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Last updated: June 25, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

National League Shakeups & Player Milestones

The Chicago Cubs are making moves, acquiring left-hander David Peterson from the New York Mets in a trade. This comes as the Cubs are placing right-handers Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list due to injuries. Meanwhile, Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson has already surpassed Ron Santo's RBI record, pushing his RBI total to 15 during the Mets series after a doubleheader sweep.

In New York, the Mets are moving pitcher Kodai Senga to the bullpen following struggles, with manager Carlos Mendoza not ruling out placing outfielder Juan Soto on the injured list after he exited a recent game early. Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz exited early with a hamstring issue during a game against Seattle. Brewers reliever Abner Uribe is slated to begin serving his suspension nearly a month after it was issued.

American League Notes & Injury Updates

The Minnesota Twins are facing a setback as right-hander Mick Abel has been recommended for arthroscopic elbow surgery following a recovery issue. The Yankees have placed infielder Ryan McMahon on the 10-day injured list with a throat infection, recalling utility player Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to fill the roster spot.

Player Performances & Off-Field Developments

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani earned a win on the mound Wednesday, navigating a challenging second inning where a missed pitch allowed a runner to advance. In a significant front-office change, Bill DeWitt III was named chief executive officer of the St. Louis Cardinals, having previously served as team president since 2008.

League Trends & Underrated Talent

Left-handed hitters are reportedly experiencing a strong offensive year in 2026, with the automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system potentially contributing to this trend according to analysis. Separately, Tristan H. Cockcroft has identified a quartet of underrated players who he believes deserve more attention and should be added to rosters across the league.