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Tellez went 3-for-4 with a double and a two-run homer in a win over the Rays on Saturday.

Tellez pulled an inside cutter from Tyler Glasnow into the right-field stands in the bottom of the fourth for his second big fly in his last three games. The 23-year-old posted a .270/.340/.425 slash line with 13 homers and seven stolen bases in 444 plate appearances for Triple-A Buffalo this season, regaining some prospect luster. Justin Smoak has been riding the bench more frequently lately as the rebuilding Jays evaluate Tellez ahead of 2019.

Voit went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Orioles on Saturday.

His fourth bomb in four games -- including a two-homer showing Wednesday against the Red Sox -- came on a David Hess fastball and hit the back wall of the bullpen in right-center field. The 27-year-old has been a revelation while seizing the Yankees' first-base job, blasting 11 of his 12 homers this season and churning out a .317/.389/.634 slash line in just 117 plate appearances wearing pinstripes. He'll likely have another opportunity to gash Baltimore pitching Sunday, though the Yankees may choose to rest their newfound masher now that they've clinched a playoff berth.

Abreu (infection) could be done for the season, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Manager Rick Renteria stated he's not sure if Abreu will play again this year, given the significant recovery process that the 31-year-old is facing. With the White Sox out of playoff contention, there's a good chance Abreu will be held out as a precaution.

Abreu (infection) isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Cubs.

Abreu continues to be listed as day-to-day after dealing with an infection on his right thigh. Although the issue resulted in a trip to the hospital, he's back with the team and could take the field in the series finale Sunday. Matt Davidson will get the call at first base with Abreu on the bench.

Gurriel went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a single and seven RBI in Friday's 11-3 victory over the Angels.

Gurriel knocked in the first seven runs of the night for the Astros by connecting on a grand slam in the first inning, a two-run shot in the third and a RBI single in the fifth. He has now collected at least one hit in 15 of his last 17 starts, and he owns a .283 batting average with 12 home runs and 81 RBI on the season.

O'Hearn is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers.

O'Hearn finds himself on the bench for the second straight game as the Tigers send left-hander Francisco Liriano to the mound. Hunter Dozier garners another start at first base for the Royals, batting fifth.

Olson went 1-for-2 with an RBI single, three walks and two runs in a win over the Angels on Thursday.

Several of his teammates did it in more spectacular fashion, but Olson had his fair share of contributions in the Athletics' jaw-dropping 21-run outburst. The multiple walks were a rarity for Olson, who'd last accomplished the feat on Aug. 3 and had only done it on eight occasions overall this season. Olson's on-base percentage for September is up to a whopping .406 following Thursday's performance, as he's now reached safely in eight straight games.

Abreu (infection) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Cubs.

Abreu has been out since Tuesday after being hospitalized with an infection on his right thigh. He was released from the hospital Wednesday but is not yet ready to return to the field. Matt Davidson will start at first base in his absence.

Voit went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Red Sox.

Voit took Eduardo Rodriguez deep in the second inning to record his 11th home run of the season and third in the past two games. He has exhibited an abundance of power since being dealt to the Yankees in late July, blasting 10 home runs in two months of action. As a result, he has become an everyday player and has been a reliable option in the later portions of the season.

Tellez went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 9-8 win over the Rays.

Tellez got the scoring started with a two-run shot in the second inning before knocking an RBI double to start Toronto's incredible ninth-inning rally. Now with 40 career plate appearances, the rookie left-hander owns an 1.144 OPS with nine RBI.