MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: June 22, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Player Transactions & Injuries

The injury bug continued to bite across Major League Baseball, forcing several teams to make roster adjustments. The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Jack Leiter on the 15-day injured list with an ankle issue that has plagued him all season, and star shortstop Corey Seager remains sidelined Leiter (ankle) to IL; Seager remains out. Similarly, the Arizona Diamondbacks added starting pitcher Michael Soroka to the 15-day IL with a strained right glute, marking another blow to their rotation depth Soroka latest D-backs starting pitcher to hit IL. The Chicago Cubs diagnosed closer Daniel Palencia with a mild flexor strain in his right arm Palencia diagnosed with mild flexor strain. On the offensive side, the Marlins designated infielder Christopher Morel for assignment and placed Liam Hicks on the injured list due to a lower back strain Marlins cut ties with struggling infielder Morel. The Red Sox also placed utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the IL with left forearm inflammation Red Sox place Kiner-Falefa (forearm) on IL.

In Chicago, the White Sox are set to welcome back catcher Kyle Teel, who will make his season debut against Cleveland after stints on the injured list for a thigh strain and a knee injury White Sox's Teel off IL, will make season debut. The New York Yankees activated Austin Wells from the 10-day IL after a two-week absence due to cervical headaches Yankees activate Wells after 2-week absence. Catcher Will Smith's return to the Dodgers has been delayed due to a neck injury, and he may not travel with the team on their upcoming road trip Dodgers delay Smith's return from neck injury. The Royals are hopeful that shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. will avoid the injured list despite suffering a mild MCL sprain, keeping him out of Friday's lineup Royals' Witt out with mild MCL sprain, avoids IL. Tigers veteran Justin Verlander is expected to miss "weeks" with a left hamstring strain Tigers' Verlander (hamstring) likely out 'weeks'. In a surprising move, the Rangers optioned second baseman Josh Smith to Triple-A just days after his return from a 37-game absence due to injuries and viral meningitis Rangers option 2B Smith just days after return.

Standout Performances & Team Strengths

The Philadelphia Phillies delivered a dominant offensive display, with Kyle Schwarber launching three home runs and Bryce Harper achieving the 11th cycle in franchise history during a 15-3 rout of the Mets Schwarber's 3 HRs, Harper's cycle propel Phillies. The Minnesota Twins also exploded offensively, erupting for a 10-run fifth inning that included a grand slam from Byron Buxton en route to a 16-8 victory over the Diamondbacks Buxton grand slam keys Twins' 10-run rally in 5th.

Milwaukee's Robert Gasser earned his first win since May 15th in the Brewers' 9-4 victory against the Braves Brewers' Gasser 'confident' after first win since May 15. The Dodgers, despite a 3-2 loss to the Orioles, saw Shohei Ohtani continue his impressive season, hitting a home run hours after announcing he and his wife had welcomed another child Dodgers' Ohtani announces he is a father again. Ohtani was not in the lineup on Friday due to paternity leave Ohtani (paternity) not in Dodgers' lineup vs. O's. The Brewers' ace Jacob Misiorowski touched 104.2 mph in a strong outing against the Braves on Friday, though it wasn't enough to secure a win RHP Misiorowski hits 104.2 mph in Brewers' loss. Cam Schlittler, considered by some to be the top pitcher in the American League, struck out 13 batters on Friday night Schlittler fans, earns praise from Knicks' Hart.

Team News & Roster Developments

Brewers manager Pat Murphy announced plans for upcoming surgeries on his back and hip, with the back procedure scheduled for Thursday and the hip surgery during the All-Star break Brewers' Murphy set to have hip, back surgeries. The Marlins' Liam Hicks was scratched from Saturday's game against the Giants due to back tightness Marlins' Hicks scratched due to back tightness. Michael Soroka exited Friday's game for the Diamondbacks after just one inning with posterior left hip discomfort, prompting his eventual placement on the injured list D-backs' Soroka exits after 1 with hip discomfort.

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