MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 12, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

All-Star Game Shake-ups and Snubs

Shohei Ohtani as irritation in his left knee continues, impacting his scheduled pitching start Friday. The Athletics' first baseman, Nick Kurtz, was placed on the injured list with a right thumb sprain, ruling him out of next week's festivities where he was slated to start. Jacob Misiorowski of the Brewers also withdrew from the All-Star Game due to arm fatigue, affecting his Sunday start against the Pirates. Phillies ace Zack Wheeler, expressing he felt "disrespected" by multiple snubs. Meanwhile, Kyle Harrison of the Brewers landed on the injured list with forearm tightness, sidelining the left-handed pitcher.

Player Performances and Roster Additions

Cristopher Sanchez for the Phillies, striking out seven batters in seven innings to end the Tigers' winning streak. Tristan Peters, who recently hit for the cycle for the White Sox on Saturday, joining Dodgers LHP Justin Wrobleski on the roster. Bo Bichette remains out of the lineup for the Mets due to leg soreness and an ankle issue, with the possibility of missing the entire All-Star break. Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies and Munetaka Murakami of the White Sox will participate in the Home Run Derby, completing the eight-man field for Monday's competition in Philadelphia.

Draft Day and Contract News

The MLB draft's first day saw 135 picks finalized, with ESPN's analysts evaluating the winners and losers of the initial selections on draft day. Peyton Bonds, who posted a .352 batting average with six home runs and 13 stolen bases for Rutgers this past season, was selected by the San Francisco Giants. In significant contract news, infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals, sources told ESPN.