MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 28, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

Player Injuries and Roster Moves

Several players have landed on the injured list or faced significant roster changes. Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead after being hit by a pitch on his left wrist. Giants third baseman Casey Schmitt with an apparent leg injury, while Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez was also removed from play after a similar incident involving a pitch to his left hand. The Athletics will be without All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers and pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. for the remainder of the season as they. Langeliers, in particular, could miss the rest of 2026 due to a torn meniscus. The Cubs have designated veteran pitcher Jameson Taillon for assignment following a string of struggles, including in a recent outing. Mets All-Star Juan Soto is dealing with a Grade 2 left calf strain and, though he was placed on the 10-day IL. Reds utility man Spencer Steer has also been placed on the 10-day IL with a right wrist sprain. Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a left hamstring strain. Rangers shortstop Corey Seager for the first time since his latest back injury. The Rangers have also placed third baseman Josh Jung on the IL with a left calf strain. Twins right-hander Mike Paredes was due to a left oblique strain. Astros starter J.P. France was placed on the 15-day IL with nerve irritation in his right foot. The Athletics reinstated Nick Kurtz from the IL and optioned another player. Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez was expected to come off the IL and start Sunday.

Milestones, Strengths, and Hall of Fame

In a significant offensive performance, Mike Trout recorded his first four-hit game in over five years for the Angels in doubles and singles. Salvador Perez hit his 318th career home run on the Royals' all-time list. The Marlins finally snapped their franchise-record 12-game losing streak when Griffin Conine hit a walk-off single against the Phillies, ending the skid. The Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski set a franchise record by striking out the first seven Rockies batters he faced on Sunday, ultimately finishing with 12 strikeouts in a dominant outing. Braves manager Walt Weiss employed an unusual intentional walk strategy in the bottom of the 11th inning, which ultimately paid off as the Braves won 3-2. In a notable event, Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, and Jeff Kent were officially on Sunday.

Trade Deadline Buzz and Player Status

With the August 3 trade deadline approaching, teams are solidifying their plans. The Brewers are reportedly considering making significant moves, while the Braves are also expected to be active. As the Mets' postseason hopes fade, pitcher Freddy Peralta, a free agent this offseason, acknowledged he likely for the team on Sunday. Injured pitcher Clay Holmes is reportedly available for trade as the Mets gauge interest. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that Shohei Ohtani is experiencing "a little bit of regression" and the team is proceeding cautiously with his bullpen sessions, indicating he won't be rushed back to the mound. Roberts also clarified that Ohtani's return to the rotation is not expected next week. The Athletics' ownership group has seen a new addition with former pitcher Chan Ho Park joining the ownership. Prospect Ryan Lasko, who broke his back recently, has posted positive updates on social media, indicating feeling is.

Draft Signings and Minor League News

Pitchers Logan Schmidt and Aidan Knaak were the only players drafted in the first 10 rounds of baseball's amateur draft who did not agree to terms by Monday's deadline. Marlins right-hander Eiver Mosquera has been suspended for 80 games in the minor league drug program after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.