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The Athletics announced that Kriske underwent season-ending surgery Sept. 1 to address a right shoulder impingement, MLB.com reports.

The 32-year-old righty made just two relief appearances for the Athletics before landing on the injured list May 13 due to the shoulder injury. After making limited progress over the past few months while he worked his way through a throwing program, Kriske eventually opted for surgery to address the injury. He'll likely be a non-tender candidate heading into the upcoming offseason.

Pratt is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Pittsburgh.

Pratt returned to action Wednesday following a one-game absence due to illness, but he'll retreat back to the bench during Thursday's matinee. Joey Ortiz and David Hamilton will form the left side of the infield for the Brewers in the series finale.

Bauers is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Pittsburgh.

Bauers started each of the previous five games for the Brewers, going 6-for-20 with a pair of home runs. He will get some rest during Thursday's afternoon tilt. Andrew Vaughn will play first base for the Brewers in the series finale.

Mangum is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers.

After starting in each of the last six games while going 4-for-22 with a double, a walk and a stolen base, Mangum will get a break as the Pirates wrap up their series with the Brewers. Ronny Simon will replace Mangum in the starting nine, manning right field while batting seventh.

Contreras is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh.

Contreras was behind the dish for the first two games of the series, so he will get a breather during Thursday's matinee. Bo Naylor is slotting in at catcher and will bat eighth for the Brewers.

Gonzalez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers.

With left-hander Kyle Harrison on the bump for the Brewers, the left-handed-hitting Gonzalez will retreat to the bench for the third time in four games. Jared Triolo will spell Gonzalez at third base and will bat eighth.

Mitchell (neck) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh.

Mitchell had to be scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to neck tightness, and he will rest some more during Thursday's series finale. Luis Lara will shift over to center field for the Brewers.

The Reds announced Tuesday that Holman (elbow) has been assigned to the Arizona Fall League, which begins Oct. 3.

Since being drafted by the Reds in 2024, Holman has logged just 15.2 total innings in the professional ranks. He underwent elbow surgery early in the 2025 season and didn't resume pitching until late June of the current season. Holman made four rehab appearances in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League but may have hit a snag in his recovery along the way, as he didn't pitch after July 21. His inclusion on the Peoria Javelinas' roster in the Fall League implies that he's healthy again and ready to stack up some innings.

The Dodgers recalled Knack from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Knack has allowed five earned runs in just 7.2 frames with the big club this season but has logged a 2.08 ERA and 33:11 K:BB over 34.2 innings with OKC. The right-hander will provide manager Dave Roberts with a fresh bullpen arm.

The Dodgers optioned Miller to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Miller logged 2.1 innings out of the bullpen in Wednesday's loss to the Reds, allowing a pair of runs. He's being replaced on the roster by Landon Knack, who will give the Dodgers a fresh relief arm.