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Garcia (3-2) struck out seven and earned the win Saturday against the Marlins after giving up four runs on seven hits and one walk over 6.2 innings.

The rookie right-hander gave up three runs on four hits during the third inning, but he otherwise did a good job of limiting the Marlins. Garcia has been an unexpected bright spot in the rotation for the Yankees this season, and he'll finish his rookie campaign with a 4.98 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 33:6 K:BB over 27.2 innings.

Alvarado (shoulder) threw a live batting practice Saturday and remains a candidate to return at some point in the postseason, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The left-hander's availability will naturally be heavily dependent on the health of his shoulder, but it will also be contingent on his ability to locate consistently and command the zone. Alvarado hasn't seen game action since Aug. 14, so rust will certainly be a concern if he is eventually activated. "Velo was up right where we like it. I think he was at 96-97 [mph]," manager Kevin Cash said. "Landed a couple of breaking balls. He's another one to make a decision on. Just get his comfort from a health standpoint. He certainly appears like he's healthy."

Barria was optioned to the alternate training site Saturday.

The 24-year-old has been in the starting rotation since mid-August, but he'll head to the alternate site ahead of the final two games of the season. Barring another roster move ahead of Sunday's season finale, Barria will finish 2020 with a 3.62 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 27:9 K:BB over 32.1 innings.

Cordero is appealing his three-game suspension and is available Saturday against the Cubs, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

The 28-year-old received the three-game ban earlier in the day for intentionally hitting Willson Contreras with a pitch Friday, but he'll attempt to get the suspension reduced. Without the appeal Cordero was set to miss the final two games of the season plus the first game of 2021, but he'll now serve the entirety of the suspension, however many games that is, next season.

Gsellman (ribs) was transferred to the 45-day injured list after Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

The 27-year-old landed on the shelf with a fractured rib in early September and wasn't expected to return this year, so it's just a procedural move to create some space on the 40-man roster. Gsellman finished 2020 with a 9.64 ERA, 2.14 WHIP and 9:8 K:BB over 14 innings across six outings (four starts).

Baumann has a flexor strain in his right arm and will be shut down, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Baumann lost a year of development time with the minor leagues wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic, and now he gets to add an injury on top of that. Luckily for him, he reportedly doesn't have any ligament damage and is expected to be healthy for spring training.

Cordero was hit with a three-game suspension Saturday after intentionally hitting Willson Contreras with a pitch Friday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

The suspension rules Cordero out for the final two games of the year as well as the first game of next season. It won't affect his playoff availability, though his 5.61 ERA and 1.52 WHIP on the season mean he isn't particularly likely to make the White Sox's postseason roster.

Lamet (biceps) will play light catch Saturday, and manager Jayce Tingler remains optimistic that he'll be able to pitch in San Diego's first postseason game, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Lamet reportedly felt slightly better Saturday than he normally does the day after a start. Assuming his throwing session Saturday goes well, the right-hander could throw a bullpen sometime in the next two days. The team didn't feel as though he needed an MRI after leaving Friday's contest with tightness in his bicep. Tingler said that Lamet still has "a long ways to go" before he's cleared to pitch in Game 1, but early reports regarding his status are encouraging.

Smeltzer was recalled by the Twins on Saturday.

Smeltzer has been in the big leagues for the majority of the season but hasn't exactly impressed, posting a 6.75 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP in 16 innings of work. He could get at least one more chance to improve on those numbers and try to earn a place on the playoff roster during the final two days of the season. Edwar Colina was optioned in a corresponding move.

Garcia was recalled by the Giants on Saturday.

Garcia will be available out of the bullpen for the final two games of the regular season after Sam Coonrod (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. The right-hander tossed two scoreless innings during a pair of appearances during his last stint on the active roster.