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Last updated: June 25, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Player Movement and Roster Changes

The Chicago Cubs acquired left-hander David Peterson from the New York Mets, a move driven by an urgent need for healthy starting pitchers. Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks activated outfielder Max Kepler following his completion of an 80-game suspension for a positive PED test on Thursday. In Texas, shortstop Corey Seager returned to the Rangers lineup after clearing concussion protocol, though the team subsequently placed infielder Cody Freeman on the 10-day injured list with a herniated disk on Thursday. The Pittsburgh Pirates also made a roster move, placing first baseman Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain on Thursday.

League Proposals and Contractual Frameworks

Discussions surrounding the next Collective Bargaining Agreement are active, with the Major League Baseball Players Association proposing a ban on player prop bets to mitigate harassment from disgruntled gamblers. On the other side of negotiations, Major League Baseball is seeking to implement a maximum contract length of five years for free agents who change teams, while retaining the ability to keep their own players for an extended period as part of the proposal.

On-Field Action and Weather Delays

A potential combined no-hitter for the Tampa Bay Rays was broken up in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals when Carter Jensen hit a two-run home run off reliever Craig Kimbrel on Thursday. In a separate note on game disruption, the Toronto Blue Jays' Single-A affiliate in Dunedin experienced a significant number of weather-related issues in the 2025 season, including 24 delays, 10 postponements, and six cancellations due to weather.