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Guardians' Fry exits after 99 mph pitch hits face Guardians' Fry exits after 99 mph pitch hits face

Guardians DH David Fry was taken to a local hospital after being struck in the face by a 99 mph fastball as he tried to bunt Tuesday night against the Tigers.

Cubs' Horton exits after 3 IP 'as a precaution' Cubs' Horton exits after 3 IP 'as a precaution'

Chicago Cubs right-hander Cade Horton was removed after three innings of his start against the New York Mets on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field because of back tightness, but the club said the removal was "a precaution" after the starter threw 29 pitches.

MLB approves robot umps in 2026 for challenges MLB approves robot umps in 2026 for challenges

MLB's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the automated ball-strike challenge system in the major leagues in 2026.

M's scratch Woo from start, but no plans for IL M's scratch Woo from start, but no plans for IL

Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo will not start Thursday as scheduled because of pectoral tightness, but GM Justin Hollander said the team doesn't think he'll need to be placed on the injured list as the postseason approaches.

Tucker (calf) rejoins Cubs, but return not yet set Tucker (calf) rejoins Cubs, but return not yet set

Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker rejoined the team on Tuesday after going to Florida last week for additional treatment on his injured left calf, though he still has "boxes" to check before he's ready to return.

First-place Jays activate Santander, cut Manoah First-place Jays activate Santander, cut Manoah

Gearing up for a postseason run, the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday activated veteran slugger Anthony Santander, 30, off the 60-day injured list, and designated former All-Star right-hander and 2022 AL Cy Young finalist Alek Manoah, 27, for assignment.

Seager, Semien done for '25; deGrom set for Wed. Seager, Semien done for '25; deGrom set for Wed.

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy confirmed that Corey Seager and Marcus Semien will not return to play this season, though Jacob deGrom will make his last scheduled start Wednesday against the Twins.

White Sox move OF Benintendi (Achilles) to IL White Sox move OF Benintendi (Achilles) to IL

The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Andrew Benintendi, who has been hampered by an injury since shortly before the All-Star break, on the IL with left Achilles tendinitis Tuesday, just before a series opener against the New York Yankees.

📊 October tiers: Ranking postseason rotations 📊 October tiers: Ranking postseason rotations

Aces matter in the postseason. Here are the contenders who are flush with them -- and which are lacking quality arms.