MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: May 30, 2026, 2:47 PM ET

Twin Roster Shuffle The Twins designated Woods Richardson for assignment on Saturday, clearing a roster spot for rookie right‑hander John Klein, while left‑hander Kendry Rojas was placed on the 15‑day injured list with elbow inflammation a day later sent to IL. The moves reflect Minnesota’s urgency to tighten a rotation that has posted a sub‑4.00 ERA this month, and the added depth gives the club flexibility as it chases a wild‑card berth in the AL Central.

Tigers’ Health Crisis Detroit’s rotation took another hit when ace Casey Mize entered the injured list with right adductor inflammation, sidelining him for at least two weeks placed on IL. The bullpen was further strained after closer Kenley Jansen was listed with pelvic inflammation added to IL. Compounding the setbacks, first baseman Munetaka Murakami exited his start against the Tigers after three innings due to a right hamstring strain left early, leaving the White Sox to rely on a bench player in a pivotal series against Detroit.

Mets Reconfigure and CBA Tensions New York shifted veteran David Peterson out of the rotation, moving him to the bullpen and installing Sean Manaea as the fifth starter restructured rotation. The change comes as the league’s collective bargaining negotiations intensify, with owners pushing for a salary cap and the MLBPA staunchly resisting the proposal explained battle. The Mets’ roster tweak underscores how teams are positioning themselves amid uncertainty over future payroll structures.

Dodgers Adjust Bench Amid Injuries Los Angeles responded to a spate of injuries by overhauling its bench, adding depth after outfielder Teoscar Hernández and utility man Kiké Hernández were placed on the injured list revamped bench. The club also moved super‑utility player Enrique Hernández to the IL with a significant oblique tear, and later added left fielder Teoscar Hernández to the list as his condition worsened added to IL. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani, who struck a leadoff homer earlier in the week, left the game after a pitch struck his right hand, prompting doubts about his availability for the upcoming series hit hand.

Season Outlook Highlights Week 9 power rankings placed the Astros at the summit, noting Yordan Alvarez’s back‑to‑back two‑homer nights as a catalyst for their surge ranked top. In Philadelphia, Cristopher Sánchez extended his scoreless‑innings streak to 44⅔, eclipsing a 1911 franchise record and reinforcing the Phillies’ pitching depth set record. The Yankees recorded a historic offensive outburst, achieving at least two hits from every starter—a first in club history—as they routed the Royals 15‑1, tallying 24 hits in the process historic hitting.