The Opener: Red Sox Clinch, Ryan Joins Tigers, Yesavage Back
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Key Points:
- The Boston Red Sox secured a playoff spot despite a loss to Tampa Bay, benefiting from Houston's defeat to Atlanta; they are projected to claim the No. 2 Wild Card spot in the AL and likely face the Yankees in the first round.
- River Ryan is set to make his Detroit Tigers debut on Monday after being acquired from Los Angeles in the trade for Tarik Skubal; Ryan has limited Triple-A experience this season due to injuries.
- DJ Herz is expected to return to the Nationals' starting rotation after missing the entire 2025 season recovering from Tommy John surgery.
- Toronto Blue Jays will activate right-hander Trey Yesavage from the injured list for Monday’s game against the Orioles; Yesavage has been sidelined for six weeks with right knee inflammation and recently made a rehab start.
- The Blue Jays remain close to the AL Wild Card race, currently three games behind the Chicago White Sox for the last playoff spot following a recent series loss to the Rangers.
