MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: August 13, 2026, 6:24 AM ET

Injuries and IL Moves

The past three days saw a wave of injury news across MLB. Freddie Freeman avoided serious injury after a frightening fall into the dugout. Bryce Harper is battling left knee soreness after shifting back to right field. The Rockies placed Kyle Karros on the 7-day concussion IL. Paul Skenes was lifted after 65 pitches amid velocity concerns. Nick Kurtz may miss the rest of the season with a thumb injury. Jose Altuve exited after being hit on the foot, but imaging was negative. The Marlins placed Kyle Stowers on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain. Blue Jays prospect Trey Yesavage had knee surgery, and Jameson Taillon will have an MRI on his forearm. Geraldo Perdomo left with knee soreness. Hunter Greene will have season-ending UCL surgery. The Rangers placed Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation. Matt Chapman will undergo season-ending abdominal surgery. The Mets put Devin Williams on the IL with a shoulder strain. The Rays placed Griffin Jax on the IL with elbow discomfort. Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt also hit the IL with a hamstring strain. Phillies reliever Caleb Kilian landed on the IL with an oblique strain.

Notable Performances and Game Action

Austin Hays homered in his first at-bat for the Padres after signing. Jackson Kent made his MLB debut for the Nationals, going 4-plus innings. Alex Bregman hit three homers and drove in seven runs in a 12-6 Cubs win. Blake Snell struck out 10 in six innings in his return to the Dodgers. Tarik Skubal struggled in his Dodger Stadium debut as Los Angeles rallied. Chris Sale was ejected before a pitch in a Braves win, still fuming over a balk call. Jacob Wilson set an MLB record with his 111th consecutive errorless game at shortstop. Cal Raleigh took the blame as the Mariners lost their fifth straight. A 16-minute delay occurred in a Red Sox–Blue Jays game due to a bizarre double play. Carson Benge lost Kodai Senga's first-career save ball into the crowd. The White Sox pope hat giveaway drew a massive crowd.

Transactions and Roster Moves

The Blue Jays claimed Paul Sewald after he was DFA'd by the Diamondbacks. The Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux and two other staffers. Bryse Wilson, DFA'd on Saturday, signed a new deal with the Brewers. The Diamondbacks added Michael Soroka from the IL and signed Zack Littell. The Yankees are closer to getting Carlos Rodón and Cody Bellinger back. Shortstop Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star and former batting champion, retired. Kiley McDaniel updated top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 teams. The fantasy baseball waiver wire features a trio of debut prospects.

Season Storylines and

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