yankees would go on to win the game, but it’s mildly concerning for Holmes considering the Yankees also spent the trade deadline adding bullpen reinforcements. Holmes has a 2.89 ERA and 21 saves on the season so his job isn’t in any imminent danger, but the Yankees are not going to waste a year of Juan Soto and Aaron Judge together, so they would make a move if they needed to.

Sale received a touchdown and a two-point conversion worth of run support from Atlanta’s offense by the fifth inning and was cruising along, despite coughing up early solo homers to Nasim Nuñez and Dylan Crews, before Andrés Chaparro delivered a bases-clearing three-run single with two outs in the frame that slashed the deficit to three runs at the time. He managed to wriggle out of the jam without any further damage, finishing with six strikeouts and two walks in the shortened outing. He’ll close out the season on Sunday with a home matchup against the offensively challenged Pirates.

Gore served up a first-inning solo homer to Ronald Acuña Jr. and things only went downhill from there in the abbreviated outing as Atlanta tacked on another run in the second before chasing him from the contest in the ensuing frame after just 71 pitches (48 strikes). The 26-year-old southpaw battled some serious control issues in this one, handing out four free passes, and only notched three strikeouts. The unexpected implosion breaks up a decent late-season stretch for Gore since returning from the injured list back in early September. He’ll attempt to close out the season on a high note when he faces the White Sox on Sunday afternoon.

Pearson’s time in Chicago is over after he posted a lackluster 5.05 ERA across 41 innings of work in 30 appearances over the last two seasons. The 29-year-old former top pitching prospect was never able to make it work after converting to a full-time relief role. However, it’s possible there’s still an organization out there willing to bring him in this offseason as a reclamation project.

Harris will compete for a spot in Boston’s season-opening bullpen next spring after posting a respectable 4.15 ERA across 39 innings (31 appearances) this season for Triple-A Worcester. The 32-year-old righty last appeared in the big leagues during the 2023 campaign when he made 16 relief appearances for the Nationals.

Albies was diagnosed with a fractured hamate bone in his left hand following an awkward swing in the third inning of Monday’s game at Truist Park. It’s his second major left-hand injury in as many seasons after fracturing his wrist last July. Hamate fractures are notorious for sapping power, raising concern for Albies heading into next season given how much of his fantasy value comes from over-the-fence pop. Another looming question is whether surgery will influence Atlanta’s impending decision on his $7 million club option for 2026.

It’s a bit unclear whether Lowder is joining Cincinnati’s pitching mix since he was scratched from last Friday’s minor league rehab start due to a shoulder issue that prompted an MRI that didn’t reveal any structural damage. The 23-year-old prospect, who was selected seventh overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, has missed the entire season with elbow discomfort and an oblique strain. There should be some clarity on his future at some point ahead of Tuesday’s pivotal series opener against the Pirates.

It’s rarely a good sign when a hitter exits mid at-bat, and Albies departed in the third inning with apparent wrist discomfort after an awkward follow-through. The concern is it’s the same wrist he fractured last July, which sidelined him for two months. The 28-year-old second baseman will head for further evaluation and imaging to determine the severity of the issue. There should be an additional update on his status following the contest.

No word yet on the reason for the move. It’ll be José Fermín taking over at second base with Lars Nootbaar moving up to the leadoff spot in his absence.

Zimmermann was called up over the weekend to pitch in long relief for Milwaukee, but he’s going to take the ball on Tuesday in place of an injured Brandon Woodruff (lat) to kick off a bullpen game. It’ll likely be a one-and-done outing for the 30-year-old southpaw as part of Milwaukee’s rotation. He’s not a recommended fantasy option, especially in a road tilt against the playoff-bound Padres.

Winn was shut down for the rest of the season back on September 13 with a torn meniscus in his right knee that he played through for the majority of the year. The 23-year-old shortstop wrapped up his second big-league season with a .253/.310/.363 triple-slash line with 72 runs scored, nine home runs, 51 RBI and nine stolen bases in 537 plate appearances over 129 games. He’s expected to be fully recovered in time for spring training.