MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: June 12, 2026, 11:46 PM ET

Injury Report

A wave of injuries swept through MLB over the past three days, with several key players landing on the shelf. Brewers starter Quinn Priester was recalled from his minor league rehabilitation assignment as he continues recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome, while Braves right-hander Spencer Strider departed Friday's start against the Mets in the fourth inning due to right arm soreness. Seattle outfielder Randy Arozarena exited Friday's game with an apparent leg injury, and Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty lasted just three innings before leaving with left leg discomfort. The Dodgers' catching situation grew more precarious when Will Smith was placed on the 10-day IL with neck inflammation, joining Shohei Ohtani who sat out Friday after exiting Thursday's game with left knee inflammation—though manager Dave Roberts emphasized the move was precautionary. Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin is nearing throwing activities as his right forearm strain improves, offering some relief to a Pittsburgh club already dealing with Oneil Cruz's broken left hand that landed him on the injured list.

Transaction Wire

The Athletics made moves on both ends of their roster, activating shortstop Jacob Wilson from the injured list while simultaneously placing designated hitter Brent Rooker on the 10-day IL retroactive to Tuesday due to a bone bruise in his left knee. Detroit's bullpen received a significant boost when closer Kenley Jansen returned from a 13-game absence caused by pelvic inflammation, ahead of their weekend series against Cleveland. Milwaukee secured future outfield stability by signing top prospect Luis Lara to a seven-year contract extension. Meanwhile, Philadelphia addressed immediate needs by acquiring Derek Hill from the White Sox for outfield depth after injuries to both Adolis Garcia—who pulled a muscle in his shoulder—and Johan Rojas, who tore his UCL and will miss the remainder of the season following his suspension.

Performance Highlights

Jacob Misiorowski delivered a masterful performance on Friday night, striking out a career-high 15 batters while pitching a complete-game one-hitter to lead Milwaukee to a 6-0 victory over Philadelphia. The Brewers' young right-hander faced just 28 batters in his dominant outing. In Detroit, Tarik Skubal will rejoin the Tigers' rotation on Saturday against Cleveland, less than six weeks after undergoing elbow surgery, providing a significant boost to a rotation that lost Spencer Strider to injury. Houston's Yordan Alvarez exploded in the first inning against Kansas City, hitting both a grand slam and a two-run homer to account for six of the Astros' runs in a commanding offensive performance. Blue Jays veteran Max Scherzer reached the 3,500-strikeout milestone during Wednesday's action, catching Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber looking at an 86 mph changeup for the historic achievement.

Management & Labor

The ongoing collective bargaining negotiations between MLB and the players' union continue examining how salary caps function across other professional sports leagues, with both sides weighing potential structures amid baseball's unique economic landscape. The tension between the Yankees and Red Sox intensified this week when Aroldis Chapman reiterated his demand that New York general manager Brian Cashman apologize for how his previous tenure ended, a stance that Yankees manager Aaron Boone firmly rejected when asked about it. Boston's front office situation remains stable according to team president Sam Kennedy, who described the club's current performance as "embarrassing and unacceptable" but confirmed there's been no consideration of removing chief baseball officer Craig Breslow despite the team's struggles.

Team News & Return Timelines

New York's Francisco Lindor has begun playing simulated games in his recovery from a calf injury, with Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns targeting a late-June return for the All-Star shortstop. Chicago Cubs starter Jameson Taillon will miss until after the All-Star break with a strained left hamstring, adding to the team's pitching depth concerns. Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Tuesday's game in Chicago with left hamstring tightness and is considered day-to-day while awaiting MRI results. In Anaheim, both Jack Kochanowicz will undergo Tommy John surgery and Yoán Moncada needs knee surgery, with the Angels expecting both players sidelined through the 2027 season. Arizona's clubhouse dynamics came under scrutiny this week, prompting Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo to publicly defend Ketel Marte, calling characterizations of clubhouse fractures "further from the truth."

Around the League

MLB's latest power rankings maintained familiar faces in the top five spots for the fourth consecutive week, though movement throughout the remainder of the list reflects the season's volatility with several unexpected contenders rising and falling. Braden Montgomery provided a memorable moment in his major league debut, hitting a two-run homer in the 10th inning to rally the White Sox past the Braves 6-5 in a walk-off victory that marked a surreal introduction to the big leagues. Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes took time away from his dominant season to visit local Little League players, describing the experience as an important reminder of why he began playing baseball. Fantasy managers received guidance on closer situations, with analysis suggesting patience regarding Andres Munoz while other bullpen pieces shuffle in the relief market. The trade deadline loomed large in discussions across all 30 clubs, with contending teams weighing moves while several organizations face decisions about buying or selling