MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: June 5, 2026, 2:59 PM ET

Injury Concerns Mount Across the League

Aaron Judge's rib injury continues to plague the Yankees as the three-time MVP diagnosed with a stress fracture in his first rib on his right side, forcing him to miss multiple games. The injury has created significant concern in the Bronx, with Judge experiencing right shoulder pain due to the bone bruise. Meanwhile, in Arizona and Los Angeles, a violent collision at first base between Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas and Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy resulted in both players leaving Thursday's game. The Red Sox optioned Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester after the right-hander struggled in yet another start against the Baltimore Orioles. On the injury front, Giants left-handed reliever Matt Gage went on the 15-day IL with right knee inflammation, and Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet is dealing with both shoulder inflammation and a low-grade lat strain.

Roster Moves and Trade Speculation

With the trade deadline approaching, Jeff Passan previewed potential moves across all 30 teams as teams begin assessing their needs. The Braves bolstered their catching depth by acquiring Austin Wynns from the Angels to address injuries to Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy. The Astros signed outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. and called up Collin Price to replace backup catcher César Salazar. The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson from the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations, while the Mets optioned Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse. The Diamondbacks optioned Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno to stretch him back out as a starter, and the Padres designated Nick Castellanos for assignment after a 39-game stint that ended with a video tribute in his return to Philadelphia. The Giants hired Gary Pettis as their third base coach, following the reassignment of Hector Borg.

Stellar Performances and Milestones

Texas Rangers veteran Jacob de Grom, 37, earned his 100th career victory by tossing five scoreless innings and striking out eight, while Ezequiel Duran had three hits to support the effort. The Phillies' Cristopher Sánchez ended his remarkable shutout streak after 663 pitches, 190 batters faced, and 50⅔ scoreless innings—a feat that put him among Hall of Fame company. Braves first baseman Matt Olson, baseball's reigning iron man, marked his 844th consecutive game with a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning, giving the Braves a 4-3 victory over the Blue Jays on Lou Gehrig Day. Angels right fielder Jo Adell had a Jose Canseco moment when a fly ball bounced off his head and went over the right-field fence for a Rockies home run. Meanwhile, Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor returned to the lineup after missing a game with back spasms following a game-tying home run.

Fantasy and Prospect Analysis

For fantasy managers looking to bolster their pitching staff, several young emerging aces could provide immediate value as season-altering