MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: June 23, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

MLB Injury Updates & Player Returns

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff made a strong return from the injured list Monday, recording his 900th career strikeout and carrying a perfect game into the sixth inning in his first start since April 30. In other injury news, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker was removed from Monday's contest with low back spasms. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Reds expect shortstop Elly De La Cruz to be reinstated Tuesday from the injured list after a 19-game absence due to a strained right hamstring. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will play at least one more rehab game Tuesday for Triple-A Syracuse before the team assesses his activation from a two-month injury layoff. The Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel, who has been sidelined with thigh and knee issues, is set to make his season debut against Cleveland.

Front Office & League Matters

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred stated in a letter to Senator Josh Hawley that the San Francisco Giants did not adequately explain to players their option to decline wearing pride-themed caps. The league's guidance on the matter was reportedly "not clear."

Team Roster Moves

The Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-handed pitcher Alan Rangel from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and reinstated left-handed pitcher Kyle Backhus from the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy & Team Strengths

Fantasy baseball managers should consider claiming rookies from AL Central clubs who are headlining waiver wire options this week. For teams currently leading their divisions, rotation depth and clutch hitting are identified as their biggest strengths driving their success.