MLB Baseball 8 Hours

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

MLB Injury Report & Player News

The shortstop position took a hit as Jeremy Pena was sidelined by a mild left calf strain, forcing the Astros to place him back on the IL. In the outfield, Reds center fielder Dane Myers was removed from the field on a cart after a hard collision with the outfield wall in Milwaukee, while the Yankees saw Jazz Chisholm Jr. exit Monday's game after a significant collision with teammate Jasson Dominguez. Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger's return remains on hold for several more weeks due to a stress reaction in his back, extending an injury-plagued season.

Defensive Miscues and Player Returns

Defensive lapses led to a costly outcome for the Mets, as a misplayed sinking line drive allowed George Springer to circle the bases for a Little League home run against New York. Meanwhile, the Padres activated veteran infielder Jake Cronenworth from the injured list after he missed time due to a concussion. In a notable moment, Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras homered and flipped his bat, a gesture he acknowledged was partly influenced by concerns for his native Venezuela and its earthquake recovery efforts.

Pitching Updates and Player Regrets

On the pitching front, Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Max Fried is slated to face hitters for the first time since his mid-May injured list stint. The session is expected to include Giancarlo Stanton. Elsewhere, third baseman Alex Bregman expressed regret over not running harder to first base in a recent game. Bregman, who signed a significant five-year, $175 million contract with the Cubs in the offseason, has struggled in his first season with the team.