What happened: Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Alex Bregman, Jesus Luzardo and Garrett Crochet remain without settled availability seven days out from October. The group mixes everyday lineup pieces and starting pitching during the final week of the regular season.

Why it matters: First-round seeding and pitching plans hinge on which regulars can play and which starters can take the ball. Teams entering their last six or seven games must align bench depth and rotation order around those calls.

What to watch: Watch daily lineup cards and announced starters through the final weekend for clarity.