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Last updated: June 6, 2026, 5:49 PM ET

Roster Moves & Injuries

The Twins recalled infielder Royce Lewis from Triple-A St. Paul, bringing back their former No. 1 pick less than three weeks after he was sent down to work on his swing mechanics and position flexibility. Meanwhile, the Cubs gave Dansby Swanson a day off as the two-time Gold Glove shortstop continues to struggle at the plate, while the Yankees prepared to recall right-handed catcher Ali Sánchez on Saturday while optioning J.C. Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. In injury updates, the Reds moved up their timetable for right-hander Hunter Greene's return, with the team hopeful their ace can be back before the All-Star break in July, and Aaron Judge revealed that his stress fracture in his right rib stems from a diving play for a ball in late April.

Pitching Adjustments

The first-place Rays moved Steven Matz from the rotation to the bullpen after two poor starts pushed his ERA to 5.48 this season, while on the West Coast, Dodgers prospect Roki Sasaki continued his impressive form with another strong outing, finally showing in real games the pitching potential the organization had seen in video from Japan.

Performance Highlights

Matt Chapman delivered an offensive explosion for the Giants, hitting two home runs including a grand slam in a six-run fourth inning and tying the franchise's San Francisco-era record with eight RBIs in an 18-3 rout of the Cubs. In his return from the 60-day injured list, Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar made an immediate impact with two hits and an RBI in St. Louis' 10-3 win over the Reds.

Front Office Strategy

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer expressed disinterest in the trade deadline, calling it "the furthest thing from my mind" while acknowledging the organization's needs if the Cubs remain competitive at that time. the Dodgers currently lead the odds to win the 2026 World Series according to the latest projections, while the Brewers are emerging as strong contenders in the long-term futures market.