MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 31, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

AL East Shakeups and Injury Woes

The Baltimore Orioles have bolstered their catching depth by acquiring Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart . This move comes as the Orioles are dealing with multiple injuries at the catcher position . Meanwhile, first Ryan Mountcastle's season is in doubt after he suffered a torn oblique during his recovery from a previous left foot fracture .

AL Central and NL Moves

National League, the last-place New York Mets have begun to make trades, sending left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick . The Chicago Cubs placed reliever Gavin Hollowell on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, recalling left-hander Antoine Kelly from Triple-A Iowa in his place .

Player Returns and Roster Adjustments

The Texas Rangers have activated shortstop Corey Seager from the injured list, marking his return after a 23-game absence . The Houston Astros are shifting pitcher Tatsuya Imai to the bullpen for their upcoming weekend series against the Rangers, following struggles in his recent starts . Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead will be reevaluated in four weeks after sustaining a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist .

Record-Breaking Memorabilia

A significant event outside of gameplay occurred when a collector in Florida pulled a rare 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autographed card, selling it for an astounding $11 million to high-end sports card collector Matthew Allen .