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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 2:38 AM ET

MLB Roundup

The Atlanta Braves have placed left-hander Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm contusion, creating a roster spot for bullpen reinforcements. In brighter news for pitching, Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips was reinstated from the injured list, returning to the mound 13 months after undergoing Tommy John surgery and rejoining the club. Meanwhile, a promising draft prospect, Massachusetts prep left-hander Brody Bumila, shared MRI results revealing ulnar collateral ligament damage in his left elbow, a significant setback for his professional aspirations as teams assessed the injury.

In pitching performances, Cam Schlittler delivered a strong outing on Monday, tossing eight innings for the second time this season as the New York Yankees secured a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays following a recent disappointment. In stark contrast, Philadelphia ace Cristopher Sanchez endured a difficult outing, allowing a career-worst nine earned runs in just 3 1/3 innings in the Phillies' lopsided 15-1 loss to Kansas City prompting an assessment of his performance.

As the MLB draft approaches, the question of who the Chicago White Sox will select with the No. 1 overall pick looms large, with Kiley McDaniel offering insights into team boards and draft strategies as the event nears. Fantasy managers are also evaluating potential waiver wire pickups, with pitching options taking center stage this week amidst fluctuating player availability and team performance. The upcoming MLB All-Star Game rosters are set to feature many of baseball's biggest stars, though several deserving players will be watching from home, sparking debate about snubs and notable omissions from the selections.