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Last updated: July 25, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Injury Bug Bites Multiple Teams, Key Players Sidelined

The injury bug continued to impact Major League Baseball teams this past week. New York Mets star Juan Soto was removed from Friday's game with left calf soreness and is scheduled for an MRI. Similarly, Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti in the second inning due to a foot injury. The Los Angeles Dodgers may not rush Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound, with manager Dave Roberts stating the team earlier than necessary. Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was a potential returnee from the injured list for Friday's series opener against Baltimore. Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. landed on the injured list for the first time in his career with lower back tightness, while third baseman José Ramírez was activated by the Guardians after a five-week absence due to hand surgery.

Player Transactions and Roster Moves

Several teams made roster adjustments and acquisitions. The Milwaukee Brewers from the injured list and reassigned utility player Nicky Lopez. The Pittsburgh Pirates by acquiring reliever Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres. The Cleveland Guardians also made moves and left-handed reliever Tim Herrin off the injured list. Meanwhile, Chicago Cubs reliever Trent Thornton, being deemed day-to-day with a bruised left heel after being struck by a comebacker. The Oakland Athletics placed right-hander J.T. Ginn on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his pitching hand and rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle. Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty was placed on the injured list with right flexor inflammation.

Off-Field Developments and Future Outlooks

Off-field news included President Donald Trump at the White House. In a significant investment, Harbinger Sports Partners, a group including Mark Cuban in the Athletics. Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Cubs of the 2026 MLB pre-arbitration bonus pool, estimated at $50 million. Rintaro Sasaki indicated he chose the Miami Marlins for the quickest path to the major leagues, stating it was his dream. The MLB Players Association after MLB proposed significant changes, including cutting rounds and amateur signing bonuses. In trade speculation, injured Mets pitcher Clay Holmes as the team has made him available. Tarik Skubal expressed his desire to finish the season with the Detroit Tigers and there.

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Milestone Achievements and Unique Occurrences

Salvador Perez of the Kansas City Royals with his 317th career home run. Yankees shortstop José Caballero drew attention for a pitch-clock violation that led to a strikeout and his hitting coach's ejection. The Milwaukee Brewers are monitoring pitcher Jacob Misiorowski's workload after his return from a layoff in his first start back. J.T. Realmuto of the Philadelphia Phillies took responsibility for a baserunning mistake that in a close loss. The White Sox catcher Kyle Teel of 6-12 weeks due to a high ankle sprain.