MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: June 4, 2026, 11:47 PM ET

Injury Updates & Roster Moves Aaron Judge sat out again as New York awaited further imaging on a rib‑bone bruise that has already sidelined him for three games, while the club confirmed a stress fracture of the first rib on his right side later Thursday. Boston’s rotation took another hit when Garrett Crochet was listed with a low‑grade lat strain in addition to his shoulder inflammation reportedly. In the National League, the Brewers lost relievers DL Hall and Grant Anderson to undisclosed injuries during a 12‑9 defeat to San Francisco on Thursday. The Giants added to their bullpen woes by placing left‑hander Matt Gage on the 15‑day injured list with right‑knee inflammation Monday. Arizona sent right‑hander Brandon Pfaadt back to Triple‑A Reno after a shaky stint in relief, hoping to stretch him out as a starter again Tuesday. Minnesota’s Bailey Ober blamed a recent elbow injury on “slick” baseballs used in his May 24 start against Boston, a claim that keeps his 15‑day IL stay under scrutiny Wednesday.

Mid‑Week Transactions Houston bolstered depth by signing outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. and promoting Collin Price to serve as backup catcher behind César Salazar Wednesday. Atlanta, coping with catcher injuries to Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy, acquired Austin Wynns from the Angels to shore up the position Wednesday. Toronto added right‑hander Simeon Woods Richardson from Minnesota for cash considerations, a move that adds a fresh arm to a rotation that has struggled with consistency Wednesday. San Diego designated outfielder Nick Castellanos for assignment after a brief, turbulent 39‑game stint, a decision that follows his emotional farewell to Philadelphia Wednesday.

Performance Highlights & Rankings Matt Olson continued his iron‑man streak, delivering a tiebreaking homer in his 844th consecutive game on Lou Gehrig Day, helping Atlanta edge Toronto 4‑3 Wednesday. Philadelphia’s Cristopher Sánchez saw his historic shutout streak end at 50⅔ innings after allowing a run, a performance that placed him among a select group of Hall‑of‑Fame‑level pitchers Wednesday. In the latest power rankings, the National League posted an all‑top‑three lineup with the Braves, Dodgers and Brewers swapping positions as the week concluded, reflecting the surge of mid‑season form across the league Wednesday.

Prospects & Future Outlook Kiley McDaniel’s new prospect rankings highlighted shifting fortunes in every farm system as clubs approach the trade deadline, noting several high‑upside short‑stop candidates that could reshape fantasy lineups Wednesday. Jeff Passan’s early trade‑deadline preview identified a slate of marquee names likely to move, underscoring the growing urgency for contending clubs to address depth issues exposed by recent injuries and performance dips Wednesday.