MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 7, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

MLB Player Transactions & Injuries

The injury bug continued to bite across Major League Baseball, with several key players landing on the injured list. The Minnesota Twins placed center fielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day IL due to a lingering hip issue that has plagued him for much of the season aggravated hip injury. In Pittsburgh, rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin was also moved to the IL with a finger injury back on the injured list. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves added left-hander Martín Pérez to the 15-day IL with a forearm contusion and designated Carrasco for assignment on the injured list.

In brighter news, the New York Mets welcomed back Jorge Polanco to their lineup on Tuesday, the infielder returning after a nearly three-month absence to address right wrist and left Achilles injuries back in lineup. Outfielder prospect Luis Lara, was also called up by the Milwaukee Brewers for a doubleheader against the Cardinals, marking a significant step for the player who signed a seven-year deal earlier in his career called up by Brewers. Reliever Evan Phillips rejoined the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, 13 months after undergoing Tommy John surgery back Tommy John.

Pitching & Player Performance

Pitching performances varied wildly across the league. Philadelphia ace Cristopher Sanchez endured a difficult outing Monday, surrendering a career-worst nine earned runs in just 3 1/3 innings during the Phillies' lopsided 15-1 defeat to Kansas City career-worst nine earned runs. In contrast, Cam Schlittler delivered a strong performance for the New York Yankees, pitching eight innings for the second time this season in a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays pitched eight innings.

Veteran outfielder Max Kepler