MLB Baseball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: August 14, 2026, 11:44 PM ET
Player Injuries and Roster Moves
The Toronto Blue Jays secured a 3-1 victory over the Yankees, but not without incident. Six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. espn.com left the game and is being evaluated for a concussion following a collision at third base. In other injury news, Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte espn.com exited Arizona's 2-0 win against Atlanta in the first inning with left knee soreness and is considered day-to-day. Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzalez espn.com is also day-to-day after taking a pitch to the helmet, resulting in a facial contusion. The Brewers have placed right-handed pitcher Abner Uribe espn.com on the 15-day injured list due to a forearm flexor strain.
Positional Changes
The Washington Nationals are set to shift NL All-Star starter CJ Abrams espn.com to second base. Manager Blake Butera stated that this move is "the best thing for our team " indicating a strategic adjustment for the club. Abrams, who leads MLB in errors, will transition from his shortstop position.