MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 24, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

Player News and Injuries

The Milwaukee Brewers from the injured list following his recovery from a left hamstring strain. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves received potentially good news as star Ronald Acuña Jr. could return as early as Friday. The Kansas City Royals saw their manager, Matt Quatraro, miss a game for a personal matter, while shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. landed on the IL for the first time in his career due to lower back tightness. Catcher Salvador Perez with his 317th career home run.

In other injury news, Guardians third baseman José Ramírez was activated from the injured list after a five-week absence for hand surgery. The Boston Red Sox are seeing a positive turn, with Caleb Durbin's clutch home run extending their win streak to 14 games, while reliever Trent Thornton is day-to-day with a bruised left heel after a comebacker, crediting his cleats for preventing a more serious injury. The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list with right flexor inflammation as the pitcher hits the IL. Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung exited early with left calf tightness, and the Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is expected to miss 6-12 weeks after being placed on the IL with a high ankle sprain due to an ankle injury.

Farm System and Future Prospects

Pete Crow-Armstrong $50 million pre-arbitration bonus pool for 2026. Looking further ahead, dynasty league managers can examine the top 300 players for 2030 and beyond. Rintaro Sasaki indicated he chose to sign with the Miami Marlins for the quickest path to the major leagues, bypassing opportunities in Japan or at Stanford as Sasaki seeks a quick path. In a significant development for the Oakland Athletics, Harbinger Sports Partners, which includes Mark Cuban, has purchased a minority stake in the team. The Athletics also placed right-hander J.T. Ginn on the injured list with a blister on his pitching hand as Ginn goes on the IL, and rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle after being hit by a foul ball.

Trade and Roster Moves

The Pittsburgh Pirates by acquiring reliever Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres. The Brewers also made a roster move, activating David Hamilton from the injured list and reassigning another player as Hamilton returns. The Yankees experienced a pitch-clock violation that led to a strikeout and an ejection for their hitting coach, James Rowson. In a notable draft development, Brody Bumila, an 18-year-old Rangers draft pick who throws over 100 mph, will require Tommy John surgery to repair his left UCL.

League and Front Office Developments

The MLB Players Association has called to preserve the current amateur draft system after MLB proposed reducing rounds and slashing signing bonuses. The Los Angeles Dodgers were honored at the White House for their World Series championship, with President Donald Trump calling them "one of the great brands anywhere." welcomes Dodgers. The league's power rankings saw a shake-up, with an American League contender debuting in the top 10 following a historic win streak's end. The Red Sox's impressive 14-game winning streak is examined, questioning if their turnaround is sustainable. Discussions regarding a new Collective Bargaining Agreement continue, tackling issues like salary caps and other critical points.

Fantasy and Strategic Outlooks

Fantasy managers can look ahead with a forecaster for Week, featuring pitcher rankings and hitter ratings for the weeks ahead. For those involved in dynasty leagues, a look at the top 300 players for the next five years and beyond is available. This week's waiver wire analysis highlights the hottest bats in baseball, particularly those in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. The trade deadline farm system reports for all 30 MLB teams are also available, detailing the young players who could be on the move. Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers expressed his desire to finish the season with the team and win the World Series, though speculation exists about a potential trade to the Dodgers.