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Burleson fractured his left thumb while stealing third base Tuesday against Milwaukee, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

After jamming his hand while sliding into third, Burleson's injury will put an early end to his 2023 campaign. He'll finish the season with a .242/.298/.385 slash line while slugging eight homers and tallying 35 RBI across 343 plate appearances. Luken Baker entered Tuesday's game as Burleson's replacement and could see an uptick in DH opportunities while Burleson and Nolan Gorman (hamstring) are out.

Burleson was removed from Tuesday's game against the Brewers after jamming the fingers on his left hand while sliding into third base, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Burleson was able to successfully steal third base and eventually score during the first inning, but the Cardinals took him out of the game and will presumably perform an X-ray on Burleson's hand. More details should come in the near future, but for now fantasy managers should consider Burleson day-to-day.

Matos isn't in the Giants' lineup Tuesday against Arizona, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Matos is slashing .344/.400/.406 since returning from Triple-A Sacramento on Sept. 6, and he'll take a seat to begin San Francisco's series with the D-backs. Mike Yastrzemski will shift to center field while Matos rests, allowing Mitch Haniger to start in left while batting sixth.

Davis isn't in the Giants' lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

After going 2-for-4 with an RBI and three runs scored Sunday against Colorado, Davis will get a breather for Tuesday's series opener with Arizona. Wilmer Flores will take over at third base and bat third while Davis rests.

Pomeranz has been shut down for the year due to renewed elbow discomfort, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Pomeranz restarted a minor-league rehab assignment in late August, but he allowed six earned runs over 3.1 innings (four appearances) before his troublesome left elbow began barking again. The 34-year-old impending free agent hasn't pitched in a major-league game since 2021.

Carasiti was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Carasiti tossed 2.2 scoreless innings of relief during his three-day stay in the Rockies' bullpen, but the 32-year-old right-hander holds a 6.29 ERA in 16 total major-league appearances this year. Ryan Feltner (head) has been activated from the injured list in a corresponding move and will start Tuesday's game at San Diego.

Feltner (head) was activated from the 60-day injured list ahead of his start Tuesday at San Diego.

Feltner suffered a small skull fracture and a concussion when he was struck by a line drive May 13 against the Phillies, but he is back at full strength and can fit in a couple more turns in the Rockies' rotation before the conclusion of the 2023 campaign. The 27-year-old right-hander threw 66 pitches over 4.2 innings of one-run ball in his third and final minor-league rehab start last week with Triple-A Albuquerque.

Cartaya has been on the 7-day injured list with Double-A Tulsa since Aug. 30.

There were also rumors on X that Cartaya was placed on the development list, but nonetheless, his final game of the season was Aug. 27. Cartaya hit .189 with 19 home runs and 117 strikeouts in 93 games for the Drillers in a very disappointing first season at the level. He is already on the 40-man roster and seemingly far from helping the big-league club, so the Dodgers' long-term belief in Cartaya could be tested this offseason.

Ferguson will serve as the opening pitcher Tuesday against the Tigers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Ryan Pepiot is lined up to operate in bulk relief. Ferguson, 27, carries a steady 2.44 ERA and 63:21 K:BB in 55.1 innings this season with the Dodgers, but he hasn't thrown more than 25 pitches in a single appearance since June.

Edwards was added to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

Edwards will start at second base and bat ninth for the Marlins after Luis Arraez suffered a left ankle sprain during pregame infield practice. It's the first start for Edwards since Friday's series opener versus Atlanta, but he could see a sudden uptick in playing time if Arraez requires an extended absence.