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Last updated: September 24, 2026, 10:45 PM ET

Injury Updates & Roster Moves

Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez, who is chasing a batting title, left Thursday’s game against Milwaukee with a sprained ankle. Meanwhile, Philadelphia All-Star left-hander Jesús Luzardo threw a bullpen session and expressed confidence he will return for the playoffs after recovering from a shoulder issue. The Braves placed Martín Pérez on the 15-day IL with lower back inflammation, a move that will likely keep him out until the NLCS. In Boston, Ceddanne Rafaela injured his hamstring in his return from the IL and is set to undergo an MRI. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge told ESPN he intends to be available for Game 1 of the wild-card series, and manager Aaron Boone said he spoke with Judge after some discord over comments regarding the star’s calf strain, emphasizing they are “all in this together.”

Standings & Playoff Picture

The White Sox clinched an AL playoff berth, becoming the first team to follow consecutive 100-loss seasons by reaching the postseason. The Cubs secured their second straight playoff berth with a 2-1 win over the Marlins, though manager Craig Counsell said his team is at a disadvantage after a schedule change against the Red Sox. ESPN’s final MLB Power Rankings assess where playoff contenders and hopefuls stand as the regular season winds down, and regular-season grades for all 30 teams have been released.

Player Achievements & Milestones

Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong became the seventh player in MLB history to join the 40-homer, 40-steal club. Yankees rookie Ben Rice surpassed Boone’s spring training prediction of 39 homers by slugging his 40th and 41st. Pirates ace Paul Skenes reflected on his third season, saying 2026 was not a failure despite falling short of expectations. Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubled down on his recent contract comments, stating, “What I said is the way I feel.” Max Scherzer said an announcement on his future will likely come in the next day or two.