MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: June 18, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Injury Reports and Roster Shuffles

Major League Baseball saw a wave of physical setbacks on Wednesday, starting with Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez who exited a loss to the Orioles after a sixth-inning strikeout due to a hamstring spasm. In Cleveland, the Guardians placed Chase DeLauter on the 10-day injured list following the diagnosis of a fractured rib on his right side, while the Brewers lost Brandon Sproat during the fourth inning of their contest against the Guardians when a right hamstring cramp forced the pitcher to leave the mound. Adding to the list of medical concerns, the Blue Jays placed Max Scherzer on the 10-day injured list as the three-time Cy Young winner deals with persistent back spasms.

Bizarre Mishaps and Performance Struggles

The Tigers faced an unusual personnel challenge after Wenceel Perez suffered a facial injury from a resistance band in the training room following Tuesday’s matchup against the Astros. On the mound, the Phillies decided to option Andrew Painter to Triple A on Wednesday, a decision that followed another difficult outing where opposing hitters roughed up the young right-hander.

Pitching Resilience

Despite battling through significant physical discomfort, Shohei Ohtani navigated a sore knee and a blister on his right middle finger during a challenging start against the Dodgers' opponent. While Ohtani cruised through the first four frames, he allowed four runs during a rocky fifth inning, though the Dodgers ultimately secured the victory in the contest. These incidents highlight the precarious nature of player health as teams navigate the mid-season schedule, forcing managers to rely deeper on their bullpens and minor-league depth charts to maintain competitiveness in the standings.