In the NL East, the Braves monitor Bryces Elder and Reynaldo López for knee and shoulder issues, while the Phillies weigh Jesús Luzardo’s playoff availability and welcome Tanner Banks back.

In the AL Central, the White Sox add Tommy Pham and may rely on Drew Thorpe for depth; the Guardians add Jo Adell and Chase DeLauter in the outfield, with Steven Kwan, and Shawn Armstrong aiming to return from a calf strain for the playoffs.

In the AL West, the Astros contend with Carlos Correa’s inflamed ankle during an accelerated comeback, while the Rangers celebrate the returns of Nathan Eovaldi and Josh Jung from the injured list.

The roundup provides a league-wide injury/status update as October playoff races tighten, focusing on impact players on playoff contenders.

In the NL West, the Dodgers deal with the loss of Andy Pages and prioritize Ohtani’s health for the offense, with Edwin Díaz’s playoff roster status in question; the Padres look to Joe Musgrove for postseason readiness, while Ramón Laureano’s chances are described as less than 5%; the D-backs activated Zac Gallen and Michael Soroka, but Nolan Arenado’s left thumb injury adds late-week concern.

In the NL Central, the Brewers manage Jake Bauers’ shin splints and anticipate Brandon Woodruff’s rehabilitation, while the Cubs expect Dansby Swanson back from a left oblique injury and watch Justin Steele’s readiness for bullpen duty.

In the AL East, the Rays expect Tyler Wells out of the bullpen and Taylor Walls to potentially return from a hip flexor strain; the Yankees view Max Fried’s return as pivotal and consider Giancarlo Stanton, Trent Grisham, and Aaron Judge as potential October contributors, while the Red Sox anticipate Ceddanne Rafaela’s activation and Garrett Crochet’s postseason return as a reliever.