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Last updated: July 25, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Injury Updates and Roster Moves

The New York Mets faced a scare Friday night as star outfielder Juan Soto was removed from their 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers with left calf soreness. Soto is slated for an MRI on Saturday to assess the severity of the issue. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers from the injured list, having recovered from a left hamstring strain. The Cleveland Guardians also, activating outfielder Angel Martinez from the 10-day IL and left-handed reliever Tim Herrin from the 15-day IL. Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti against the White Sox in the second inning due to a foot injury.

Trade Buzz and Future Outlooks

The trade deadline is approaching, and several teams are reportedly exploring their options. Injured Mets pitcher Clay Holmes is available in trade talks, with sources indicating the team has made multiple veterans available. The Pittsburgh Pirates by acquiring reliever Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Looking ahead, Pete Crow-Armstrong for the 2026 Major League Baseball pre-arbitration bonus pool. In a significant development off the field, Harbinger Sports Partners, an investment group including Mark Cuban, has purchased a stake in the Oakland Athletics ahead of their planned move to Las Vegas in 2028.

Player and Team News

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Shohei Ohtani will not be rushed back to the mound, stating the team doesn't expect him to return to the rotation next week. President Donald Trump hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House on Thursday, celebrating their World Series championship. Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. could return from the injured list as early as Friday for the team's series in Baltimore. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal to finish the season with the team and win a World Series. Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro missed Thursday night's game for a personal matter.

Fantasy and Prospect Insights

For fantasy managers, insights into the upcoming week are available with the Week 17 Forecaster, featuring pitcher and hitter rankings. Looking further, dynasty rankings for the top 300 players are available for those planning for the next five years and beyond. International prospect Rintaro Sasaki chose to sign with the Miami Marlins, citing it as the quickest path to the major leagues over returning to Stanford or playing in Japan.