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Last updated: June 24, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

MLB Player News & Transactions

Injury woes continued to plague several clubs across Major League Baseball, forcing significant roster adjustments. The New York Yankees placed infielder Ryan McMahon on the 10-day injured list due to a throat infection, recalling Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees put McMahon on IL. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs are dealing with a double blow to their pitching staff, as both Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera have been moved to the 15-day injured list Cubs lose two starters. Edward Cabrera's injury occurred Tuesday night when he was carted off the field after hurting his leg while stretching for a throw Cubs' Cabrera injures leg. Athletics infielder Zack Gelof also exited a game early after his hand was spiked by a cleat during an awkward tag play Athletics' Gelof exits.

The Mets' injury concerns extend to their outfield, with Juan Soto departing Tuesday's game against the Rockies after four innings due to back tightness Mets watch Soto depart. Manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged he isn't ruling out the possibility of Soto landing on the injured list Mets move scuffling Senga. Similarly, Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with lower back tightness, and Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams was a late scratch with left side tightness Phillies scratch Schwarber.

In other player news, Brewers reliever Abner Uribe is slated to begin serving his one-game suspension Wednesday night, nearly a month after the penalty was issued by Major League Baseball Brewers' Uribe to serve ban. Mets right-hander Kodai Senga has been demoted to the bullpen after a stretch of poor performance Mets move scuffling Senga. On the injury front, Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro indicated that Cole Ragans is likely to undergo surgery for a left elbow impingement that has kept him sidelined since early May Royals' Ragans likely to have surgery.

Front Office & League Developments

The St. Louis Cardinals announced a significant executive promotion, naming Bill DeWitt III as chief executive officer. DeWitt III has held the position of team president since 2008 and will now oversee the club's operations in his new capacity Cardinals elevate DeWitt to CEO.

In a development that could influence offensive trends, a report suggests that Major League Baseball's automated ball-strike challenge system may be contributing to an increase in left-handed hitting success in 2026 Olney: How ABS has helped. While specific details of the system's implementation and its precise impact are still emerging, the observation points to potential technological influences on player performance.

Team & Player Commentary

Minnesota Twins General Manager has stated that the team has "no plans" to trade veteran All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton, quelling any speculation about his future with the club Twins GM: 'No plans' to deal.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell expressed frustration over consecutive rainouts in New York. The team experienced two straight days of postponements, leading to Counsell's bewilderment regarding the situation Cubs' Counsell perplexed by rainout.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Rafael Devers has apologized to manager Tony Vitello, characterizing his actions at first base during a recent game as a "misunderstanding" that he believes has been overblown Devers apologized to Vitello.

From an analytical perspective, Tristan H. Cockcroft has identified a quartet of players who he believes are criminally underrated and should be considered for acquisition by MLB teams Where's the love? Criminally underrated players. These players, though not named in the provided snippet, are highlighted for their potential value and underappreciated contributions.