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Jeffers is not in the lineup Thursday against the Angels.

Jeffers will rest in the series opener against the Angels after going 0-for-8 with a walk and four strikeouts versus the Yankees this week. While he sits, Victor Caratini will get the start behind the plate while batting seventh.

Larnach (wrist) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Angels.

The 29-year-old has been dealing with left wrist soreness all week and hasn't seen the field since Sunday, but his status could be updated soon after undergoing an MRI. While he remains out, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Walker Jenkins and Luke Keaschall are starting in the outfield Thursday for Minnesota.

White Sox manager Will Venable said Thursday that Castillo has been moved to the bullpen, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Since being acquired from the Mariners on Aug. 2, Castillo hasn't provided the boost to the rotation that the White Sox had anticipated. Over his seven appearances (six starts) with Chicago, Castillo has labored to a 1-2 record, 7.76 ERA and 1.79 WHIP. In light of his struggles, the veteran right-hander looks like he could be limited to a low-leverage role out of the bullpen the rest of the way. Castillo had been lined up to start Friday versus the Tigers, but rookie David Sandlin is now on track to take over Castillo's spot in the rotation.

Medical imaging on Correa's surgically repaired left ankle revealed inflammation Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

The Astros announced Wednesday that Correa won't be able to make it back before the end of the season because he couldn't handle the workload he took on while rehabbing his ankle, and the inflammation appears to be a consequence of overworking himself. The results of his tests didn't reveal any structural damage, however, so there's still a strong chance that he'll be ready to go by the time the 2027 season begins.

The Guardians sent Holderman (wrist) to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday for a rehab assignment.

Holderman has been out with right wrist inflammation since Sept. 4, though he's been battling the injury since mid-August. The right-hander is eligible to return Sept. 19 and would provide a late-season boost for Cleveland's bullpen given his 2.73 ERA through 54 appearances this year.

Keith is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the White Sox.

Keith missed two games earlier this week with a left thumb injury before returning to action Wednesday. The Tigers are facing a righty in Erick Fedde on Thursday, so it's possible Keith's thumb is still bothersome and causing another absence. Spencer Torkelson is at first base, and Gleyber Torres will serve as the Tigers' designated hitter Thursday.

Urquidy will appear in Friday's game against the Mets, likely in a bulk-relief role, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Urquidy was claimed off waivers by the Phillies earlier Thursday and will be counted on to log some innings right away as Philadelphia tries to cover for the loss of Jesus Luzardo (shoulder). The 31-year-old Urquidy holds a 5.28 ERA and 21:7 K:BB across 29 innings covering one start and 10 relief appearances this season between the Pirates and White Sox.

Lee is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the White Sox.

Lee will grab a seat for Thursday's series opener after starting the previous five contests. Javier Baez will slot in at second base in Lee's stead.

Semien isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Semien has collected a base hit in each of his last six games and nine of his last 10, but the Mets will keep him on the bench to begin Thursday's contest while Brett Baty covers second base.

Diaz is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Red Sox.

Diaz had started four straight games (two at catcher, two at designated hitter), but he'll begin Thursday's festivities on the bench. Danny Jansen will do the catching for the Rangers.