MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: June 13, 2026, 5:46 PM ET

INJURY REPORT

The Texas Rangers placed Evan Carter on the 10-day injured list after the outfielder suffered an oblique strain in Friday's game, exiting in the fourth inning. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves made Spencer Strider's move to the 15-day injured list official due to right elbow inflammation, with the hard-throwing starter set for imaging after leaving Friday's start against the Mets. The injury news wasn't limited to those clubs, as Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty departed after just three innings with left leg discomfort, and Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena exited Friday's game with an apparent leg injury. In positive injury updates, New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has begun playing simulated games as he targets a late-June return from his calf injury, while Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson was activated from the injured list on Friday. The Tigers also activated closer Kenley Jansen ahead of their Cleveland series, ending a 13-game absence due to pelvic inflammation, and the Athletics placed designated hitter Brent Rooker on the 10-day IL retroactive to Tuesday with a bone bruise in his left knee.

TEAM ANALYSIS & SALARY CAP DISCUSSION

Chicago's downward spiral continues to raise questions about the Cubs' direction heading into trade season, with the club's recent performance drop raising concerns about potential moves. The ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations have intensified discussions about implementing a salary cap structure, with analysts examining how such a system could reshape roster construction across Major League Baseball. Boston Red Sox reliever Aroldis Chapman reiterated his belief that he deserves an apology from the New York Yankees for how the organization handled his departure after the 2022 season, though manager Aaron Boone stated the team owes him nothing.

OFFENSIVE PERFORMANCES

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez delivered a historic first inning against Kansas City, launching a grand slam and two-run homer to account for all six runs in a 6-0 victory. Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski struck out a career-high 15 batters while tossing a complete-game one-hitter to lead his team past Philadelphia. On the fantasy front, Byron Buxton continues his pursuit of 50 home runs while Hunter Goodman makes headlines for his National League power surge. Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was held out of Friday's lineup against Chicago but avoided the injured list after Saturday's knee inflammation scare.

MINOR LEAGUE REHAB UPDATES

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester received a call back from his minor league rehabilitation assignment as he works through recovery from thoracic outlet syndrome. Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami is running again during his recovery from a right hamstring strain, with left-hander Noah Schultz scheduled for a bullpen session on Saturday. These rehabilitation progressions offer hope for clubs looking to bolster their rosters mid-season.

POWER RANKINGS & PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

Despite consistent performances from the usual suspects, MLB Power Rankings show movement throughout the middle tiers as several clubs make pushes toward playoff contention. While the top five remains unchanged for the fourth consecutive week, the shifting dynamics across both leagues suggest an unpredictable second half. Amidst the Dodgers' star-studded roster, one young center fielder is emerging as a standout performer after a historically poor October performance, making his mark alongside superstars like Mookie Betts, who recently appeared as a guest star on Disney Junior. The eight-time All-Star's voice work on a baseball-centric character demonstrates the crossover appeal of baseball's biggest names beyond the diamond.