MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: June 24, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

MLB Injury Report & Roster Moves

The injury bug continued to bite across Major League Baseball over the past three days, with several key players facing time on the injured list. Athletics infielder Zack Gelof suffered a gruesome hand injury after being spiked by a cleat in Tuesday's contest. On the same night, Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera was carted off the field with a leg injury while stretching for a throw. Mets outfielder Juan Soto exited after four innings against the Rockies due to back tightness, adding to the team's woes. Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams and Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber were also late scratches and scratched respectively with tightness in their left side and lower back.

Several teams also saw significant roster activity, with some players returning from injury while others were moved. The Reds activated shortstop Elly De La Cruz after a three-week stint on the injured list, with expectations he would play Tuesday. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns views the August 3 trade deadline as the "cut off" point to decide the team's playoff fate or shift focus. Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin began a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona. Meanwhile, the Brewers released former starting third baseman Luis Rengifo after he opened the season as their primary option at the hot corner. The Yankees activated Austin Wells from the injured list after a two-week absence due to cervical headaches.

In other injury news, Royals pitcher Cole Ragans is likely to undergo surgery for an elbow impingement that has kept him sidelined since early May. Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker was removed from Monday's game with low back spasms. The Rangers placed pitcher Jack Leiter on the injured list with an ankle issue, while shortstop Corey Seager remains sidelined. On a more positive note for Milwaukee, Brandon Woodruff recorded his 900th career strikeout in his first start since April 30, taking a perfect game into the sixth inning.

Player News & Managerial Concerns

Managerial frustrations surfaced as Chicago Cubs skipper Craig Counsell expressed his displeasure with back-to-back rainouts in New York. In San Francisco, first baseman Rafael Devers offered an apology to manager Tony Vitello, calling his actions at first base on Sunday a "misunderstanding." Yankees manager Aaron Boone was reportedly bothered by second baseman Jazz Chisholm's decision to play while eating a lollipop during Monday night's game.

The Minnesota Twins have "no plans" to trade veteran All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton, according to the team's general manager as of Tuesday. The Marlins designated infielder Christopher Morel for assignment and placed slugger Liam Hicks on the injured list due to a lower back strain as they cut ties. White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is set to make his season debut against Cleveland after dealing with thigh and knee injuries while on the 60-day injured list. The Phillies recalled RHP Alan Rangel and reinstated LHP Kyle Backhus from the injured list.

League & Fantasy Baseball Insights

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred stated that the Giants' guidance regarding player participation in Pride cap events was "not clear," indicating the team failed to properly explain that players could opt out of wearing the rainbow-themed caps. For fantasy baseball managers, several waiver wire pickups are highlighted, with AL Central rookies leading the charge as potential additions. The first half of the season has also seen relief pitcher MVPs and busts emerge, offering insights for fantasy players on closers to add or drop. Some clubs currently leading their respective divisions attribute their success to strengths like rotation depth and clutch hitting during the first half. ESPN's Jeff Passan has also handed out "unexpected" MLB awards before the season's midpoint, recognizing standout and embarrassing moments of the current campaign. Milwaukee's Robert Gasser earned his first win since May 15 in the Brewers' Sunday victory over the Braves, expressing confidence after his performance.