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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

All-Star Game News and Player Moves

Shohei Ohtani will miss the All-Star Game due to continued left knee irritation and was scratched from his scheduled pitching start Friday. Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera was named as an injury replacement for Ohtani on the National League squad was named Friday to the National League All-Star team. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami will participate in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia have been named as participants. 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 had his suspension reduced from seven games to five. Alan Porter will serve as the umpire crew chief for Tuesday's All-Star Game will be the umpire crew chief.

Injury Bug Continues to Bite

The Athletics placed All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb sprain went on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Brewers pitcher Kyle Harrison landed on the 15-day injured list with forearm tightness has gone on the 15-day injured list. Mets infielder Mark Vientos will miss six to eight weeks with a broken right hand. Rangers pitcher Jacob de Grom will skip his next start due to a glute and hip strain, with the team hoping he avoids the injured list. The Royals activated first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino from the injured list after he missed over three weeks with a fractured right hamate bone activated first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino from the injured list. The Reds activated third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the injured list before their game Friday night was activated off the injured list. The Twins acquired right-handed reliever Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays. Yankees shortstop Aaron Judge will have his rib tested during the All-Star break as the team remains cautious.

Milestones and Notable Performances

Toronto's Kazuma Okamoto tied Shohei Ohtani's mark for the most home runs by a Japanese-born rookie in a single season with his 22nd blast Friday night. White Sox rookie center fielder Tristan Peters hit for the cycle Friday, becoming the first player in franchise history to do so in nine years hit for the cycle Friday night. Braves first baseman Matt Olson played in his 741st consecutive game, passing Dale Murphy for the franchise's Iron Man record. Eduardo Valencia made history for the Tigers with a home run in his first MLB plate appearance Thursday made history Thursday with a home run. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied a report that he refused to play second base earlier this season.

Contract Extensions and Roster Additions

Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals are reportedly in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension are in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension. The Brewers signed veteran right-handed pitcher Bryse Wilson to bolster their injury-depleted pitching staff. Munetaka Murakami was reinstated from the IL by the White Sox on Friday after being sidelined by a strained right hamstring was reinstated from the IL. The Red Sox's arrival at Citi Field for their game against the Mets was delayed by more than two hours due to plane issues.