MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 25, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

AL Injury Bug Continues to Bite

The Texas Rangers placed third baseman Josh Jung on the injured list Saturday, retroactive to Wednesday, due to a left calf strain. The team from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. In Minnesota, the Twins from his scheduled start on Saturday due to a left oblique strain suffered just minutes before the game. The Houston Astros placed starter Brandon Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list with nerve irritation in his right foot and from Triple-A Sugar Land. The Oakland Athletics also placed right-hander J.T. Ginn on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a blister on his pitching hand.

National League Stars on the Mend and Facing Setbacks

The New York Mets with a Grade 2 left calf strain, an injury expected to sideline him for a significant period. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers are taking a cautious approach with Shohei Ohtani, with manager Dave Roberts stating the team after experiencing "a little bit of regression." Roberts further indicated that Ohtani is not expected to return to the rotation next week and the team won't rush his pitching return. The Boston Red Sox, however, are expected to from the injured list to start Sunday's series finale against Toronto. Atlanta star Ronald Acuña Jr. also could return from the injured list as early as Friday for the Braves' series in Baltimore, according to manager Walt Weiss.

Milestone Achievements and Roster Moves

Salvador Perez continued his climb up the Royals' record books on Saturday to surpass George Brett for the franchise lead. Perez had previously on Wednesday. The Kansas City Royals also placed shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on the injured list for the first time in his career due to lower back tightness. In other roster news, the Oakland Athletics from the 10-day injured list and slotted him into the lineup as the designated hitter. The Milwaukee Brewers from the injured list after he recovered from a left hamstring strain, while the Cleveland Guardians activated outfielder Angel Martinez and left-handed reliever Tim Herrin off their respective injured lists. The Pittsburgh Pirates from San Diego on Thursday to bolster their bullpen.

Trade Deadline Buzz and Future Outlooks

With the trade deadline approaching, reports are surfacing about potential player movement and the farm system evaluations across all 30 teams are crucial for trade season. Injured pitcher Clay Holmes is reportedly for the Mets, with Holmes expressing a desire to pitch wherever he can be at his best. In a notable ownership development, Harbinger Sports Partners, an investment group including Mark Cuban, has purchased a minority stake in the Athletics ahead of the team's planned move to Las Vegas in 2028.

Player Development and League Issues

Pete Crow-Armstrong is projected to lead the allocation of the 2026 MLB pre-arbitration bonus pool. On the disciplinary front, Marlins minor leaguer Eiver Mosquera has been suspended for 80 games following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance boldenone. The MLB Players Association is also, pushing back against MLB's proposed changes that include cutting the draft rounds and reducing amateur signing bonuses. The league is also facing ongoing negotiations regarding a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, with discussions covering aspects like the salary cap and other key issues in ongoing negotiations.

Other News and Notes

Yankees shortstop José Caballero was charged with a pitch clock violation that resulted in a strikeout and the ejection of hitting coach James Rowson. Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal expressed his desire to and win a World Series. President Donald Trump at the White House. The Miami Marlins signed Rintaro Sasaki, who stated that Miami offered him the quickest path to the major leagues. The latest MLB Power Rankings in the top. The weekly forecaster for Week 17 for the upcoming games. Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro.