MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: May 29, 2026, 11:55 PM ET

Injury Updates and Roster Adjustments

The Athletics lost Luis Severino after just one inning Friday due to right arm soreness, adding to the growing list of pitching injuries across the league. Meanwhile, White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami exited Friday's game against Detroit in the third inning with right hamstring tightness, raising concerns about his availability. In Seattle, catcher Cal Raleigh took his first swings off a tee since May 14, when he was placed on the IL with a right oblique strain that was aggravated during rehab. The Phillies activated reliever Hoffman after placing starter Aaron Nola on the paternity list ahead of their three-game set against the Dodgers.

Bullpen and Rotation Changes

The Mets demoted David Peterson from the rotation to the bullpen, replacing him with Sean Manaea despite Peterson being an All-Star in 2025. The Dodgers reshaped their bench after injuries to starting outfielder Teoscar Hernández and utility man Kiké Hernández, while the Giants reassigned third base coach Hector Borg to a new role within their player development staff, naming Wotus as interim third base coach. In St. Louis, the Cardinals called up catcher Jimmy Crooks from Triple-A to serve as Ivan Herrera's backup, with manager Oliver Marmol indicating he'll receive significant playing time.

Disabled List Moves

The Tigers placed starter Casey Mize on the IL with right adductor inflammation, further depleting their rotation. The Marlins expect Eury Pérez to miss approximately two months with a leg injury sustained during stretching in the dugout. Tampa Bay reinstated second baseman Ben Williamson off the IL after he missed two weeks with a lower back strain, while the Pirates kept shortstop Konnor Griffin out of the lineup due to soreness in his right forearm. The Tigers also placed closer Kenley Jansen on the 15-day IL with pelvic inflammation, and the Red Sox put reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day IL retroactive to May 25 with left knee inflammation. In Texas, Rangers second baseman Josh Smith returned to uniform Thursday after being hospitalized with viral meningitis but remains uncertain about his return timeline.

Draft and League Issues

As college baseball regionals begin, college teams with most MLB draft prospects are ranked with several schools boasting multiple potential high selections. The 2026 MLB mock draft has seen movement in the first 40 picks, with certain prospects rising up team boards amid injury concerns and performance evaluation. The push for a salary cap continues to divide baseball's stakeholders as the CBA battle begins, with the league advocating for spending limits and the MLBPA strongly opposing the measure.