MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 25, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

Injury Updates and Roster Moves

The Mets are dealing with significant injuries as star outfielder Juan Soto was removed from Friday's 4-2 loss to the Dodgers due to left calf soreness and is scheduled for an MRI was removed from Friday's loss. Pitcher Clay Holmes is also on the trade block while injured, with sources indicating he's available in talks is one of several veterans. The Astros also saw right-hander Spencer Arrighetti exit his start against the White Sox in the second inning with a foot injury. Meanwhile, the Brewers activated infielder David Hamilton from the injured list after his recovery from a left hamstring strain. The Guardians bolstered their roster by activating outfielder Angel Martinez and left-handed reliever Tim Herrin from their respective injured lists. Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was nearing a return from the injured list as of Thursday, potentially for Atlanta's series in Baltimore. Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro missed Thursday night's game for a personal matter.

Player Milestones and Contract News

Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Cubs is projected to lead the 2026 Major League Baseball pre-arbitration bonus pool, which is valued at $50 million. In a significant milestone, Salvador Perez tied George Brett's Kansas City Royals franchise home run record with his 317th career homer on Wednesday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Shohei Ohtani will not be rushed back to the mound rotation, stating the team won't have him pitch "earlier than we need to". The Athletics placed right-hander J.T. Ginn on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his pitching hand. Rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Athletics after undergoing emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle caused by a foul ball. Cubs reliever Trent Thornton is considered day-to-day with a bruised left heel after being hit by a comebacker, crediting his cleats for preventing a more serious injury. Guardians third baseman José Ramírez returned to the lineup on Wednesday after a five-week absence due to hand surgery.

Trade Activity and Future Outlook

The Pirates strengthened their bullpen by acquiring reliever Ron Marinaccio from San Diego on Thursday in exchange for signing bonus pool considerations. Rintaro Sasaki stated that his decision to sign with the Miami Marlins over returning to Stanford or playing in Japan was due to Miami offering the quickest path to the major leagues. Harbinger Sports Partners, an investment group that includes Mark Cuban, has purchased a minority stake in the Oakland Athletics ahead of their planned move to Las Vegas in 2028. Tarik Skubal expressed his desire to finish the season with the Detroit Tigers and win the World Series. The MLB Players Association has called for the preservation of the current amateur draft system after MLB proposed reducing rounds, slashing signing bonuses, and preventing high school players from entering the draft. The Yankees' José Caballero was penalized for a pitch clock violation in the sixth inning, which resulted in a strikeout and the ejection of hitting coach James Rowson.

League News and Fantasy Previews

President Donald Trump welcomed the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on Thursday, recognizing them as "one of the great brands anywhere". ESPN's latest Power Rankings, the first since the All-Star break, revealed a significant shake-up with a contender debuting in the top 10 following the conclusion of a historic win streak. For Week 17 (July 27-Aug. , the forecaster includes pitcher rankings and hitter ratings to help set lineups for the upcoming week. Dynasty rankings for the next five years have been released, identifying the top 300 players who are expected to perform well in fantasy leagues through 2030 and beyond. Discussions regarding a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and salary cap continue, with ESPN providing coverage and analysis on the toughest questions and burning issues as owners and players negotiate. The Athletics placed rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer on the 10-day injured list Tuesday following emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle caused by a foul ball the night before. Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been placed on the injured list for the first time in his career due to lower back tightness. J.T. Realmuto took responsibility for a baserunning mistake that halted a potential Phillies rally in their 2-1 loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday night. Jacob Misiorowski worked only four innings in the Brewers' win over the Mets on Monday, marking his first appearance since July 7 as the team monitors his workload after a layoff. Young players who could be changing teams during the trade season are highlighted in farm system reports for all 30 MLB teams.