Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (lat) will not be on the National League Championship Series roster. NLCS Game 1 is on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Milwaukee, but the right-hander has yet to begin playing catch, so there is no need to include him. The 32-year-old is working his way back from a right-lat strain and hasn't pitched since September 17. While it seems like a long shot, the veteran hurler has not ruled out the possibility of pitching in the World Series if the Brewers are able to advance past the Dodgers, although he could end up coming out of the bullpen rather than starting games after such a long layoff.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell has been named the starting pitcher for Monday's Game 1 of the NLCS against the MilwaukeeBrewers. The southpaw finished the regular season strong, allowing one earned run over his final three starts (19 innings pitched), allowing a total of nine hits and five walks while striking out 28. The 32-year-old has carried that momentum into the postseason, allowing two earned runs over two starts (13 IP), yielding five hits and six walks while striking out 18. The 2x Cy Young winner did not face the Brewers during the regular season, but Milwaukee had the highest battingaverage (.286) and the third-highest wRC+ (118) versus left-handed pitchers from August 1 through the endof the season, so it should prove to be a challenging lineup for the veteran hurler.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (back) joins the roster ahead of the upcoming ALCS versus the Seattle Mariners. Bassitt was left off the ALDS roster while he nursed a back injury he suffered in the middle of September. He appears to be healthy now and ready to help this team in the postseason. It's unclear if he'll be used as a traditional starter or out of the bullpen. Bassitt posted a 3.96 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and a 166/52 K/BB ratio across 31 starts in the regular season. The 36-year-old isn't an elite pitcher, but certainly does give this pitching staff a boost for this series.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer has been added to the roster ahead of the upcoming ALCS versus the Seattle Mariners. Scherzer was left off the ALDS roster, but figures to be needed for this upcoming best of seven series. The 41-year-old posted a 5.19 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and a 83/23 K/BB ratio across 17 starts in the regular season. Clearly his best days are behind him, but Scherzer can still be an asset to this roster. It's unclear if he'll be a traditional starter or be used in the bullpen. His postseason experience and presence is a good thing to have on this roster.

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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo (pectoral) has made the ALCS roster against the Toronto Blue Jays in the upcoming best-of-seven series that starts in Toronto on Sunday night. Woo is back after missing the ALDS due to a pectoral issue. His return is a huge lift for this pitching staff in this seven-game series. Woo posted a 2.94 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and a 198/36 K/BB ratio across 30 starts in the regular season. It's unclear when he'll take the ball for Seattle or in what role, but having Woo on this roster is a significant boost for a Mariners team that already has a pretty solid pitching staff all the way around.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) won't be on the ALCS roster for their series against the Seattle Mariners due to a knee sprain that has kept him out since early September. Bichette recently faced live pitching and was able to run the bases on Saturday. However, Bichette reportedly said he felt discomfort when running the bases. That being said, the Jays have decided to hold Bichette off the roster. Bichette has been sidelined since early September due to a right knee sprain. Hopefully, he'll be available for the World Series if the Jays manage to advance. Andres Gimenez has been filling in at shortstop for Bichette.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) faced live pitching on Friday and resumed running the bases on Saturday, according to manager John Schneider. That being said, Bichette remains questionable for the upcoming ALCS versus the Seattle Mariners. He's currently sidelined with a sprained knee, but appears to be making good progress. The Jays are likely going to wait until the last second before making their decision on Bichette. If he returns, Bichette would likely be limited to pinch-hitting or serving as the designated hitter. It doesn't sound like he's 100 percent healthy, so the Jays would likely try to limit him if he's active for the series.

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Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker said he's unsure if he'll re-sign with the organization this offseason. As expected, Tucker is expected to head to free agency after his one season on the North Side. He was able to help the Cubs win a postseason series, but they ultimately fell short to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. This season, Tucker slashed .266/.377/.464 with 22 home runs, 73 RBI, and 25 stolen bases in 136 games. The left-handed slugger saw his numbers take a dive in the second half due to injuries. Despite that, Tucker will be one of the most coveted free agents this winter. Wherever he lands, Tucker is going to be an early round fantasy option next season.

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Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Jordan Lawlar is expected to switch positions this upcoming season. He came up as a shortstop, but that position is currently held by Geraldo Perdomo. The D-Backs attempted to put Lawlar at third base this past season, but he struggled defensively. The 23-year-old is at the point in his development where he should be contributing everyday at the MLB level. He has struggled during his brief time in the MLB, but hasn't been given a long look yet. Lawlar is set to play both third base and center field during winter ball this month. It'll be interesting to see which position he ends up settling in ahead of the 2026 season.

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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller has been named the Game 1 starter for the ALCS against the Toronto Blue Jays. The team has made it official that Miller will take the ball for the first game of the series on Sunday. Miller tossed 4.1 innings on Wednesday, so he'll be pitching on short rest. The right-hander did only throw 44 pitches during his latest outing, but figures to still have an abbreviated start. It's unclear who will follow Miller, but he'll at least get the first chance at it during Sunday's contest.

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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz has been named the opener for Saturday's Game 5 of the NLDS versus the Milwaukee Brewers. It looks like the Cubs are using a bullpen game in this elimination contest. The veteran left-hander has been solid for the Cubs both in the regular season and postseason. So far, Pomeranz has allowed only one run across five innings this postseason. It's unclear who will follow Pomeranz, but the veteran southpaw figures to only pitch the opening frame.

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Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill has been named the opener for Saturday's Game 1 of the NLDS against the Chicago Cubs. It appears Megill will start in what will be a bullpen game for the Brewers in this elimination contest. The All-Star closer missed time down the stretch, but has recorded some big outs for the Brewers in this series. It's unclear who is going to follow Megill, but the right-hander will likely only pitch the first inning.

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Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas said that he plans to retire after the 2026 season, per Doug McKain of Dodgers Nation. Rojas also said he is hoping to finish his career with one more season of playing for the Dodgers. The 36-year-old slashed .262/.318/.397 with seven home runs, 27 RBI, 35 runs scored, and five stolen bases across 317 plate appearances this season for Los Angeles. He's been a useful utility infielder off the bench for the Dodgers since 2023, but is currently playing out his final season under contract with the team. Given Rojas' solid production for a bench player and his defensive versatility, it seems likely he'll find a home for the 2026 season.

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Detroit Tigers right-hander Kyle Finnegan said he "loved every second of his time" in Detroit and hopes "the feeling is mutual," per Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. The Tigers acquired Finnegan from the Washington Nationals in a mid-season deal. In 18 innings (16 games) for Detroit, the 24-year-old pitched to a 1.50 ERA and 0.72 WHIP with 23 strikeouts and four saves. Finnegan's season-long numbers are not as impressive, as he recorded a 3.47 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 57 combined innings with the Nationals and Tigers. Still, he will enter free agency as an experienced closer who has logged 112 saves since the start of the 2021 season.

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Toronto Blue Jays veteran starting pitcher Kevin Gausman is listed as the team's starting pitcher for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Gausman and the Blue Jays will take on the Seattle Mariners starting on Sunday. The 34-year-old went 10-11 with a 3.59 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 189 strikeouts in 193 innings (32 starts) for Toronto this season. He was excellent in one appearance in the ALDS against the New York Yankees, pitching 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball and recording the victory. In his lone start against Seattle this season, Gausman earned a win by pitching 5 1/3 innings and allowing seven hits and three earned runs while walking none and striking out three.

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Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (hernia) is planning to undergo sports-hernia surgery now that his team's season has come to a close, per Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Torres reportedly said he had been playing through the injury for the past month. The 28-year-old is entering free agency this winter after posting a .256/.358/.387 slash line with 16 home runs, 74 RBI, 79 runs, and four stolen bases across 628 plate appearances this season for Detroit. He hit just .209/.317/.314 over his final 101 plate appearances of the regular season, so this injury was likely impacting his performance. Sports hernia surgeries do not usually require an extended recovery timeline, so Torres should be ready to go by the time 2026 Spring Training rolls around.

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Seattle Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto said that starting pitcher Bryan Woo (pectoral) is expected to be part of the team's roster for the American League Championship Series, according to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. Woo has not pitched since September 19 due to pectoral tightness. The 25-year-old was arguably Seattle's best pitcher during the regular season, posting a 15-7 record with a 2.94 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 198 strikeouts in 186 2/3 innings (30 starts). Dipoto said that Woo will not pitch until "midway through the series," so it remains unclear who will take the ball for Seattle in Game 1 against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Seattle used three of its regular starters in George Kirby, Logan Gilbert, and Luis Castillo to close out the ALDS on Friday night.

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Detroit Tigers' SP Tarik Skubal recorded 13 strikeouts in 6 innings in a 3-2 loss to Seattle on Friday, Oct. 10.

The Boston Red Sox announced that catcher Carlos Narvaez (knee) underwent a successful left-knee meniscectomy on Wednesday, according to Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald. The procedure was performed by Dr. Eric Berkson at Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center. Fellow backstop Connor Wong also had hand surgery this week, but both catchers are expected to be fine for the start of spring training in mid-February of next year. Narvaez played through a meniscus injury in his knee for much of the second half of the season, which probably helps explain why he hit just .187 (28-for-150) with 44 strikeouts and only eight walks in 45 games after the All-Star break. Still, the Venezuelan was much more productive than Connor Wong and stole the starting gig from him early on in 2025. Narvaez had 15 long balls and 50 RBI in 118 games and is set to enter spring training as Boston's starting catcher in 2026.

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The Boston Red Sox announced that catcher Connor Wong (hand) had successful right-hand carpal-boss excision on Thursday, according to Christopher Smith of Mass Live. The procedure was performed by Dr. Matthew Leibman at Mass General Brigham Hospital. The surgery was considered more of a minor procedure, so Wong should be ready to report to spring training in mid-February of 2026. The 29-year-old backstop broke out in 2024 with a .280 average (125-for-447) with a career-best 13 home runs, 52 RBI, 54 runs, and eight stolen bases. Injuries didn't help him in 2025, though, and he quickly lost the starting gig in Beantown to Carlos Narvaez and finished with an ugly .190/.262/.238 slash line, no home runs, seven RBI, 16 runs, and two steals in just 63 games. Wong will enter spring training next year as the backup to Narvaez.

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