MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 26, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

MLB Player Transactions and Injuries

The Boston Red Sox have traded left-handed pitcher Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals in exchange for infielder Curtis Mead. In other team news, Mets All-Star Juan Soto has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 left calf strain, and the Texas Rangers have also put third baseman Josh Jung on the IL with a left calf strain, recalling Josh Smith from Triple-A and placed third. The Minnesota Twins scratched right-hander Mike Paredes from his start with a left oblique strain just before their 2-0 win suffered a strain.

Player Milestones and Performance

Salvador Perez hit his 318th career home run on Saturday, surpassing George Brett's franchise record for the Kansas City Royals. On the injury front for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani experienced "a little bit of regression" after his last bullpen session and will skip his next session. Dylan Beavers delivered his third career walk-off hit for the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night with an RBI single in the ninth inning.