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Last updated: June 4, 2026, 5:52 PM ET

Trade Activity

The Braves acquired Austin Wynns from the Angels to address catching injuries to Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy, while the Blue Jays secured Simeon Woods Richardson from Minnesota for cash considerations. San Diego designated Nick Castellanos for assignment one day after his return to Philadelphia, ending a rough 39-game stint that failed to meet expectations following his offseason signing. These moves reflect active roster maneuvering as teams assess needs ahead of the July trade deadline.

Injuries & Roster Moves

Aaron Judge missed his third straight game as the Yankees await medical clarity on a bone bruise in his right ribs causing shoulder pain, while Giants lefty Matt Gage landed on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation after leading the club with 29 appearances. The Mets optioned Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse before their series finale against Seattle, recalling Eric Gerber to provide bullpen depth amid ongoing pitching concerns.

Performance Highlights

Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez saw his remarkable shutout streak end at 50⅔ innings after 663 pitches and 190 batters faced, falling just shy of 51 consecutive scoreless frames that would have placed him alongside Hall of Fame company in baseball history.

Front Office & Business

Milwaukee Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio joined an investment group for the Athletes Unlimited Softball League alongside Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan as the league heads into its second season. Meanwhile, the Padres' pending $3.9 billion sale completes late owner Peter Seidler's legacy of transforming the franchise, with Kiley McDaniel's prospect rankings showing which farm systems are rising and falling entering June. Jeff Passan's trade intel identifies which big names could move and which teams might be buyers or sellers as the market heats up.

Power Rankings Shuffle

The Braves maintained the top spot in ESPN's Week 10 power rankings, narrowly holding off the Dodgers while the red-hot Brewers made a push toward the NL's elite. The rankings reflect a crowded National League field where small margins separate contenders in what's shaping up as a competitive summer stretch run.