MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: June 11, 2026, 11:46 PM ET

Injury Report

The Dodgers received concerning news on two fronts as Shohei Ohtani exited Thursday's victory in Pittsburgh with knee inflammation, though manager Dave Roberts classified the move as precautionary. Meanwhile, catcher Will Smith landed on the 10-day injured list due to neck inflammation, adding to Los Angeles' medical concerns. Pittsburgh's Oneil Cruz fractured his left hand with non-displaced fractures between his ring and pinky fingers, while Royals reliever Seth Lugo absorbed a 106.6 mph line drive off Brandon Nimmo's bat to his head area, forcing his exit from Wednesday's contest. Philadelphia's outfield depth took a hit as Adolis Garcia pulled a muscle in his shoulder making consecutive throws home, and teammate Johan Rojas tore his UCL in his right elbow, ending his season after he was nearing the conclusion of an 80-game suspension.

Boston's pitching situation grew murkier when Garrett Crochet characterized his lat strain as "a lot worse than we thought," extending his absence since April 29. Atlanta's Ronald Acuña Jr. departed Tuesday's game with left hamstring tightness and underwent MRI evaluation, listed as day-to-day. The Cubs will miss Jameson Taillon until after the All-Star break due to a strained left hamstring, while Angels teammates Jack Kochanowicz and Yoan Moncada both require surgical intervention—Kochanowicz for Tommy John surgery through 2027 and Moncada for his troublesome right knee. Milwaukee reliever Brian Fitzpatrick seeks a second opinion on his partial UCL sprain, and Seattle's J.P. Crawford went on the injured list with a right hand contusion.

Pitching Milestones & Debuts

Max Scherzer reached the 3,500-strikeout milestone in dramatic fashion Wednesday, catching Kyle Schwarber looking at an 86 mph changeup to open the game against Philadelphia. The Blue Jays right-hander joined elite company with this achievement, becoming just the 19th pitcher in major league history to reach that plateau. Tarik Skubal will start Saturday against Cleveland less than six weeks after undergoing elbow surgery, providing a significant boost to Detroit's rotation. On the other side of town, White Sox prospect Braden Montgomery launched a two-run homer in the 10th inning of his major league debut, delivering a walk-off blast that rallied Chicago past Atlanta 6-5 in a rousing debut performance.

Transactions & Roster Moves

The Phillies acquired Derek Hill from the White Sox for outfield depth following Garcia's shoulder injury, adding a veteran presence to their depleted outfield corps. Milwaukee secured their future by signing Luis Lara to a seven-year contract extension, locking up the outfield prospect through his arbitration years. The White Sox called up Montgomery before Tuesday's game against Atlanta, fast-tracking their 2024 acquisition from the Garrett Crochet trade. Oakland activated Max Muncy from the injured list after approximately six weeks recovering from a left hand fracture, returning the power-hitting infielder to their lineup.

Team Updates & Front Office

Boston's struggling season prompted Red Sox president Sam Kennedy to label the team's performance "embarrassing and unacceptable" while confirming that chief baseball officer Craig Breslow remains secure in his position despite the club's poor showing. If New York pursues Aroldis Chapman in a potential trade, the Red Sox closer wants an apology from Yankees general manager Brian Cashman regarding how his previous tenure ended in the Bronx. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo defended second baseman Ketel Marte, stating that reports of clubhouse fracturing "couldn't be further from the truth" and praising his character as a "great teammate."

Performance Notes

The Brewers and Athletics combined for 11 home runs and 34 hits in a wild 15-14 Milwaukee victory Monday night in Las Vegas, marking only the fourth game in major league history with at least 29 runs and 11 homers. Angels first baseman Trey Mancini collected three hits in his first major league appearance since 2023, returning to the big leagues after missing time due to cancer treatment and contributing in a 5-4 extra-inning loss to Houston. Paul Skenes spent two hours playing catch and interacting with Little Leaguers in Pittsburgh, describing the visit as an important reminder of his baseball origins and continuing his community engagement since winning the 2025 NL Cy Young award.