MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 22, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

Injury Report and Roster Moves

The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation on Tuesday. The White Sox will be without catcher Kyle Teel for an estimated 6-12 weeks after he was placed on the 10-day injured list with a high ankle sprain suffered Tuesday. Rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer of the Athletics underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle and was placed on the 10-day IL following the incident. Rangers third baseman Josh Jung exited Tuesday night's game with left calf tightness and is being monitored. Cubs reliever Trent Thornton is considered day-to-day with a bruised left heel after being struck by a comebacker, though he with preventing a more serious injury. Marlins All-Star right-hander Max Meyer was placed on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain, and shortstop Otto Lopez was out of the lineup for a second consecutive game as the team assesses. Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with left wrist inflammation and is sidelined. Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña returned to the lineup, while first baseman Christian Walker was out of the starting lineup for a second straight game as Houston manages. Twins All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton was activated after missing nine games with a right hip strain, and he. Orioles rookie catcher Samuel Basallo left Sunday's game with right shoulder discomfort and is being evaluated. Braves catcher Drake Baldwin returned from an oblique injury and homered twice in his team's win. The Braves optioned right-hander Owen Murphy to Triple-A Gwinnett and selected the contract of veteran right-hander Elieser Hernández.

Player Milestones and Performances

Nolan Arenado became the sixth active player to reach 2,000 career hits on Monday night achieving the milestone. Rockies slugger Hunter Goodman had his second three-homer game of the season on Sunday, becoming the first player in Colorado Rockies history to do so in a dominant display. Pirates rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez is the fourth player in major league history with at least 12 homers and 31 RBIs in their first 31 games off to a hot start. The Guardians hammered the Twins, hitting seven home runs in a 13-4 rout, a stark contrast to their previous offensive struggles in the lopsided victory.

Trade and Labor News

The Dodgers acquired right-hander Seth Halvorsen from the Rockies in exchange for two minor leaguers, a move orchestrated by Rockies GM Josh Byrnes in a Monday trade. The Cubs acquired right-hander Aaron Civale and cash considerations from the Athletics for minor league righty Aiden Moffett in a Saturday deal. Rintaro Sasaki will sign with the Miami Marlins and forgo a professional career in Japan joining the organization. Discussions continue regarding a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, with the MLBPA calling to preserve the current draft system after MLB proposed significant changes. In labor news, one article highlighted that only one Latino player is represented among the MLBPA's player leadership during ongoing negotiations.

Team Streaks and Standings

The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 14 games on Tuesday, with Caleb Durbin hitting a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning to secure the victory. The Red Sox previously tied their second-longest win streak in club history at 13 games on Sunday, beating the Rays 6-1. The Yankees offense erupted for eight runs in a win over the Pirates on Monday, though the game saw benches clear in the eighth inning after a heated exchange sparking controversy. The Reds' strategy backfired against the Mariners when they intentionally loaded the bases to face Cal Raleigh, who responded by hitting a grand slam on the first pitch en route to an 8-0 victory in a surprising outcome.

Other Notable News

Shohei Ohtani will not make his scheduled start against the Phillies due to irritation in his left knee, stalling his mound return. Duane Ward, a key reliever for the Blue Jays' back-to-back World Series-winning teams in the early 1990s, has died at the age of 62. The Twins and Phillies will feature throwback uniforms for their upcoming Field of Dreams game on August 13 celebrating the event. Superstar outfielder Aaron Judge, sidelined since May 31, will need another scan on his fractured rib before ramping up activity, and the Yankees moved him to the 60-day injured list. Jacob Misiorowski's workload is being monitored by the Brewers after he pitched only four innings in his first appearance since July 7. J.T. Realmuto took responsibility for a baserunning mistake that ended a potential rally in the Phillies' 2-1 loss to the Dodgers reflecting on the play. Brody Bumila, an 18-year-old third-round draft pick of the Rangers who throws over 100 mph, will require Tommy John surgery to repair his left UCL.

Fantasy Baseball and Player Availability

The hottest bats in baseball are currently in Pittsburgh, according to fantasy baseball waiver wire recommendations for fantasy managers. Boston may have saved its season with recent play, and key factors for the next two months for the playoff hopefuls are being analyzed as teams push. New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has been activated from the injured list after missing nearly three months with a back issue returning to the lineup.