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Freeman (knee) is starting at first base and batting second Tuesday against the Reds, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

The first baseman has been playing through a lingering knee issue that has forced him to sit out for three of the Dodgers' past five games, but he's good to go for Tuesday's contest in Cincinnati. It's likely not a coincidence that Freeman has struggled at the plate in September, going 3-for-30 with five walks, a homer, a steal and 10 strikeouts. The 37-year-old may continue to get some extra rest during these final two weeks of the regular season.

The Athletics placed Jump on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Sept. 13, due to a left shoulder impingement.

The A's have already been eliminated from playoff contention, so the move to the IL will officially bring an end to Jump's 2026 campaign. The left-hander finishes his rookie year having gone 6-11 in 20 starts with a 5.47 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 108:46 K:BB across 98.2 innings. He should compete for a rotation spot during spring training but likely won't enter camp with a guaranteed role.

The Athletics recalled Rock from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Rock was a waiver claim in August and will be making his Athletics debut when/if he gets into a game. The left-handed reliever has collected a 3.48 ERA, 2.13 WHIP and 12:11 K:BB over 10.1 innings in the majors this season.

McLain (shoulder) will start at second base and bat seventh in Tuesday's game versus the Dodgers.

McLain missed the past three contests with a sore left shoulder, which is the same one he had surgically repaired in 2024. He could have to play through some nagging soreness down the stretch, but McLain feels well enough to give it a go Tuesday.

Stephenson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

Stephenson started the previous four games and will receive a day off after going 2-for-12 with a walk, two doubles and one RBI in that span. Will Banfield is taking over behind the plate Tuesday and batting ninth.

The Mets claimed Cairo off waivers and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Philadelphia designated Cairo for assignment over the weekend, and he'll now join a division rival. The 25-year-old was added to Philadelphia's 40-man roster at the end of spring training but stayed at Triple-A Lehigh Valley all season, where he had a .224/.376/.296 slash line and 90:76 BB:K in 128 games.

Montgomery is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cleveland.

He's now been absent from the lineup for two of the past three games, and his last two starts have come from the No. 9 spot in the lineup. Montgomery is just 4-for-34 (.118) at the plate in September. Tristan Peters will slide over to right field, and Brenton Doyle will start in center field Tuesday against Cleveland southpaw Foster Griffin.

Williamson (hamstring) reported to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The 25-year-old landed on the shelf in early August due to a strained hamstring, but he's been cleared for game action after recently resuming baseball activities. Williamson has a .247/.309/.332 slash line with three home runs and eight steals in 84 games this season, and he may only need a few games in the minors before rejoining the Rays.

The Rays optioned Piper to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.

Piper has served as Tampa Bay's third catcher for nearly a month, but he received just one start and six plate appearances during that stretch.

The Rays recalled Melton from Triple-A Durham and placed him on the 60-day injured list Tuesday due to a right hamstring strain.

The 26-year-old missed most of August due to a right hamstring strain and appears to have aggravated the injury, which will bring an early end to his 2026 campaign. Melton was acquired from the Astros last winter and was limited to 45 games during his first year in the Rays organization. However, he was productive for Triple-A Durham when available, finishing with a .253/.346/.475 slash line, seven homers and 26 stolen bases.