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Last updated: August 12, 2026, 9:32 PM ET

Injury Report

Houston's Jose Altuve left Tuesday's game after getting hit on the left foot by a pitch, though imaging came back negative. Bryce Harper has been battling left knee soreness that returned as he moved back to right field for the first time in four years. The Athletics fear that first baseman Nick Kurtz may miss the rest of the season due to a right thumb injury. Colorado placed third baseman Kyle Karros on the seven-day concussion injured list. The Marlins put Kyle Stowers on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain. Meanwhile, Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage underwent surgery for left meniscus damage, and the team also placed Jameson Taillon on the IL.

Pitching across the League

Blake Snell struck out 10 batters over six innings in his return from a three-month absence due to loose bodies in his left elbow, flashing electric stuff for the Dodgers. In contrast, Paul Skenes was pulled after 65 pitches amid another dip in his fastball velocity, and he declined to discuss his health. The Blue Jays added to their bullpen by claiming veteran Paul Sewald after the Diamondbacks designated him for assignment. Pitching prospect Jackson Kent was called up from Triple-A and will make his major league debut Wednesday for Washington against the Cubs.

Team News and Storylines

Cal Raleigh, saddled with a .159 average after finishing second in the AL MVP race last year, called his performance "awful" as the Mariners lost their fifth straight game, 4-1 to the Yankees. The White Sox drew 40,000 fans for a pope hat giveaway celebrating Pope Leo, a Chicago native and White Sox fan. The Red Sox have been the hottest team ever, posting a 27-3 run that has transformed their season and revived World Series hopes. The Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux along with two other coaches after their staff posted a 4.51 ERA and an MLB-worst 508 walks.

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