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Last updated: June 23, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

Player Injury Updates & Returns

The rash of player injuries continued across Major League Baseball this past weekend, with several key contributors landing on the injured list. The Los Angeles Dodgers saw outfielder Kyle Tucker exited Monday's game with low back spasms, while the Arizona Diamondbacks placed starting pitcher Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a strained right glute Soroka latest D-backs starting pitcher. The Boston Red Sox followed suit, placing utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the IL with left forearm inflammation Red Sox place Kiner-Falefa, and the Texas Rangers scratched right-hander Nathan Eovaldi from his start due to knee soreness Rangers scratch Eovaldi. The Chicago Cubs diagnosed closer Daniel Palencia with a mild flexor strain in his right arm Cubs' Palencia diagnosed.

In more positive injury news, several notable players are nearing or have made their return. Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is expected to be reinstated from the injured list Tuesday after a 19-game absence due to a strained right hamstring Reds expect De La Cruz. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will play at least one more rehab game on Tuesday before the team assesses his activation following a two-month layoff Mets' Lindor to play. The White Sox catcher Kyle Teel was activated from the 60-day injured list and set to make his season debut against Cleveland after recovering from thigh and knee injuries White Sox's Teel off IL. The Yankees activated Austin Wells from the 10-day IL, ending his two-week absence due to cervical headaches Yankees activate Wells.

Pitching Milestones & Performances

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff achieved a significant milestone in his return from the injured list, recording his 900th career strikeout and carrying a perfect game into the sixth inning in his first start since April 30 Brewers' Woodruff gets 900th K. Teammate Robert Gasser earned his first win since May 15, contributing to the Brewers' 9-4 victory over the Braves on Sunday Brewers' Gasser 'confident'. On the transaction front, the Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-hander Alan Rangel from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and reinstated left-hander Kyle Backhus from the 15-day injured list on Monday Phillies recall RHP Rangel.

Offensive Fireworks & Notable Achievements

The weekend delivered some explosive offensive performances. Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber blasted three home runs, while teammate Bryce Harper achieved a rare feat by hitting for the cycle in the Phillies' dominant 15-3 win over the Mets on Saturday night Schwarber's 3 HRs, Harper's cycle. The Minnesota Twins mounted a massive 10-run rally in the fifth inning on Saturday, highlighted by Byron Buxton's grand slam, en route to a 16-8 victory over the Diamondbacks Buxton grand slam keys Twins'.

Front Office & League Matters

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred addressed a controversy surrounding the San Francisco Giants' Pride caps, stating in a letter to Senator Josh Hawley that the team failed to adequately explain to players that they had the option to decline wearing the themed caps Manfred: Giants' Pride cap guidance. In personnel moves, the Miami Marlins designated infielder Christopher Morel for assignment and placed slugger Liam Hicks on the injured list due to a lower back strain Marlins cut ties with Morel, with Hicks also being scratched from a Saturday game due to back tightness Marlins' Hicks scratched. Brewers manager Pat Murphy announced he plans to undergo back surgery this Thursday and a hip procedure during the All-Star break Brewers' Murphy set to have.

Fantasy & Strategic Insights

For fantasy baseball managers, emerging rookies in the American League Central are highlighted as waiver wire targets Free agent pickups: AL Central rookies. Meanwhile, for teams currently leading their divisions, a look into their biggest strengths reveals what's driving their postseason aspirations, whether it's rotation depth or clutch hitting Rotation depth? Clutch hitting?. The practice of breaking baseball card boxes is also under scrutiny, with questions arising about whether it constitutes gambling Could box breaking be considered.

Personal News

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani shared personal news on Saturday, announcing on social media that he has become a father again. Hours later, he hit a home run in the Dodgers' 3-2 loss to the Orioles Dodgers' Ohtani announces.