MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: May 30, 2026, 8:52 AM ET

Injury Updates & Rehab Progress

A wave of injuries continues to reshape rosters across both leagues as the season enters its third month. White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami exited early during Friday's game against Detroit with right hamstring tightness, leaving in the third inning. The Dodgers made multiple roster moves to address injuries to Teoscar Hernández and Kiké Hernández, with both players landing on the injured list as Enrique Hernandez deals with a significant oblique tear. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh took his first swings off a tee since aggravating his oblique strain on May 14, marking a small but important step in his recovery timeline.

Athletics right-hander Luis Severino departed after one inning Friday night due to right arm soreness, adding to Oakland's pitching concerns. Tigers starter Casey Mize landed on the IL with right adductor inflammation, compounding Detroit's rotation issues after closer Kenley Jansen was placed on the injured list with pelvic inflammation. Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez is expected to miss two months with a leg injury sustained while stretching in the dugout, following a similar hamstring spasm that forced him from Wednesday's start in Toronto.

Rangers second baseman Josh Smith remains uncertain for a return after being hospitalized with viral meningitis, though he was back in uniform Thursday. Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin sat out Thursday's game with right forearm soreness, while Boston's Garrett Whitlock was placed on the IL retroactive to May 25 with left knee inflammation. Minnesota Twins left-hander Kendry Rojas was placed on the injured list Friday due to elbow inflammation. Dodgers prospect Kendall George suffered a patellar tendon injury while dodging a bat dog during Monday's Double-A game.

Roster Moves & Player Transactions

The Mets shuffled their rotation by demoting All-Star David Peterson to the bullpen and inserting Sean Manaea into the starting lineup. Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola was placed on the paternity list ahead of the team's three-game series against Los Angeles, opening opportunities for bullpen reinforcements. The Cardinals called up Jimmy Crooks from Triple-A to serve as Ivan Herrera's backup catcher, with manager Oliver Marmol planning significant playing time for the young backstop.

Tampa Bay reactivated Ben Williamson from the injured list after he missed two weeks with a lower back strain, bolstering their infield depth. The Giants reassigned third base coach Hector Borg to a player development role while naming Brian Wotus as interim replacement. Former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen was designated for assignment by Texas after hitting just .192 in 37 games, ending his brief tenure with the Rangers. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce joined the Guardians ownership group as a minority investor, purchasing a stake in Cleveland's baseball franchise.

Cincinnati Reds starter Rhett Lowder threw a simulated game with 45 pitches Wednesday at Citi Field, advancing his rehabilitation from a right shoulder injury. Pirates right-hander Jared Jones is scheduled to start Friday against Minnesota, marking his first major league appearance since 2024. Carson Benge delivered clutch hits for the Mets after shaving his mustache, recording a pair of singles in New York's victory over the Reds.

Performance Highlights & Game Results

Gerrit Cole delivered another dominant outing for the Yankees, though the veteran right-hander cautioned that two strong starts following Tommy John surgery represent only a small sample size. The Bronx Bombers achieved a historic offensive feat Tuesday night, becoming the first team in franchise history to record at least two hits from every starter in their 15-1 rout of Kansas City, collecting 24 total hits. Cristopher Sánchez extended his scoreless innings streak to 44⅔ innings Wednesday, surpassing Grover Cleveland Alexander's 1911 franchise record for Philadelphia.

Yordan Alvarez homered twice for the second consecutive night Wednesday, with his go-ahead blast in the seventh inning lifting Houston to a 4-3 victory over Texas. Dustin May carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning for St. Louis before Milwaukee rallied with three hits and two runs to steal a 2-1 win. Despite hitting a leadoff home run and positioning the Dodgers for a combined no-hitter, Shohei Ohtani expressed dissatisfaction with his overall performance Wednesday, particularly after being hit on the right hand by a pitch Tuesday night.

Chicago's offensive struggles reached a new low as the Cubs extended their losing streak to ten games following Tuesday's 12-1 defeat to Pittsburgh. Bobby Valentine donned his famous disguise again for ceremonial first pitch duties on Friday, wearing sunglasses and a fake mustache on the eve of his Mets Hall of Fame induction. The 1999 incident where Valentine went incognito after being ejected from a game continues to define his legacy in New York, with players involved in hatching that original plan.

League-Wide Stories & Draft Coverage

MLB's power rankings show increased consistency at the top of the standings as two months of play have established clearer separation between contenders and also-rans. The latest 2026 mock draft provides insight into rising prospects as teams evaluate talent for the first 40 picks. College baseball programs are ranked based on their pipeline of potential draft prospects as regional tournaments begin across the country.

Fantasy baseball managers should monitor several NL Central rookies who have received recent call-ups and could provide value off waiver wires. Eric Karabell's fantasy projections suggest some surprising rankings, including Yandy Diaz potentially cracking the top-10 hitters while Fernando Tatis Jr. falls outside the top-50. The league's salary cap discussions are heating up as the collective bargaining agreement negotiations intensify, with ownership pushing for spending controls while the MLBPA opposes such measures.

Inside clubhouses, players are trading Pokémon cards during downtime, continuing a hobby that has become popular among baseball's biggest stars. With Memorial Day weekend complete, early MVP and Cy Young rankings are emerging with several candidates positioning themselves for awards consideration. The current standings reveal surprising trends with some teams exceeding expectations while others struggle significantly below preseason projections.

Former Atlanta Braves slugger Bob Horner died at age 68, remembered as the 1978 No. 1 overall pick who homered in his major league debut without spending a day in the minors. Photographer Linda Kaye immortalized Nolan Ryan in 1990 with images of his bloody jersey, creating iconic visuals that helped establish the pitcher as a Texas legend.