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Last updated: May 17, 2026, 5:43 PM ET

Injury Updates & Roster Moves

The Dodgers continued to navigate a challenging stretch, placing left-hander Jack Dreyer, 27, on the injured list with left shoulder discomfort while simultaneously acquiring lefty Eric Lauer, 30, in what appears to be a bullpen depth play Dodgers IL Dreyer, acquire Lauer. The timing aligns with Blake Snell's scheduled elbow surgery Tuesday to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, though the club remains optimistic he can return this season Snell surgery scheduled. Over in New York, Mets reliever Clay Holmes said he most likely won't need surgery on his fractured right fibula, though he hasn't completely ruled it out, leaving the team's late-inning options in limbo heading into the week Holmes surgery unlikely. The Pirates made their own roster adjustment, placing Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day IL with a strained quad and activating Jake Mangum to provide bullpen cover Pirates IL O'Hearn.

Game-Day Incidents

A pair of on-field mishaps drew attention over the weekend. Astros second baseman Jose Altuve exited Houston's 4-1 win over the Rangers in the ninth inning with soreness on his left side and is scheduled for an MRI on Sunday, raising immediate concerns about the star's availability Altuve MRI pending. Meanwhile, umpire Brian O'Nora was forced to leave Saturday night's Cubs-White Sox game after a foul ball struck him in the fourth inning, temporarily sidelining him from his duties Ump hit by foul ball.

Draft & Culture

The MLB draft pipeline is taking shape ahead of July's selection, with ESPN's mock projecting an intriguing top pick and laying out how the first 40 selections could unfold based on current scouting intel Mock draft projections. Shifting to lighter fare, the Cardinals embraced the internet's affection for their fans after dozens of shirtless supporters, led by an Alton, Illinois college baseball team, sparked back-to-back walk-off victories this weekend, with the organization publicly endorsing the new Busch Stadium tradition Shirtless fan trend.