MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 25, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Injuries Continue to Mount Across MLB

Several key players are dealing with new injuries. Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti in the second inning Friday with a foot injury. Mets star Juan Soto was removed from Friday's loss to the Dodgers in the sixth inning due to left calf soreness and is scheduled for an MRI. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani won't be rushed back to the mound, not expecting his return to the rotation next week. Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. could return from the injured list Friday for Atlanta's series against Baltimore. Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. heads to the IL for the first time in his career with lower back tightness. White Sox catcher Kyle Teel's ankle sprain could keep him out for 6-12 weeks. Tigers righty Jack Flaherty hits the IL with inflammation. Rangers third baseman Josh Jung exited early Tuesday with left calf tightness. Athletics rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer is on the IL after emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle. Cubs reliever Trent Thornton avoids a fracture and is day-to-day with a bruised left heel.

Player Transactions and Activations

The Brewers activated infielder David Hamilton from the injured list. The Guardians activated outfielder Angel Martinez and left-handed reliever Tim Herrin from their respective ILs. Guardians third baseman José Ramírez was activated Wednesday after a five-week absence for hand surgery. Pirates acquired reliever Ron Marinaccio from San Diego. Brewers are after his layoff. The Athletics placed right-hander J.T. Ginn on the 15-day injured list with a blister.

Front Office and Future Outlook

President Donald Trump feted the Dodgers at the White House on Thursday. Harbinger Sports Partners, an investment group including Mark Cuban, has purchased a stake in the Athletics. Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong for pre-arbitration players. Tarik Skubal the season with the Tigers and win the World Series. Rintaro Sasaki stated that signing with the Marlins to the major leagues. MLB proposed cutting the draft and amateur signing bonuses, prompting the MLBPA to call. Fantasy baseball rankings continue to be updated, with identified for the next five years and waiver wire recommendations for hot bats.

League Notes and Power Rankings

The latest MLB Power Rankings saw a shake-up after the All-Star break. The Red Sox are and playoff hopes. Yankees shortstop José Caballero was charged with a pitch clock violation leading to an ejection. Royals manager Matt Quatraro missed a game for personal reasons. Salvador Perez with his 317th home run. J.T. Realmuto took the blame for a baserunning mistake. Injured Mets pitcher Clay Holmes due to a lack of trade talks. The MLB trade deadline is approaching, and reports on farm systems for all 30 teams are available. A forecaster for Week 17 provides outlooks for pitcher and hitter performance. Discussions around the Collective Bargaining Agreement continue to be addressed.