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Devers went 4-for-5 with a pair of home runs, four RBI and three total runs scored in Sunday's 7-5 win over Washington.

The third baseman got Boston on the board with a solo shot in the fourth inning, then gave his team the lead with a two-run blast in the ninth. He also contributed an RBI single and a run during a three-run seventh. Devers concludes the regular season on a five-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 9-for-24 (.375) with three homers, five RBI and five runs scored. Overall, he has a .279/.352/.538 slash line with a career-high 38 long balls, 113 RBI, 101 runs scored and five stolen bases across 664 plate appearances.

Urshela (thigh) said Sunday that he believes he'll be able to play in Tuesday's AL Wild Card Game against the Red Sox, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Urshela sustained a bruised thigh in Sunday's win over the Rays and was removed from the game in the top of the ninth inning, but he should be considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's contest. The 29-year-old went hitless in three at-bats prior to his removal Sunday.

Urshela was removed from Sunday's game against the Rays with a bruised thigh, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

Urshela was initially able to remain in the game after he ran full speed into Tampa Bay's dugout, but he was replaced defensively in the top of the ninth inning. Manager Aaron Boone said after the contest that the infielder is doing "alright." However, it's not yet clear whether the injury will impact his availability for the AL Wild Card Game on Tuesday.

Urshela was removed from Sunday's game against the Rays with an apparent injury, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Urshela ran full speed into Tampa Bay's dugout while making a catch in foul ground, and he exited the contest after initially remaining in the game. The 29-year-old went 0-for-3 prior to being pulled and should be considered day-to-day until his status is updated.

Nevin will start in left field and bat seventh Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Nevin will close the season with his third start in four games in left field while Ryan McKenna heads to the bench. Since his call-up from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Nevin has gone 2-for-5 with a double, two walks, two RBI and two runs.

Chapman is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Astros, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Barring an appearance off the bench, Chapman finishes the season slashing .210/.314/.403 with 27 home runs and 72 RBI. Chad Pinder is starting at third base and batting cleanup Sunday.

The Yankees placed LeMahieu (hip) on the 10-day injured list, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Manager Aaron Boone said the infielder could be ready for a potential ALCS, but his absence will be huge for Sunday's regular-season finale and any potential one-game playoff that follows. Rougned Odor figures to pick up the bulk of LeMahieu's playing time for now.

Bregman is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

It appears to be a regular day off for Bregman as the Astros wrap up their regular season and prepare for the ALDS, which begins Thursday. Aledmys Diaz is playing third base and batting fifth Sunday.

Candelario is on the bench for Sunday's season finale against the White Sox.

Barring an appearance off the bench, Candelario finishes the season hitting .235 with a pair of doubles in his last 10 games. Isaac Paredes is starting at third base Sunday.

Donaldson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Royals.

The veteran slugger put the Twins on the board in the first inning, launching a 435-foot solo shot to left field. That would be all the run support Minnesota's staff would need in the shutout win. During Donaldson's current five-game hit streak, he has gone 6-for-18 with a a pair of homers and five RBI. His 26 homers and 74 RBI each ranks third on the team in 2021.