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Last updated: August 7, 2026, 9:32 PM ET

Pitching Injuries & Returns

Dodgers' Blake Snell is expected to return from the injured list to start against the Royals on Tuesday, one day after Tarik Skubal makes his home debut. The Texas Rangers activated veteran left-hander Jordan Montgomery from the 60-day IL, and he will work out of the bullpen. Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón will begin a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A on Saturday as he recovers from left elbow inflammation. The Twins placed ace Joe Ryan on the 15-day IL with a left glute strain, dealing another blow to their struggling rotation.

Roster Moves & Discipline

The Mets claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from the Guardians on Friday, and he is expected to join the team for Saturday's game against the Pirates. The White Sox recalled catcher Edgar Quero after placing Joey Bart on the 10-day IL with a fracture, giving Quero another opportunity. The Athletics and longtime general manager David Forst mutually agreed to part ways, ending his three-decade run with the franchise ahead of the move to Las Vegas. Mariners reliever Gabe Speier received a three-game suspension and manager Dan Wilson a one-game suspension after Speier hit Detroit's Gleyber Torres with a pitch.

Game Results

The Red Sox extended their winning streak to eight games with a wild 12-11 victory in 13 innings over the White Sox, as Caleb Durbin lined a single off Erick Fedde to score Nick Sogard. Cristopher Sanchez became the first 15-game winner in the majors this season, earning his fifth straight win as the Phillies beat the Nationals 7-3. Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two home runs, including one that resulted from a flyball flub by Marlins outfielders, and Matt Olson also went deep as the Braves completed a three-game sweep of Miami with an 11-3 win.

Power Rankings

ESPN's latest MLB Power Rankings, released after the trade deadline, evaluate where every team stands following the flurry of deals. The rankings reflect the impact of acquisitions and recent performance trends across the league.