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Last updated: May 29, 2026, 5:50 PM ET

Milwaukee Reliever Suspended, Injuries Mount Milwaukee reliever Uribe suspended for one game and fined undisclosed amount after inappropriate conduct toward St. Louis dugout, per Friday’s MLB announcement. The penalty follows an altercation during Tuesday’s series, though specifics remain under review. In related news, Pittsburgh held Konnor Griffin out due to right forearm soreness, sidelining the rookie shortstop for Thursday’s 7-2 loss to the Cubs. Meanwhile, Detroit placed Kenley Jansen on IL with pelvic inflammation, retroactively dating the 15-day injury list to Thursday. Boston, too, sent Garrett Whitlock to the IL for left knee inflammation, retroactive to May 25, thinning their bullpen ahead of a critical series.

Rangers’ Smith Returns Amid Uncertainty Texas reintroduced Josh Smith to the lineup Thursday, his first appearance since mid-May hospitalization for viral meningitis. The second baseman described his return as tentative, citing lingering health concerns. Unrelated to injuries, league-wide CBA tensions resurfaced as ESPN reported ongoing clashes between MLB and the players’ union over potential salary caps, with union leaders decrying proposals as financially destabilizing. The debate, framed as a pivotal moment for baseball’s economic model, could reshape revenue-sharing dynamics if unresolved.

Veteran Manager’s Infamous Ejection Revisited In a nostalgic sidebar, former Mets manager Bobby Valentine recalled his 1999 ejection from a June 9 game, during which he famously donned a mustache and glasses to evade recognition. The anecdote, featured in ESPN’s retrospective, highlighted how players helped orchestrate his disguise—a moment he described as both humiliating and defining for his career. The story underscores the league’s enduring lore, even as current teams grapple with roster volatility and financial disputes.

Twins Add to Injury List Minnesota placed Kendry Rojas on the IL Friday due to elbow inflammation, further depleting their rotation. The left-hander’s absence compounds struggles for the Twins, who have seen multiple pitchers sidelined this season. Across the league, 12 players now sit on injured lists, reflecting a trend of late-season ailments disrupting playoff contenders. As teams navigate health crises, the MLBPA’s resistance to salary caps grows louder, with stakeholders warning of long-term ramifications for competitive balance.