10/1 ATL: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 ER, 1 K

10/2 PIT: 2-5, R, RBI

Red-hot when he was promoted from Indianapolis with two games left in 2021, Cruz looked poised when he debuted for Pittsburgh, lacing two hits and producing two runs in his debut (a 8-6 win over the Reds), followed by a home run in the club's final contest of the year.

10/2 PHI: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 0 ER, 1 K (GF)

10/3 WSH: 5.1 IP, 6 H, 3 BB, 2 ER, 9 K

10/3 CHC: 0-2

Payne debuted as Chicago's 68th player used in the 2021 season, setting a new record for a club in a year. (the record would later be extended to 69 later in the game)