MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 6:27 PM ET

Injury Updates and IL Moves

Blue Jays right‑hander Trey Yesavage underwent surgery to repair a torn left meniscus, though the team hasn’t ruled him out for the season. Fellow starter Jameson Taillon left his first home start with forearm discomfort and will undergo an MRI. The Marlins placed first baseman/outfielder Kyle Stowers on the 10‑day IL with a left hamstring strain. Giants third baseman Matt Chapman, who has seven home runs and 42 RBIs, will undergo season‑ending abdominal surgery. Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo exited Monday’s game with left knee soreness, but manager Torey Lovullo downplayed the severity. Reds right‑hander Hunter Greene will have season‑ending elbow surgery for a partially torn UCL and is out at least through 2026. The Rangers placed Nathan Eovaldi on the 15‑day IL with elbow inflammation. The Phillies put Caleb Kilian on the IL with a left oblique strain. The Mets placed reliever Devin Williams on the 15‑day IL with a right shoulder strain, but interim manager Andy Green does not expect a long‑term absence. The Rays placed Griffin Jax on the IL with right elbow discomfort. The Brewers placed shortstop Cooper Pratt on the IL with a strained hamstring, testing already thin infield depth. Phillies right‑hander Aaron Nola left a start after taking a line drive off his right knee, diagnosed as a bruise. Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was scratched with left shoulder tightness, though the team expects it to be short‑lived.

Roster Transactions and Pitching Staff Changes

The Angels made a sweeping coaching change, firing pitching coach Mike Maddux, assistant Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti after a staff ERA of 4.51 and an MLB‑worst 508 walks. The Diamondbacks added reinforcements, activating Michael Soroka from the IL and signing Zack Littell to a one‑year contract. The Padres signed veteran outfielder Austin Hays, who homered in his first at‑bat for San Diego. The Rangers selected the contract of infielder Jonah Bride from Triple‑A and optioned Alejandro Osuna. The White Sox, despite a four‑game skid, called up two key pitching prospects from Triple‑A Charlotte. The Brewers designated Bryse Wilson for assignment and promoted Lyon Richardson from Triple‑A Nashville. In a positive injury return, the Red Sox activated newly acquired catcher Adley Rutschman from the IL on Tuesday.

Game Recaps and Key Performances

The Dodgers snapped a seven‑game losing streak with a 2‑1, 10‑inning win over the Diamondbacks. They then rallied to beat the Tigers 6‑5 in Tarik Skubal’s rocky Dodger Stadium debut. Tigers right‑hander Jackson Jobe, making his first big‑league start in over 14 months after Tommy John surgery, was “electrifying” in leading Detroit to an 8‑0 shutout of the Giants. Rangers ace Jacob deGrom, after informing the club he did not want to be traded, struck out nine over five innings in a 5‑1 win over Baltimore. The Red Sox saw their 10‑game winning streak snapped by the Athletics, losing 7‑3. Braves left‑hander Chris Sale was ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before throwing a pitch in a 2‑1 win over the Yankees, still fuming about a balk call from the previous day. A bizarre 16‑minute delay during a Red Sox loss to the Blue Jays stemmed from a chaotic inning‑ending double play that eventually led to a belated Boston run. In New York, rookie Carson Benge tossed the ball from Kodai Senga’s first career save into the crowd, drawing the pitcher’s dismay. Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, set an MLB record for his position with his 111th consecutive errorless game. Blue Jays veteran Max Scherzer moved into 10th place on the all‑time strikeout list with 3,516 after fanning four against the Phillies.

Milestones, Retirements, and Ceremonies

Two‑time All‑Star and former batting champion Tim Anderson announced his retirement after 10 major‑league seasons. The Chicago White Sox retired the No. 13 jersey of former manager and shortstop Ozzie Guillén in a pregame ceremony. Yankees legend Mariano Rivera returned to the field at Old‑Timers’ Day after tearing his Achilles tendon during last year’s event. MLB announced the postseason schedule; the World Series will begin Oct. 23, with a potential Game 7 on Oct. 31 — the second time since 2020 the Fall Classic ends in October.

Off‑Field and Schedule News

Senator Richard Blumenthal and two House representatives urged MLB and the MLBPA to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators, specifically citing a personalized greeting featuring Phillies star Bryce Harper.

Analysis and Storylines

The Boston Red Sox have transformed their season with a historic 27‑3 run, the hottest stretch in baseball; we break down whether this torrid pace can carry them to a World Series. Meanwhile, several injured stars expected to return from the IL could prove as impactful as any trade‑deadline acquisition and swing the playoff races in both leagues.

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire

For fantasy managers, a trio of waiver‑worthy prospects made their debuts this week; here are the top players to consider claiming off the waiver wire.