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Wendle went 1-for-2 with an RBI double, two walks and a run in a win over the Blue Jays on Sunday.

As he's done virtually all season, Wendle both set the table and had a direct hand in run production as well. The 28-year-old's .417 on-base percentage during September has one-upped an already impressive .373 August figure, and an outstanding second half of the season overall has his season line sitting at a fantasy-friendly .301/.356/.439.

Bogaerts was removed from Sunday's game against Cleveland due to left shoulder soreness, Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports.

Bogaerts was lifted from the contest as a precaution, and he'll be considered day-to-day moving forward. The Red Sox may elect to rest him until the postseason, given they've already clinched the division title.

Adames is out of Sunday's lineup because he is sick, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The illness doesn't appear overly severe but will cost Adames at least one game. Joey Wendle is starting at shortstop for the Rays on Sunday in his absence.

Gordon is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Rangers, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Gordon hit his first home run in over a month Saturday but heads to the bench with left-hander Martin Perez taking the hill for the Rangers. Robinson Cano slides over to second base while Ryon Healy starts at first base for the Mariners.

Adames is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against Toronto, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Adames will head to the bench for the second time in the series despite being in the midst of an eight-game hit streak, in which he is 10-for-29 with a pair of home runs and five walks in 34 plate appearances. Joey Wendle will start at shortstop and bat fifth for the Rays.

Anderson went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Cubs.

Anderson's third-inning shot was his 20th homer of the season, giving him the first 20-20 season (homers, steals) of his career. The 25-year-old shortstop has made strides in 2018: taking more walks, striking out less and improving his defense. His batting average and on-base percentage, however, remain on the low side. A little more plate discipline may be in order. Anderson swings at 40.7 percent of the pitches he sees outside the zone (190th out of 202 players with 400 plate appearances). That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it can be when a player isn't making consistent enough contact.

Gordon went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Saturday against the Rangers.

Gordon took Bartolo Colon deep in the eighth inning to record only his third home run of the season. Though it was his first home run since Aug. 15, the bigger disappointment comes from the fact that Gordon hasn't swiped a base during the first three weeks of September. His current stolen-base total (30) is exactly half what he stole last season.

Bogaerts will be played sparingly over the remainder of the regular season, Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports.

Bogaerts was given Friday off, the first game after Boston clinched the AL East, as Brock Holt got the starting nod at shortstop. With just one win needed over the final eight games -- or one Astros loss over their final nine games -- to clinch home-field advantage, the Red Sox have the luxury of resting regulars. At the same time, manager Alex Cora wants to give the shortstop a chance to reach 100 RBI (the veteran currently stands at 95), so expect the manager to serve both goals.

Bogaerts isn't in Friday's starting nine against Cleveland, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Bogaerts will take a seat after going 0-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts in Thursday's series finale against the Yankees. Brock Holt draws the nod at shortstop in his stead.

Correa is dealing with back soreness and will be held out for the entire weekend series against the Angels, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Manager A.J. Hich noted Thursday that Correa wasn't feeling completely healthy, and it's since been announced that he won't play this weekend. The Astros are likely proceeding with caution with the playoffs right around the corner. More news on Correa's availability following this weekend should surface in the coming days.