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Last updated: June 24, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

MLB Injury Report & Roster Moves

A wave of injuries has impacted several Major League Baseball teams, forcing significant roster adjustments. The Chicago Cubs have placed both right-handed pitchers Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list, with Cabrera sustaining a leg injury that saw him carted off the field. The New York Mets are also dealing with ailments, as outfielder Juan Soto exited Tuesday's game with back tightness, prompting manager Carlos Mendoza to acknowledge the possibility of him landing on the IL. Similarly, slugger Kyle Schwarber was a late scratch for the Philadelphia Phillies due to lower back tightness, and Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams was also sidelined with left side tightness. In other roster news, the Yankees placed infielder Ryan McMahon on the 10-day injured list with a throat infection, recalling utility player Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A.

Pitching Staff Shake-ups and Future Outlook

Pitching staffs across MLB are facing adjustments, with one notable move involving Mets right-hander Kodai Senga. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza shifted Senga to the bullpen after a recent slump, a decision that comes as the team's president of baseball operations, David Stearns, stated there is still time for the Mets to contend this season, setting the Aug. 3 trade deadline as a key marker for potential retooling. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals are bracing for significant time without Cole Ragans, who is expected to undergo surgery for an elbow impingement that has kept him sidelined since early May. On a more positive note for the Pittsburgh Pirates, rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin began a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona.

Team Management & Player Dynamics

Off the field, the St. Louis Cardinals announced a significant leadership change, naming Bill DeWitt III as chief executive officer, a role he assumes after serving as team president since 2008 as announced Wednesday. In player news, Athletics infielder Zack Gelof left Tuesday's game with a hand injury after being spiked by a cleat during an awkward tag play. Giants first baseman Rafael Devers has apologized to manager Tony Vitello, attributing an incident during a recent game to a "misunderstanding" that he believes is being exaggerated according to reports. The Minnesota Twins, through their general manager, have stated there are "no plans" to trade veteran All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton.

League Trends & Underrated Talent

A recent analysis suggests that left-handed hitters are experiencing a surge in offensive production in 2026, with MLB's new automated ball-strike challenge system potentially contributing to this trend as detailed by Oleny. Amidst discussions of league-wide performance, there's also a spotlight on players who may be flying under the radar. Tristan H. Cockcroft has identified a quartet of criminally underrated players who merit consideration for roster additions across the league. The Chicago Cubs, meanwhile, experienced consecutive rainouts in New York, leaving manager Craig Counsell expressing a degree of perplexity.