MLB Baseball 3 Days

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

Player News and Injuries

Several key players are dealing with injuries, impacting their teams' immediate outlooks. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated Shohei Ohtani will not be rushed back to the mound, indicating he won't pitch "earlier than we need to". Mets star Juan Soto is scheduled for an MRI after exiting Friday's game with left calf soreness. Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was nearing a return from the injured list for Atlanta's series starting Friday. Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has landed on the injured list for the first time in his career with lower back tightness. Guardians third baseman José Ramírez was activated from the IL on Wednesday, returning after a five-week absence due to hand surgery. Brewers infielder David Hamilton has been activated from the injured list after recovering from a hamstring strain. Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti left his start in the second inning with a foot injury. Cubs reliever Trent Thornton is day-to-day with a bruised left heel after being struck by a comebacker. Athletics placed right-hander J.T. Ginn on the IL with a blister on his pitching hand. The Athletics also placed rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer on the IL following emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle caused by a foul ball.

Trade and Roster Moves

Teams are actively making moves as the trade deadline approaches. The Pirates acquired reliever Ron Marinaccio from San Diego to bolster their bullpen. Injured pitcher Clay Holmes is reportedly available in trade talks for the Mets, with sources indicating he's one of several veterans the team has made available. The Guardians activated outfielder Angel Martinez and left-handed reliever Tim Herrin off the injured list. Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski's workload is being monitored after a layoff, with the reliever working only four innings in his first appearance since July 7.

League News and Future Outlooks

the league is preparing for significant events and potential rule changes. Pete Crow-Armstrong is projected to lead the 2026 Major League Baseball pre-arbitration bonus pool. MLB's farm system reports for all 30 teams are available, detailing young players who could be involved in trade season. The MLB Players Association has called to preserve the current draft system after MLB proposed cutting rounds and reducing amateur signing bonuses. The Field of Dreams game is set to return on August 13, with the Twins and Phillies set to feature throwback uniforms. Tarik Skubal expressed his desire to finish the season with the Tigers and win the World Series.

Team Performance and Standings

Power rankings have seen a shake-up, with an American League contender debuting in the top 10 after a historic win streak ended. The Boston Red Sox might be in the midst of a season-saving turnaround, with keys to their playoff hopes being analyzed for the next two months. Salvador Perez tied the Royals' franchise home run record with his 317th homer. In a notable incident, Yankees shortstop José Caballero was charged with a pitch clock violation leading to a strikeout and the ejection of the hitting coach. J.T. Realmuto took responsibility for a baserunning mistake that derailed a potential rally in the Phillies' loss to the Dodgers.

Player Development and International Signings

International prospects are making their intentions clear. Rintaro Sasaki chose to sign with the Miami Marlins, citing it as the quickest path to the major leagues, over returning to Stanford or playing in Japan. Marlins right-hander Eiver Mosquera has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for boldenone under the minor league drug program.

League Operations and Investments

The business side of baseball is also seeing activity. Harbinger Sports Partners, an investment group including Mark Cuban, has purchased a minority stake in the Athletics ahead of their planned move to Las Vegas in 2028. President Donald Trump hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House to celebrate their World Series championship. The Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will welcome three new players, with Carlos Beltrán being highlighted.

Fantasy and Forecasting

to fantasy baseball, top 300 players for the next five years are ranked, forecasting potential top performers beyond 2030. A forecaster for Week 17 (July 27-Aug. provides pitcher rankings and hitter ratings to help set lineups for the upcoming weeks.