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Helman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 5-2 win over the Athletics.

Helman has gone 4-for-13 with two homers and four RBI over five games since he was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock. He appears to be handling a short-side platoon role in center field, though he also offers extra insurance as a reserve infielder and bench bat. This year, he's batting .250 with three homers, eight RBI, eight runs scored and a stolen base over 28 plate appearances in the majors.

Schneider went 1-for-3 with a two-run single during Friday's 7-2 loss to the Brewers.

Schneider broke the Brewers' shutout bid in the seventh with a single to left field that brought Bo Bichette and Myles Straw home. Schneider has seen inconsistent playing time this season, but he should get more work in the starting lineup due to Ernie Clement (finger/shin) dealing with injuries. Schneider has gone 16-for-47 (.340) with two steals, five homers and 16 RBI since Aug. 1.

Grisham went 1-for-4 with a grand slam, a walk, an additional run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 10-2 win over the White Sox.

Grisham scored the game's first run after swiping third in the first inning before breaking things open with a grand slam in the fourth. He's now homered in three straight games and has gone deep seven times in 10 contests since Aug. 20. For the year, the 28-year-old is slashing .248/.354/.482 with 28 homers, 57 RBI, 70 runs and two steals across 475 plate appearances.

Jones with 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Friday's 5-4 win over the Mariners.

Jones launched a 402-foot homer in the seventh inning before adding a leadoff double and scoring the tying run in the ninth. The 27-year-old opened August in a 4-for-30 slump but has gone 4-for-8 with two homers over his past two contests. For the season, he's slashing .219/.311/.321 with five long balls, 31 RBI, 31 runs scored and seven steals across 348 plate appearances.

X-rays on Varsho's right hand came back negative after he was hit by a pitch in the seventh inning of Friday's loss to Milwaukee, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

The Blue Jays may hold Varsho out for a game or two so that he can properly recover, but the fact that he escaped the incident without any structural damage bodes well for his chances of avoiding the injured list. Myles Straw would be the likely choice to start in center field if Varsho sits.

Anthony went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh.

Anthony gave the Red Sox a two-run lead in the fifth inning with a solo shot to left field off Paul Skenes. Anthony is now up to eight home runs on the season, three of which have come over his last five games. He's been raking at the plate since the All-Star break with a .313/.424/.511 slash line with 27 runs, two steals, five homers and 16 RBI in 158 plate appearances.

Varsho was removed from Friday's game against the Brewers after taking a pitch off his right hand, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

Varsho had gone 0-for-2 with a strikeout before being plunked by a 97-mph sinker in the seventh inning. He was immediately lifted for a pinch runner, and the Blue Jays will now bring him in for examination to determine whether he suffered any structural damage. He can be considered day-to-day for the time being.

The Rangers transferred Carter (wrist) to the 60-day injured list Friday.

The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Dylan Moore, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Round Rock by the Rangers following the placement of Corey Seager (abdomen) on the 10-day IL. Carter is recovering from a right wrist injury that will keep him sidelined for the rest of the 2025 campaign, but he could be ready for the start of spring training.

Tauchman is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees.

The left-handed-hitting Tauchman doesn't always sit out against southpaws, but he will take a seat for this one as the Yankees send southpaw Carlos Rodon to the bump. Brooks Baldwin is in right field for the White Sox.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora indicated Friday that Abreu (calf) is unlikely to return from the 10-day injured list before the conclusion of a homestand Sept. 3, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Abreu did some light sprints earlier this week and it seems as though it didn't go as well as hoped. He's been receiving treatment on his injured right calf and will try to run again Monday. Roman Anthony has been serving as the club's everyday right fielder since Abreu was injured last week.