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Beck will be recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Alex Diaz of WFUV Sports reports.

Saturday's game has been rescheduled as part of a doubleheader Friday due to a forecast of sustained inclement weather in the northeast. Beck will be summoned to make his second MLB start (fourth appearance), after allowing seven runs on seven hits and five walks while striking out five over 7.2 innings in his previous outings with the Yankees. The 27-year-old righty put together a nice season at Triple-A, going 10-2 with a 2.93 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over 135.1 innings.

The Yankees optioned Hanner to the rookie-level Florida Complex League following Thursday's 6-4 victory over the Rays.

Hanner earned his first major-league win Thursday, allowing two hits without a walk or a strikeout over two scoreless innings. However, he still has an 8.59 ERA with the big club, and the Yankees need a fresh arm or two after Saturday's game against Baltimore was rescheduled as part of a day-night doubleheader Friday.

The Yankees optioned Gil to the rookie-level Florida Complex League following Thursday's 6-4 win over the Rays.

Gil handed out four free passes in two innings Thursday, leading to an unearned run. He has been used infrequently this month, as Thursday's outing was just Gil's fourth of September. A corresponding move was not immediately announced, but the Yankees figure to add a fresh arm or two ahead of Friday's doubleheader against Baltimore.

Lombard went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, a double and an additional run scored in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Rays.

Lombard is heating up ahead of the postseason for the Yankees. The rookie shortstop has hit safely in five consecutive games and nine of his last 10, smashing four homers and collecting 11 RBI during that latter span. Through 162 plate appearances, he's slashing .243/.292/.426 with seven long balls, 22 RBI, two stolen bases and 23 runs scored.

Seymour took a no-decision Thursday against the Yankees, striking out three while allowing one hit and no walks in five shutout innings.

Seymour cruised Thursday, holding the Yankees to an innocuous single in a dominant start. With Shane McClanahan (forearm) ruled out for the American League Division Series, Seymour's presence on the postseason pitching staff has become ever more important. It's worth noting Seymour fared slightly better out of the bullpen as opposed to the rotation -- the southpaw ends the regular season with a 3.90 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 55.1 innings as a reliever versus a 4.44 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over 77 innings as a starter.

Schlittler took a no-decision Thursday against the Rays, striking out five while allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks in three innings.

With the postseason looming, the Yankees took it easy on the American League Cy Young frontrunner Thursday. Schlittler tossed just 70 pitches Thursday, setting him up to draw the start in the American League Wild Card Series. Schlittler completes a fabulous regular season that saw him post a 1.95 ERA, which is the third best in Yankees history, 0.92 WHIP and 239:49 K:BB over 193.2 innings.

Bello will start Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Bello will get another turn in the rotation after tossing eight innings of one-run ball, allowing five hits while striking out 11 batters Saturday versus the Rays. The right-handed pitcher has compiled a 2.28 ERA and 1.01 WHIP with 46 strikeouts over 51.1 innings in his last 13 appearances with Boston.

Gamboa will operate as the opening pitcher for the Red Sox in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Gamboa will garner his third start of the season, albeit in a non-traditional fashion once again. The southpaw pitcher has produced a 1.16 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over 31 innings in 20 appearances, including two starts, with Boston this season. It's unclear who will follow him out of the bullpen as the team's bulk pitcher, but Jake Bennett is a top candidate.

Smith struck out the side to earn the save Thursday against Boston.

Smith put the cherry on top of Cleveland's shutout victory, helping the Guardians clinch their third straight playoff berth. The star closer hasn't been scored upon in 12 consecutive outings, last blowing a save Aug. 5 against the Mets. Smith has a sparkling 1.96 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 107:23 K:BB across 73.1 innings, converting 41 of his 46 save opportunities.

Cantillo (11-9) notched the win Thursday against Boston, striking out two while allowing one hit and two walks in five shutout innings of relief.

Cantillo was dominant in bulk relief Thursday, scattering a lone hit in a scoreless outing to help Cleveland clinch a third consecutive postseason berth. The left-hander is steamrolling his way into the playoffs, riding a scoreless streak of 15 innings covering his last three appearances in long relief. His regular season reaches an end with a 3.62 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 171:81 K:BB across 159 frames.