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Last updated: June 25, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

National League Shakeups & Player Milestones

The Chicago Cubs are making moves, having acquired left-handed pitcher David Peterson from the New York Mets in a trade. This comes as the Cubs placed right-handers Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list due to injuries, further impacting their pitching depth. Meanwhile, Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson has already surpassed a franchise RBI record, tallying 11 runs batted in during the Mets series, breaking Ron Santo's 1970 mark of.

American League Injuries & Roster Moves

The Minnesota Twins will be without right-handed pitcher Mick Abel, who has been recommended for arthroscopic elbow surgery following a recent setback in his recovery. In Pittsburgh, first baseman Spencer Horwitz exited early from Wednesday night's game against Seattle with discomfort in his left hamstring. The New York 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.

Pitching Performances & Suspensions

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani earned a win on the mound Wednesday, overcoming a difficult second inning where a miscommunication with catcher Dalton Rushing allowed a pitch to get past him. In a peculiar situation, Brewers reliever Abner Uribe began serving his one-game suspension Wednesday night, nearly a month after the penalty was initially handed down by Major League Baseball. The struggling New York Mets have moved right-handed pitcher Kodai Senga to the bullpen, with manager Carlos Mendoza not ruling out the possibility of outfielder Juan Soto heading to the injured list after he exited Tuesday's game early.

Front Office & League Trends

Bill DeWitt III has been elevated to chief executive officer of the St. Louis Cardinals, a position he assumes after serving as team president since 2008 in a front office change. On the broader league front, the introduction of an automated ball-strike system may be contributing to a rise in left-handed hitting performance in 2026, according to analysis. This period also sees a continued discussion around undervalued talent, with one analyst highlighting a quartet of players who are criminally underrated and could be valuable additions to many rosters.