MLB news, Thursday, May 28, 2026

71 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.

  1. Red Sox GM Craig Breslow weighing buy-or-sell decision as team sits at 23-31

    Per MLB Trade Rumors, Breslow is discussing the trade deadline outlook with Boston at the bottom of the AL East, though a compressed Wild Card race keeps the question genuinely open.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  2. Kiké Hernández back on IL with left oblique strain after just 2 games since returning

    Hernández has been placed back on the IL with a left oblique strain, per MLB.com, after appearing in only 2 games following his previous return, with significant availability concerns noted.

    Source · MLB.com

  3. Blue Jays reportedly selecting infielder Charles McAdoo to MLB roster

    Per ESPN's Jeff Passan, Toronto is calling up infielder Charles McAdoo, with a roster move on both the active and 40-man sides still pending before Thursday's opener in Baltimore.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  4. Teoscar Hernández exits vs. Rockies with left hamstring strain; IL stint likely

    Hernández left the game against Colorado with a left hamstring strain, per MLB.com, with an IL stint described as likely — no formal placement announced yet.

    Source · MLB.com

  5. MLBPA releases first official CBA proposal, seeking minimum salary up to $2.2MM

    The union's opening bid calls for a $1.5MM minimum salary rising to $2.2MM over subsequent seasons, plus revenue-sharing reforms — with MLB's counter expected tomorrow.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  6. Teoscar Hernández exits early with left hamstring strain, IL placement considered likely

    Hernández left the Dodgers' game against Colorado in the second inning with a left hamstring strain; IL placement is considered likely pending imaging, per MLB Trade Rumors.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  7. Cristopher Sánchez breaks Phillies' 115-year-old scoreless innings record

    Cristopher Sánchez has broken the Phillies' 115-year-old consecutive scoreless innings record, per MLB.com, with the streak still active at the time of the report.

    Source · MLB.com

  8. Travis Kelce purchases minority ownership stake in Cleveland Guardians

    The Kansas City Chiefs tight end has bought into his hometown club, per an official Guardians announcement; the size of the stake has not been disclosed.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  9. MLBPA releases first official CBA proposal; MLB expected to counter Thursday

    The players' association submitted its opening proposal Wednesday in collective bargaining talks, per MLB Trade Rumors, with the current agreement expiring December 1.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  10. Justin Steele still weeks from throwing as Cubs UCL recovery timeline slips again

    Per The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma, Steele has been cleared for strengthening and plyo balls but remains multiple weeks from throwing, with a return before the All-Star break no longer expected.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  11. Justin Steele still weeks from throwing as Cubs recovery timeline slips again

    Per The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma, Steele is cleared for strengthening and plyo balls but remains multiple weeks from throwing, with a pre-All-Star return no longer expected.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  12. Jared Jones reportedly expected to return for Pirates this weekend

    Per a FanGraphs chat, Pirates right-hander Jared Jones is expected to return this weekend — no club announcement has accompanied the report.

    Source · FanGraphs

  13. Jared Jones reportedly expected to return to Pirates rotation this weekend

    Pittsburgh's Jared Jones is expected to return this weekend per a FanGraphs chat, with Friday's probable pitchers listing him opposite Minnesota's Taj Bradley at PNC Park.

    Source · FanGraphs

  14. Teoscar Hernández headed to IL with left hamstring strain

    Hernández strained his left hamstring vs. Colorado on May 27 and is expected to miss at least a few weeks, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  15. Cristopher Sánchez breaks Phillies' 115-year scoreless innings record

    Sánchez shut out San Diego for seven innings Wednesday, pushing his May scoreless streak to 44.2 IP over five straight starts and surpassing a franchise mark set in 1911.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  16. Gerrit Cole strikes out 10, walks none in second start back for Yankees

    Cole threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings against Kansas City on Wednesday; Max Fried remains sidelined, per FanGraphs.

    Source · FanGraphs

  17. Gerrit Cole throws 6 2/3 scoreless innings, fans 10 in second start back for Yankees

    Cole looked sharp in Kansas City on Wednesday, per FanGraphs, but New York's rotation still navigates the absences of Max Fried and Luis Gil.

    Source · FanGraphs

  18. Gerrit Cole throws 6 2/3 scoreless innings, 10 strikeouts in second start back

    Cole looked sharp in Kansas City in his second return start from Tommy John surgery, per FanGraphs, while Max Fried remains sidelined for the Yankees.

    Source · FanGraphs

  19. Albert Suárez elects free agency from Orioles after clearing waivers unclaimed

    Suárez rejected a Triple-A assignment and is now a free agent, per MLB Trade Rumors — though Baltimore's history with the righty suggests this may not be a long goodbye.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  20. Twins send Kendry Rojas to open against White Sox as Minnesota plays bullpen game

    Minnesota is using rookie lefty Kendry Rojas as an opener against Chicago, per Yahoo Sports, with White Sox manager Will Venable adjusting his lineup in response.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  21. Tigers place closer Kenley Jansen on 15-day IL with pelvic inflammation

    Kenley Jansen is on the 15-day IL with pelvic inflammation after leaving a ninth-inning appearance; Drew Sommers was recalled from Triple-A Toledo.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  22. Kenley Jansen placed on 15-day IL with pelvic inflammation after early exit

    Detroit placed Kenley Jansen on the 15-day IL with pelvic inflammation after he exited a game following a trainer visit; Drew Sommers was recalled to fill the spot.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  23. Red Sox start Monasterio at DH, Narváez and Durbin return for rubber match vs. Braves

    Boston slots Monasterio at DH over Yoshida, with Narváez and Durbin back in the lineup for Thursday's series finale against Atlanta, per Yahoo Sports.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  24. Ryan Ward reportedly called up by Dodgers to replace Teoscar Hernandez on roster

    Per a FanGraphs RosterResource chat, Ryan Ward is expected to join the Dodgers' roster in place of Teoscar Hernandez, with left-field playing time still unsettled.

    Source · FanGraphs

  25. Tarik Skubal threw 40 pitches in a sim game Tuesday as elbow recovery progresses

    The Tigers ace is on the IL after elbow surgery to remove a loose body this month; per Detroit News, another sim game is planned for Monday, though Detroit is not offering a specific timeline.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  26. Tarik Skubal threw 40 pitches in a sim game Tuesday as elbow recovery continues

    Skubal, on the IL after elbow surgery to remove a loose body, has begun throwing and is reportedly targeting another sim game Monday, though the Tigers have not offered a specific timeline.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  27. Brewers SP Logan Henderson is not expected to return until mid-June

    Logan Henderson is reportedly out until mid-June, per Yahoo Sports, as Milwaukee heads to Houston for a three-game series carrying a 103-59 record.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  28. Sterlin Thompson reflects on his first week with the Colorado Rockies

    Thompson, recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on May 15, made his MLB debut that night vs. Arizona and spoke about the moment his call-up became real.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  29. Kenley Jansen placed on IL with pelvic inflammation after early exit

    Kenley Jansen has been placed on the injured list with pelvic inflammation after leaving an outing before its completion, per MLB.com; no return timetable has been reported.

    Source · MLB.com

  30. Blue Jays select infielder Charles McAdoo to MLB active roster

    Toronto has selected infielder Charles McAdoo onto its active roster, per ESPN's Jeff Passan, with several corresponding moves clearing the necessary roster space.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  31. Jameson Taillon's home run rate is drawing concern in Chicago

    Taillon has surrendered 19 HR through 2026, per Yahoo Sports, putting him on pace to exceed already-elevated career rates as the Cubs try to recover from a 10-game skid.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  32. Luis Gil on minor-league IL with shoulder inflammation, out of Yankees depth picture

    Per Yahoo Sports, Gil has been sidelined with shoulder inflammation since May 8th, removing him from consideration as a Triple-A reinforcement for New York's rotation.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  33. Padres reportedly eyeing Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman as trade deadline target

    The Athletic's Dennis Lin reports San Diego has identified Boston's Aroldis Chapman as a possible trade deadline acquisition; no deal is in place.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  34. Jared Jones set to rejoin Pirates rotation Friday against Minnesota Twins

    Per MLB.com, Jared Jones is expected to return to Pittsburgh's starting rotation Friday; Carmen Mlodzinski is also set for a key bullpen role.

    Source · MLB.com

  35. Garrett Whitlock placed on 15-day IL with left knee inflammation

    Boston placed Whitlock on the IL retroactive to May 25th after he slipped on a wet mound; how much time he'll miss remains unclear.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  36. MLB and MLBPA open CBA talks with union proposing competitive-integrity tax

    Labor negotiations are underway, with the MLBPA proposing a competitive-integrity tax on low-spending clubs and minimum salary increases, per Jeff Passan — a potential lockout looms.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  37. MLBPA opens CBA talks proposing CBT threshold rise to $300M and doubled minimum salary

    The players' association has tabled its opening CBA proposal, seeking a $300M luxury-tax threshold, a $150M minimum-spend tax on clubs, and a minimum salary of $1.5M, per Jeff Passan.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  38. MLBPA and MLB owners exchange opening CBA proposals

    The union is reportedly seeking a $300M CBT threshold, a $1.5M minimum salary, and a new competitive-integrity spending floor, per Jeff Passan.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  39. Garrett Whitlock placed on 15-day IL with left knee inflammation, retroactive to May 25

    The Red Sox placed reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day IL with left knee inflammation after a warm-up hyperextension; Tyler Samaniego was recalled from Triple-A Worcester.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  40. MLB owners propose $245.3M hard salary cap and $171.2M floor to MLBPA

    MLB formally proposed a $245.3M hard salary cap and $171.2M salary floor to the Players' Association — the first such proposal since 1994, per Yahoo Sports.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  41. Jared Jones to start Friday for Pirates in first big league appearance since 2024

    Pirates manager Don Kelly told reporters Jones will take the ball Friday against Minnesota, returning from a 60-day IL stint after an internal brace procedure on his elbow.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  42. Dayson Croes activated off 7-day IL for Giants' AA Richmond affiliate

    AA Richmond infielder Dayson Croes has reportedly been activated off the 7-day injured list in the San Francisco Giants organization, per Yahoo Sports.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  43. Orioles to select RHP Cameron Weston; Trey Gibson optioned to Triple-A Norfolk

    Baltimore is calling up right-hander Cameron Weston, per Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com, with Trey Gibson heading to Triple-A Norfolk as the corresponding move.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  44. MLB submits counterproposal to MLBPA with $245.3MM cap and $171.2MM floor

    MLB reportedly submitted a counterproposal to the MLBPA featuring a $245.3MM salary cap, a $171.2MM floor, and a proposed 50-50 revenue split, with key details still unresolved.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  45. MLB formally proposes salary cap and floor to MLBPA in CBA negotiations

    MLB has formally proposed a salary cap and floor to the players union in ongoing CBA talks, per CBS Sports — a landmark shift in labor structure that remains a proposal, not an agreement.

    Source · CBS Sports

  46. Baltimore Orioles at 26-30, fourth in AL East as retooled roster underdelivers

    The Orioles are 26-30 and fourth in the AL East per Yahoo Sports, as injuries, underperformance, and bad luck have undercut a heavily retooled roster.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  47. Skip Schumaker to miss May 28 Rangers-Astros finale; bench coach Luis Ureta will manage

    Rangers manager Skip Schumaker will skip Thursday's series finale against Houston to attend a graduation, per Yahoo Sports, with bench coach Luis Ureta managing in his place.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  48. MLB owners propose salary cap for first time since 1994; MLBPA signals lockout risk

    MLB owners formally submitted a salary cap proposal Thursday, drawing fierce opposition from the MLBPA, which warned the move raises the specter of a work stoppage.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  49. Kenley Jansen placed on 15-day IL by Detroit Tigers with pelvic inflammation

    Detroit placed closer Kenley Jansen on the 15-day IL with pelvic inflammation after visible discomfort in Wednesday's outing; his return timeline is unspecified.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  50. Chris Bassitt starts for Baltimore as Orioles open home series vs. Blue Jays on May 28

    Chris Bassitt takes the mound at Camden Yards on Thursday night as Baltimore opens a three-game series against Toronto, first pitch 6:35 ET.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  51. Orioles reinstate Heston Kjerstad from 60-day IL, option him to Triple-A Norfolk

    Baltimore reinstated outfielder Heston Kjerstad from the 60-day IL Thursday and optioned him to Norfolk, filling the final vacancy on the 40-man roster.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  52. Marlins sign RHP Amos Willingham to minor league deal, assignment to Triple-A Jacksonville

    Miami reportedly agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander Amos Willingham, per Ari Alexander of 7News; he is expected to report to Triple-A Jacksonville.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  53. Orioles' Sosa placed on the IL ahead of Blue Jays series opener at Camden Yards

    Sosa is reportedly on the IL per a Yahoo Sports game thread; no diagnosis or timetable has been announced.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  54. John Brebbia returns to Rockies on minor league deal after opting out of Twins contract

    Veteran reliever John Brebbia has reportedly rejoined the Rockies' system on a minor league deal, per MLB.com's Thomas Harding, after triggering an opt-out with Minnesota's Triple-A affiliate.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  55. Rangers host Astros on May 28 with Eovaldi vs. Arrighetti at Globe Life Field

    Texas and Houston square off Thursday night at Globe Life Field; Nathan Eovaldi starts for the Rangers against Spencer Arrighetti at 7:05 PM CDT.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  56. Jose Quintana transferred to 60-day IL with left elbow sprain

    MLB.com reported that Jose Quintana has been transferred to the 60-day injured list with a left elbow sprain, ending his near-term availability.

    Source · MLB.com

  57. Spencer Arrighetti starts series finale vs. Rangers with 6-1 record and 1.32 ERA

    Houston sends Spencer Arrighetti (6-1, 1.32 ERA) against Nathan Eovaldi (5-5, 3.55 ERA) in the 4-game series finale at Globe Life Field on May 28, 2026.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  58. Sacramento officials launch 'The Sacramento Pitch,' a formal MLB expansion bid

    Regional leaders near Sacramento revealed a campaign for an MLB expansion franchise, backed by a 50-acre stadium site and nearly $2 billion in funding, per Yahoo Sports.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  59. Mets' Jorge Polanco expects 2-3 more rehab games before MLB return

    Polanco, rehabbing from Achilles bursitis and a wrist issue with Double-A Binghamton, told reporters Thursday he expects 2-3 more games before rejoining the Mets.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  60. MLB owners formally propose salary cap as players vow to resist

    MLB owners put a salary cap proposal on the table, per Yahoo Sports, while players have pledged to fight it — with games next spring potentially at stake.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  61. West Sacramento launches formal MLB expansion bid called 'The Sacramento Pitch'

    Kings minority owner Mark Friedman and local officials have formally launched a campaign to bring an MLB expansion team to West Sacramento, per Yahoo Sports.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  62. Twins rookie Kendry Rojas scratched from start with elbow soreness

    Rojas was pulled from his scheduled start due to elbow soreness, per Yahoo Sports, with his status and next turn in the rotation still unconfirmed.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  63. Mets' Clay Holmes reportedly will not need surgery on fractured fibula

    Jon Heyman of The Post reports Holmes is not expected to need surgery on his fractured fibula, with early August the latest projected return.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  64. Kodai Senga completes first rehab start at Triple-A Syracuse, fans five in 3.2 innings

    Mets starter Kodai Senga threw 80 pitches over 3.2 innings for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, striking out five while allowing three runs.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  65. Rockies transfer Jose Quintana to 60-day IL with elbow sprain

    Colorado transferred starter Jose Quintana to the 60-day injured list with an elbow sprain; per MLB.com's Thomas Harding, he is expected to avoid surgery but is out until late July at the earliest.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  66. Anthony Nunez walks in go-ahead run as Orioles fall to Blue Jays 2-1

    Orioles rookie reliever Anthony Nunez issued the go-ahead walk in the 8th inning Thursday, continuing what Yahoo Sports describes as a rough May in high-leverage situations.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  67. Rangers release Andrew McCutchen after DFA; former MVP heads to waivers

    Texas placed Andrew McCutchen on release waivers after designating him for assignment, per the MLB.com transaction log; he will become a free agent if unclaimed.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  68. MLB and MLBPA begin CBA negotiations as union submits first proposal

    The MLBPA submitted its opening proposal to MLB this week, seeking to raise the minimum salary to $1.5 million by 2027, ahead of the Dec. 1 CBA expiration.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  69. MLB's proposed $245.3M salary cap would force Dodgers to cut over $175M from their payroll

    MLB reportedly proposed a hard salary cap of $245.3M to the MLBPA on May 28, which would require the Dodgers to shed more than $175M from their 2026 payroll.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  70. Juan Soto has six home runs in his last seven games for the Mets

    Soto missed two games with a fever but returned swinging, per Yahoo Sports, with eight home runs over his last 12 games.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  71. Connor Schultz activated off IL, starts for Knoxville Smokies in 3-2 loss to Chattanooga

    Per Yahoo Sports, Cubs Double-A right-hander Connor Schultz was activated off the injured list and started for Knoxville, though details of his IL stint remain unspecified.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

MLB News, Thursday, May 28, 2026 · Posterior Wire