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Wells is absent from the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Rays.

Wells should be back behind the dish for the second game of the twin bill, but he'll begin Tuesday's afternoon tilt on the bench. Ali Sanchez will do the catching for the Yankees during the matinee.

McMahon is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rays.

McMahon should be back in there for the nightcap, but he'll begin Tuesday's matinee on the bench. Jose Caballero will cover third base for the Yankees in the first game of the twin bill.

Leiter (ankle/biceps) threw a bullpen session at Globe Life Field on Sunday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Leiter had been shut down for a couple of weeks after experiencing biceps soreness in his return from June ankle surgery. The right-hander felt good with the session and may throw another bullpen this week before the Rangers make a decision on his next step.

Matthews (9-11) took the loss Monday, allowing five runs on eight hits and no walks over five innings against the Giants. He struck out nine.

Matthews got roughed up early, giving up four runs in the first two frames, though he still racked up his highest strikeout total since July 31. In four September starts, the right-hander has posted a 6.87 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 23:7 K:BB across 18.1 innings. Overall, Matthews owns a 4.90 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 116:39 K:BB in 130.1 innings (23 starts) and is tentatively lined up to make his final start of the regular season Sunday against the Rangers.

Henderson went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a triple in Monday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays.

Henderson rocketed a solo homer in the sixth inning as part of a three-hit effort. The shortstop is slashing .254/.342/.418 with two homers, two RBI and six runs across 18 September games. It's been an overall disappointing campaign for the 25-year-old, as he's hitting .227/.310/.408 with 24 homers, 59 RBI, 88 runs and 10 stolen bases in 155 contests.

Bivens was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Bivens failed to make an appearance out of the bullpen after being promoted to the big-league club Saturday. Tony Gonsolin (elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Alonso went 2-for-4 with two homers and three total RBI in Monday's 4-3 win over Toronto.

Alonso powered Baltimore to victory, launching a solo homer to the opposite field in the first inning before crushing a two-run shot to left in the eighth frame. The 31-year-old slugger has now reached the 40-homer mark for the first time since 2023 and the fourth time in his big-league career. Alonso is sporting a .265/.359/.510 slash line with 40 homers, 108 RBI, 94 runs and five stolen bases across 157 games, as he's put together a productive first season in Baltimore.

Lorenzen was sent outright to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

Lorenzen will remain with Toronto after passing through waivers unclaimed. He was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Friday after surrendering five runs over two frames in his last outing Tuesday against Detroit.

Garcia picked up the save Monday against the Blue Jays, striking out two over a perfect inning.

Garcia made quick work of the Blue Jays in the ninth inning, retiring the side in order to secure his 10th save of the season. The right-hander has delivered scoreless outings in eight of his nine appearances this month, with his lone slip-up coming Friday against the Brewers, when he allowed two runs. Overall, Garcia has recorded 10 saves and 19 holds with a 3.14 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 68:22 K:BB across 66 innings.

Yesavage did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing one run on a hit and no walks over two innings against the Orioles. He struck out three.

In his first outing since Aug. 4 after recovering from surgery to repair a torn meniscus, Yesavage's only blemish across two frames (40 pitches) was a solo homer to Pete Alonso in the first inning. A limited workload wasn't surprising for the young right-hander, as his lone rehab appearance with Triple-A Buffalo was limited to two-thirds of an inning. On the year, Yesavage owns a 3.67 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 94:46 K:BB across 95.2 innings (19 starts), and it remains to be seen if he'll make another appearance before the conclusion of the regular season.