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Last updated: July 26, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Key Roster Moves and Injuries Shake Up MLB

The Texas Rangers placed third baseman Josh Jung on the injured list with a left calf strain, recalling veteran infielder Josh Smith from Triple-A Round Rock. Meanwhile, the New York Mets diagnosed All-Star Juan Soto with a Grade 2 left calf strain, expecting him to miss significant time. The Houston Astros placed starter Brandon Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list due to nerve irritation in his right foot, recalling left-hander Bryan King from Triple-A Sugar Land. The Minnesota Twins also from his scheduled start with a left oblique strain. In a less severe move, the Athletics reinstated slugger Nick Kurtz from the 10-day injured list and inserted him into the lineup as the designated hitter.

Player Milestones and Transactions

Salvador Perez, surpassing George Brett for the Royals' franchise record. In a trade, the Boston Red Sox sent lefty Connelly Early to the Nationals in exchange for infielder Curtis Mead. The Milwaukee Brewers designated recently acquired pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Shohei Ohtani experienced a slight regression after his last bullpen session and will skip his next scheduled throwing.

to Future Talent

The Red Sox are reportedly expecting to activate and start pitcher Ranger Suarez on Sunday. In a concerning development for the Oakland Athletics, All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers may miss the remainder of the 2026 season after suffering a torn meniscus. A report on was also released. Looking back, the recent induction of Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent into the Hall of Fame.