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Abreu went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Yankees in the first game of a doubleheader.

The Red Sox had all the runs they needed in the first inning, when Abreu turned on a sinker from left-hander Carlos Rodon for his 23rd home run of the season. That sets a career high for the outfielder, who snapped an 11-game homer drought. He was often benched against lefties the last couple of seasons, but Abreu has more than held his own against southpaws in 2026, posting a .908 OPS against them.

Rengifo was removed from Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Rays due to a right knee sprain.

Rengifo appeared to injure his knee in the seventh inning while attempting to throw to home plate. He's flying back to San Diego, where he'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of the knee injury and establish a recovery timeline. Austin Hays and Gavin Sheets would both be in line for more playing time if Rengifo were to miss extended time.

The Mets placed Robert on outright waivers Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Robert missed nearly three months this season due to a back injury, but his .720 OPS for the year is the highest mark he's recorded since 2023. He's been especially hot at the plate in August, slashing .286/.342/.557 with six homers, 11 RBI and 10 runs scored through 79 plate appearances this month. That being said, it's unlikely another team will be willing to pay him the $4.9 million he's still owed, so he figures to clear waivers and play out the rest of the season in Queens.

Bellinger isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.

Bellinger will get a breather during the second half of the twin bill after going 1-for-3 with a strikeout during Game 1. Spencer Jones, Trent Grisham and Heliot Ramos will start across the outfield for New York while Bellinger rests.

Duran isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

Duran sat out the first half of Saturday's festivities, and the Red Sox will keep him on the bench to begin Game 2 while formidable lefty Max Fried takes the mound for New York. Eli White will pick up another start in left field as a result and bat ninth.

Frelick isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Texas.

Frelick has gone 5-for-12 with two RBI and two runs scored in three games since returning from the injured list Tuesday. He'll get a chance to catch his breath Saturday while Luis Lara starts in right field, batting seventh.

Smith is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

This marks Smith's second consecutive absence from the lineup, with both absences coming against right-handed starting pitchers (Christian Scott and Nolan McLean). Smith has just one hit in his last 25 at-bats and may continue to yield starts to Taylor Trammell in right field until he begins showing signs of coming out of this funk.

Kelenic signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Saturday, Conor Foley of YES Network reports.

Once considered a top prospect in the sport, Kelenic fizzled out with Seattle and has bounced around in the years since. He has played in 36 big-league games this season between the White Sox and Rangers, slashing .219/.313/.288 in 83 plate appearances. It's not completely out of the question that he joins the parent club in September, but Kelenic appears set to join Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for the time being.

Young isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Miami, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Young will get a chance to rest his legs after going 5-for-25 with five runs scored and five steals while starting each of Washington's last eight games. Jose Tena, Dylan Crews and Daylen Lile will form the Nationals' outfield trio while Young is on the bench.

Robert isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros.

Robert went 0-for-4 on Friday to snap what had been a six-game hitting streak, and he'll now move to the bench to begin Saturday's contest while Brett Baty starts in left field, batting eighth.