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Last updated: May 21, 2026, 5:49 PM ET

Injury Updates & Rehab Assignments

Mets starter Kodai Senga will begin a rehab assignment on Friday as he works back from lower back pain that landed him on the injured list, while Marlins prospect Robby Snelling faces season-ending Tommy John surgery to repair his left elbow UCL after making his major league debut. Tigers ace Tarik Skubal completed his third bullpen session since elbow surgery, with manager A.J. Hinch calling it a "great step" though his timeline remains unclear. The spate of arm injuries continued as Blue Jays veteran José Berríos underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, sidelining him well into the 2027 season. Cubs starter Edward Cabrera exited Wednesday's start in the fourth inning with a blister on his right middle finger, and Athletics right-hander Gunnar Hoglund will miss the entire 2026 season recovering from hip surgery after posting a 1-3 record with a 6.40 ERA in six rookie starts last year.

Rankings & Prospect Movement

Week 8 brought significant shifts in the MLB Power Rankings, with a top-three debut and several playoff hopefuls achieving their highest positions in years. The updated top 50 prospect rankings featured a major shakeup at No. 1, reflecting the dynamic talent pipeline across both leagues. These rankings come amid a season where young pitching talent has dominated headlines, particularly in matchups like Wednesday's duel between Toronto's Trey Yesavage and New York's Cam Schlittler.

Player Performances & Position Changes

Shohei Ohtani delivered a superstar performance in his return to the lineup, hitting a leadoff home run and pitching five scoreless innings to lead the Dodgers past the Padres. In a marquee pitching matchup, Yesavage outdueled Schlittler as the Blue Jays edged the Yankees 2-1, showcasing two of the American League's brightest young arms. Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong publicly criticized his defensive miscues as "laughable" after errors in consecutive games, including a misplayed ball that contributed to Wednesday's 5-0 loss to Milwaukee. Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford expressed willingness to shift to third base following rookie Colt Emerson's promotion from Triple-A Tacoma, demonstrating veteran adaptability as Seattle manages its infield depth.