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Ward’s home run was his 22nd of the season. He hit a solo shot off Jack Leiter to leadoff the game in the first inning. It’s his fourth home run in six games in September so far. Ward is hitting .243 with a .744 OPS and 65 RBI this year.

Fitzgerald told reporters that his back has “improved” and that he’ll be good to go for the beginning of a three-game set against the Orioles on Tuesday. Fitzgerald has been one of the better breakout stories of the year, and should be a regular fixture in San Francisco lineups to begin 2025, as well.

Morel missed two games while dealing with the Achilles issue, but the 25-year-old is ready to role against Nick Pivetta and the Boston pitching staff.

Alcantara is currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery that he underwent last October. The 29-year-old told reporters late in August that his preference would be to be able to pitch in a game this year, and while that can’t completely be ruled out, it’s all but assured he’ll make his return to the bump in 2025.

Kennedy is booted off the active roster with Edmundo Sosa activated off of the 10-day injured list.

Sosa missed just a minimum stint on the injured list while he was recovering from back spasms. He’ll return to his utility role with Buddy Kennedy optioned back to Triple-A.

This makes five straight games that Kwan won’t be in the lineup for. The 27-year-old is being called day-to-day, but fantasy managers should be prepared to not have Kwan back for a bit. Angel Martinez is starting in left field and leading off while Kwan recovers.

Robertson has now been claimed off waivers twice in 2024, as the Angels had claimed him off waivers from the Cardinals. The burly reliever will add to the pitching depth of the Blue Jays. A corresponding transaction will be necessary, as the Blue Jays have a full 40-man roster.

Volpe will get a day off to start the three-game set against Seattle. Oswaldo Cabrera will instead be the starter at shortstop behind Luis Gil and the Yankees’ pitching staff. Volpe has really struggled thus far in September with a .163 average, no extra base hits, and 17 strikeouts over 49 at-bats.

Alcala gets the boot to make room for Cole Irvin after the Twins claimed Irvin off waivers. Alcala has been a strong option for Minnesota this year, and there’s a good chance he’ll be back before the season ends, even if the team needs to do some finagling to get him back on the roster.

Rodriguez made four appearances with a ghastly 15.43 ERA, and wasn’t claimed after being designated for assignment Thursday. The 26-year-old will be a minor-league free agent at the end of 2024.