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Last updated: July 22, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Player Injury Updates and Roster Moves

The injury bug continued to bite around Major League Baseball. The Athletics placed rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer on the injured list after emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle. Cubs reliever Trent Thornton is day-to-day with a bruised heel after being struck by a comebacker, crediting his cleats for avoiding a more serious injury. The Detroit Tigers added right-hander Jack Flaherty to the IL with right flexor inflammation. White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is with a high ankle sprain, while Rangers third baseman Josh Jung exited early Tuesday with left calf tightness. Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. landed on the injured list for the first time in his career with lower back tightness according to reports.

Team Performance and Standings Notes

The Boston Red Sox, extending their winning streak to 14 games with a victory powered by Caleb Durbin's clutch home run. This marks the second-longest winning streak in club history, raising questions about whether their turnaround is sustainable. On the other end of the spectrum, the Royals saw Salvador Perez, hitting his 317th career home run, though the team also placed shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on the injured list.

Player Health and Recovery Progress

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani in a bullpen session prior to Wednesday's game, a positive sign for his potential return to the mound, though a timetable remains uncertain. Guardians third baseman José Ramírez was activated from the injury list after a five-week absence due to hand surgery. Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski in his first appearance since July 7, working only four innings.

League Operations and Draft Discussions

The MLB Players Association has called for the preservation of the current draft system after MLB proposed cutting rounds, slashing amateur signing bonuses by over $150 million, and preventing high school players from entering. Meanwhile, Rangers' third-round draft pick Brody Bumila, who throws over 100 mph, announced he will require Tommy John surgery to repair his UCL due to the injury.

Other Notable Game and Player News

Yankees shortstop José Caballero was charged with a pitch clock violation, which led to a strikeout and the ejection of hitting coach James Rowson. Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto took responsibility for a costly baserunning mistake that ended a potential rally in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers as the team fell. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel has across all 30 teams following the MLB draft, and rankings for the top 300 dynasty league players for the next five years have also been released.