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Overn didn't make any appearances for Double-A Montgomery after Aug. 4 due to an unspecified injury.

The 23-year-old outfielder endured an injury-plagued 2026 campaign, hitting the shelf on three different occasions. He was productive when available, however, slashing .309/.395/.565 with 15 home runs and 48 stolen bases across 282 plate appearances for Montgomery.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Ohtani (biceps/knee) has progressed to hitting off coaches, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.

Ohtani has been easing back into a hitting progression after landing on the 15-day injured list last week with biceps and knee injuries. He is eligible for activation Sept. 23, and he could be back on that date or shortly after to get a few regular-season games under his belt before the playoffs.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Pages (hand) is "very likely" to be activated from the 10-day injured list during the team's Sept. 18-24 homestand, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.

Pages has been going through a swing progression as he works his way back from a fractured left hand, and he's nearing a return to the active roster. When Pages rejoins the Dodgers' lineup, he'll return to center field and push Tommy Edman back to second base.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Diaz (neck) will be activated from the 15-day injured list Friday, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.

Per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports, Roberts added that Diaz will be used in "low-leverage" situations intially and will have to earn more high-profile assignments. Diaz has been sidelined since mid-August with neck inflammation and posted a 12.46 ERA in five rehab outings, though he did log a scoreless appearance Wednesday with Triple-A Oklahoma City.

The Athletics announced that Kriske underwent season-ending surgery Sept. 1 to address a right shoulder impingement, MLB.com reports.

The 32-year-old righty made just two relief appearances for the Athletics before landing on the injured list May 13 due to the shoulder injury. After making limited progress over the past few months while he worked his way through a throwing program, Kriske eventually opted for surgery to address the injury. He'll likely be a non-tender candidate heading into the upcoming offseason.

Pratt is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Pittsburgh.

Pratt returned to action Wednesday following a one-game absence due to illness, but he'll retreat back to the bench during Thursday's matinee. Joey Ortiz and David Hamilton will form the left side of the infield for the Brewers in the series finale.

Bauers is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Pittsburgh.

Bauers started each of the previous five games for the Brewers, going 6-for-20 with a pair of home runs. He will get some rest during Thursday's afternoon tilt. Andrew Vaughn will play first base for the Brewers in the series finale.

Mangum is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers.

After starting in each of the last six games while going 4-for-22 with a double, a walk and a stolen base, Mangum will get a break as the Pirates wrap up their series with the Brewers. Ronny Simon will replace Mangum in the starting nine, manning right field while batting seventh.

Contreras is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh.

Contreras was behind the dish for the first two games of the series, so he will get a breather during Thursday's matinee. Bo Naylor is slotting in at catcher and will bat eighth for the Brewers.

Gonzalez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers.

With left-hander Kyle Harrison on the bump for the Brewers, the left-handed-hitting Gonzalez will retreat to the bench for the third time in four games. Jared Triolo will spell Gonzalez at third base and will bat eighth.