MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 10, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Player Availability and Roster Moves

The Reds activated third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the injured list before their Friday night game against the Cubs. However, the Mets will be without infielder/designated hitter Mark Vientos for six to eight weeks due to a fractured right hand he sustained. First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino has been activated by the Royals from the injured list after missing over three weeks with a fractured right hamate bone he suffered. The Twins bolstered their bullpen by acquiring right-handed reliever Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays for minor league catcher/third baseman Ryan Sprock they announced. The White Sox reinstated Munetaka Murakami from the IL on Friday after he was sidelined by a strained right hamstring he had.

Pitching Updates and Injury Concerns

Rangers pitcher Jacob de Grom is slated to miss his next start due to a glute and hip strain, though the team hopes he can avoid the injured list with the added rest the team reported. The Brewers signed free agent right-hander Bryse Wilson on Friday to assist their injury-depleted pitching staff the team stated. Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled pitching start Friday due to ongoing irritation in his left knee he is experiencing. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied a report that he refused to play second base earlier this season, calling the since-retracted story "B.S." he said. Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break, with the Yankees hopeful the results indicate he is healing the team hopes.

Contract Extensions and MLB Decisions

Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals are reportedly in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension. Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced from seven games to five, allowing him to participate in the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby the league announced. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber was added to the Home Run Derby on Friday, joining teammate Bryce Harper for Monday's event in Philadelphia the team confirmed. Alan Porter will serve as the umpire crew chief and call balls and strikes for Tuesday's All-Star Game in Philadelphia MLB announced.

Player Debuts and Milestones

Eduardo Valencia made history Thursday with a home run in his first plate appearance for the Tigers, then grew emotional while honoring his family and his earthquake-stricken home country of Venezuela he stated. The Marlins debut at their highest ranking of 2026, while the Padres' fall continues in the latest Power Rankings ESPN reported. Fantasy baseball managers can look towards Saturday's MLB action with advice on players like Griffin Jax, who looks to continue his performance ESPN advised. Eric Karabell offers insights on potential future developments, such as a top-10 hitting prospect or a Cy Young award for Wheeler ESPN wrote.