MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: June 5, 2026, 5:49 AM ET

Injury Concerns Mount Across MLB

The Dodgers and Diamondbacks suffered a scary collision at first base Thursday, leaving both Ildemaro Vargas and Max Muncy to exit the game with injuries after a violent play at the bag. Meanwhile, the Yankees received devastating news on Aaron Judge, who has been diagnosed with a stress fracture of the first rib on his right side, casting serious doubt about his availability for an extended period. Judge remained sidelined for a third consecutive game Thursday as the Yankees await further medical clarity on a bone bruise that's causing right shoulder pain. In Milwaukee, the Brewers lost two relievers to injuries during their 12-9 defeat to the Giants, with DL Hall and Grant Anderson both exiting the contest. Across the league, the Twins blamed equipment for a recent injury, as right-hander Bailey Ober believes his elbow woes that placed him on the 15-day IL resulted from the slick baseballs used in his May 24 start against the Red Sox in Boston.

Roster Moves and Adjustments

The Red Sox demoted struggling starter Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester after the right-hander continued his recent woes with another difficult outing against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. In Houston, the Astros added outfield depth by signing LaMonte Wade Jr. and calling up Collin Price to replace the injured backup catcher César Salazar. The Diamondbacks optioned pitcher Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno to stretch him back out as a starter after an inconsistent stint as a reliever. Meanwhile, the Braves acquired catching depth from the Angels, bringing in Austin Wynns to help with injuries to Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy.

Struggles Continue for Contenders

As losses continue to pile up, Padres star Manny Machado expressed frustration with the team's inability to score runs, reflecting the mounting pressure on San Diego's offense. The Brewers' ownership diversified investments as principal owner Mark Attanasio joined Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan in an investment group for the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. In power rankings, the NL continues to dominate with an all-National League top 3 in Week, though the rankings didn't reveal which team held the No. 1 spot over the others.

Prospect Focus and Trade Market

Kiley McDaniel updated team rankings for all 30 MLB farm systems entering June, highlighting prospects who are rising and falling across the league. Fantasy baseball managers seeking pitching help have emerging options with five young aces recommended for pickup. As the trade season approaches, Jeff Passan previewed potential moves for all 30 teams, identifying key names who could be dealt and the organizations that might pursue them as the deadline approaches.