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Ronald Guzmán - Participates in baseball activitiesGuzman (knee) hit in the cage Friday and could start taking live batting practice as early as next week, Chris Halicke of SI.com reports.

ImpactWhile Guzman has been deemed done for the year since suffering a torn right meniscus in April, his resumption of baseball activities is an encouraging sign with regards to him being fully ready for spring training next February.

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Framber Valdez - Questionable for Monday's startValdez (finger) may not take the ball for Monday's start against the Angels, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

ImpactIt was previously reported that Valdez was in line to start Monday after being scratched from his Thursday start, but manager Dusty Baker did not commit to that plan when asked Friday. That being said, so long as the left-hander comes out of Friday's throwing session with no problems, he should be good to toe the rubber in Monday's series opener.

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Mike Foltynewicz - Back with RangersFoltynewics (undisclosed) has returned to the Rangers but is still on the COVID-19 injured list as of Friday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

ImpactThe right-hander began workouts at the Rangers' spring training facility after clearing COVID protocols last week, and now he's rejoined the Rangers. It's still not entirely clear when he's expected to be added back to the major-league roster, and it remains to be seen if he finishes the season as a starter or reliever.

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Sherten Apostel - Undergoes season-ending surgeryApostel will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to address an issue with his knee cartilage, independent baseball journalist Jeff Wilson reports.

ImpactIt doesn't sound like a major procedure, as the infielder is expected to be ready for spring training. Apostel struggled after being promoted to Triple-A in early August, slashing just .205/.284/.282 with one homer across 78 at-bats.

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John King - Undergoes surgeryKing will miss the remainder of the season after recently undergoing Thoracic outlet syndrome surgery, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

ImpactKing was initially sidelined in July with what was described as shoulder inflammation. It's now been revealed that he's dealing with Thoracic outlet syndrome, but the surgery should have him ready to go come spring training next February. King posted a 3.52 ERA and 40:12 K:BB across 46 innings this season, which should leave him as a candidate for high-leverage innings entering 2022.

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Yohel Pozo - Optioned to Triple-APozo was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

ImpactWhile Pozo had some impressive offensive performances since being recalled in mid-August, his .284/.312/.378 slash line while serving primarily as a designated hitter results in him being sent back to the minors. Andy Ibanez (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list to take his spot on the 28-man roster.

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Andy Ibáñez - Returns from injured listIbanez (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

ImpactIbanez has been on the injured list since Aug. 30 with a left hamstring injury. He began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Monday and wound up going 2-for-9 with a run scored across three games. He's not starting in his return to the major-league roster Friday against the White Sox, but he figures to see time all around the diamond during the final weeks of the season. Yohel Pozo was sent to Round Rock to make room for Ibanez on the 28-man roster.

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