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Last updated: September 10, 2026, 10:18 PM ET

Injury Wave Hits Dodgers' Ohtani

The Dodgers are placing Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list and calling up top prospect Josue De Paula from Double-A to temporarily fill the designated hitter role, manager Dave Roberts said. Ohtani heads to the IL after being out of the lineup for the sixth time due to right arm soreness. Roberts acknowledged that a stint on the injured list was "on the table" for the two-way star, saying "anything should be on the table" regarding his availability. Ohtani sidelined again marks another setback in a season already disrupted by arm troubles. Sources confirmed that De Paula is expected to join the club Friday as the team weighs its roster options.

Yankees Lose Chisholm, Get Volpe Back

The Yankees placed second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right thumb, manager Aaron Boone announced Wednesday. Chisholm placed on the IL leaves a hole in the infield as the club pushes toward the postseason. Anthony Volpe rejoined the Yankees on Thursday, providing a timely boost to the lineup. Volpe rejoins the roster after a stint away, stepping back in as the team reshuffles its middle infield.

Brewers Option Sproat After Rough Ninth

The Brewers sent pitcher Brandon Sproat back to Triple-A Nashville after he allowed four runs in the ninth inning of an 8-6 victory over the Cubs. The club called the outing unacceptable, signaling dissatisfaction with his late-game command despite the team holding on for the win.

Pirates, Braves, Orioles Deal With Injuries

The Pirates placed All-Star right-hander Braxton Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list due to right arm discomfort. Pirates put the 14-game winner on the shelf, a significant blow to their rotation down the stretch. Braves outfielder Lane Thomas is headed to the 15-day IL with an intercostal injury after hurting himself in the batting cage before Thursday's game against the Rays. Braves' Thomas becomes the latest Atlanta regular sidelined by injury. The Orioles placed versatile Blaze Alexander on the 10-day injured list and are hopeful shortstop Gunnar Henderson can recover quickly from a knee injury that left him out of the starting lineup. Orioles put Alexander on the IL while monitoring Henderson's status day to day.

Altuve Reaches 2,500 Hits

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve doubled in the third inning against Philadelphia on Wednesday night for his 2,500th career hit, becoming just the second player in franchise history to reach the milestone. Altuve becomes the second Astros player to hit the mark, further cementing his legacy in Houston.

Red Sox, A's, and Prospect News

Willson Contreras, eligible to come off the 10-day injured list later this week from a strained left hamstring, is scheduled to play a rehab game for Double-A Portland on Friday. Contreras to play in at least one rehab game before rejoining the Red Sox. The Athletics are losing two top prospects to injury — infielder Leo De Vries (shoulder) and pitcher Jamie Arnold, who was hit in the face by a line drive. A's top prospects De Vries and Arnold are out indefinitely, a tough development for the organization's farm system.

Harimoto Dies at 86

Isao Harimoto, the baseball great who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and still holds Japan's hits record, has died at. Harimoto, the Japanese "Hit Machine," leaves behind a legacy as one of the most accomplished hitters in the history of Japanese baseball.

Power Rankings and Free Agency Intel

With a few weeks left in the regular season, the 2026 postseason picture is taking shape, with one team jumping up the list amid a playoff push. MLB Power Rankings show which teams are rising and falling in mid-September. Front offices are already thinking ahead to the offseason, with storylines and names to know emerging. Passan's early MLB free agency intel offers a look at what's coming this winter.

Trout's Legacy and Passing the Torch

From Mickey Mantle to Konnor Griffin, the burden of big expectations is passed down through the generations. Mike Trout remains a symbol of that weight, and his echoes are visible in prospect Konnor Griffin as time passes.