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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

All-Star Game Buzz and Injury Updates

Shohei Ohtani has been scratched from his scheduled pitching start due to continued irritation in his left knee and will skip the All-Star Game in an effort to recover. Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera was named an All-Star replacement for Ohtani was named an All-Star replacement. Meanwhile, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami will participate in the Home Run Derby will participate in the Home Run Derby. Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced to five games and will be eligible for the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.

Several players are dealing with injuries. Mets infielder/designated hitter Mark Vientos will miss six to eight weeks with a fractured right hand. Jacob de Grom will miss his next start for the Rangers due to a glute and hip strain; the team hopes he can avoid the injured list. The Reds activated third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the injured list. First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino was activated by the Royals after missing over three weeks with a fractured right hamate bone was activated by the Royals. The Brewers signed free agent right-hander Bryse Wilson to aid their injury-depleted pitching staff. The Twins reinstated catcher Jeffers from the IL after a two-month absence. Munetaka Murakami was reinstated from the IL by the White Sox after being sidelined by a strained right hamstring was reinstated from the IL. Yankees shortstop Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break, with the team hopeful for positive results.

Milestone Achievements and Player News

Braves first baseman Matt Olson played in his 741st consecutive game, surpassing Dale Murphy as the franchise's Iron Man. Toronto's Kazuma Okamoto hit his 22nd home run, tying Shohei Ohtani for the most by a Japanese-born rookie in a season. Rookie Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters hit for the cycle Friday night, becoming the first player in franchise history to do so in nine years hit for the cycle Friday night. Eduardo Valencia homered in his first MLB plate appearance for the Tigers, then honored Venezuela. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied a report that he refused to play second base earlier this season, calling the report "B.S." denied report.

Contract Extensions and Team Rankings

Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals have agreed to an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension have agreed to an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension. The Marlins debut at their highest ranking of the season while the Padres' slide continues, according to the latest Power Rankings. The Red Sox arrived at Citi Field just over two hours before their scheduled game against the Mets after their team plane was grounded for nearly 24 hours arrived at Citi Field just over two hours before. Alan Porter has been named the umpire crew chief for Tuesday's All-Star Game has been named the umpire crew chief.