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Last updated: June 9, 2026, 11:49 PM ET

Injury Updates

Acuña leaves with hamstring tightness forced the Braves to replace their right‑field starter in the fourth inning of the Chicago game, while Taillon sidelined through All‑Star break adds a second left‑hamstring issue to the Cubs’ rotation, compounding their recent bullpen strain. The simultaneous loss of two key position players deepens both clubs’ short‑term roster challenges as they head into a weekend series, prompting managers to rely on reserve depth and consider bullpen usage adjustments.

Roster Moves

Lovullo backs Marte’s locker‑room role aimed to quell rumors that the Diamondbacks’ second baseman was a clubhouse distraction, a narrative that could have affected team chemistry amid a June slump. In Milwaukee, Brewers lock up Lara for seven years signals a commitment to retaining a high‑ceiling outfield prospect, reflecting the organization’s strategy to build around youth while controlling future payroll. Meanwhile, the Angels announced that Kochanowicz requires Tommy John surgery and that Moncada will undergo knee surgery, projecting both players to miss the remainder of the season and creating a void in the middle of the lineup that may force the club to explore trade options or promote from within.