MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: June 10, 2026, 2:59 AM ET

Injuries & IL Moves

The injury report grew lengthier across both leagues as teams navigated a bruising stretch of play. Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin's right forearm strain is improving, with the 20-year-old potentially starting throwing activities as early as Wednesday. Meanwhile, Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. departed Tuesday's game at Chicago in the fourth inning with left hamstring tightness and will undergo an MRI on Wednesday, though he remains day-to-day. Chicago Cubs starter Jameson Taillon will be sidelined until after the All-Star break after exiting Sunday's game against the Giants with a left hamstring strain in the second inning. The Los Angeles Angels placed pitcher Jack Kochanowicz on the 15-day injured list, with the 25-year-old requiring Tommy John surgery and facing a timeline that extends through the 2027 season. Additionally, Yoan Moncada needs surgery on his problematic right knee, compounding the Angels' injury woes. Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford landed on the 10-day injured list with a right hand contusion, prompting the team to recall infielder Ryan Bliss from Triple-A Tacoma.

Debuts & Returns

Braden Montgomery delivered a storybook major league debut for the Chicago White Sox, launching a two-run homer in the 10th inning to rally past the Braves 6-5 in dramatic fashion. The outfielder, acquired by the White Sox in the 2024 Garrett Crochet trade, was called up Tuesday before the game against Atlanta. The Mets activated catcher Francisco Alvarez off the injured list prior to Tuesday's game against St. Louis, bolstering their catching corps. Kansas City Royals fans saw regulars Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez and Jac Caglianone return to the lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Rangers. Angels first baseman Trey Mancini, a cancer survivor and former Baltimore slugger, collected three hits in his first major league game since 2023 during Monday night's 5-4 loss to the Astros in 10 innings. Max Muncy came off the injured list for the Athletics after missing approximately six weeks with a fracture in his left hand.

Team Moves & Performance

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo went to bat for Ketel Marte on Tuesday, dismissing speculation that the star second baseman is fracturing the Arizona clubhouse as "couldn't be further from the truth". Pirates ace Paul Skenes spent time with Little Leaguers at a Pittsburgh practice, describing the visit as an important reminder of why he started playing baseball in the first place. The reigning 2025 NL Cy Young award winner played catch with the youngsters for about two hours, delighting local fans. Jazz Chisholm Jr. found a way to keep Aaron Judge's bat in the Yankees' lineup, borrowing the lumber from the injured captain and crushing a three-run homer that proved decisive in a win. Cubs opening-day starter Matthew Boyd has completed a minor league rehabilitation assignment and is expected to return to Chicago's rotation by next weekend.

Contracts & Extensions

The Milwaukee Brewers signed outfield prospect Luis Lara to a seven-year contract extension, securing one of their top young talents through his arbitration years. Brewers reliever Brian Fitzpatrick will seek a second opinion after being diagnosed with a partial sprain of the UCL in his throwing elbow, following an injury sustained while throwing a warmup pitch Friday night at Colorado. In response to mounting pitching injuries, the Brewers acquired right-hander Joel Kuhnel from the Athletics for cash considerations, adding depth to their staff. Tarik Skubal pitched five scoreless innings in his first minor league rehabilitation appearance since undergoing elbow surgery last month, offering hope for a Detroit rotation boost.

Season Outlook & Analysis

The Brewers outlasted the Athletics 15-14 in 12 innings Monday in Las Vegas, producing the fourth game in major league history with at least 29 runs and 11 homers combined. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski fired a 103.7 mph pitch during Saturday's game against the Rockies, establishing a new record for starters since pitch-tracking began in 2008. Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left Sunday's game against the Twins with what the team described as right knee soreness, adding to the Royals' injury concerns. The Tampa Bay Rays are moving left-hander Steven Matz from the rotation to the bullpen after two poor starts that pushed his ERA to.48 this season. Cincinnati Reds have moved up their timetable for right-hander Hunter Greene's return, with the team hopeful their ace can rejoin the rotation before the All-Star break in July.

Oakland Athletics first baseman Max Muncy returned from a six-week absence due to a left hand fracture, providing a much-needed boost to their lineup. Not even MLB's most advanced technology can replicate the dominant San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller, whose exceptional performance continues to baffle even analytical systems. The Diamondbacks signed outfielder Max Kepler, who is still serving an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. Yankees catcher Austin Wells joined Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton on the injured list, suffering from cervical headaches amid a season-long offensive slump. Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow, out since May 8 with a back injury, has yet to be cleared for a throwing program and was moved to the 60-day injured list Saturday.