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General manager Perry Minasian said Monday that Rodriguez (lat) might not be ready for spring training in 2022, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Rodriguez suffered a right lat strain in mid-August, and his recovery hasn't progressed as quickly as the team had hoped. The right-hander got his first taste of major-league action in 2021 and recorded a 3.64 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 29.2 innings across 15 appearances (two starts) prior to his injury.

Trivino (7-8) was saddled with the loss in a defeat at the hands of the Astros on Sunday, allowing an earned run on three hits over one-third of an inning.

Trivino's up-and-down season came to an end via a walk-off RBI single by Yuli Gurriel that snapped a 6-6 tie. The right-hander held the closer role at one point and went 22-for-26 in save opportunities overall, adding eight holds along the way. However, some late August/early September back and performance issues conspired to see Trivino mostly sidelined from ninth-inning duties as the campaign wound down, although he'd managed to string together seven straight scoreless appearances before his stumble Sunday.

Fairbanks finished the regular season with seven consecutive scoreless appearances spanning 6.1 innings during which he allowed six hits and generated a 7:3 K:BB.

The solid run to wrap up the campaign was certainly encouraging after Fairbanks experienced some early stumbles following a month-plus stay on the injured list in late summer due to a shoulder injury. The right-hander should garner a spot on the Rays' ALDS roster and serve as a trusted member of the bullpen after posting three holds and three saves across 12.1 innings during the team's 2020 run that culminated in a World Series loss to the Dodgers.

Feyereisen generated a 1.08 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 and three holds over the 8.1 innings covering his last seven appearances of the regular season.

Feyereisen tuned up for the upcoming postseason in fine fashion, putting the finishing touches on a strong 2020 campaign that he split between the Brewers and Rays. The right-hander was especially effective during his time with Tampa Bay, posting a 4-2 record, 2.45 ERA, six holds and three saves across 36.2 innings. Given his body of work, Feyereisen projects to be a key component of the Rays' postseason bullpen arsenal.

Fleming (10-8) allowed a run on two hits in one-third of an inning, taking the loss versus the Yankees on Sunday.

The southpaw allowed singles to Rougned Odor and Anthony Rizzo in the bottom of the ninth inning before Andrew Kittredge surrendered the walkoff single to Aaron Judge. Fleming has given up three runs on four hits and a walk over his last 3.2 innings in four relief appearances. The 25-year-old ended the regular season with a 5.09 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 65:31 K:BB across 104.1 innings in 26 outings (11 starts).

Chapman allowed a walk and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the win Sunday over Tampa Bay.

Baserunners came at a premium in Game 162, with the Yankees' pitching staff allowing his five hits and four walks in the contest. Chapman was able to keep the Rays off the board in the ninth inning, setting up a walkoff single by Aaron Judge to secure the Yankees' spot in Tuesday's AL Wild Card Game versus Boston. Chapman ends the regular season having allowed six runs in his last 26.2 innings since the All-Star break. He has a 3.36 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 97:38 K:BB across 56.1 innings overall while serving as the Yankees' closer.

Pivetta fired a perfect inning with one strikeout to earn the save in Sunday's 7-5 win over Washington.

Manager Alex Cora used an all-hands-on-deck approach in the late innings Sunday, with Eduardo Rodriguez earning the win with a scoreless eighth inning before Pivetta converted his second major-league save. The right-hander has posted a mediocre 4.66 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 46.1 innings across 10 starts since the start of August, so he's no lock for a rotation spot should the Red Sox get past Tuesday's AL Wild Card Game versus the Yankees.

Ortega (1-0) fired 1.1 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit to earn the win over the Mariners on Sunday.

Ortega relieved Reid Detmers with two outs and a runner on first in the second inning. He retired Ty France to end the inning, and he held the lead in the third frame to receive his first win. The 24-year-old finished the season with a 4.82 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in his eight relief appearances.

Lopez (4-4) allowed three runs on three hits and a walk in a third of an inning to take the loss against the Tigers on Sunday.

Lopez entered Sunday's game to preserve a tie in the top of the ninth inning, but he gave up a home run to lead off the frame before allowing two more runs to come across prior to his removal. The right-hander allowed at least two runs in five of his last six outings of the regular season, and he'll likely pitch out of the bullpen during the playoffs.

Jimenez (6-1) allowed no hits and a walk while striking out two in a scoreless inning to earn the win against the White Sox on Sunday.

Jimenez gave up at least one run in three of his final six appearances of the year, but he was sharp in Sunday's regular-season finale to earn his sixth win of 2021. The right-hander posted a 5.96 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 45.1 innings and earned a save along with five holds across his 52 relief appearances this season.