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Last updated: May 23, 2026, 2:49 PM ET

Injury Report

Several notable players exited games or landed on the injured list across Friday's action. Diamondbacks left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. left Friday's game against the Rockies with left hamstring tightness after making a sliding catch in the outfield. The Dodgers' Max Muncy departed after being hit by a pitch around his right wrist in the eighth inning against Milwaukee. The Cubs placed infielder Matt Shaw on the injured list with back tightness and recalled Pedro Ramirez from Triple-A, where he was hitting .312 with nine home runs. The Angels optioned struggling left fielder Josh Lowe to Triple-A and placed third baseman Yoán Moncada on the 10-day IL with right knee inflammation. On the mend, the Yankees activated shortstop José Caballero from the IL after he recovered from a broken finger, while Anthony Volpe is expected to see time at second base for added infield depth.

Pitching News

Gerrit Cole made a triumphant return for the Yankees, tossing six scoreless innings in his first start since undergoing elbow ligament reconstruction surgery — a 569-day absence from the rotation. The ace allowed just three hits while striking out five in a dominant performance against the Rays. Meanwhile, Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams matched Phillies counterpart Cristopher Sánchez with eight scoreless innings before Kyle Manzardo delivered a pinch-hit homer in the ninth to lift Cleveland to a 1-0 victory.

Player Transactions and Lineup Moves

The Mets designated Craig Kimbrel for assignment after just 14 appearances with the club, ending a brief tenure for the 37-year-old veteran reliever. The Cubs gave struggling left fielder Ian Happ a day off while moving centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong up to the leadoff spot for Saturday's game against Houston. The Reds' offense, which has struggled mightily this season, received a boost with the activation of designated hitter Eugenio Suárez from the 10-day injured list. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber returned to the lineup after missing three games with a gastrointestinal illness, batting as the designated hitter in the second spot against Cleveland.

Notable Performances

Rookie Jackson Holliday hit a two-run homer that traveled just 337 feet in Friday's 7-4 win over the Tigers — the ball sneaked over the left-field wall and under the foul pole. The Orioles' shortstop continues to make an impact in his young MLB career with clutch extra-base hits.

Around the League

The Athletics' $2 billion domed stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is taking shape with the lower bowl under construction, and officials confirmed the project remains on schedule to open before the 2028 season. Mariners pitcher Jose Zerpa received an 80-game suspension after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol under baseball's minor league drug program. Meanwhile, Seattle continues to underperform, with analysts noting the team could be a source of trade candidates as the deadline approaches. Early data on baseball's automated ball-strike system shows mixed results as the league evaluates the challenge system's impact on pace of play and accuracy through its initial implementation.