MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: August 10, 2026, 9:21 PM ET

Injury Report

The MLB injury bug continues to bite as several teams placed key contributors on the shelf. Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi landed on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation, while the Giants announced that third baseman Matt Chapman will undergo season-ending abdominal surgery on Tuesday. The Reds received devastating news when Hunter Greene opted for season-ending UCL surgery, keeping him out at least through 2026. The Mets placed reliever Devin Williams on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain, though the injury is not expected to be long-term. The Rays added their own arm to the list, putting Griffin Jax on the IL with right elbow discomfort. Several other players suffered shorter-term issues: Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola left his start after taking a line drive off his right knee, and newly acquired Phillies reliever Caleb Kilian went on the IL with a left oblique strain. The Brewers saw their infield depth tested as Cooper Pratt was placed on the IL with a strained right hamstring. Marlins first baseman Kyle Stowers exited early with a hamstring injury, and Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was a late scratch due to left shoulder tightness. Mets rookie outfielder Carson Benge left after a sliding catch, but X-rays were negative.

Transactions & Roster Moves

Several teams bolstered their pitching staffs with new additions. The Diamondbacks activated Michael Soroka from the IL and signed Zack Littell to a one-year contract. The Padres added veteran outfield help, signing Austin Hays, who homered in his first at‑bat, and optioned Gage Workman to Triple‑A. The Rangers selected the contract of infielder Jonah Bride and optioned Alejandro Osuna. The Brewers shuffled their bullpen, designating Bryse Wilson for assignment and calling up Lyon Richardson. The White Sox, mired in a losing streak, are calling up two pitching prospects from Triple‑A: Smith and McDougal. Meanwhile, the Red Sox expect to activate catcher Adley Rutschman on Tuesday. On the injury front, the Yankees’ Carlos Rodón will begin a rehab assignment this weekend, and the Dodgers’ Blake Snell is set to return Tuesday against the Royals.

Game Highlights & Streaks

The Dodgers broke a seven‑game skid with a 2‑1, 10‑inning win over the Diamondbacks, but earlier they had lost their seventh straight on a walk‑off homer by Ryan Waldschmidt off closer Edwin Díaz. The Red Sox saw their 10‑game winning streak snapped in a 7‑3 loss to the Athletics, after earlier riding the arm of Payton Tolle, who struck out a career‑high 14 in six innings. The Tigers’ Jackson Jobe dazzled in his first MLB outing since Tommy John surgery, leading Detroit to an 8‑0 win. Rangers ace Jacob deGrom, who asked not to be traded, struck out nine in five innings in a 5‑1 victory over Baltimore. The Braves’ Chris Sale was ejected before throwing a pitch Sunday after fuming over a balk call the day before, yet Atlanta still beat the Yankees 2‑1. The Twins’ Kaelen Culpepper homered in his MLB debut, sparking a comeback win.

Milestones & Achievements

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson set an MLB record with his 111th consecutive errorless game, surpassing Mike Bordick. Blue Jays right‑hander Max Scherzer moved into 10th place on the all‑time strikeout list with 3,516 after fanning four Phillies. Two‑time All‑Star shortstop Tim Anderson announced his retirement after 10 seasons. The Phillies honored Chase Utley with induction into their Wall of Fame. The White Sox retired Ozzie Guillén’s No. 13 in a pregame ceremony. And Mariano Rivera returned to the Yankees’ Old‑Timers’ Day after tearing his Achilles last year.

Off‑Field News

Senator Richard Blumenthal and two House representatives urged MLB and the MLBPA to ban betting promos featuring players like Bryce Harper. The Athletics and longtime general manager David Forst mutually parted ways ahead of the team’s move to Las Vegas.

Fantasy Baseball

For fantasy managers, a trio of waiver‑worthy prospects — including Culpepper and others — debuted this week and are worth claiming according to ESPN’s free agent pickups column. Additionally, several returning players (such as Snell and Rodón) could swing playoff races as they come off the IL.