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Torres went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a second run scored, a stolen base and a walk during Thursday's Game 4 win over Tampa Bay.

The 23-year-old was 2-for-10 with three walks and five strikeouts through the first three games of the series, but he broke out to power the Yankees' offense in Game 4. Torres has a .450/.593/.750 slash line with two homers in 27 plate appearances this postseason.

Altuve went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a single during Wednesday's loss to the Athletics in Game 3 of the ALDS.

Altuve launched a 440-foot solo homer in the first inning off Jesus Luzardo. The veteran is now hitting 5-for-12 with three RBI against Oakland heading into a potential series-clinching Game 4.

Semien went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a single and a walk during Wednesday's win over the Astros in Game 3 of the ALDS.

Semien launched his solo blast in the fifth inning off Jose Urquidy, playing a role in keeping the Athletics' season alive. Semien's slashed a pedestrian .223/.305/.374 during the regular season, but he's come alive in the playoffs with a .391 average (9-for-23) with a double, two homers, three RBI, three walks and five runs across six contests.

Mayfield was dropped from the Astros' roster ahead of the division series against the Athletics, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Mayfield did not play a part in either wild-card game against the Twins, so it's no surprise that he was deemed surplus to requirements heading into the next round. The Astros will add a reliever, Luis Garcia, in his place.

Polanco's ankle bothered him throughout the season more than previously reported, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Polanco was healthy enough to start 53 games at shortstop, but he was playing at less than full strength for much of the year. That could help explain why his slash line fell from .295/.356/.485 in 2019 to .258/.304/.354 this season and gives some reason to believe he'll bounce back in 2021.

Torres went 4-for-4 with a two-run homer while knocking in three Tuesday to help defeat the Indians in Game 1 of the Wild Card Round.

Torres hit a two-run homer off Shane Bieber in the fifth inning, resulting in Bieber being pulled from the game. The 23-year-old proceeded to record three other hits and a walk, contributing to the Yankees' domination of Cleveland. Torres slashed .243/.356/.368 in the 2020 regular season as he provided a spark for the Yankees while hitting seventh in the lineup.

Espinal will join the Blue Jays for the AL Wild Card Round against Tampa Bay.

Espinal appeared in 27 games for the Blue Jays in his rookie season but didn't do much at the plate, hitting .267/.308/.333. He'll be a bench option for this series.

Arauz went 3-for-4 with a walk, a home run and three RBI in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Braves.

The 22-year-old waited until the final plate appearance of his debut season to hit his first career homer. He ends the campaign with a .250/.325/.319 slash line in 80 plate appearances. A Rule 5 pick last December, Arauz figures to head back to the minors next season to continue his development now that the Red Sox have secured his services long term.

Arroyo is out of the lineup Sunday in Atlanta, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Arroyo started the past four games but will head to the bench for the season finale. Jonathan Arauz receives the start at second base Sunday, batting ninth.

Castro (back) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Royals, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Castro is out of the lineup after exiting Saturday's contest with lower-back tightness, and he'll be available off the bench only in an emergency. Brandon Dixon receives the start at first base for the Tigers on Sunday.