MLB news, Tuesday, May 26, 2026
45 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Willson Contreras is thriving at first base for the Red Sox through 50 games
Per MLB Trade Rumors, Contreras is hitting .281 with 11 HR, 33 RBI, and a 148 wRC+ through 50 games — though Boston's broader situation remains complicated.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Craig Kimbrel elects free agency after Mets DFA, clears waivers unclaimed
Craig Kimbrel is a free agent after the Mets designated him for assignment, he passed through outright waivers unclaimed, and he reportedly elected free agency per his MLB.com transaction log.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Cal Raleigh plays catch for first time since oblique injury
The Mariners catcher has resumed throwing after an oblique injury, per MLB.com, but is not yet game-ready and no return timeline has been reported.
Source · MLB.com
White Sox reportedly calling up David Sandlin for MLB debut amid 13-game stretch
The White Sox are planning to promote RHP David Sandlin for his MLB debut, likely as a spot starter, per Elijah Evans of Just Baseball and Future Sox.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Luis García elects free agency after Twins DFA, available to any MLB team
García rejected an outright assignment from Minnesota, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic, and is now a free agent after nine appearances this season.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Astros release outfielder Daniel Johnson after 8 games this season
Houston has released Daniel Johnson per his MLB.com transaction log, ending a brief stint of 8 major-league games and a .143 average.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Gage Jump called up by the A's from the minors
The A's are promoting pitching prospect Gage Jump to the MLB roster, per MLB.com, with further details of the move not yet reported.
Source · MLB.com
Nick Kurtz ties Mark McGwire's A's on-base streak record at 48 games
Nick Kurtz has matched Mark McGwire's Athletics franchise record with a 48-game on-base streak, per MLB.com, and stands one game away from owning it outright.
Source · MLB.com
Ty Blach re-signs with Cubs on minor league deal after electing free agency
Left-hander Ty Blach reportedly re-signed with the Cubs on a minor league deal after electing free agency following an outright to Triple-A Iowa; he is not on the MLB roster.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Spencer Turnbull signs with Cerveceros de Tecate of the Mexican Northern League
Turnbull, 33, reportedly signed with Cerveceros de Tecate, per Evan Woodbery of MLive.com, in a move the report frames as effectively ending his MLB career prospects.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Athletics reportedly promoting LHP Gage Jump for his MLB debut, per Jeff Passan
The A's are expected to call up left-hander Gage Jump for his MLB debut, per ESPN's Jeff Passan, though the club has yet to announce the move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Cubs DFA Nicky Lopez, promote Kevin Alcantara from Triple-A Iowa
Chicago designated Nicky Lopez for assignment May 23 and brought up Kevin Alcantara; Lopez has since cleared waivers and been outrighted to Iowa, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Spencer Strider working toward return to form after injury, per MLB.com
MLB.com reports Strider is back from injury and highly motivated to regain previous form — no timetable or roster status attached.
Source · MLB.com
Astros' Tatsuya Imai, two relievers combine for no-hitter against Rangers
Imai, Steven Okert, and debutant Alimber Santa combined to no-hit Texas on Monday, per MLB Trade Rumors, despite Imai's rocky stretch since returning from the IL.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Orioles designate Dietrich Enns for assignment, recall Nick Raquet from Triple-A
Baltimore designated left-hander Dietrich Enns for assignment after a left foot infection sidelined him roughly a month; Nick Raquet was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rays add Craig Kimbrel on MLB contract for 2026 bullpen depth
Tampa Bay has added Craig Kimbrel on an MLB contract for 2026, per MLB.com, with the club framing the move as a bullpen depth addition.
Source · MLB.com
Astros throw combined no-hitter against Rangers, first in MLB since 2024
Houston combined to no-hit Texas, per MLB.com, marking the first no-hitter in the majors since 2024; individual pitcher details remain unconfirmed.
Source · MLB.com
Cole Ragans pauses rehab after elbow stiffness following first rehab outing
Royals ace Cole Ragans has been shut down from throwing for several days after post-outing elbow stiffness, with symptoms reportedly similar to his original impingement, per manager Quatraro.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
A.J. Minter reinstated by Mets after lat strain ended his 2024 season early
The Mets reinstated left-hander A.J. Minter from the 60-day IL alongside a wave of roster moves, with one 40-man spot still unresolved at announcement time.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Mets place Tyrone Taylor on IL with hip flexor strain, option Morabito
MLB.com reports the Mets placed Taylor on the injured list with a hip flexor strain, removing him from availability; Morabito was also sent down.
Source · MLB.com
Guardians select LHP Will Dion to active roster, option Logan Allen to Triple-A Columbus
Cleveland selected left-hander Will Dion to its active roster and optioned Logan Allen to Triple-A Columbus; Dion carries a 34.6% strikeout rate over 26 innings in 2026.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rays sign Craig Kimbrel to MLB deal; Jesse Scholtens placed on 15-day IL
Tampa Bay has signed veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel to a major league deal and Kimbrel is reportedly available for tonight's game against Baltimore, per Ken Rosenthal and Marc Topkin.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Cole Ragans shut down for several days after elbow stiffness resurfaces during rehab
Royals ace Cole Ragans is pausing his rehab after post-outing elbow stiffness, with manager Matt Quatraro saying he did not recover well from the start.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Ty Blach re-signs with Cubs on minor league deal after brief free agency detour
Left-hander Ty Blach elected free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A Iowa, then re-signed with Chicago on a minor league deal, per MLBTR's Steve Adams; he is not on the MLB roster.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Wander Franco found guilty but receives judicial pardon; no prison time in retrial
A three-judge panel convicted Franco of sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but issued a judicial pardon exempting him from punishment; the full verdict is to be read June 16.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tarik Skubal working back through sim outings as Tigers stay cautious on return timeline
Tarik Skubal is progressing through simulated game outings while recovering from injury, per MLB.com, though Detroit is not committing to a timetable for his return during the stretch run.
Source · MLB.com
Braves re-sign José Azócar to minor league deal, assign him to Triple-A Gwinnett
Atlanta has reportedly re-signed outfielder José Azócar to a minor league deal for the third time this year, with an assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. out of Blue Jays lineup again Tuesday with elbow contusion
Guerrero is sitting out a second consecutive game with an elbow contusion from a hit-by-pitch, per MLB.com. No timetable has been reported.
Source · MLB.com
Tyrone Taylor placed on IL by Mets with hip flexor strain
The Mets placed outfielder Tyrone Taylor on the injured list with a hip flexor strain, while Morabito and Pintaro were optioned to Triple-A in the same round of moves.
Source · MLB.com
Athletics select Gage Jump's contract for MLB debut, Aaron Civale lands on IL
The A's selected LHP Gage Jump's contract for his MLB debut, per a club announcement, with Civale on the 15-day IL and Clarke shifted to the 60-day IL to open roster space.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Spencer Turnbull reportedly signs with Cerveceros de Tecate, ending MLB career prospects
Turnbull, 33, has reportedly signed with Cerveceros de Tecate of the Mexican Northern League, per Evan Woodbery of MLive.com, in a move the report characterizes as ending his MLB prospects.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rays sign Craig Kimbrel to address struggling bullpen
Tampa Bay has signed veteran closer Craig Kimbrel, per MLB.com, hoping the experienced late-inning arm can stabilize a bullpen the club describes as struggling.
Source · MLB.com
Luis Robert Jr. moved to 60-day IL; Mets say he's not progressing as hoped
The Mets moved Luis Robert Jr. to the 60-day IL, with manager Carlos Mendoza saying weeks ago he wasn't progressing as hoped; a return remains uncertain beyond a late-June eligibility floor.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
A's SP Aaron Civale placed on IL with shoulder injury, prospect Gage Jump called up
Aaron Civale is on the injured list with a shoulder injury per MLB.com, with pitching prospect Gage Jump called up to fill the rotation spot.
Source · MLB.com
Brewers place Logan Henderson on IL with low back strain, severity unclear
Milwaukee placed RHP Logan Henderson on the 15-day IL retroactive to May 23rd; Coleman Crow recalled from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Astros throw combined no-hitter against Rangers, first in MLB since 2024
Houston combined to no-hit Texas, per MLB.com, marking the first no-hitter in the majors since 2024; pitching details remain unattributed.
Source · MLB.com
Jordan Walker showing signs of breakout in year 4 with Cardinals at age 24
After struggling to meet lofty prospect expectations across his first three seasons in St. Louis, Jordan Walker is reportedly showing signs of finally living up to the hype, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Orioles designate Dietrich Enns for assignment, recall Nick Raquet from Triple-A Norfolk
Baltimore designated LHP Dietrich Enns and recalled LHP Nick Raquet from Triple-A Norfolk, per the club's announcement, which Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com had reported ahead of time.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Cubs DFA Nicky Lopez, promote Kevin Alcantara from Triple-A Iowa
Chicago designated Nicky Lopez for assignment May 23 and brought up Kevin Alcantara; Lopez has since cleared waivers and been outrighted to Iowa, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rays sign Craig Kimbrel to MLB deal; Jesse Scholtens placed on 15-day IL
Tampa Bay has signed veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel to a major league deal, with Kimbrel reportedly available for tonight's game against Baltimore.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Guardians select LHP Will Dion to active roster, option Logan Allen to Triple-A Columbus
Cleveland selected left-hander Will Dion to its active roster, per a club announcement, with Logan Allen optioned to Triple-A Columbus to open the spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Brewers SP Logan Henderson placed on IL with back strain
Milwaukee placed starter Logan Henderson on the injured list with a back strain, per MLB.com, removing him from rotation availability with no timetable reported.
Source · MLB.com
Austin Slater reportedly signs minor league deal with Rays, fourth org of 2026
Outfielder Austin Slater reportedly agreed to a minor league deal with Tampa Bay after being outrighted by the Mets, per FanSided's Robert Murray.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Hunter Greene throws first bullpen session in recovery from right elbow surgery
Greene completed his first bullpen session since right elbow surgery, per MLB.com, but is not yet available for game action.
Source · MLB.com
Konnor Griffin bats leadoff for Pirates, youngest to do so since 1952
MLB.com reported Griffin led off for Pittsburgh, making him the youngest Pirates leadoff hitter since 1952, with further context still to emerge.
Source · MLB.com