MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: June 25, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

MLB Player Transactions & Injuries

The Chicago Cubs have actively sought to bolster their pitching staff through acquisitions and by placing existing arms on the injured list. The team acquired left-hander David Peterson from the New York Mets, a move driven by a clear need for healthy starting pitchers amidst ongoing injuries. This acquisition comes as the Cubs also placed right-handers Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list, with Cabrera being carted off the field after injuring his left leg. Meanwhile, the Mets continue to navigate their own roster challenges, including moving struggling right-hander Kodai Senga to the bullpen and monitoring outfielder Juan Soto for potential injury concerns.

Several teams have been impacted by significant player injuries over the past few days. The Texas Rangers received a boost with the activation of shortstop Corey Seager from the concussion list, though they simultaneously placed infielder Cody Freeman on the 10-day injured list with a herniated disk. In Pittsburgh, first baseman Spencer Horwitz has been sidelined with a left hamstring strain, landing on the 10-day injured list after exiting a game early with discomfort. The Yankees, meanwhile, placed infielder Ryan McMahon on the IL due to a throat infection, recalling Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A.

The injured list has seen a flurry of activity across the league, with several notable players being sidelined. The Athletics infielder Zack Gelof exited a game with a hand injury after being spiked by a cleat, while Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker was removed due to low back spasms. The Pirates are also dealing with the absence of rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin, who has begun a rehab assignment at Double-A Altoona. The Twins right-hander Mick Abel has been recommended for arthroscopic elbow surgery, with his return timetable to be determined post-operation.

Player Suspensions & Returns

Outfielder Max Kepler has returned to the Arizona Diamondbacks roster after completing an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. His activation from the restricted list marks his return to play following the lengthy ban. In other disciplinary news, Brewers reliever Abner Uribe is set to serve his one-game suspension, nearly a month after the penalty was initially handed down by Major League Baseball.

Team Performance & Personnel Moves

The Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson has been a standout performer, setting a new franchise record with 11 RBIs during a doubleheader sweep of the Mets, surpassing the previous mark of 10 set by Ron Santo in 1970 increasing his RBI total to 15. The team's manager, Craig Counsell, expressed frustration with consecutive rainouts in New York, questioning the circumstances of the second postponement. The Mets, meanwhile, are facing a difficult season, with president of baseball operations David Stearns indicating that the Aug. 3 trade deadline will be the decisive point for whether the team pushes for the playoffs or shifts focus to future seasons.

Louis Cardinals have elevated Bill DeWitt III to the position of chief executive officer, a role he assumes after serving as team president since 2008. In a separate move, the Brewers have released former starting third baseman Luis Rengifo, who had opened the season as the team's primary option at the hot corner. The Minnesota Twins, however, have stated they have "no plans" to trade veteran All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton.

League Trends & Fantasy Baseball Insights

Left-handed hitters are experiencing a surge in success in 2026, with the new automated ball-strike system potentially contributing to this trend as reported by Buster Olney. Fantasy baseball managers are being advised to consider a quartet of "criminally underrated" players who could provide significant value to their rosters. Additionally, insights into first-half relief pitcher performance are available, detailing which closers are recommended for acquisition, those to consider dropping, and waiver wire targets.

fantasy baseball managers are receiving speculative outlooks on potential future achievements, such as Eric Karabell's projection of Caglianone hitting 40 homers. Meanwhile, MLB is reportedly considering a proposal for the next Collective Bargaining Agreement that would cap free agent contracts at five years for players switching teams.

Player Milestones & Individual Performances

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani secured a win on the mound Wednesday, rebounding from a rough second inning where a pitch got past catcher Dalton Rushing. In Milwaukee, pitcher Brandon Woodruff achieved his 900th career strikeout during his first start since April 30, also taking a perfect game into the sixth inning. The Tampa Bay Rays came close to a combined no-hitter against the Kansas City Royals, but the bid was broken up in the ninth inning by a two-run homer from Carter Jensen off reliever Craig Kimbrel.

MLB Commissioner's Statements

Commissioner Rob Manfred addressed the controversy surrounding the San Francisco Giants' handling of player participation in Pride-themed events. In a letter to Senator Josh Hawley, Manfred stated that the Giants failed to provide adequate guidance to players regarding their option to opt out of wearing rainbow-themed caps during Pride Month.