Overview
- The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the NL West and have a postseason berth while manager Dave Roberts said there is a good chance Shohei Ohtani will be activated this week after a 15-day injured list stint for arm, neck and knee issues.
- Aaron Judge is back on the injured list with a right calf strain, leaving the New York Yankees’ division hopes reduced and Judge’s availability for the Wild Card Round uncertain.
- The Atlanta Braves secured the NL East and are finalizing rotation plans for October while monitoring reliever Robert Suarez’s elbow rehab and whether he can make big-league appearances before the playoffs.
- The Toronto Blue Jays announced probable starters for their key series at Baltimore, including Trey Yesavage’s return from a seven-week IL absence, as they press for a Wild Card spot.
- With the 12-team field largely set, teams are balancing rest and short rehab windows for stars, and late bullpen and rotation decisions this week will likely determine first-round byes and Wild Card matchups.