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Last updated: June 21, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

MLB INJURY REPORT & ROSTER MOVES

The injury bug continued to bite across Major League Baseball on Saturday, with several teams forced to make significant roster adjustments. The Miami Marlins designated infielder Christopher Morel for assignment Marlins cut ties and placed slugger Liam Hicks on the injured list Marlins' Hicks scratched due to back tightness. In Texas, the Rangers followed suit by placing right-handed pitcher Jack Leiter on the 15-day injured list with an ankle issue Rangers' Leiter to IL, while star shortstop Corey Seager remains sidelined. The Boston Red Sox also added to their IL count, placing utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the list with left forearm inflammation Red Sox place Kiner-Falefa.

OFFENSIVE EXPLOSIONS & PERSONAL MILESTONES

Saturday's slate featured some spectacular offensive performances and significant personal achievements. Bryce Harper delivered a historic outing for the Philadelphia Phillies, hitting for the cycle and driving in runs as part of a 15-3 rout of the Mets, while teammate Kyle Schwarber launched three home runs Schwarber's 3 HRs. In Minnesota, Byron Buxton ignited a 10-run fifth inning for the Twins with a grand slam, contributing to their eventual 16-8 victory over the Diamondbacks Buxton grand slam keys. Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announced he and his wife welcomed a new child, and later that evening, he connected for a home run in a 3-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles Dodgers' Ohtani announces.

PITCHING STAFF WOES CONTINUE

Pitching staffs continued to be a point of concern for several clubs. The Arizona Diamondbacks saw another starting pitcher land on the injured list, with Michael Soroka being placed on the 15-day IL due to a strained right glute Soroka latest D-backs SP. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees activated catcher Austin Wells from the 10-day IL after a two-week absence due to cervical headaches Yankees activate Wells. In a separate development, Brewers manager Pat Murphy announced plans for upcoming back and hip surgeries that will take place during the team's off days and the All-Star break respectively Brewers' Murphy set.