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Fairbanks recorded one scoreless inning and allowed one hit while striking out two in his effort to record the save against the Blue Jays on Tuesday in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Round.

Fairbanks threw 10 of his 18 pitches for strikes to close out the game. The 26-year-old had not recorded a save in the regular season while posting a 2.70 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 26.2 innings of work.

Suter will start Wednesday against the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series.

The injury to Corbin Burnes (oblique) will force Milwaukee to look outside its usual rotation for the playoff opener, and Suter will receive the starting nod. The left-hander made four spot starts throughout the season, allowing two runs on six hits with 16 strikeouts and four walks over 13 innings. Suter's highest pitch count of the season was 59 pitches in his last appearance Sept. 25, but the Brewers could decide to ride him a bit longer Wednesday since he already won't be available for the next two games in the series.

Martin (groin) is expected to be ready to pitch Wednesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Martin left Sunday's season finale with a right groin issue, but it was evidently a minor one. He allowed just two runs in 18 innings of relief this season, striking out 20 and walking just three.

Lamet (biceps) could be ready to pitch Game 1 or Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Cardinals, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Lamet played light catch Saturday after he was removed from his final start of the regular season with biceps tightness. The right-hander still hasn't been officially cleared to start in the Padres' first series of the playoffs, but the team remains optimistic that Lamet and Mike Clevinger (elbow) could each be available to start. Chris Paddack and Zach Davies are candidates to start in the series.

Alvarado (shoulder) will not be a part of the Rays' wild-card roster.

Alvarado has been out with a shoulder injury since mid-August. He's been trending in the right direction lately, throwing live batting practice multiple times, but he's evidently at least three more days away from being cleared for game action.

Lopez has not been included on the White Sox's AL Wild Card Round roster.

Lopez had a rather disappointing 2020 campaign, struggling to a 6.49 ERA and a 1.63 WHIP over eight starts. The White Sox evidently don't want to use him even as a low-leverage reliever in the postseason, let alone as a starter.

Alcala will not be included on the Twins' postseason roster, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Alcala has pitched quite well in 24 innings of relief this season, striking out 27 batters while walking just eight en route to a 2.63 ERA and 1.21 WHIP. It's possible he plays a role if the Twins advance to the next round.

Kay will be on the roster for the Wild Card Series against the Rays.

Kay was optioned in mid-September but returns to give the Blue Jays an additional left-handed relief option. He's unlikely to be trusted in high-leverage situations, as he struggled to a 5.14 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in 21 innings this season.

Merryweather (elbow) did not make the Blue Jays' wild-card roster.

Merryweather missed the end of the regular season with right elbow tendinitis. While he resumed playing catch within the past week, he's evidently not expected to be ready for game action any time in the next three days.

Romano (finger) is not on the Blue Jays' AL Wild Card Series roster.

A sprained finger has kept Romano out for all of September and will keep him out at least a little while longer, despite an original timeline of 2-to-4 weeks. He's been throwing off a mound for over a week but is evidently not yet ready to go. Rafael Dolis and Anthony Bass remain Toronto's top high-leverage options in his absence.