MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: May 30, 2026, 8:50 AM ET

Injury Woes and IL Placements

The Tigers continue to be hit by injuries as they've placed both starter Casey Mize on the IL with right adductor inflammation and closer Kenley Jansen on the 15-day injured list with pelvic inflammation. Meanwhile, the White Sox lost first baseman Munetaka Murakami early in Friday's game against the Tigers due to right hamstring tightness, while Athletics right-hander Luis Severino left his start against the Yankees after just one inning because of right arm soreness. Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez faces a significant setback as he's expected to miss approximately two months with a leg injury sustained while stretching in the dugout, while Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin remained out of the lineup due to soreness in his right forearm. The Boston Red Sox also placed reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day IL with left knee inflammation, and the Minnesota Twins moved left-hander Kendry Rojas to the injured list because of elbow inflammation.

Roster Moves and Rotations Adjustments

Multiple teams made significant roster moves over the past 24 hours. The Mets are shaking up their rotation by demoting All-Star David Peterson to the bullpen and replacing him with Sean Manaea, while the Cardinals called up catcher Jimmy Crooks from Triple-A to serve as Ivan Herrera's backup and give him significant playing time. The Pirates will see right-hander Jared Jones make his first MLB appearance since 2024 when he starts against the Minnesota Twins. In Seattle, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh took his first swings off a tee in his rehab process after being placed on the IL with a right oblique strain on May. The Rays activated second baseman Ben Williamson off the injured list after he missed two weeks with a lower back strain, and the Phillies placed starting pitcher Aaron Nola on the paternity list before their series against the Dodgers.

Dodgers and Marlins Roster Adjustments

The Dodgers have made a flurry of moves to remake their bench following injuries to starting outfielder Teoscar Hernández and utility man Kiké Hernández. The Marlins, meanwhile, continue to deal with significant injuries to their pitching staff beyond Pérez's extended absence. Shohei Ohtani expressed dissatisfaction with his performance Wednesday night despite hitting a leadoff home run and helping position the Dodgers for a combined no-hitter, showing the high standards even in successful games.

Managerial Changes and Coaching Moves

The Giants made a significant change on their coaching staff by reassigning third base coach Hector Borg to a new role within their player development staff and naming Wotus as the interim third base coach. Meanwhile, former manager Bobby Valentine celebrated his impending induction into the Mets Hall of Fame by again wearing his famous sunglasses and fake mustache disguise while throwing out the ceremonial first pitch on Friday, recalling his famous 1999 ejection where he hid from umpires after being tossed from a game.

Draft Coverage and Team Rankings

As college baseball regionals begin, experts are ranking the college teams with the most MLB draft prospects, while updated 2026 MLB mock drafts project the first 40 picks. Fantasy baseball managers are also with analysts debating rankings like whether Fernando Tatis Jr. belongs outside the top 50 prospects and if Schmitt is a top-10 hitter.

League Business and Team Standings

Two months into the 2026 season, MLB Power Rankings show the top teams becoming more consistent, though Week 9 brought a top-10 debut for one club and an AL team's highest ranking of the season. Meanwhile, baseball's collective bargaining agreement battle begins as the league pushes for a salary cap while the MLBPA remains strongly opposed, a significant discussion that could reshape the league's economic structure in coming years.

Rangers second baseman Josh Smith returned to uniform Thursday for the first time since being hospitalized with viral meningitis in mid-May, though he remains uncertain about his return timeline.