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Last updated: July 23, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Player News and Injuries

The injury bug continues to bite across MLB. Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. landed on the injured list for the first time in his career due to lower back tightness. In Detroit, the Tigers placed right-hander Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list in his right flexor. The Oakland Athletics saw right-hander J.T. Ginn placed on the 15-day IL with a blister on his pitching hand for a ruptured testicle and was placed on the 10-day IL. White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is with a high ankle sprain, landing him on the 10-day IL. Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung exited early with left calf tightness. Chicago Cubs reliever Trent Thornton is being monitored after a comebacker to the heel left him day-to-day with a bruised heel.

Roster Moves and Milestones

Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez returned to action on Wednesday after a five-week stint on the injured list following left hand surgery. In a franchise milestone, Salvador Perez with his 317th career homer. The Milwaukee Brewers are after he pitched just four innings in his first appearance since July 7.

League Operations and Prospects

The MLB Players Association has called for the preservation of the current amateur draft system, opposing MLB's proposal to reduce rounds, slash signing bonuses by over $150 million, and prevent high school players from entering the draft. In prospect news, Kiley McDaniel has for all 30 MLB teams, detailing risers and fallers after the draft. ESPN's fantasy baseball coverage also includes dynasty rankings for the top 300 players for the next five years and a look at the hottest free agents available on waiver wires across the league.

Team Performance and Strategy

The Boston Red Sox might be, with questions arising about the keys to their next two months as they aim for the playoffs. Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto took responsibility for a baserunning mistake that derailed a potential rally in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers. In a peculiar incident, Yankees shortstop José Caballero was charged with a pitch clock violation that led to a strikeout and the ejection of hitting coach James Rowson. ESPN is also providing, highlighting potential targets for teams. Discussions surrounding the Collective Bargaining Agreement, salary cap, and other key issues remain ongoing between owners and players.