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Last updated: July 10, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

Player Movement and Injury Updates

The injury bug continued to bite across MLB this week. The Reds activated third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the injured list, while the Mets will be without infielder/designated hitter Mark Vientos for six to eight weeks due to a fractured right hand. Rangers pitcher Jacob de Grom will skip his next start with a glute and hip strain, but the team is hopeful he can avoid the injured list. First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino is back for the Royals after missing over three weeks with a fractured right hamate bone. The Brewers signed Bryse Wilson to bolster their pitching staff, which is dealing with numerous injuries.

The Twins made a trade, acquiring reliever Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays for minor league catcher/third baseman Ryan Sprock. Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled start due to knee irritation and will miss the All-Star Game. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied a report that he refused to play second base. Aaron Judge will have his injured rib imaged during the All-Star break. Munetaka Murakami was reinstated from the IL by the White Sox after being sidelined with a strained hamstring. Zack Gelof of the Athletics left a game after colliding with a fence and appearing to injure his right knee. Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez will miss the All-Star Game with a groin strain. Brandon Woodruff's shoulder injury has a new diagnosis following an MRI. Mike Trout returned to the Angels lineup and homered in his first game back. Willson Contreras had to leave a Red Sox game after fouling a ball off his foot. Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler exited with an injured right hand. Rockies All-Star Hunter Goodman was scratched from a game after suffering an injury the previous day. Domingo Acevedo, pitching at the Triple-A level, received an 80-game ban for a positive PED test. Phil Regan, a former MLB pitcher and coach, died at age 89.

Contract Extensions and All-Star News

Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals are reportedly in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension. Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced from seven games to five, making him eligible for the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber was added to the Home Run Derby field. Alan Porter has been named the umpire crew chief for the All-Star Game. Bryce Harper will compete in the Home Run Derby in his home stadium. Jordan Walker of the Cardinals will also participate in the Home Run Derby. Ben Rice of the Yankees will swing for the fences in the Home Run Derby. Contreras and Ashcraft were among the players selected as All-Star Game replacements. Jorge Polanco returned to the Mets lineup after nearly three months on the injured list.

Notable Performances and Records

Eduardo Valencia made history with a home run in his first MLB plate appearance for the Tigers. Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Giants before it was broken up by Heliot Ramos. Ryan O'Hearn set a Pirates club record by driving in 10 runs on three home runs in a single game. The Yankees struck out 17 times in a loss to the Rays, marking the second consecutive game with that many whiffs. Tyler Tolbert of the Royals tied a major league record with 12 consecutive plate appearances resulting in hits. Zack Wheeler tied a career high with 14 strikeouts on a day he was not selected as an All-Star replacement.

League-Wide Trends and Future Outlooks

The Marlins debuted at their highest ranking of the season, while the Padres' struggles continued in the latest Power Rankings. Fantasy baseball managers can look to advice on setting lineups, with Griffin Jax highlighted for his continued success. Eric Karabell offered his crystal ball predictions for fantasy managers regarding potential player performances. Fantasy baseball managers are also advised on which closers to consider trading before the deadline. The White Sox have identified three candidates for the No. 1 pick in the MLB amateur draft. Kiley McDaniel provided a draft guide with the latest intel for teams looking to make their selections. The final 2025 MLB draft rankings were released, detailing the top 250 prospects. The Women's Professional Baseball League unveiled nicknames and logos for its inaugural season.

Retirements and Managerial Interest

Justin Verlander, a three-time Cy Young winner, announced he will retire after the 2026 season, marking the end of an era for elite pitchers. Interim manager Don Mattingly expressed interest in managing the Phillies full-time. Detroit Tigers third base coach Joey Cora has left the club in the middle of his third season.