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  • Receives injections in pitching arm
    Manoah has officially been ruled out for the season after receiving multiple injections in his right arm in recent weeks, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    Advice: Blue Jays team doctors have found no structural damage in Manoah's pitching arm, but the hurler has continued meeting with additional specialists over the last month. The goal with those visits, per Nicholson-Smith, is to rule out elbow and shoulder problems as well as thoracic outlet syndrome. The injections were given in order to reduce inflammation and soreness. Manoah hasn't thrown off a mound in several weeks and it's not clear when he might be able to again, but regardless he's not going to make it back before the end of this season. It officially closes the book on what has been a nightmarish campaign for the 25-year-old righty. Rotowire.com 16 minutes ago
     
  • Homers, collects three hits
    Meneses went 3-for-6 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's victory over the White Sox.

    Advice: Meneses singled in two of his first three at-bats before launching a two-run home run in the fifth to extend Washington's lead. The designated hitter has now homered in back-to-back games, collecting five RBI over that brief stretch, while it also marked his 14th game this season with at least three hits. Rotowire.com 18 minutes ago
    New Player Note
    Joey Meneses WSH - 1B,OF
    4:05 pm vs ATL
     
  • Gets four outs Wednesday
    Abreu (forearm) struck out one in 1.1 innings Wednesday against the Orioles.

    Advice: He did not allow a hit or a walk in this outing. Abreu was struck on his right forearm by a comebacker in Sunday's game against the Royals, but it seems like he is a healthy option going forward. Rotowire.com 21 minutes ago
     
  • Earns eighth win
    Gray (8-12) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits and three walks over five innings against the White Sox. He struck out four.

    Advice: Gray allowed just one run on the afternoon despite allowing the leadoff man to reach in three of the five innings in which he appeared. The right-hander was also gifted with plenty of run support early, helping him cruise to his eighth win of the season and his first since July 22. Gray came into the game having lost each of his last four decisions (spanning seven starts) but he's now allowed three runs or fewer in three consecutive outings. Rotowire.com 23 minutes ago
     
  • Optioned to Triple-A
    Beeks was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

    Advice: Beeks is making room for the return of Jason Adam from the injured list. The left-hander threw 40 pitches over two scoreless relief innings in Wednesday's loss to the Angels, so he probably wasn't going to be available for a day or two. Rotowire.com 26 minutes ago
    New Player Note
    Jalen Beeks TB - SP,RP
    NA
    10:10 am vs LAA
     
  • Makes return from IL
    Adam (oblique) was activated from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

    Advice: Adam spent three weeks on the IL with a left oblique strain but is ready to rejoin the Rays' bullpen after throwing off a mound without issue in recent days. He will return to a high-leverage relief role. Rotowire.com 28 minutes ago
     
  • Records third save
    Jax picked up the save in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Cincinnati. He allowed zero hits and one walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning.

    Advice: Jax issued a leadoff walk to Nick Martini after entering the game with a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth but, but the right-handed reliever was able to retire the next three batters to record his third save of the season and his first since Aug. 24. Jax has allowed just one hit over his last three appearances and now carries a 3.12 ERA in September after holding a 9.00 ERA through all of August. Rotowire.com 49 minutes ago
     
  • Garnering start Thursday
    Sheehan will start for the Dodgers on Thursday against the Tigers, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

    Advice: It's possible the rookie will be used as a glorified opener, with Ryan Yarbrough following him. Sheehan has collected a 5.44 ERA and 45:22 K:BB over 49.2 frames for the Dodgers this season, making nine starts and two relief appearances. His last outing was in relief when he went three scoreless innings versus the Mariners last Saturday. Rotowire.com Today, 6:07 am
     
  • Slots in at shortstop
    Rafaela started at shortstop and went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Wednesday's 15-5 loss to the Rangers.

    Advice: Rafaela made his fifth start at shortstop since being called up from Triple-A Worcester. During stints in Worcester and Double-A Portland, the organization had him mainly focus on outfield. He's slashing .305/.328/.492 in 61 plate appearances (20 games) since his arrival in the majors. Rotowire.com Today, 6:03 am