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Noel went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox.

Noel opened up the scoring with an opposite-field home run off Garrett Crochet in the second inning. He would garner two more base knocks for his first three-hit game since August of last year and just his second multi-hit game this season. Noel will see opportunities against lefties down the stretch after slashing .246/.302/.667 against them during his major-league stint in 2024.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Anthony (oblique) will undergo an MRI on Wednesday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Anthony was spotted grabbing at his lower back on a swinging strike in the bottom of the fourth inning of Tuesday's 11-7 win over the Guardians, and he didn't leave the dugout to take the field for the top of the fifth. The Red Sox later relayed that Anthony's departure was the result of left oblique tightness, an injury that could result in him making a trip to the injured list. The team will wait for the results of his MRI to come in before determining Anthony's next steps, but at the very least, expect the star rookie to be out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale.

Rafaela went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 11-7 win over the Guardians.

After Cleveland stormed back from a 5-1 deficit with a six-run sixth-inning off ace Garrett Crochet, Rafaela stanched the Guardians' momentum with a two-run shot to tie the game in the bottom of the frame. The home run was his 16th, a new career high for Rafaela, who's known much more for his defense in center field than for his bat.

Thomas (foot) served as the designated hitter and went 0-for-3 for Double-A Akron on Tuesday.

Thomas kicked off a rehab assignment with the RubberDucks on Tuesday and will continue Wednesday, when he's expected to play five innings in the outfield. He's been sidelined by plantar fasciitis since the beginning of July. The Guardians' top affiliates -- Akron and Triple-A Columbus -- both have plenty of games left in the regular season, so Thomas will have plenty of opportunity to build up plate appearances after the long layoff.

Robertson went 1-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 12-3 win over the Twins.

Robertson was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Aug. 27 after Luis Robert (hamstring) was placed on the injured list. He's gone just 2-for-15 since being recalled and is hitting .097 across 31 at-bats on the season.

Osuna started in right field and went 2-for-2 with an RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Osuna filled in for injured right fielder Adolis Garcia (quadriceps). Texas manager Bruce Bochy said Garcia will be down for a few days, per MLB.com. The lefty hitting Osuna started against a righty and could get another start Wednesday against right-hander Zac Gallen.

Simpson went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base Tuesday against the Mariners.

Simpson was the catalyst for the Rays' offense in the seventh inning, when he reached base on an infield single, stole third base and then came around to score the eventual game-winning run. This marked his first stolen base in seven starts, but he now has 39 total bags on the season in only 89 games. Simpson has also led off 17 straight contests for the Rays, scoring 11 runs and driving in six in that span.

Cowser went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Padres.

Cowser's bat has cooled off a bit recently -- this was his first multi-hit effort in eight games. Over that span, he's 4-for-30 (.133) with a 1:15 BB:K. The outfielder is up to a .215/.278/.398 slash line with 12 home runs, 30 RBI, 28 runs scored and nine steals across 283 plate appearances this season.

Grisham went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a second run scored in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Astros.

For the second time in his last four games, Grisham delivered a grand slam. He's also racked up eight homers and 15 RBI across his last 13 games despite batting a modest .277 (13-for-47) in that span. The veteran outfielder is hitting .248 with an .841 OPS, 29 homers, 61 RBI, 73 runs scored and three stolen bases across 121 contests this season. Aside from steals, he's tracking toward a career year in most areas.

Adell went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double during Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Royals.

Adell clubbed a go-ahead two-run home run in the sixth inning, his seventh long ball in the last 15 games and his second in as many days. During that 15-game stretch, Adell is 20-for-56 (.357) with three doubles and 14 RBI.