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Last updated: June 26, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

Major League Baseball Transactions & Rulings

The New York Mets parted ways with manager Carlos Mendoza Friday, citing the club's dismal 34-47 record, a start that has put them in an unenviable position. Amidst the managerial shakeup, the Mets also traded left-handed pitcher David Peterson to the Chicago Cubs, who are actively seeking reinforcements for their injury-plagued starting rotation. Adding to the player movement, the Arizona Diamondbacks activated outfielder Max Kepler from the restricted list after he served an 80-game suspension for a positive PED test.

In other player news, the Texas Rangers welcomed back shortstop Corey Seager from the concussion list Thursday, though they simultaneously placed infielder Cody Freeman on the 10-day IL with a herniated disk. The Pittsburgh Pirates also announced a roster move, placing first baseman Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain reported by the team.

League Operations & Future Events

As the league navigates player relations and future planning, the Major League Baseball Players Association proposed a ban on individual player prop betting to MLB officials. This proposal, part of ongoing collective bargaining agreement talks, aims to curb harassment faced by players from gamblers. On the contractual front, MLB is reportedly seeking to limit free agent contracts to a maximum of five years for players switching teams in future CBA negotiations. the league has confirmed that the 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend will be hosted in Philadelphia, with festivities scheduled for July 14.

Meanwhile, a single-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, the Dunedin Blue Jays, experienced an exceptionally challenging 2025 season marked by 24 weather delays and 16 postponements or cancellations, underscoring the impact of environmental factors on game scheduling.

Fantasy Baseball Outlook

In a forward-looking analysis for fantasy baseball managers, Eric Karabell speculated on potential player milestones, including the possibility of Cade Caglianone hitting 40 home runs and the performance of the Contreras brothers. This look ahead comes as several pitchers for the Tampa Bay Rays saw their combined no-hitter broken up late against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday when Craig Kimbrel surrendered a two-run homer in the ninth inning.