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Bellinger is absent from the lineup for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Bellinger will rest during Friday's afternoon contest, but he will likely be back in there for the second game of the twin bill. Heliot Ramos is handling left field for the Yankees in the first game.

Isbel went 2-for-3 in Thursday's 9-1 loss to the White Sox.

Isbel picked up a pair of singles, marking his first multi-hit effort since Sept. 3. It's been an ice-cold end to the 2026 campaign for the outfielder, as he's hitting just .148/.164/.148 with no RBI and five runs in 20 September contests. On the year, Isbel is slashing .220/.264/.321 with six homers, 24 RBI, 31 runs and six stolen bases over 98 games.

Rafaela is not in the lineup for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Rafaela didn't have to miss any starts because of a right hamstring cramp that he suffered Wednesday versus the Guardians. Presumably, he's simply resting for the first game Friday and will be back in action for the nightcap. Jarren Duran will play center field for the Red Sox during the afternoon tilt.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Angels.

Rodriguez went deep in the second inning to put the Mariners ahead temporarily. He had gone 11 games without a long ball, though he batted .364 in that span. For the season, the star outfielder is batting .250 with a .718 OPS, 22 homers, 70 RBI, 69 runs scored, 26 doubles and 22 stolen bases over 148 contests in what's been the most challenging campaign of his career.

Butler went 3-for-5 with a double in Thursday's 7-5 loss to the Astros.

Butler wasn't able to join in on the run production, but he put up a third straight multi-hit effort. The outfielder has gone 17-for-47 (.362) over his last 12 contests. He's batting .239 with a .727 OPS, 17 home runs, 61 RBI, 63 runs scored, 19 doubles, two triples and 10 stolen bases over 151 games this season.

Spence went 3-for-4 with three home runs and five RBI in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Athletics.

Spence went deep in the second, seventh and ninth innings for the first three homers of his big-league career. Considering he had a modest 13 long balls over 99 games across three levels of the minors this season, this was an unexpected showing of power. He's hitting .205 with a .718 OPS, eight RBI and seven runs scored over 49 plate appearances in the majors this season. Spence is poised to handle at least a strong-side platoon role in center field while both Daulton Varsho (wrist) and Brice Matthews (knee) are on the injured list.

Antonacci went 2-for-5 with a walk and three runs scored during Thursday's 9-1 win over the Royals.

Antonacci contributed three of the nine White Sox runs during Thursday's blowout win. For the 23-year-old, this marks three consecutive games with a run scored. This year, Antonacci is slashing .271/.365/.390 with eight homers, 48 RBI, 43 walks and 19 stolen bases in 545 plate appearances.

The Astros selected Barrosa from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday.

Barrosa is getting added to the Astros for outfield depth as Dalton Varsho (wrist) lands on the 10-day injured list. Additionally, the Astros designated Jason Alexander for assignment to create room for Barrosa on the active roster.

The Astros placed Varsho on the 10-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to Wednesday, due to left wrist inflammation.

Varsho will miss the AL Wild Card Series if the Astros win their division, but will be eligible to return for the ALDS. In a pair of corresponding moves, the Astros selected Jorge Barrosa from Triple-A Sugar Land and designated Jason Alexander for assignment.

Siri isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Siri will begin Thursday's series opener on the bench after going 6-for-18 with a homer, two RBI, two runs and two steals over his last five games. Bryce Teodosio will pick up a start in center field as a result and bat ninth.