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Last updated: June 23, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

MLB INJURY REPORT & TRADE RUMBLINGS

The Philadelphia Phillies scratched slugger Kyle Schwarber from Tuesday night's lineup due to lower back tightness, while the Washington Nationals also dealt with a late scratch as shortstop CJ Abrams was sidelined with left side tightness. In a significant blow to the Kansas City Royals, left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans is expected to undergo surgery for an elbow impingement that has kept him off the mound since early May. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates are easing rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin back onto the field, as he began a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona.

Amidst these personnel changes, New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns indicated that the club's approach to the Aug. 3 trade deadline will be decisive. Stearns stated that the deadline represents the "cut off" point for the team to evaluate its postseason aspirations before potentially shifting focus toward future seasons, specifically mentioning 2027 as a target year for significant contention.