MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: June 6, 2026, 11:45 PM ET

Injury Concerns & Roster Moves

Multiple MLB clubs adjusted their pitching rotations over the past three days, with the Cincinnati Reds advancing their timeline for ace Hunter Greene's potential return before the All-Star break. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays demoted struggling lefty Steven Matz to the bullpen after two poor performances pushed his ERA to 5.48 this season. In the Bronx, the New York Yankees continued their injury woes as catcher Austin Wells joined Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton on the injured list, citing cervical headaches during a season-long slump. The Dodgers transferred starter Tyler Glasnow to the 60-day injured list after he failed to resume a throwing program following a back injury that has sidelined him since May 8.

The Mets paused rehab efforts for veteran infielder Jorge Polanco, who has appeared in just two games since signing a two-year, $40M contract, as he undergoes further testing on his ankle. In Oakland, the Athletics traded pitcher Joel Kuhnel to the Brewers for cash as their injury crisis deepened, with Brian Fitzpatrick becoming the eighth pitcher on the injured list. The Angels placed outfielder Jorge Soler on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain after he was scratched from a game against the Dodgers due to hip tightness. The Yankees recalled right-handed catcher Ali Sánchez from Triple-A while optioning J.C. Escarra as they attempt to plug holes created by multiple injuries.

The Minnesota Twins reinstated top prospect Royce Lewis from Triple-A St. Paul less than three weeks after he was sent down to work on swing mechanics and position flexibility. Judge revealed his rib injury originated from a diving play in late April, causing the stress fracture that has placed him on the shelf. The Rangers activated infielder Corey Seager and outfielder Wyatt Langford from the injured list ahead of their series against the Guardians after both players had been sidelined with back and forearm injuries respectively. Atlanta acquired catcher Austin Wynns from the Angels to bolster depth behind the plate with Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy both injured.

Milwaukee sidelined left-hander DL Hall and designated for assignment right-hander Jake Woodford as part of a bullpen shakeup during a six-game trip. Hall departed Thursday's game with an injury along with reliever Grant Anderson during the Brewers' 12-9 loss to the Giants. The Twins' Bailey Ober attributed his elbow injury to the slick baseballs used in his May 24 start against the Red Sox in Boston, an injury that currently has him on the 15-day injured list. St. Louis outfielder Lars Nootbaar made an immediate impact in his return from the 60-day injured list, collecting two hits and driving in a run during the Cardinals' 10-3 victory over the Reds. Philadelphia's Cristopher Sánchez finally ended his scoreless streak after 663 pitches, 190 batters faced and 50⅔ innings, putting him in Hall of Fame company despite the run finally scoring.

Player Performance & Team News

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman exploded for eight RBIs on two home runs, including a grand slam in a six-run fourth inning, tying the franchise's San Francisco-era record in an 18-3 rout of the Cubs. The Dodgers' rookie phenom Roki Sasaki continued his dominance with another stellar performance, finally showcasing the talent that impressed the organization when they first evaluated him in Japan. Los Angeles honored LGBTQ+ trailblazers with a permanent display recognizing former players Glenn Burke and Billy Bean, who were the first two major leaguers to publicly identify as gay.

Padres superstar Manny Machado expressed frustration as the team's offensive struggles continued, with the veteran admitting he couldn't understand why the lineup couldn't generate runs. The Boston Red Sox reportedly plan to option struggling right-hander Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester after another poor start against the Baltimore Orioles. Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer downplayed trade deadline concerns, calling it "the furthest thing from my mind" while acknowledging organizational needs if the team remains competitive.

MLB Insider Jeff Passan previewed the trade deadline landscape, identifying potential big-name players who could move and the teams that might pursue them. The league's power rankings featured an all-National League top three, with the Braves holding onto the top spot over the Dodgers while the red-hot Brewers threatened to overtake both. Futures markets already projected the Dodgers as favorites to win the 2026 World Series, with the Brewers emerging as strong contenders in the early odds.

Kiley McDaniel published updated prospect rankings for all 30 teams, analyzing who's rising and falling in each organization's farm system entering June. Milwaukee Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio and Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan joined an investment group for the Athletes Unlimited Softball League as it prepares for its second season. The Diamondbacks optioned right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno after an inconsistent stint as a reliever, attempting to stretch him back out as a starter. New York Mets infielder Francisco Lindor experienced another bizarre cinematic moment with the team, continuing his strange run of encounters with what are described as "aliens" in team-related situations. The Mets made another roster move optioning righty Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse and recalling Gerber for their bullpen depth.