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  • Edouard Julien 2B | COL

    Twins' Edouard Julien: Not in lineup for Game 2

    Julien is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the ALDS against the Astros on Sunday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

    The Twins are facing their first left-handed starter of the playoffs in Framber Valdez, and Julien will head to the bench as a result. The rookie infielder is 2-for-10 with a double, two walks and a run through three postseason games.

  • Adam Frazier 2B | LAA

    Orioles' Adam Frazier: On bench for Game 2

    Frazier is not in the lineup for Game 2 of the ALDS versus the Rangers on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

    It's the second consecutive game out of the starting nine for Frazier, with Texas sending out another left-hander in Jordan Montgomery. Jordan Westburg will shift to second base while Gunnar Henderson moves to the hot corner. Jorge Mateo starts at shortstop.

  • Kolten Wong 2B | BAL

    Dodgers' Kolten Wong: Makes NLDS roster

    Wong is listed on the Dodgers' roster for the National League Divisional Series against the Diamondbacks, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

    Wong has gone 9-for-30 with two homers and eight RBI since being picked up by Los Angeles in August. He likely won't get many starting reps in the postseason behind Mookie Betts, but he's emerged as a solid pinch-hit option off the bench.

  • Amed Rosario SS | NYY

    Dodgers' Amed Rosario: Left off NLDS roster

    Rosario isn't on the Dodgers' roster for their NLDS matchup against Arizona, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

    After slashing .256/.301/.408 across 133 plate appearances since joining the Dodgers, Rosario will be inactive to begin Los Angeles' postseason run. Kolten Wong secured a spot on the roster and looks to be in position to serve as a reserve infielder against the D-backs.

  • Adam Frazier 2B | LAA

    Orioles' Adam Frazier: Idle against southpaw

    Frazier isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Game 1 of the ALDS against the Rangers.

    With left-hander Andrew Heaney set to start on the mound for Texas, the left-handed bat of Frazier will retreat to the bench. Jordan Westburg will shift to second base in Frazier's absence, allowing Ramon Urias to start at the hot corner.

  • Taylor Motter 2B | STL

    Taylor Motter: Departs St. Louis organization

    Motter elected free agency Thursday.

    Motter was up and down between the majors and minors with the Cardinals in 2023, producing just a .442 OPS in 29 contests with the big club. The utility player will be on the lookout for another minor-league contract.

  • Alejo Lopez 2B | ATH

    Alejo Lopez: Becomes free agent

    Lopez elected free agency Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

    Lopez appeared in just one game in the majors this season, going 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored on Sept. 9 against St. Louis. Otherwise, he spent all season with Triple-A Louisville and slashed .292/.401/.408 with 43 RBI across 556 plate appearances. Lopez's solid stat line gives him a good chance to latch on with another franchise.

  • Luis Arraez 2B | SF

    Marlins' Luis Arraez: Batting leadoff in Game 1

    Arraez (ankle) is starting at second base and batting leadoff Tuesday in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Phillies.

    Arraez played only one full game over the final two weeks of the regular season because of a left ankle injury, but he's ready to rock for the Marlins leading into their best-of-three NL Wild Card Series matchup at Philadelphia. The 26-year-old paced all qualified MLB hitters in batting average this season with a mark of .354.

  • Cavan Biggio RF | HOU

    Blue Jays' Cavan Biggio: Starting at 2B, batting fifth

    Biggio is starting at second base and batting fifth for Tuesday's Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series in Minnesota, Ben Wagner of Sportsnet Radio reports.

    No player improved his standing with the Blue Jays in September more than Biggio, who slashed .277/.408/.374 while starting each of the final 13 games down the stretch. He played four different positions in the final month but appears in line to serve as Toronto's regular second baseman versus right-handers during the postseason.

  • Blue Jays' Whit Merrifield: Absent from Game 1 lineup

    Merrifield is not in the lineup for Tuesday's AL Wild Card Series opener against the Twins, Ben Wagner of Sportsnet Radio reports.

    Given his usage down the stretch of the regular season, it's not a surprise to see Merrifield begin this one on the bench. The Blue Jays are opting for Cavan Biggio at second base, Daulton Varsho in left field and Kevin Kiermaier in center.

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