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Heaney allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out four over 5.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Sunday.

Heaney didn't get any run support while he was in the game, but the Rangers rallied for five runs over the sixth and seventh innings to help the southpaw avoid the loss. He's allowed seven runs over 10.2 innings in back-to-back starts versus the Mariners. Heaney is now at a 3.98 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 156:41 K:BB through 156 innings over 31 appearances (30 starts). He's projected for one more outing on the road versus the Angels.

Arrighetti said after Sunday's game against the Angels that his calf started cramping during the sixth inning, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Arrighetti alerted the coaching staff when he started to cramp, and manager Joe Espada made the call to shut the right-hander down. Arrighetti will undergo further testing on his calf, but if there's no lingering issue, his next projected start would take place on the road against the Guardians. The 24-year-old right-hander allowed two runs on five hits while striking out six over six innings in a no-decision Sunday.

Astros manager Joe Espada said after Sunday's 9-8 loss to the Angels that Alvarez will undergo imaging on his right knee, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Alvarez injured his right knee while sliding into second base in the bottom of the third inning, and he left the game after being visited by trainers. The initial diagnosis was a knee contusion, but the results of the imaging will determine Alvarez's availability for the final week of the regular season.

Wilson (back) was returned from his rehab assignment Sunday due to right shoulder impingement syndrome, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Wilson was originally forced to the injured list in mid-August due to a lower-back strain. He appeared to be closing in on a return, having made eight appearances during his rehab stint with Triple-A Charlotte, but the shoulder impingement will bring an early end to his campaign. Wilson posted a 5.71 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 34:26 K:BB over 34.2 innings in his first season with the White Sox.

Alvarez left Sunday's game against the Angels with a right knee contusion, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Alvarez appears to have avoided a serious injury, but with his history of knee trouble, the Astros may sit him down for at least a day or two to be safe. The injury occurred when Alvarez slid into second base on a double in the bottom of the third inning. Mauricio Dubon pinch ran for Alvarez and stayed in the game in left field.

Jeffers is out of the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Red Sox.

Jeffers will rest for the second game of the day after he played all eight innings behind the plate in the Twins' 8-1 loss earlier Sunday while going hitless in four at-bats. Christian Vazquez will draw the start at catcher in the nightcap.

Manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Trivino (elbow) has been shut down due to "shoulder stuff," Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Trivino had been working his way back from Tommy John surgery and recently agreed to extend his rehab assignment, but it's a moot point now that his shoulder's barking. Boone was vague and didn't disclose the extent of the issue, so it's unclear whether Trivino could still be an option in the postseason.

O'Neill (back) is out of the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Twins, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

The Red Sox will give O'Neill both ends of the twin bill off as he deals with what manager Alex Cora described earlier Sunday as minor back tightness. Jarren Duran will occupy O'Neill's typical spot in left field for the second game of the doubleheader.

Story is not in the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Twins, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

The Red Sox are starting a rather surprising number of regulars in both ends of the twin bill, but Story is not among those starting in Game 2, which makes sense given he just returned earlier in September after missing five months with a dislocated left shoulder. Story went 1-for-4 with a run scored and three strikeouts in the Red Sox's 8-1 win in the early game. Nick Sogard with take over at shortstop and bat sixth against right-hander Zebby Matthews.

Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

After sitting against lefty Martin Perez on Saturday, the lefty-hitting Lopez will bow out of the lineup against a righty (Yu Darvish) in the series finale. Jacob Amaya will pick up a second straight start at shortstop in place of Lopez, while Miguel Vargas assumes Lopez's usual spot atop the batting order.