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Last updated: June 17, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Injury Reports and Roster Moves

The Blue Jays placed veteran right-hander Max Scherzer on the 10-day injured list due to back spasms, removing the three-time Cy Young winner from their rotation. Cleveland also saw a roster shift as the Guardians placed outfielder Chase DeLauter on the 10-day injured list following a diagnosis of a fractured rib on his right side. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies optioned Andrew Painter to Triple A on Wednesday after the young right-hander struggled through another rough outing, signaling a need for further development outside the major league roster.

On-Field Incidents and Medical Setbacks

Difficulty with physical ailments defined several performances across the league Wednesday night. The Brewers saw Brandon Sproat exit his start against the Guardians in the fourth inning after suffering a right hamstring cramp immediately following an 0-1 pitch. The Detroit Tigers dealt with a more unusual medical issue, as outfielder Wenceel Perez sustained a face injury from a resistance band in the team training room following Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros.

Performance and Game Conditions

Shohei Ohtani battled through discomfort while pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers, dealing with both a sore left knee and a blister on his right middle finger. Despite these physical limitations, Ohtani managed to cruise through four scoreless innings before allowing four runs in a difficult fifth frame. The Dodgers ultimately rallied to secure the victory, highlighting the team's ability to overcome a rocky outing from their star two-way player during a high-stakes stretch of the schedule.