MLB news, Thursday, May 28, 2026
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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