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Michael Helman CF | TEX
Rangers' Michael Helman: Back from 60-day IL
Texas activated Helman (hand) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Helman has not seen game action since June 13, after suffering multiple fractures in his right hand. Before being sidelined, the 30-year-old recorded just 35 plate appearances, slashing .167/.235/.300 with one homer and two RBI. The Rangers transferred Cal Quantrill (lat) to the 60-day IL, clearing a spot for Helman on the active and 40-man rosters.
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Tristan Peters CF | CHW
White Sox's Tristan Peters: On bench again Tuesday
Peters (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals.
It's the third straight absence due to a bruised left shoulder for Peters, who sustained the injury on a collision with the outfield wall Friday versus Detroit. Brenton Doyle is picking up another start in center field and is batting seventh against Kansas City lefty Daniel Lynch.
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Brandon Nimmo RF | TEX
Rangers' Brandon Nimmo: Good to go Tuesday
Nimmo (illness) is starting in right field and batting fifth Tuesday against the Mets.
The veteran outfielder was scratched from the lineup Sunday due to a stomach bug but is ready for action after Monday's team off day. It's been a struggle for Nimmo through 17 games in September, as he has a .227/.292/.288 slash line and 30.6 percent strikeout rate.
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Max Schuemann LF | NYY
Yankees' Max Schuemann: Optioned off active roster
The Yankees optioned Schuemann to the Florida Complex League on Tuesday.
He's clearing off the active roster in order to make space for the return of Jazz Chisholm (thumb). Schuemann reporting to the Yankees' FCL affiliate allows him to continue working out at the team's spring training complex in case he's needed in the future.
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Eli White CF | BOS
Red Sox's Eli White: Undergoes foot surgery
White underwent Lisfranc surgery on his right foot Tuesday.
White hasn't played in nearly two weeks, and the decision was made to have surgery after consultations. There's no word on how long his rehab will take, but White's season is over and there's a decent chance he's non-tendered this winter.
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Aaron Judge RF | NYY
Yankees' Aaron Judge: Not expected for wild-card round
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that the does not anticipate Judge (calf) being ready for the wild-card series next week, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Judge was placed on the 10-day injured list this past weekend with a right calf strain that Boone revealed Tuesday was "moderate." The outfielder was given a platelet-poor plasma injection in his calf Monday and will rest for a few days to allow the shot to take effect. Judge will aim to be ready for the ALDS, should the Yankees advance, but nothing is guaranteed. Heliot Ramos will be asked to pick up the slack in right field while Judge is sidelined.
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Ben Malgeri RF | DET
Tigers' Ben Malgeri: Provides some pop Monday
Malgeri went 2-for-4 with a double and a three-run home run in Monday's 9-2 win over the Nationals.
Malgeri recorded both his fourth home run and fourth double of the season in the easy win. The rookie outfielder has been known more for his speed in the early stages of his MLB career, as he's swiped five bases in five attempts through 55 games. Malgeri could profile as an Opening Day fourth outfielder in 2027 due to his decent wheels and ability to provide a little offense when called on, though his fantasy outlook will remain limited unless he seizes a regular starting role.