MLB Baseball 24 Hours

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

MLB Injury Report & Player News

The injury bug continued to bite across Major League Baseball on Monday. Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena is headed back to the injured list with a mild left calf strain returning to IL. In a more concerning development, Cincinnati Reds center fielder Dane Myers was carted off the field after a hard collision with the outfield wall at Milwaukee, requiring removal from the game carted off field. New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. also exited his team's contest after a violent collision with teammate Jasson Dominguez, leaving his status uncertain exited after collision. Adding to the injury woes, Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger will be sidelined for several more weeks due to a stress reaction in his back, further delaying his return in what has already been an injury-plagued season for him return delayed.

Player Performances & Miscues

Several players made headlines for their on-field actions, both positive and negative. Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras homered and flipped his bat, noting his thoughts were with his native Venezuela where people are dealing with the aftermath of two major earthquakes homered and flipped. Meanwhile, the New York Mets endured a rough night, with a pair of misplays leading to a "Little League" home run for the Toronto Blue Jays. Mets left fielder Juan Soto misplayed a sinking line drive, and center fielder A.J. Ewing couldn't track it down, allowing George Springer to circle the bases miscues lead. In a case of player regret, third baseman Alex Bregman expressed disappointment in himself for not running hard to first base in a recent game, a sentiment he shared after signing a significant contract with the Cubs over the winter regrets running.

Injury Returns & Fantasy Advice

On a more positive note for some clubs, players are making their way back from the injured list. The San Diego Padres activated infielder Jake Cronenworth from concussion protocol on Monday, providing a boost to their lineup activated from IL. In pitching news, Yankees pitcher Max Fried is slated to face hitters for the first time since mid-May in a live batting practice session, with Giancarlo Stanton also expected to participate, signaling a potential return for Fried face hitters. For fantasy baseball managers, several waiver wire pickups are recommended this week, with an eye toward taking advantage of opportunities presented by teams like the Colorado Rockies free agent pickups.