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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

All-Star Game Shake-ups and Injury Woes

The upcoming All-Star Game is seeing significant alterations to its rosters. Shohei Ohtani, dealing with continued irritation in his left knee, has been scratched from his scheduled pitching start and will skip the All-Star Game entirely, aiming to be in better condition. Iván Herrera of the Cardinals has been named as an injury replacement for Ohtani on the National League squad. Meanwhile, Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz, who was slated to start at first base for the American League, has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb sprain. Bo Bichette of the Mets was held out of the lineup for a second consecutive day due to leg and ankle soreness and may miss the remainder of the games leading up to the break. Mark Vientos of the Mets will miss six to eight weeks with a fractured right hand.

Milestone Performances and Player Deals

The league is also witnessing individual milestones and significant contract agreements. Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals are reportedly in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension, sources told ESPN. In a notable offensive achievement, White Sox rookie center fielder Tristan Peters hit for the cycle Peters hit for the cycle, becoming the first player in franchise history to do so in nine years. Peters, who also recently hit for the cycle, was named to the All-Star rosters on Saturday. Toronto's Kazuma Okamoto tied Shohei Ohtani's mark with his 22nd home run Friday night, setting a new record for the most by a Japanese-born rookie in a single season. Braves first baseman Matt Olson played in his 741st consecutive game, surpassing Dale Murphy as the franchise's new Iron Man.

Draft Picks and Derby Participants

As the MLB draft progresses, teams are making their selections. The first 135 picks have been completed first 135 picks are in. In Home Run Derby news, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami have been added to the eight-man field for the contest in Philadelphia.

Pitching News and Fantasy Advice

On the pitching front, Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison has been placed on the 15-day injured list with tightness in his throwing forearm. Fantasy baseball managers can find advice for setting their Sunday lineups with a look at Joey Cantillo and for Saturday with a review of Griffin Jax's recent performance. Eric Karabell offers some speculative fantasy baseball insights for the near future. The Red Sox experienced a delayed start to their game against the Mets due to plane issues that grounded the team for nearly 24 hours.