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It doesn’t look particularly easy right now for Matthews. He’s missing bats, but struggling to put hitters away. He’s throwing plenty of strikes, but consistently missing his spots. He’s finding his way out of jams, but giving up too many homers. It’s easy to forget he started the season in High-A when he forced the Twins’ hand and is getting meaningful innings in a pennant race. Yet, it’s incredibly frustrating to have such a short outing against the lowly Angels. He’s now allowed a homer in five of his six outings and sports an ugly 7.11 ERA, mostly due to one nine-run blow up. He’s lined up for a two-start week starting next Monday in Cleveland before heading to Boston.

Cruz was recalled as the corresponding move with James McArthur going on the injured list. Cruz hasn’t allowed a run or a baserunner in three appearances for the Royals this year. He has a 3.33 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 56 strikeouts in 51 1/3 innings at Triple-A.

McArthur left Monday night’s game against the Tigers with right elbow tightness. He appeared to be injured on a play where he covered first base and left after Salvador Perez called for the training staff during the next at-bat. It’s unclear how severe the injury might be. McArthur will miss the rest of the regular season and potentially the playoffs.

Greene threw 20 pitches each in the first two innings, and another 15 in the third. The right-hander told reporters he felt “great” after the outing. Greene has a chance to make a start — maybe two depending on when he returns — with Cincinnati before the year ends, but obviously much of that will be determined by how he feels in the coming days.

Urías is working his way back from a sprained ankle that has sidelined the 30-year-old since the start of September. It sounds like he’s not far away from being activated, and he likely will get some starts around the infield over the final week-plus when he does get back on the field.

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.