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Last updated: June 30, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

MLB Injury Report & Roster Moves

The Milwaukee Brewers are celebrating a legend, dedicating a massive 80x100-foot mural to longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker honors Uecker with mural in downtown Milwaukee. However, the team also faces roster challenges, with prospect Addison Barger delayed back injury due to a stress reaction in his back, pushing his return further back. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Reds have placed outfielder Dane Myers on the 10-day injured list with a bruised left shoulder places Myers on IL after he crashed into an outfield wall Monday night carted off after collision. The Reds also activated reliever Victor Pagan. In Houston, shortstop Jeremy Pena is heading back to the injured list with a mild left calf strain heading back IL.

Several other teams saw key players sidelined or return to action. Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was removed from Tuesday's game before his at-bat due to back discomfort exits before bat. The San Diego Padres activated veteran infielder Jake Cronenworth from the injured list Monday after he was sidelined by a concussion Cronenworth returns after concussion. New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried took a step forward in his recovery, throwing about 30 pitches in a two-inning simulated game Tuesday, described as "really sharp" by manager Aaron Boone Fried 'really sharp'.

All-Star Game & Player News

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong will not participate in the Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game next month, declining for the second consecutive year Crow-Armstrong won't Derby. In contrast, Tampa Bay Rays prospect Junior Caminero is bringing his "sweet swing" back to the event Caminero bringing swing back. Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras homered and performed a bat flip, an action he stated was partly to acknowledge the difficulties faced by his native Venezuela following recent devastating earthquakes bat flip unveils Contreras'.

The New York Mets experienced a series of miscues on Monday night, including a "Little League home run" for the Toronto Blue Jays, attributed to a misplay by Juan Soto and A.J. Ewing Mets' miscues lead to HR. Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. exited Monday's game after a collision with teammate Jasson Dominguez Chisholm exits after collision. Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman expressed regret over not running hard to first base in a previous game against the Brewers Bregman regrets running hard.

League Initiatives & Statistics

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players' Association have announced a joint $1 million donation to aid in recovery efforts following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela MLB, MLBPA donate $1M. In a surprising turn, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has denied MLB's request to trademark the phrase "Play Ball," deeming it too commonplace for exclusive ownership MLB strikes out on trademark. Meanwhile, analysis continues on the statistical evolution of baseball, with a deep dive into the past, present, and future of Wins Above Replacement (WAR) most important stat baseball. Fantasy managers are also advised to seven prospects who are showing significant stock growth as the season progresses into July Prospect stock watch.