MLB news, Monday, May 25, 2026
31 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
White Sox to select Rikuu Nishida from Triple-A Charlotte for MLB debut vs. Twins
Chicago is reportedly set to call up 2B/OF Rikuu Nishida ahead of Monday's game against Minnesota, with 40-man and 26-man roster moves still pending.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Orioles DFA Albert Suarez for the third time in under a month
Baltimore designated RHP Albert Suarez for assignment again after activating LHP Grant Wolfram from the 15-day IL; Wolfram takes Suarez's roster spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Padres interested in Rockies RHP Antonio Senzatela as bullpen target, per Bob Nightengale
San Diego is reportedly eyeing Colorado's Antonio Senzatela as a bullpen addition, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale, though no deal has been announced.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rays OF Jonny DeLuca placed on 10-day IL with right hamstring strain
DeLuca landed on the 10-day IL retroactive to May 23 after straining his right hamstring on the basepaths Friday; an MRI taken Sunday will determine severity.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Chris Taylor officially retires from MLB after brief reversal of his retirement decision
Chris Taylor has officially retired from MLB, per MLB.com, after a short-lived reversal of his initial retirement decision left his status temporarily unclear.
Source · MLB.com
Dodgers bullpen reaches 38 straight scoreless innings without Edwin Diaz
L.A. relievers have not allowed a run in 38 consecutive innings, a modern-era franchise record, while closer Edwin Diaz remains out following elbow surgery in April.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
White Sox designate Jarred Kelenic for assignment after 33.9% strikeout rate in 19 games
Chicago designated Kelenic for assignment after he struck out in 33.9% of his 59 MLB plate appearances; infielder/outfielder Rikuu Nishida has been selected to the roster.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tigers prospect Max Clark hits safely in 11 of last 12 games at Triple-A Toledo
Max Clark, Detroit's top prospect, went 2-for-4 with a home run Sunday and has hit safely in 11 of his last 12 Triple-A games, per MLB.com, raising speculation of a callup.
Source · MLB.com
Austin Slater elects free agency after Mets outrighted him to Triple-A Syracuse
Outfielder Austin Slater has elected free agency per MLB.com's transactions tracker, rejecting the Mets' outright assignment to Triple-A Syracuse and returning to the open market.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Guardians place LHP Erik Sabrowski on 15-day IL with left elbow inflammation
Cleveland placed Sabrowski on the 15-day IL with left elbow inflammation; Codi Heuer was recalled as the corresponding move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Cole Ragans shut down 2-3 days after minor setback in elbow rehab
MLB.com reported Cole Ragans hit a minor setback during elbow rehab and faces a 2-to-3-day shutdown, pushing back his return with no revised timetable announced.
Source · MLB.com
Blue Jays option Davis Schneider to Triple-A as Nathan Lukes returns from IL
Toronto optioned Davis Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo as a corresponding move after reinstating outfielder Nathan Lukes from the 10-day injured list, per the club announcement.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rays OF Jonny DeLuca placed on IL with right hamstring strain, reportedly out 6-8 weeks
Tampa Bay placed outfielder Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain; per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, he is expected to miss six to eight weeks.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Ty Blach elects free agency after Cubs outright him to Triple-A Iowa
Ty Blach has elected free agency per MLB.com's transactions tracker, departing Chicago's roster after the Cubs outrighted him to Triple-A Iowa a few days ago.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rays OF Jonny DeLuca placed on 10-day IL with right hamstring strain
DeLuca landed on the IL retroactive to May 23 after straining his right hamstring running the bases Friday; an MRI was taken Sunday to gauge severity.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Guardians place LHP Erik Sabrowski on 15-day IL with left elbow inflammation
Cleveland announced Sabrowski's placement on the 15-day IL with left elbow inflammation; Codi Heuer was recalled as the corresponding move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
White Sox designate Jarred Kelenic for assignment after 33.9% strikeout rate in 19 games
Chicago reportedly designated Kelenic for assignment after a 33.9% K-rate across 19 MLB games; Rikuu Nishida was selected to the roster in the corresponding move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Orioles DFA Albert Suarez for the third time in under a month
Baltimore designated RHP Albert Suarez for assignment again; LHP Grant Wolfram was activated from the 15-day IL and takes the roster spot, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Dodgers bullpen reaches 38 straight scoreless innings without closer Edwin Diaz
L.A.'s relievers have posted 38 consecutive scoreless innings, a modern-era franchise record, per MLB Trade Rumors, while Diaz remains out following elbow surgery in April.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Austin Slater elects free agency after Mets outrighted him to Triple-A Syracuse
Outfielder Austin Slater has elected free agency, per MLB.com's transactions tracker, after the Mets outrighted him to Triple-A Syracuse, putting him back on the open market.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Nationals acquire LHP Carson Palmquist from Rockies for cash, option him to Rochester
Washington acquired left-hander Carson Palmquist from Colorado for cash considerations, both clubs announced, with Palmquist optioned to Triple-A Rochester.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Padres interested in Rockies RHP Antonio Senzatela as bullpen target, per Bob Nightengale
San Diego is reportedly eyeing Colorado's Antonio Senzatela as a bullpen addition, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale, though no deal has been announced.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rays OF Jonny DeLuca placed on IL with right hamstring strain, reportedly out 6-8 weeks
Tampa Bay placed outfielder Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain; per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, the absence is expected to stretch six to eight weeks.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Dylan Cease placed on 15-day IL with mild left hamstring strain
The Blue Jays placed Dylan Cease on the 15-day IL with a mild left hamstring strain; Triple-A Buffalo righty Tanner Andrews was selected to fill the roster spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Kiké Hernández reinstated from IL and set to make his season debut
MLB.com reports Kiké Hernández has been reinstated from the injured list and is set to make his season debut, with injury details and timeline still unreported.
Source · MLB.com
Cole Ragans shut down 2-3 days after minor setback in elbow rehab
MLB.com reported that Cole Ragans has a minor setback in elbow injury rehab, resulting in a 2-to-3-day shutdown that will delay his return.
Source · MLB.com
Kiké Hernández reinstated by Dodgers; Espinal designated for assignment
The Dodgers reinstated utilityman Kiké Hernández from the 60-day IL following elbow surgery, designating Santiago Espinal for assignment to open the spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. out of Blue Jays lineup with elbow contusion after HBP
MLB.com reports Guerrero Jr. is out of the Toronto lineup after a hit-by-pitch left him with an elbow contusion; no timetable has been reported.
Source · MLB.com
Ty Blach elects free agency after Cubs outright him to Triple-A Iowa
Ty Blach has elected free agency per MLB.com's transactions tracker, departing Chicago's roster after the Cubs outrighted him to Triple-A Iowa a few days ago.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Lindor and Alvarez both progressing in rehab, neither yet game-ready
MLB.com reports both Francisco Lindor and Francisco Alvarez have resumed baseball activities, though neither Mets player has been described as ready to return.
Source · MLB.com
Blue Jays option Davis Schneider to Triple-A as Nathan Lukes returns from IL
Toronto optioned infielder/outfielder Davis Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo as a corresponding move after reinstating outfielder Nathan Lukes from the 10-day injured list.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors