MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: May 24, 2026, 2:54 PM ET

Injury Updates

The Dodgers expect to activate Kiké Hernández for Monday's game after the utilityman recovered from left elbow surgery, though they'll remain without Max Muncy who exited Friday's game after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist. The Rays placed Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain, while the Tigers moved Brant Hurter to the 15-day injured list with lumbar spine inflammation. Houston's Yordan Alvarez left Saturday's victory in the sixth inning with back spasms and will miss the series finale, and Arizona's Lourdes Gurriel Jr. exited against Colorado with left hamstring tightness after a sliding catch. The Angels optioned Josh Lowe to Triple-A while placing Yoán Moncada on the 10-day IL with right knee inflammation, and the Cubs called up Pedro Ramirez from Triple-A after placing Matt Shaw on the injured list with back tightness. Ronald Acuna Jr. was pulled from Thursday's game with left thumb pain as a precaution, and Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke will miss until at least July with a significant left hamstring strain. Trent Grisham avoided structural damage in his left knee, providing relief to the Yankees after he exited Wednesday's game. Marlins prospect Robby Snelling will undergo Tommy John surgery after his UCL injury in his major league debut.

Player Returns & Milestones

Gerrit Cole made a triumphant return from a 569-day layoff following elbow ligament reconstruction, tossing six shutout innings in his first start back. Bryan Torres homered in his emotional MLB debut at age 28 for the Cardinals, four years after considering retirement. Shohei Ohtani delivered a superstar performance with a leadoff home run and five scoreless innings pitched in the Dodgers' win over San Diego. Kyle Schwarber returned to the Phillies lineup at designated hitter after missing three games with gastrointestinal illness, and José Caballero was activated off the injured list for Friday's game against Tampa Bay. Kodai Senga began his rehab assignment with a minor league start as he works back from lower back pain. Construction continues on the Athletics' $2 billion domed stadium in Las Vegas, remaining on schedule to open before the 2028 season.

Game Highlights & Standout Performances

Teoscar Hernández drove in six runs with a homer and matched a career high in RBIs during the Dodgers' 11-3 rout of Milwaukee. Gavin Williams matched Cristopher Sanchez with eight scoreless innings before Kyle Manzardo delivered a pinch-hit homer in the ninth to lift Cleveland to a 1-0 victory over Philadelphia. Jake Irvin earned his first win in nearly two months by pitching five hitless innings in Washington's 2-0 shutout of Atlanta, though he felt tightness in his final few pitches. George Springer hit his 65th career leadoff home run as Toronto handed Paul Skenes his second consecutive loss. Jackson Holliday sneaked a 337-foot two-run homer just over the wall and under the foul pole in left field during Friday's 7-4 win over Detroit. Pete Crow-Armstrong moved to the leadoff spot for the Cubs while Ian Happ got the day off, though Crow-Armstrong called his recent errors "genuinely laughable" after allowing a ball to scoot under his glove.

Transactions & Team Moves

The Mets designated Craig Kimbrel for assignment after just 14 appearances with the club, ending the 37-year-old reliever's brief stint. Eugenio Suárez was activated from the 10-day IL as the Reds attempt to boost their struggling offense. Seattle Mariners pitcher Jose Zerpa received an 80-game suspension following a positive test for Stanozolol under baseball's minor league drug program. Tristan H. Cockcroft analyzes Seattle's underperformance and identifies potential trade targets for fantasy managers looking to capitalize on the Mariners' struggles. The Athletics' $2 billion domed stadium project remains on schedule for a 2028 opening, with the lower bowl taking shape on the Las Vegas Strip.

Prospects & Innovation

Miami's experimental approach continues drawing attention as the Marlins implement innovative strategies from dugout pitch calling to radical batting practice changes. Updated top 50 prospect rankings feature a major shakeup at the top, introducing baseball's next wave of potential stars. The ABS challenge system shows early adoption numbers as teams adjust to baseball's new replay review process.