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Last updated: July 28, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

Injury Updates and Roster Moves

Infielder Curtis Mead in his Red Sox debut, with follow-up tests confirming the severity of the injury. Mead had exited his first game with Boston on Monday after being hit by a pitch on his left wrist. The Giants may also be without Casey Schmitt for an extended period, as manager Tony Vitello indicated the infielder would be evaluated Tuesday and "probably going to miss some significant time" with a knee injury. The Cubs have designated veteran pitcher Jameson Taillon for assignment amid struggles, one day after he surrendered seven runs in four innings against the Pirates. All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger will be sidelined for four to six weeks due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain.

Trade Deadline Buzz and Speculation

With the August 3 trade deadline approaching, speculation about potential blockbuster deals is intensifying. Experts are discussing hypothetical scenarios, including the possibility of Francisco Lindor moving across New York or Tarik Skubal and Nick Miller being traded. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Tuesday that ace Tarik Skubal is still scheduled to start Wednesday against the Orioles, a development that comes as the trade deadline looms. Meanwhile, discussions are underway regarding the trade deadline plans for several NL contenders, with questions surrounding whether Milwaukee will make a significant move or if Atlanta is "all-in."

Game Notes and Player Status

The Marlins ended their franchise-record 12-game losing streak with a walk-off single by Griffin Conine against the Phillies. Pirates rookie slugger Esmerlyn Valdez was back in the lineup Tuesday night against the Diamondbacks after being hit in the left hand by a pitch on Monday. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday night's game in Miami due to illness. New audio has emerged shedding light on the Shohei Ohtani interpreter case, with the former interpreter initially telling a reporter that Ohtani had agreed to cover his gambling debt before reversing course.