MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 26, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Player Movement and Injuries

Several teams over the past few days, with the Boston Red Sox trading left-hander Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead. The New York Mets placed All-Star Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain, while the Texas Rangers also put third baseman Josh Jung on the IL with a similar left calf strain. The Minnesota Twins scratched right-hander Mike Paredes from his start due to a left oblique strain, and the Houston Astros placed starter Spencer Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list with nerve irritation in his right foot. The Oakland Athletics reinstated Nick Kurtz from the injured list and optioned Esteury Ruiz to Triple-A. The Milwaukee Brewers activated infielder David Hamilton from the IL, and the Cleveland Guardians activated outfielder Angel Martinez and left-handed reliever Tim Herrin. The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired reliever Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres. The Kansas City Royals placed shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on the injured list for the first time in his career with lower back tightness. The Athletics placed right-hander J.T. Ginn on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his pitching hand. Red Sox to activate left-hander Ranger Suarez to start Sunday.

Milestone Achievements and Player News

Salvador Perez up the all-time home run charts, hitting his 318th career homer Saturday to pass George Brett for the Kansas City Royals' franchise record. In a significant update regarding Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that Ohtani experienced "a little bit of regression" after his last bullpen session and will skip his next scheduled throwing session. Roberts also indicated that Ohtani's return to the mound is not imminent, with the team not expecting him to pitch next week and vowing not to rush his return. The Dodgers were also honored by President Donald Trump at the White House for their World Series victory. The Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong leads the projected allocation of the 2026 Major League Baseball pre-arbitration bonus pool. Marlins minor leaguer Eiver Mosquera has been suspended for 80 games following a positive test for a performance-enhancing substance. Rintaro Sasaki cited the Marlins as offering the quickest path to the major leagues when he signed with the team.

Team and League Developments

In a significant ownership development, Harbinger Sports Partners, an investment group including former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, has purchased a stake in the Oakland Athletics. The Major League Baseball Players Association has called to preserve the current draft system after MLB proposed reducing the draft rounds and slashing amateur signing bonuses. Tarik Skubal expressed his desire to finish the season with the Detroit Tigers and win the World Series. The Yankees' José Caballero was involved in a pitch clock violation that led to an ejection and a strikeout. The MLBPA and owners are reportedly in negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Guardians activated outfielder Angel Martinez and left-handed reliever Tim Herrin off the IL on Friday. The Royals manager, Matt Quatraro, missed a game for personal reasons.

Injury Updates and Lineup Changes

The Baltimore Orioles secured a walk-off victory on Saturday night thanks to Dylan Beavers' RBI single in the ninth inning, marking his third career walk-off hit. The New York Mets' Juan Soto was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left calf strain, expected to sideline him for a significant period. The Texas Rangers placed third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Wednesday, with a left calf strain, recalling infielder Josh Smith. The Minnesota Twins scratched right-hander Mike Paredes from his start due to a left oblique strain. The Houston Astros placed starter Spencer Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list with nerve irritation in his right foot. The Oakland Athletics reinstated slugger Nick Kurtz from the 10-day injured list and placed right-hander J.T. Ginn on the 15-day injured list with a blister. The Milwaukee Brewers activated infielder David Hamilton from the injured list after he recovered from a left hamstring strain. The Cleveland Guardians activated outfielder Angel Martinez and left-handed reliever Tim Herrin from the injured list. The Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. was nearing a return from the injured list, with manager Walt Weiss indicating he could return for their series starting Friday. The Kansas City Royals placed shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on the injured list for the first time in his career with lower back tightness. The Mets' injured pitcher Clay Holmes is reportedly available in trade talks.