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Torkelson's sprained ankle will rule him out for the remainder of the Arizona Fall League, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

The 2020 first overall pick was one of the top players to watch in the Fall League after he hit .267/.383/.552 across the three highest levels of the minors in his first professional season, but his fall season was cut short after 29 plate appearances due to an ankle injury. Previous reports suggested he could be back before the end of the fall schedule, but he'll instead rest and prepare for spring training.

Torkelson suffered an ankle sprain while playing in the Arizona Fall League and is expected to miss "a significant amount of time," Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Torkelson was absent from batting practice Thursday morning after being removed from Wednesday's game. Though initial reports suggest he's in for an extended absence, it was also noted that he could return prior to the end of Arizona Fall League action. Prior to the injury, Torkelson had collected nine hits in 29 plate appearances with two doubles while playing for Salt River. Regardless of whether he retakes the field in Arizona, the issue should not effect Torkelson's ability to participate in spring training barring any setback or change in diagnosis.

Voit (knee) is expected to be ready for spring training, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Voit missed the tail end of the season with left knee inflammation. The issue was expected to keep him out for multiple weeks if the Yankees advanced in the playoffs, but it evidently isn't an injury which is expected to be still bothering him in February.

Dalbec isn't starting Game 3 of the ALCS against the Astros on Monday, Steve Hewitt of the Boston Herald reports.

Dalbec started Game 1 of the ALDS against Tampa Bay, but Kyle Schwarber has taken over as the favorite for playing time at first base. Schwarber will lead off while serving as the first baseman, and Christian Arroyo will start at the keystone.

Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in Saturday's ALCS Game 2 loss to the Red Sox.

Gurriel did his best to try to bring the Astros back from a nine-run deficit, hitting a two-RBI single in the fourth inning and a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth, but Houston wound up falling four runs short. The home run was Gurriel's sixth in 63 career playoff games.

Dalbec isn't starting Game 2 of the ALCS against the Astros on Saturday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Dalbec will be out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game after he drew the start in Game 1 of the ALDS against Tampa Bay. Kyle Schwarber will remain at first base while Alex Verdugo, Enrique Hernandez and Hunter Renfroe start in the outfield from left to right.

Dalbec is on the bench for Game 1 of the ALCS against the Astros on Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Dalbec started Game 1 of the ALDS versus the Rays but was on the bench for the other three games of the series, and he'll remain on the bench for the series opener in Houston. The 26-year-old is 0-for-10 with four strikeouts between in the AL Wild Card Game and the ALDS.

Dalbec isn't starting Game 4 of the ALDS against the Rays on Monday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Dalbec will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game after he went 0-for-4 in the series opener. Kyle Schwarber will remain at first base while Christian Arroyo starts at the keystone.

Dalbec is out of the lineup for Game 3 of the ALDS against the Rays on Sunday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Dalbec started the series opener but has found himself on the bench for the past two games. Kyle Schwarber will receive another look at first base while Christian Arroyo enters the lineup at second.

Dalbec isn't starting Game 2 of the ALDS against the Rays on Friday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Dalbec will get a breather after he went hitless in four at-bats during Friday's Game 1 loss. Kyle Schwarber will start at first base while Christian Arroyo enters the lineup at the keystone.