MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 26, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

Player Transactions and Injuries Shake Up Rosters

The Milwaukee Brewers have designated veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment just two weeks after acquiring him. Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers have placed third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day injured list due to a left calf strain, recalling veteran infielder Josh Smith from Triple-A Round Rock. In another injury development, Mets All-Star Juan Soto was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left calf strain and is expected to miss significant time. The Minnesota Twins scratched right-hander Mike Paredes from his scheduled start with a left oblique strain. The Houston Astros placed starter with nerve irritation in his right foot and recalled left-hander Bryan King. The Athletics reinstated slugger Nick Kurtz from the 10-day injured list and inserted him into the lineup as the designated hitter. The Boston Red Sox are expected to activate left-hander Ranger Suarez from the injured list and have him start Sunday's series finale. Infielder David Hamilton has been activated from the injured list by the Brewers after recovering from a left hamstring strain. The Guardians activated outfielder Angel Martinez from the 10-day injured list and left-handed reliever Tim Herrin from the 15-day IL.

Trade Rumors and Player Movement

The Red Sox and Nationals completed a trade, with Boston acquiring infielder Curtis Mead for left-hander Connelly Early. The Pirates bolstered their bullpen by acquiring reliever Ron Marinaccio from San Diego. Injured pitcher Clay Holmes is reportedly available in trade talks for the Mets, with sources indicating he could be on the move. to the trade season, farm system reports for all 30 teams are available, detailing young players who could be changing teams.

Milestone Performances and Hall of Fame Recognition

Salvador Perez hit his 318th career home run, surpassing George Brett's franchise record on the Royals' all-time list. In a less fortunate note for the Athletics, star catcher Shea Langeliers could miss the remainder of the 2026 season after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee. The upcoming Hall of Fame class, featuring Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent, represents a diverse group of players from different countries and teams.

Team News and Off-Field Developments

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Shohei Ohtani experienced "a little bit of regression" after his last bullpen session, leading the team to have him skip Saturday's session. Roberts further stated that the team does not expect Ohtani to return to the rotation next week and will not rush his mound return. President Donald Trump welcomed the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House, recognizing them as "one of the great brands anywhere in the world". 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. Rintaro Sasaki stated he chose to sign with the Miami Marlins, believing they offered the quickest path to the major leagues. Marlins right-hander Eiver Mosquera has been suspended for 80 games under the minor league drug program after testing positive for boldenone. Yankees shortstop José Caballero was issued a pitch clock violation that led to a strikeout and the ejection of hitting coach James Rowson. Tarik Skubal expressed his desire to finish the season with the Detroit Tigers and win the World Series. Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro missed a game for personal reasons. Pete Crow-Armstrong is projected to lead the allocation of the 2026 Major League Baseball pre-arbitration bonus pool.

Upcoming Previews and Player Focus

The weekly forecaster for Week, covering July 27-Aug. 2, provides pitcher rankings, hitter ratings, and lineup advice for the upcoming games. Dylan Beavers delivered his third career walk-off hit for the Orioles, an RBI single in the ninth inning. Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. could return from the injured list for Atlanta's series in Baltimore starting Friday.