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

Player Transactions & Injuries

The Chicago Cubs are set to acquire left-handed pitcher David Peterson from the New York Mets, according to sources close to the situation Sources: Cubs acquiring LHP Peterson from Mets. In other roster moves, the Tampa Bay Rays saw their combined no-hitter against the Kansas City Royals broken up in the ninth inning when Carter Jensen hit a two-run homer off Craig Kimbrel, a tough break after a dominant performance by the Rays' pitching staff Rays' combined no-hitter broken up in 9th vs. KC.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed first baseman Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain Pirates put 1B Horwitz (hamstring) on 10-day IL. Horwitz had previously exited Wednesday night's game against Seattle with discomfort in the same leg Pirates' Horwitz exits early with hamstring injury. Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers activated shortstop Corey Seager from the concussion list on Thursday, but placed infielder Cody Freeman on the 10-day IL with a herniated disk Seager rejoins Rangers after concussion IL stint. The New York Yankees have placed infielder Ryan McMahon on the 10-day injured list due to a throat infection, recalling Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in his stead Yankees put McMahon on IL with throat infection.

Player Development & Future Outlook

fantasy baseball analysts are speculating on potential future milestones, with one projection suggesting the possibility of Caglianone hitting 40 homers and continued strong performances from the Contreras brothers. The official midway point of the 2026 season has arrived, bringing a shake-up to the league's top 10 MLB Power Rankings: A No. 2 debut and a powerhouse.

Disciplinary Actions & Rule Proposals

Brewers reliever Abner Uribe is preparing to serve his one-game suspension, nearly a month after it was initially handed down by Major League Baseball Brewers' Uribe to serve ban month after actions. In potential future rule changes, Major League Baseball is reportedly seeking to implement a maximum contract length of 5 years for free agents who switch teams as part of upcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations with players MLB wants max 5 years for FAs changing teams.

Player Performance & Rebounds

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani secured a win on the mound Wednesday, rebounding after a challenging second inning where a miscommunication with catcher Dalton Rushing led to a passed ball Ohtani 'out of sync' with catcher, rebounds for win. In a historic performance, Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson drove in 11 runs during the team's doubleheader sweep of the Mets, surpassing the franchise record of 10 RBIs previously held by Ron Santo in 1970 Cubs' Swanson ups RBI total to 15 in Mets series.

Injury Concerns

The Minnesota Twins' pitching staff faces a setback as right-hander Mick Abel has been recommended for arthroscopic elbow surgery following a recent recovery complication Twins' Abel set for arthroscopic elbow surgery. The exact timeline for Abel's return will be determined after the procedure.