- Julio Borbon is getting a chance to be a part of the Texas Rangers' run at the Wild Card this year, but as Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports, the Rangers are hoping for a more expanded role next season, including being the team's leadoff hitter.
- The Toronto Blue Jays have a decision to make with rookie pitcher Brett Cecil, as he deals with a nagging knee injury (which he re-injured in his last start) and approaches a team-imposed innings limit, notes Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star.

