MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: June 5, 2026, 5:49 AM ET

MLB BASEBALL: INJURY WOES AND ROSTER SHAKES

Several teams grappled with significant injuries Thursday as a violent collision at first base forced Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas and Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy to leave their game. Meanwhile, New York Yankees star Aaron Judge confirmed to have a stress fracture in his right rib, a diagnosis that came after the slugger sat out his third consecutive game due to a bone bruise affecting his shoulder. Milwaukee Brewers also saw two relievers exit during their 12-9 loss to the Giants, with DL Hall and Grant Anderson both leaving with injuries. The injury woes continued as Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet dealt with a low-grade lat strain in addition to his existing shoulder inflammation, while Giants reliever Matt Gage went on the 15-day IL with right knee inflammation after leading the team with 29 appearances this season.

ROSTER MOVES ACROSS LEAGUE

Teams made several roster adjustments in response to injuries and performance concerns. The Boston Red Sox optioned struggling right-hander Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester after another poor performance against Baltimore. Arizona Diamondbacks sent Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno to stretch him back out as a starter following an inconsistent bullpen stint. The Houston Astros signed outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. and called up Collin Price to replace injured backup catcher César Salazar, while Atlanta Braves acquired Austin Wynns from the Angels to bolster depth at catcher amid injuries to Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy. The Toronto Blue Jays acquired Simeon Woods Richardson from the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations, and the Chicago Cubs reported that Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd are close to returning to their rotation after being sidelined by injuries.

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez's remarkable shutout streak ended at 663 pitches, 190 batters faced and 50⅔ scoreless innings—still a feat that puts him among Hall of Fame company. On Lou Gehrig Day, Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson, baseball's reigning iron man, continued his streak with a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning, marking his 844th consecutive game. Texas Rangers veteran Jacob de Grom, 37, earned his 100th career victory with five scoreless innings and eight strikeouts, showcasing his continued dominance at age. Elsewhere, Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor returned to the lineup after missing time with back spasms that followed a game-tying home run, and Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz was placed on the IL with a right hamstring strain, expected to miss 2-4 weeks.

TEAM STRUGGLES AND FRUSTRATIONS

San Diego Padres continue to battle offensive woes as star Manny Machado admits to frustration with the team's inability to score runs amid mounting losses. The Padres also designated outfielder Nick Castellanos for assignment after a rough 39-game stint, with Castellanos acknowledging his four years in Philadelphia had "highs and lows." Boston Red Sox owner John Henry is reportedly concerned about the direction of his last-place team, according to Hall of Famer David Ortiz, while the Pirates mocked the Twins on social media by editing the "W" out of their logo after sweeping Minnesota.

FRONT OFFICE AND LABOR NEWS

The San Diego Padres are nearing a $3.9 billion sale that completes Peter Seidler's legacy of transforming the franchise. Milwaukee Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio joined Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan in investing in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League as it heads into its second season. Labor relations remain tense as MLBPA lead negotiator Bruce Meyer reported clear distance between the union and MLB in CBA talks, with MLB pushing for a salary cap that the MLBPA strongly opposes. The Texas Rangers made their pitch to fans about the need for a salary cap to ensure competitive balance amid growing revenue disparities.

TRADE DEADLINE AND PROSPECT WATCH

As trade season approaches, Jeff Passan identified potential movers among the 30 MLB teams, highlighting the big names who could change addresses before the deadline. Fantasy managers received an update on emerging young pitchers to consider adding to their rosters, while Eric Karabell tracked prospects fantasy owners should monitor, particularly shortstops who might be available. MLB's farm system rankings showed risers and fallers across all 30 teams as June approaches, with several organizations seeing significant movement in their prospect stock.

POWER RANKINGS AND LEAGUE STANDINGS

Week 10 of the MLB season saw an unusual all-National League top three in the power rankings, with the Braves holding on to the No. 1 spot over the Dodgers while the red-hot Brewers remained in contention. The rankings reflect the league's competitive balance as teams approach the midpoint of the season with several races tightening across both leagues.