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Refsnyder went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Athletics.

Refsnyder stretched Boston's early lead to 4-0 in the first inning. The outfielder has gone 6-for-20 (.300) over six games in September while continuing to play primarily in a short-side platoon role. He's been strong with that kind of usage throughout the season, supplying a .281/.361/.500 slash line with eight homers, 27 RBI, 27 runs scored, three stolen bases and 11 doubles over 183 plate appearances this season.

Taylor went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in a 12-2 win over the Twins on Tuesday.

The veteran utility man racked up a season-high four RBI in only his second multi-RBI effort of the year. Despite Tuesday's outburst, Taylor should remain well off the majority of fantasy radars as 2025 inches toward an end. On the campaign, he's slashing a woeful .198/277/.341 with two homers, 10 RBI, 15 runs scored and two stolen bases through 101 trips to the plate.

Arozarena went 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in a 5-3 win over the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Arozarena extended his hitting streak to four games, blasting his first homer of the month as well. The slugging outfielder had a .734 OPS through May, but he's performed better since the start of June. Over his last 389 plate appearances, Arozarena is slashing .258/.339/.490 with 20 long balls, 19 doubles, 50 RBI and 18 stolen bases to bring his OPS to .794 for the year. He's also three homers and three steals away from the first 30-30 season of his career.

Adell (illness) was scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's game versus Minnesota, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Adell was pulled from Sunday's contest after experiencing a bout of vertigo, and he'll now miss a second consecutive start while he continues to recover. Chris Taylor will step in as the Angels' starting right fielder and bat fifth.

Adell (illness) is starting in right field and batting fifth Tuesday against the Twins, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

The 26-year-old was scratched from Monday's starting nine due to an illness but is back in action for Tuesday's contest. Adell has carried a hot bat to begin September, as he's batting .407 (11-for-27) with five homers and 12 RBI through seven games.

Buxton (knee) will start in center field and bat leadoff against the Angels on Tuesday.

Buxton was forced to miss Monday's series opener after taking a pitch off his left knee Sunday against the Royals, but his absence will be limited to just one game. The 31-year-old officially achieved a 30-homer season for the first time in his career Sunday, and he'll aim to maintain his momentum Tuesday against Kyle Hendricks, who enters the game with a 4.81 ERA on the year.

Palacios is starting at first base and batting seventh in Tuesday's game versus the White Sox.

Palacios made his first professional start at first base Saturday against the Guardians, and he's back at the position Tuesday. It's his third straight start overall against right-handed pitching. The 28-year-old has missed most of this season with myriad injuries, but he could see regular reps versus righties down the stretch.

The Blue Jays recalled Loperfido from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Loperfido is drawing the start in left field and will bat eighth in Tuesday's series opener versus the Astros. He's hit well when given an opportunity with the big club this season, slashing .358/.409/.506 with three home runs in 30 contests. Loperfido could see reps in the outfield against righties while Bo Bichette (knee) is out, if the Blue Jays elect to use Addison Barger at third base regularly.

Sullivan is slashing .198/.378/.286 with two home runs and six steals in 26 games for Double-A Corpus Christi.

The lefty-hitting Sullivan was promoted from High-A Asheville to Double-A on July 16 after slashing .233/.411/.462 with 15 home runs and 34 steals in 75 games for the Tourists. Given that he's already 23 and Asheville is a notoriously hitter-friendly park, Sullivan's run at Double-A is more representative of his current offensive abilities. He is overly passive (swing rate below 35 percent at High-A and Double-A) but does an OK job making contact when he does swing. Sullivan's groundball rate spiked from 41.5 percent at High-A to 53.4 percent after the promotion, which helps explain his dip in power and adds another concerning element to the profile. If it all works out, Sullivan could start in center field and lead off against righties while contributing 20-plus steals.

Montgomery was placed on the 7-day injured list at Double-A Birmingham on Tuesday with a small fracture in his right foot, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

Montgomery will not make it back before the end of the Barons' regular or postseason, but he is expected to play in the Arizona Fall League. One of the key pieces acquired from the Red Sox in the Garrett Crochet trade, Montgomery finishes his first pro season with a .270/.360/.444 batting line, 12 home runs and 14 stolen bases over 121 games covering three levels in the minors.