MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 6, 2026, 2:35 AM ET

Player Movers and Injury Updates

The past three days have seen significant player movement and injury updates across Major League Baseball. The Atlanta Braves announced Friday they signed outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a minor league contract, seeking veteran offensive help signed OF McCutchen. In a concerning development, Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez was placed on the seven-day injured list with a concussion after leaving Thursday night's game due to a blow to the helmet on IL with concussion. The New York Yankees also made a roster move, placing left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodón on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation IL elbow inflammation. Cardinals right-hander Ryne Stanek was reinstated from the paternity list ahead of Friday's game, while pitcher Gordon Graceffo was optioned to Triple-A Memphis reinstated Stanek. The Chicago Cubs recalled left-hander Drew Pomeranz from Triple-A Iowa, optioning fellow lefty Jordan Wicks to the minors recall Pomeranz.

Pitching Rotation Concerns and All-Star Status

Several prominent pitchers are facing schedule adjustments and potential All-Star Game absences. Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will be held out of Saturday's lineup after experiencing tightness in his right biceps during a season-high 110-pitch outing against the Padres on Friday Ohtani to sit Saturday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated it's "hard to imagine" Ohtani pitching in the All-Star Game given his adjusted workload unlikely to pitch ASG. Meanwhile, Padres starting pitcher Randy Vásquez has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a bruised right ankle on 15-day IL, after fainting post-start Thursday night and being taken to the hospital taken hospital after fainting. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski's All-Star status is also in doubt due to his scheduled start the Sunday before the break, making him ineligible for the midsummer classic ASG status doubt. On a positive note, the Cincinnati Reds plan to activate pitcher Hunter Greene from the 60-day injured list for his season debut Saturday night against the Baltimore Orioles Greene to start Saturday.

Bullpen News and Career Milestones

The reliever landscape has also seen notable shifts. Orioles closer Ryan Helsley was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday due to elbow discomfort he felt while warming up earlier in the week Helsley to IL. In a career milestone, Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman has climbed to the top of the all-time strikeout leaderboard among relievers, putting his impressive career in historical perspective king of reliever strikeouts.

MVP Races and Trade Deadline Buzz

As the All-Star break approaches, the MVP races are heating up. Shohei Ohtani and Bryce Harper are emerging as leading candidates for the National League MVP award Ohtani NL MVP. With the trade deadline just a month away, speculation is mounting about potential moves for key players. Pitchers like Tarik Skubal and Freddy Peralta, along with batting champion Luis Arraez, are among those whose future teams could change before the deadline players on the move.

Team Performance and Special Events

In terms of team performance, the Tampa Bay Rays have overtaken the New York Yankees for the top spot in the American League Power Rankings, while the Miami Marlins have cracked the top 10 in Week 14 Rays, Marlins heat up. The Cleveland Guardians secured a dramatic walk-off victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday, with Brayan Rocchio hitting a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth to seal a 5-6 win Rocchio's walkoff HR. Major League Baseball is also gearing up for special holiday celebrations, with all teams set to wear newly designed uniforms featuring stars-and-stripes themes for games on July 4th special July 4 uniforms. Notable ballpark foods for the holiday are also being highlighted, with offerings ranging from the Dodgers to the Nationals Fourth of July ballpark food.

Minor League Updates and Long-Term Injuries

The minor league circuit has also seen significant news. Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko faces a "lengthy" recovery after a severe on-field collision that resulted in a broken back, though he expressed hope for a return Lasko's lengthy recovery. The Braves recalled infielder Jim Jarvis from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday and designated veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment Braves recall Jarvis.