MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 26, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

AL East Shakeups and Injuries

The Baltimore Orioles secured a dramatic victory Saturday night as Dylan Beavers of his young career with an RBI single in the ninth inning. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox to the Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead. The Red Sox also expect to activate All-Star left-hander Ranger Suarez from the injured list to start Sunday's series finale.

AL Central Strife and Roster Moves

Salvador Perez on the Royals' all-time home run list with his 318th career blast on Saturday. The Minnesota Twins were forced to from his start due to a left oblique strain, minutes before their 2-0 win. The Oakland Athletics from the injured list and placed him in the lineup as the designated hitter.

NL East Injury Woes and Trade Speculation

The New York Mets suffered another blow as All-Star Juan Soto was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left calf strain and is expected to miss significant time. Injured pitcher Clay Holmes, as the Mets have reportedly made him available in trade talks. In the minors, Marlins right-hander Eiver Mosquera following a positive test for a performance-enhancing substance.

NL West Roster Adjustments and Pitching Concerns

The Los Angeles Dodgers are proceeding with caution regarding Shohei Ohtani, who experienced "a little bit of regression" after his last bullpen session and will skip his next scheduled throwing. Manager Dave Roberts indicated Ohtani won't be rushed back to the rotation. The Texas Rangers placed third baseman Josh Jung on the injured list with a left calf strain and recalled infielder Josh Smith. The Houston Astros on the 15-day injured list with nerve irritation in his right foot.

Farm System Intel and Pre-Arbitration Bonuses

The trade deadline is approaching, and reports on farm systems for all 30 teams are available, highlighting young talent that could be on the move. In other news, Pete Crow-Armstrong for the 2026 Major League Baseball pre-arbitration bonus pool.