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Thielbar is not on the Cubs' roster for their NL Wild Card Series against the Padres, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Thielbar carried a 60:18 K:BB over 50 regular-season innings, but he also had a 4.86 ERA and served up a whopping 11 home runs. The lefty could be under consideration for the NLDS roster, should the Cubs advance.

Zuber (elbow) is slated to visit Dr. Keith Meister, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.

Zuber was diagnosed with a right elbow sprain in mid-September, and he'll be examined soon in hopes of gaining further clarity. UCL surgery is a possibility with this type of injury, but it's uncertain at this point whether an operation is likely.

Okert (hamstring) is not included on the Astros' wild-card roster against the White Sox, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Okert has been out since early September while recovering from a strained right hamtring. He threw a bullpen session Monday, but it wasn't enough to convince the Astros he was ready. Okert could be in play for the ALDS, should his club advance.

The Royals transferred Cruz (personal) from the paternity list to the restricted list Sunday.

After going on paternity leave Thursday, Cruz spent the maximum three days on the list. Rather than having Cruz return for the season finale Sunday versus the Guardians, the Royals instead shifted him to the restricted list, which opened up a spot on the 40-man roster for James McArthur (elbow), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Cruz finished the 2026 season with a 4.30 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 65:20 K:BB in 58.2 innings and will likely be added back to the 40-man roster this offseason.

Atlanta designated Vanasco for assignment Tuesday, Harrison Smajovits of SI.com reports.

The transaction clears space on the 40-man roster. Vanasco -- who was claimed off waivers by Atlanta in late August -- has allowed 15 runs (14 earned) over 10.1 career innings in the majors.

Atlanta designated Hernandez for assignment Tuesday, Harrison Smajovits of SI.com reports.

The club needed to free 40-man roster spots for the additions of Rowdy Tellez and Luke Williams. Hernandez is a safe bet to clear waivers and become a free agent.

Raley is not on the Phillies' wild-card serie roster against Atlanta, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Raley posted a 7.94 ERA and 11:5 K:BB over 11.1 innings after being acquired by the Phillies at the trade deadline. Philadelphia will carry Jose Alvarado and Tanner Banks as their left-handed relievers over Raley.

The Red Sox transferred Slaten (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

The transaction makes space for the return of Garrett Crochet (lat) from the 60-day IL. Slaten had previously been ruled out for the remainder of the season after getting a PRP injection to address degenerative changes in his flexor mass.

The Red Sox activated Crochet (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

Crochet has not appeared in a game since late April due to a strained left lat. However, the left-hander has checked off all the necessary boxes in order to convince the Red Sox he was ready for the American League Wild Card series against the Yankees. Crochet will be used in a relief role.

The Tigers optioned Hurter to the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Sunday.

The transaction was merely procedural, as Hurter wasn't in line to pitch in Sunday's season finale versus the Pirates after tossing 1.2 innings in relief a day earlier. The Tigers reinstated Jack Flaherty (forearm) from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Hurter wrapped up the 2026 season with a 3.06 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 24:15 K:BB in 35.1 innings across 29 appearances.