MLB news, Wednesday, May 27, 2026
41 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Blue Jays reportedly sign reliever Matt Bowman to a minor league deal
Toronto has reportedly agreed to a minor league contract with sinkerballer Matt Bowman, who is expected to report to Triple-A Buffalo after parting ways with Minnesota.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Alex Faedo signs minor league deal with Angels after missing all of 2025
The Angels reportedly signed Alex Faedo to a minor league contract last week; the righty is assigned to the Arizona Complex and is expected to work toward Triple-A Salt Lake.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Mookie Betts hits home run in first cleanup plate appearance since 2017
Mookie Betts batted cleanup for the Dodgers — his first time in the fourth spot since 2017 — and homered in his first plate appearance there, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Shohei Ohtani to start vs. Rockies after hit-by-pitch scare; batting status uncertain
MLB.com announced Ohtani will start against Colorado after a hit-by-pitch scare, though whether he will bat remains uncertain.
Source · MLB.com
Royals outright Elias Díaz to Triple-A Omaha; free agency decision pending
Kansas City outrighted catcher Elias Díaz to Triple-A Omaha per the MLB.com transaction log, though whether he will report or elect free agency remains unresolved.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Nick Kurtz's 48-game on-base streak ends, tying the A's franchise record
Nick Kurtz's on-base streak ended at 48 games, per MLB.com, matching the A's all-time franchise record but no longer active heading into his next game.
Source · MLB.com
Gage Jump called up by the Athletics, making his MLB debut
Gage Jump has reportedly been called up to the Athletics and is making his MLB debut, per Baseball Prospectus.
Source · Baseball Prospectus
Travis Kelce reportedly buys minority stake in Cleveland Guardians
The Chiefs tight end has reportedly joined the Guardians' ownership group as a minority stakeholder, per CBS Sports, with financial terms unreported.
Source · CBS Sports
Cubs lose 10th straight, fall into tie for 4th in NL Central with Pittsburgh
Chicago dropped a 12-1 decision to Pittsburgh on Tuesday, per MLB Trade Rumors, extending the losing streak to 10 games and pulling the Cubs into a tie for fourth in the NL Central.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tampa Bay Rays lead the AL at 34-18 despite ranking 14th in batter WAR
The Rays hold the AL's best record at 34-18, per FanGraphs, despite ranking 14th in batter WAR and 12th in pitcher WAR, with no player cracking the top 50 of the combined leaderboard.
Source · FanGraphs
Jacob Misiorowski is emerging as an ace for the Brewers in 2025
The Milwaukee right-hander is reportedly dominating hitters and improving across nearly every statistical category in 2025, per FanGraphs.
Source · FanGraphs
Jacob Misiorowski is emerging as a true ace for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2025
The 24-year-old righty has dominated hitters and improved across nearly every statistical category in 2025, per FanGraphs, building on a debut that began at 100.5 mph.
Source · FanGraphs
José Berríos moved to 60-day IL after Tommy John surgery, out for 2026 season
The Blue Jays announced Berríos will miss the rest of 2026 after requiring Tommy John surgery, with the roster move opening a 40-man spot for newly acquired Connor Seabold.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rays select RHP Jon Heasley from Triple-A Durham as swingman depth
Tampa Bay announced the selection of right-hander Jon Heasley's contract, with Trevor Martin optioned and Gavin Lux shifted to the 60-day IL to clear roster space.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Blue Jays select Austin Voth from Triple-A, transfer Alejandro Kirk to 60-day IL
Toronto selected righty Austin Voth from Triple-A Buffalo while catcher Alejandro Kirk was moved to the 60-day IL in a procedural step, per the club's announcement.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Royals DFA Bailey Falter after 12.46 ERA in 21.2 innings; Mason Black recalled
Kansas City designated LHP Bailey Falter for assignment per a team announcement, with RHP Mason Black recalled from Triple-A Omaha in the corresponding move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Brooks Lee permanently moves to third base, per Twins manager Derek Shelton
Twins manager Derek Shelton told the beat this week that third base is Brooks Lee's defensive home going forward, ending his shortstop experiment, per the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Travis Kelce purchases minority ownership stake in Cleveland Guardians
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end has bought into his hometown club, per a team announcement; the size of the stake has not been disclosed.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tarik Skubal absent from Tigers rotation with return described as 'relatively imminent'
Skubal has missed time in Detroit's rotation due to injury, per MLB Trade Rumors, with his return called relatively imminent — no timetable has been detailed.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
MLBPA submits first CBA proposal to MLB, with competitive integrity tax on the table
The players' union has made its opening proposal ahead of CBA expiration, per CBS Sports, including a competitive integrity tax and a minimum salary increase — terms remain under negotiation.
Source · CBS Sports
MLBPA submits first CBA proposal to MLB with competitive integrity tax on the table
The players' union has made its opening proposal ahead of the current CBA's expiration, per CBS Sports, as both sides work to avoid a lockout.
Source · CBS Sports
Cristopher Sánchez breaks 115-year-old Phillies scoreless innings record with 1.47 ERA
Sánchez did not allow a run in all of May, per CBS Sports, breaking a Phillies franchise record that had stood for 115 years.
Source · CBS Sports
Eury Pérez exits Blue Jays start early with hamstring spasm
Marlins right-hander Eury Pérez left his start against Toronto after four innings with a hamstring spasm; imaging is scheduled for Thursday, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Rangers designate Andrew McCutchen for assignment, add Nicky Lopez on MLB contract
Texas designated McCutchen and signed utility infielder Nicky Lopez to a major league contract, with Lopez active and starting at second base against the Astros.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Gage Jump promoted by Athletics to MLB roster, per MLB Trade Rumors Podcast
The Athletics have reportedly promoted pitching prospect Gage Jump to the major-league roster, per the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast; no club announcement has accompanied the report.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
José Berríos placed on 60-day IL after Tommy John surgery, out for 2026 season
The Blue Jays announced Berríos will miss the rest of 2026 after requiring Tommy John surgery, with Connor Seabold reportedly acquired from Detroit to help fill the gap.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tarik Skubal absence looms over Tigers as trade speculation builds
Skubal has been out for Detroit, with his return described as "relatively imminent" per MLB Trade Rumors, while questions about his trade future are already circulating.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
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
Royals DFA Bailey Falter after 12.46 ERA in 21.2 innings; Mason Black recalled
Kansas City designated LHP Bailey Falter for assignment per a team announcement, with RHP Mason Black recalled from Triple-A Omaha in the corresponding move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Nolan Schanuel placed on 10-day IL with left ankle inflammation; Nick Madrigal selected
The Angels placed first baseman Nolan Schanuel on the 10-day IL with left ankle inflammation, retroactive to May 24, and selected infielder Nick Madrigal to fill the roster spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rangers designate Andrew McCutchen for assignment, add utilityman Nicky Lopez
Texas designated Andrew McCutchen for assignment and removed him from the active roster, per MLB.com, while also bringing in utilityman Nicky Lopez.
Source · MLB.com
Rhett Lowder throws simulated game in rehab, not yet active
Rhett Lowder completed a simulated game as part of his injury rehab, per MLB.com — a positive step, though he remains unavailable for game action.
Source · MLB.com
Blue Jays select Austin Voth from Triple-A, transfer Alejandro Kirk to 60-day IL
Toronto selected righty Austin Voth from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, also moving catcher Alejandro Kirk to the 60-day IL in a step the club described as a formality.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Brooks Lee permanently moved to third base, per Derek Shelton
Twins manager Derek Shelton told the beat this week that third base is Brooks Lee's defensive home going forward, ending his shortstop experiment, per the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Kiké Hernández placed on IL with significant left oblique tear; extended absence expected
Hernández was diagnosed with a significant left oblique tear, per manager Dave Roberts, just days after returning from a season-opening IL stint — no timeline given.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rays select RHP Jon Heasley from Triple-A Durham as swingman depth
The Rays announced Heasley's contract selection from Durham, with Trevor Martin optioned and Gavin Lux shifted to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Aaron Bummer reportedly signs minor league deal with Cubs after Atlanta release
Left-hander Aaron Bummer has reportedly agreed to a minor league deal with Chicago after Atlanta released him last week; he is expected to report to Triple-A Iowa.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Aaron Bummer reaches minor league deal with Cubs for 2026
The Cubs are bringing veteran left-hander Aaron Bummer into the organization on a minor league contract for 2026, per MLB.com — roster and spring details remain unreported.
Source · MLB.com
Shohei Ohtani cleared to hit and pitch after being hit by a pitch
MLB.com reports Ohtani is set to both hit and pitch tonight after a hit-by-pitch scare was evaluated and cleared before game time.
Source · MLB.com
Byron Buxton dealing with soreness, moving to DH while healing
Byron Buxton is handling DH duties while managing soreness that is limiting him from playing in the outfield, per MLB.com. His defensive availability remains unresolved.
Source · MLB.com
Cubs lose 10th straight, fall into tie for 4th in NL Central with Pittsburgh
Chicago dropped a 12-1 decision to Pittsburgh on Tuesday, extending its losing streak to 10 games and sliding into a tie for fourth place in the NL Central, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors