MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: June 25, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

Player Movement & Roster Changes

The Chicago Cubs significantly bolstered their pitching staff by acquiring left-hander David Peterson from the New York Mets sources told ESPN, a move aimed at addressing an urgent need for healthy starters amid a spate of injuries Hoyer: Urgency for Peterson trade. The team also placed right-handers Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list, further depleting their rotation Cubs lose two starters. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks activated outfielder Max Kepler from the restricted list D-backs activate Kepler after he completed an 80-game suspension for a PED violation. Shortstop Corey Seager rejoined the Texas Rangers from the concussion list Seager rejoins Rangers, though the team concurrently placed Cody Freeman on the 10-day IL with a herniated disk. In Pittsburgh, first baseman Spencer Horwitz was moved to the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Pirates put 1B Horwitz, an injury he sustained earlier in the week Pirates' Horwitz exits early. The New York Yankees sidelined infielder Ryan McMahon due to a throat infection Yankees put McMahon on IL, calling up Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A. The Milwaukee Brewers released Luis Rengifo, who had been their primary third baseman at the start of the season Brewers release ex-starting 3B.

Injury Concerns & Player Health

Player health continues to be a significant concern across the league, with multiple teams placing key players on the injured list and others managing ongoing ailments. The Mets watched Juan Soto exit Tuesday's game with back tightness after just four innings Mets watch Soto depart, and manager Carlos Mendoza indicated a potential IL stint is possible. Similarly, Kyle Schwarber was a late scratch for the Phillies due to lower back tightness Phillies scratch Schwarber. Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams also experienced left side tightness, leading to his scratch from Tuesday's lineup Nats' Abrams late scratch. Athletics infielder Zack Gelof suffered a hand injury after being spiked by a cleat during a play at second base Athletics' Gelof exits. The Twins are preparing for elbow surgery for right-hander Mick Abel after a setback in his recovery Twins' Abel set for surgery, and Cole Ragans of the Royals is expected to undergo surgery for an elbow impingement that has sidelined him since May Royals' Ragans likely to have surgery. Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera was carted off the field with a leg injury Cubs' Cabrera injures leg, and the team subsequently placed him on the 15-day IL.

League Operations & Potential Rule Changes

Discussions surrounding collective bargaining agreements continue, with the MLB Players Association proposing a ban on prop betting on individual players MLBPA proposes ban. This measure is intended to mitigate harassment faced by players from disgruntled gamblers. On the contractual front, Major League Baseball is seeking a maximum contract length of 5 years for free agents who switch teams in the next CBA, while teams would retain the ability to re-sign their own players for longer terms MLB wants max 5 years. Commissioner Rob Manfred addressed a situation involving the Giants' Pride cap guidance, stating that the team failed to clearly communicate that players could opt out of wearing the rainbow-themed caps Manfred: Giants' Pride cap guidance. Baseball's new automated ball-strike system is also being credited with potentially contributing to a surge in performance from left-handed hitters this season Olney: How ABS has helped.

Player Performance & Milestones

Despite a challenging season for some clubs, individual performances and milestones are being noted. Shohei Ohtani secured a win on the mound for the Dodgers Ohtani 'out of sync' after overcoming an early hiccup in his outing. Dansby Swanson of the Cubs had a remarkable offensive series against the Mets, driving in 11 runs in a doubleheader sweep and breaking the franchise record previously held by Ron Santo Cubs' Swanson ups RBI total. In a potential fantasy baseball boon, Eric Karabell is to future milestones, questioning if players like Caglianone could reach 40 home runs Caglianone hits 40 homers?. The Rays came close to a combined no-hitter against the Royals, only to have it broken up in the ninth inning by a two-run homer off Craig Kimbrel Rays' combined no-hitter. Brandon Woodruff made a strong return from the injured list for the Brewers, recording his 900th career strikeout and carrying a perfect game into the sixth inning Brewers' Woodruff gets 900th K.

Team Rankings & Underrated Talent

As the season officially reaches its midpoint, the MLB Power Rankings are seeing some shifts, with a new No. 2 entry and a recognized powerhouse team MLB Power Rankings. Amidst the established stars, Tristan H. Cockcroft is highlighting a quartet of "criminally underrated" players who deserve more attention and should be added to fantasy rosters Where's the love?. The performance of relief pitchers is also under scrutiny, with first-half MVPs, busts, and waiver wire considerations being detailed for fantasy managers First-half relief pitcher MVPs.

Club Management & Operations

Bill DeWitt III has been elevated to chief executive officer of the St. Louis Cardinals, a role he assumes after previously serving as team president since 2008 Cardinals elevate DeWitt. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns indicated that the August 3 trade deadline will be the decisive point for the team to determine whether to pursue a playoff push or pivot focus to the 2027 season Stearns: Still time for Mets. In a peculiar incident, Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed displeasure with second baseman Jazz Chisholm's decision to play while consuming a lollipop during a game Sweet Jazz?. The Dunedin Blue Jays, a Single-A affiliate, experienced a significant number of weather-related disruptions in 2025, including 24 delays, 10 postponements, and six cancellations Dunedin....

Player Suspensions & Apologies

Brewers reliever Abner Uribe is set to begin serving a one-game suspension nearly a month after it was initially handed down by Major League Baseball Brewers' Uribe to serve ban. Giants first baseman Rafael Devers issued an apology to manager Tony Vitello regarding an incident at first base, describing it as a "misunderstanding" Devers apologized to Vitello.

Future Outlook & Player Acquisitions

The Minnesota Twins have stated they have "no plans" to trade veteran All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton Twins GM: 'No plans'. The Reds activated Elly De La Cruz from the injured list, where he had spent just over three weeks Reds activate De La Cruz. Cubs manager Craig Counsell expressed frustration with consecutive rainouts in New York Cubs' Counsell perplexed. Jeff Passan has begun distributing unique awards recognizing both outstanding and embarrassing moments from the current season Jeff Passan hands out awards.