MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 10, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

MLB Injury Report and Roster Moves

The Reds activated third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes off the injured list. The Royals welcomed back first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino from the IL, where he spent over three weeks with a fractured right hamate bone. The Twins strengthened their pitching staff by acquiring right-handed reliever Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays for minor league catcher/third baseman Ryan Sprock, and also reinstated catcher Jeffers from the IL after a two-month absence as they sought to bolster their bullpen. The White Sox reinstated Munetaka Murakami from the IL on Friday, sidelining him with a strained right hamstring.

Several teams are dealing with significant injuries. Mets infielder/designated hitter Mark Vientos will miss six to eight weeks with a fractured right hand. Rangers pitcher Jacob de Grom will skip his next start due to a glute and hip strain, though the team hopes he can avoid the injured list with extra rest because of a strain. Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled pitching start Friday due to continued irritation in his left knee due to irritation. Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof exited Thursday night's game against the Tigers in the third inning after appearing to injure his right knee while making a sliding catch. Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez will miss next week's All-Star Game after being placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left groin strain.

Contract News and All-Star Game Updates

Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals have agreed to an eight-year contract extension worth $112.5 million, sources told ESPN signed a deal. Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced from seven games to five, clearing him to participate in the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber was added to the Home Run Derby on Friday, joining teammate Bryce Harper for the event in Philadelphia was added to the derby. Harper also announced he will compete in the Home Run Derby in front of his hometown crowd at Citizens Bank Park will compete in the derby. Alan Porter will serve as the crew chief and call balls and strikes for Tuesday's All-Star Game will be the umpire.

Player Denials and Team Standings

Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied a report that he refused to play second base earlier this season, calling the since-retracted report "B.S." and saying he was caught "off guard". Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break, with the Yankees hopeful the results show the three-time AL MVP is healing. Eduardo Valencia made history Thursday with a home run in his first MLB plate appearance for the Tigers and grew emotional while thanking his family and earthquake-rocked Venezuela. The Marlins debuted at their highest ranking of 2026, while the Padres' fall continues, according to the latest Power Rankings.

Fantasy Baseball Previews

Eric Karabell examines potential future events for fantasy baseball managers, considering possibilities like McGonigle being a top-10 hitter and Cy Young potential for Wheeler. Fantasy managers can find essential information for setting their Saturday lineups in the latest advice column, with Griffin Jax highlighted for his continued performance.