MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 22, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

Team Streaks and Standout Performances

The Boston Red Sox, extending their winning streak to 14 games following a 6-1 victory over the Rays on Sunday, thanks to a late go-ahead homer from Caleb Durbin. This marks the second-longest winning streak in club history. The Red Sox also achieved a 13-game winning streak earlier in the week, with Willson Contreras contributing a two-run homer in a 6-1 win against the Rays as reported Sunday.

Injury Report and Roster Moves

Several teams due to injuries. The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right flexor. The White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is expected to miss six to twelve weeks after being placed on the 10-day injured list for a high ankle sprain as of Tuesday. In Oakland, rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle and was placed on the 10-day injured list following the incident. The Rangers' leading hitter, Josh Jung, exited Tuesday's game with left calf tightness. Cubs reliever Trent Thornton is considered day-to-day with a bruised left heel after being struck by a comebacker, but.

The Orioles placed catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist inflammation on Monday. Marlins All-Star right-hander Max Meyer was also placed on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain, while shortstop Otto Lopez was out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive game as of Tuesday. Royals All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left Monday's game with back tightness during the victory.

The Mets activated outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the injured list after he with a back issue. Twins All-Star Byron Buxton has also been activated after a nine-game absence due to a right hip strain, having already hit 25 home runs this season according to reports. Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña returned to the lineup Monday, while first baseman Christian Walker was out of the starting lineup for the second straight game as of Monday.

Player Milestones and Notable Performances

Nolan Arenado, becoming the sixth active player to reach 2,000 career hits on Monday night. Rockies slugger Hunter Goodman had his second three-homer game of the season on Sunday. Pirates rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez is off to a historic start, with 12 home runs and 31 RBIs in his first 31 games, making him the fourth player in major league history with such numbers as of Monday.

Draft and Labor Discussions

The MLB Players Association after MLB proposed reducing the draft from 20 to 12 rounds, significantly cutting amateur signing bonuses, and preventing high school players from entering. This labor battle is one of the biggest in decades, with discussions highlighting the underrepresentation of Latino players at the bargaining table according to the report.

Transaction and Injury Updates

The Dodgers acquired right-hander Seth Halvorsen from the Rockies in exchange for two minor leaguers on Monday. In other news, Brody Bumila, the Rangers' third-round draft pick who throws over 100 mph, announced he will require Tommy John surgery to repair his left UCL as reported.

Other News and Notes

The Reds' strategy of loading the bases to face Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh backfired when Raleigh hit a grand slam on the first pitch, leading to an 8-0 Mariners victory on Monday in the loss. Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has been moved to the 60-day injured list and will require another scan for his fractured rib, with his return date still uncertain as of Sunday. Duane Ward, a key reliever for the Blue Jays' back-to-back World Series-winning teams in the early 1990s, passed away at the age of 62. The Cubs acquired right-hander Aaron Civale from the Athletics on Saturday in a trade. Braves catcher Drake Baldwin homered twice and went 5 for 5 at the plate in an 8-5 victory, marking a strong return after an oblique injury sidelined him for nearly a month in the win. The Athletics placed rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer on the 10-day injured list following emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle caused by a foul ball the night before as of Tuesday. The Phillies blew a potential rally in their 2-1 loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday, with J.T. Realmuto taking blame for a baserunning mistake during the game. The Guardians hit seven home runs in a commanding 13-4 rout of the Twins on Monday in the victory. Rintaro Sasaki will sign with the Miami Marlins and forgo a professional career in Japan according to reports. Shohei Ohtani will not make his scheduled start against the Phillies due to irritation in his left knee as of Wednesday. The Twins and Phillies will feature throwback uniforms for their upcoming Field of Dreams game on August 13 as announced. The Brewers are monitoring Jacob Misiorowski's workload after his layoff, with the reliever working only four innings in his first appearance since July 7 on Monday.