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The Dodgers optioned Sheehan to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.

Sheehan turned in another nice outing in bulk relief Sunday versus the Giants, fanning nine over 5.1 scoreless innings. However, the Dodgers evidently didn't have plans to pitch him again before the end of the regular season. Sheehan should be included on the Dodgers' NLDS roster in a bullpen role.

Nelson struck out two over 1.1 scoreless and hitless innings in Sunday's win over the Yankees.

Nelson was summoned early in the game for a struggling Corbin Burnes, who was pulled after 2.2 innings and allowed four runs (three HRs). It was the second relief appearance for Nelson, who retired all four batters faced. As for Burnes, who has allowed five home runs and walked four over 10.1 innings in his three starts, there are no plans to replace him in the rotation, per Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. Nelson will remain in the bullpen while Burnes is expected to take his turn during the final series of the regular season against the Padres.

Mayer started at designated hitter and went 0-for-4 in Monday's 5-2 win over the Twins.

Mayer came up empty at the plate, striking out in all four at-bats in his team debut. Monday marked the 23-year-old's first big-league action since June 25. He initially dealt with a left forearm stress reaction with the Red Sox before suffering a bone bruise in his right foot during rehab after being traded to the Giants. In 232 big-league plate appearances in 2026, Mayer is hitting .215/.277/.306 with three homers, 22 RBI, 19 runs and three stolen bases.

Gilbert went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two additional RBI and an additional run scored in Monday's 5-2 win over the Twins.

Gilbert was a major contributor in the victory, lining a two-RBI single in the second inning before smacking a solo homer in the fifth frame. It was a much-needed performance for the young outfielder, as he was slashing just .182/.289/.394 through 15 games in September entering Monday. On the year, Gilbert is hitting .237/.327/.396 with 11 homers, 43 RBI, 52 runs and two stolen bases across 129 contests.

Harris picked up the save in Monday's 5-2 win over the Twins, striking out one over a perfect inning.

Entering with a three-run cushion, Harris retired the side in order on 16 pitches (10 strikes) to secure his second save. The 27-year-old rookie has worked his way into a high-leverage role by going 14 straight appearances without allowing an earned run. Overall, Harris owns a 2.14 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 27:7 K:BB over 21 innings.

Matthews (9-11) took the loss Monday, allowing five runs on eight hits and no walks over five innings against the Giants. He struck out nine.

Matthews got roughed up early, giving up four runs in the first two frames, though he still racked up his highest strikeout total since July 31. In four September starts, the right-hander has posted a 6.87 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 23:7 K:BB across 18.1 innings. Overall, Matthews owns a 4.90 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 116:39 K:BB in 130.1 innings (23 starts) and is tentatively lined up to make his final start of the regular season Sunday against the Rangers.

Tidwell left Monday's game against the Twins due to right elbow discomfort, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Tidwell is expected to undergo further evaluation Tuesday morning to determine the extent of the injury. The Giants have already been eliminated from postseason contention, making it unlikely that the club rushes the right-hander back for one more start this season.

Lorenzen elected free agency Monday.

It initially appeared as though Lorenzen had accepted an assignment with Triple-A Buffalo after he wasn't claimed on waivers, but the team has since clarified that the right-hander is pursuing an opportunity elsewhere. He's posted a 7.21 ERA and 1.88 WHIP with 90 strikeouts over 127.1 innings during stops in Colorado and Toronto so far this year.

Henderson went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a triple in Monday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays.

Henderson rocketed a solo homer in the sixth inning as part of a three-hit effort. The shortstop is slashing .254/.342/.418 with two homers, two RBI and six runs across 18 September games. It's been an overall disappointing campaign for the 25-year-old, as he's hitting .227/.310/.408 with 24 homers, 59 RBI, 88 runs and 10 stolen bases in 155 contests.

Bivens was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Bivens failed to make an appearance out of the bullpen after being promoted to the big-league club Saturday. Tony Gonsolin (elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.