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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

All-Star Selections and Injury Updates

Shohei Ohtani has been scratched from his scheduled pitching start due to lingering left knee irritation and will bypass the All-Star Game, hoping to recover ESPN MLB. Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera was named an NL All-Star replacement for Ohtani ESPN MLB. Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez will also miss the All-Star Game after being placed on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain ESPN MLB. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami have been added to the Home Run Derby field ESPN MLB. Bryce Harper and Jordan Walker will also compete in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia ESPN MLB. Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced to five games and will be eligible for the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby ESPN MLB.

Player Milestones and Performances

Braves first baseman Matt Olson played in his 741st consecutive game, surpassing Dale Murphy for the franchise record ESPN MLB. Toronto's Kazuma Okamoto tied Shohei Ohtani's mark for the most home runs by a Japanese-born rookie in a season with his 22nd blast ESPN MLB. Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters recorded the franchise's first cycle in nine years ESPN MLB. Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn set a club record by driving in 10 runs on three home runs in a single game ESPN MLB.

Injury Report and Roster Moves

Mets infielder/designated hitter Mark Vientos will miss six to eight weeks with a fractured right hand ESPN MLB. Jacob de Grom will skip his next start for the Rangers with a glute and hip strain, with the team hoping he avoids the injured list ESPN MLB. Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino was activated from the injured list after missing over three weeks with a fractured right hamate bone ESPN MLB. The Twins acquired reliever Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays ESPN MLB. Reds third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes was activated off the injured list ESPN MLB. The Brewers signed pitcher Bryse Wilson to bolster their injury-depleted staff ESPN MLB. The Twins reinstated catcher Jeffers from the IL after a two-month absence ESPN MLB. Munetaka Murakami was reinstated from the IL by the White Sox after a hamstring strain ESPN MLB. Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof left a game after appearing to injure his right knee on a sliding catch ESPN MLB. Tigers All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler exited a game with an injured right hand ESPN MLB. Rockies pitcher Domingo Acevedo received an 80-game ban for a positive PED test ESPN MLB.

Contract and Future Outlooks

Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals have agreed to an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension ESPN MLB. Justin Verlander, the oldest active player, announced he will retire after the 2026 season ESPN MLB. Phil Regan, a former major league pitcher and coach, died at age 89 ESPN MLB. The White Sox have identified three candidates for the No. 1 pick in the MLB amateur draft ESPN MLB.

Other News and Notes

The Red Sox's game against the Mets experienced a delayed start due to the team plane being grounded for nearly 24 hours ESPN MLB. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe denied a report that he refused to play second base ESPN MLB. Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break ESPN MLB. Dylan Cease of the Blue Jays took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before it was broken up by a single ESPN MLB. Eduardo Valencia homered in his first MLB plate appearance for the Tigers ESPN MLB. The Yankees whiffed 17 times in a loss to the Rays, marking the first time an AL team has done so in consecutive nine-inning games ESPN MLB. The Women's Professional Baseball League unveiled team nicknames and logos for its inaugural season ESPN MLB.