MLB news, Friday, May 29, 2026
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Spencer Arrighetti improves to 7-1 as Astros take series over Rangers, 5-1
Spencer Arrighetti held Texas to one run over six innings as Houston took three of four in Arlington, per Yahoo Sports, moving to 26-32.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Blue Jays' Joe Mantiply to have arthroscopic knee surgery, no timeline given
Toronto reliever Joe Mantiply is set for arthroscopic knee surgery; manager John Schneider says the procedure is not expected to end his season, per Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
MLB owners propose hard salary cap of $245.3M and floor of $171.2M in CBA talks
Owners put forward the first firm cap offer since the 1994 strike, per ESPN's Jesse Rogers, setting a proposed payroll ceiling of $245.3M and a floor of $171.2M.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Cristopher Sánchez's 442⁄3-inning scoreless streak sets a Phillies club record
Phillies lefty Cristopher Sánchez owns a club-record scoreless streak of 442⁄3 innings and is averaging nearly 7 IP per start in 2025, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Peter Strzelecki makes Yankees org debut at Triple-A after Brewers DFA
Reportedly signed to a minor-league deal by New York after being designated for assignment by Milwaukee, Strzelecki threw a clean inning for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.
Source · Yahoo Sports
MLB owners reportedly propose salary cap to players union
MLB owners have put a salary cap proposal on the table with the players union, per Yahoo Sports, in what the outlet calls a significant labor development.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Tigers open 3-game road series at White Sox with Troy Melton on the mound
Detroit heads to Chicago for a weekend set against the White Sox, with Troy Melton reportedly set to start Game 1 against Erick Fedde, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Kodai Senga pitches 3.2 innings in rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse
Senga allowed 3 runs over 3.2 innings for Syracuse on Thursday, per Yahoo Sports, as the right-hander continues working back from injury.
Source · Yahoo Sports
MLB and MLBPA exchange opening CBA proposals ahead of December 1 expiration
Both sides have put their first offers on the table, per FanGraphs, with the current agreement expiring December 1 and significant negotiation expected ahead.
Source · FanGraphs
Skip Schumaker missed Rangers-Astros game for his son's high school graduation
Rangers manager Skip Schumaker was absent from Texas's May 28 loss to Houston to attend his son's graduation, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Jared Jones expected to make his 2026 season debut Friday vs. Twins
Pirates RHP Jared Jones is reportedly set to start Friday against Minnesota after missing all of 2025 following UCL surgery, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Zebby Matthews is the Twins starter fantasy managers should be adding right now
Per Yahoo Sports, Matthews carries a 17:2 K:BB ratio and has thrown at least six innings in each of his three starts, making him a top waiver wire target at 39% rostered.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Red Sox weighing Brayan Bello's role: starter, bulk reliever, or something in between
Boston is reportedly debating whether Bello belongs in the rotation or behind an opener, with no decision announced.
Source · Yahoo Sports
James Tibbs III hits three home runs, drives in six in Triple-A performance
Dodgers prospect James Tibbs III posted a 3-HR, 6-RBI game in Triple-A — his first multi-homer outing since early April — bringing his season total to 14 home runs, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Geraldo Perdomo's .671 OPS in 2026 is a steep fall from his franchise-record 2025
Perdomo is posting a .671 OPS and 20 RBI in 2026 — a sharp drop from the 7-WAR, 100-RBI season that placed him fourth in MVP voting, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Christian Yelich returning slowly from groin strain but has homered in back-to-back games
Yelich is easing back from a groin strain with lingering back issues, per Yahoo Sports, though he has gone deep in consecutive games since rejoining the Milwaukee lineup.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Leo De Vries injury concern surfaces as A's open Yankees series in Sacramento
Yahoo Sports flagged an injury concern involving Athletics pitcher Leo De Vries as Sacramento opens a home series against New York, with no diagnosis or timetable reported.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Kodai Senga struggles with command in second Triple-A rehab start
Mets SP Kodai Senga's second Triple-A rehab start of 2026 featured command troubles, per MLB.com, and he is not yet ready to return.
Source · MLB.com
Rangers release Dairon Blanco after Triple-A stint following March waiver claim
Texas has released outfielder Dairon Blanco, per BeisbolFR.com's Francys Romero; Blanco was at Triple-A and not on the 40-man roster at the time of his release.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
MLB and MLBPA exchange opening CBA proposals as work stoppage after 2026 looms
MLB and the players union have traded opening CBA proposals, with many observers considering a work stoppage after the 2026 season likely.
Source · Yahoo Sports
José Ramírez is slashing .226/.343/.396 in 2026 — what's going on?
The Cleveland Guardians third baseman is posting a .739 OPS and 108 wRC+ this season, well below his career norms, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Royals add Luke Jackson and Genesis Cabrera on minor-league deals as 98-loss pace looms
Kansas City reportedly added bullpen veterans Luke Jackson and Genesis Cabrera on minor-league deals, per a Royals Rundown Podcast discussion of a franchise in a difficult 2026 stretch.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Braves designate Carlos Carrasco for assignment for the fourth time since last August
Atlanta designated veteran righty Carlos Carrasco for assignment Friday, with Anthony Molina recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to fill his roster spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Austin Wells slashing .176/.288/.275 with a 62 wRC+ through 153 plate appearances
Austin Wells is posting a .176/.288/.275 line and 62 wRC+ in 2026, per Yahoo Sports, well below the 94-107 wRC+ range he held across the prior three seasons.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Keibert Ruiz reportedly fighting for his starting role after Nationals acquire Harry Ford
Washington reportedly brought in catcher Harry Ford from Seattle this offseason, per FanGraphs, raising unresolved questions about Ruiz's standing as the club's primary backstop.
Source · FanGraphs
Rays select Andrew Wantz, designate Jon Heasley, activate Ben Williamson
Tampa Bay announced a four-player roster shuffle, adding righty Andrew Wantz while designating Jon Heasley and optioning Carson Williams to Triple-A Durham.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Grant Holmes starts for Braves at Cincinnati against Chris Paddack
Holmes (3.78 ERA) starts Friday at Great American Ball Park vs. Paddack (6.86 ERA, 0 wins) as Atlanta opens a three-game series in Cincinnati, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Reds place Graham Ashcraft on 60-day IL with UCL sprain
Cincinnati placed Ashcraft on the 60-day IL with a UCL sprain; the club has not announced a timeline, but the placement signals no imminent return.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Noelvi Marte is hitting .371 at the AAA level, but the Reds are still weighing a recall
Marte leads all qualified AAA hitters in batting average per Yahoo Sports, but Cincinnati is reportedly still evaluating whether to bring him back to the majors.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Graham Ashcraft placed on 60-day IL with UCL sprain; Reds select Yunior Marté
Cincinnati placed Ashcraft directly on the 60-day IL with a UCL sprain; the club has not provided a timeline, and the move signals he is not expected back soon.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Graham Ashcraft placed on 60-day IL with UCL sprain, likely done for 2026
The Reds placed Graham Ashcraft on the 60-day IL with a UCL sprain in his right forearm Friday; per Yahoo Sports, the move could end his 2026 season.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Pirates designate Justin Lawrence for assignment, clearing way for Jared Jones
Pittsburgh announced the DFA of right-hander Justin Lawrence, opening 40-man roster space for Jared Jones' reported activation from the 60-day injured list.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Pirates designate Justin Lawrence for assignment to clear roster spot for Jared Jones
Pittsburgh announced the DFA of right-hander Justin Lawrence on Friday, opening 40-man roster space for Jared Jones, who was reportedly set to be activated from the 60-day IL to start that evening.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Albert Suárez reportedly re-signing with Baltimore on MLB deal after clearing waivers
Suárez is expected to rejoin the Orioles on a big-league contract after clearing waivers unclaimed, per Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com; Cameron Weston would be optioned to Triple-A Norfolk.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Guardians select Stuart Fairchild as Steven Kwan goes on bereavement list
Cleveland selected outfielder Stuart Fairchild from Triple-A Columbus after Steven Kwan was placed on the bereavement/family medical emergency list, per MLB.com's Tim Stebbins.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Sean Manaea reportedly earns rotation spot as Mets starters struggle through May
Per Yahoo Sports, Sean Manaea is expected to enter the New York Mets' rotation as Clay Holmes is out for the foreseeable future with a fractured fibula.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Adolis Garcia is posting career-best plate discipline numbers with the Phillies in 2026
Garcia has cut his chase rate to its lowest mark since 2023 and set a career-best zone contact rate, per Yahoo Sports, though sustained production remains an open question.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Jorge Mateo back in the Atlanta Braves lineup after absence
Jorge Mateo has returned to the Atlanta Braves lineup, per Yahoo Sports, though the reason and length of his absence remain unconfirmed.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Cardinals select Nelson Velázquez, recall Jimmy Crooks in roster shuffle
St. Louis selected outfielder Nelson Velázquez's contract from Triple-A Memphis and recalled catcher Jimmy Crooks, per the club's announcement, with César Prieto and Yohel Pozo optioned down.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Chris Paddack starts Friday for Cincinnati as Atlanta brings a top-three offense to town
Paddack is reportedly making his third start for the Reds on Friday against the Braves, who carry a .334 wOBA — third-best in the majors — into Great American Ball Park.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Cristopher Sánchez owns the longest scoreless streak ever by a left-handed pitcher
Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez hasn't allowed a run since April 30, per Yahoo Sports, putting him at the center of a crowded NL Cy Young conversation.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Graham Ashcraft placed on 60-day IL with right UCL sprain
MLB.com reports the Reds placed Graham Ashcraft on the 60-day IL with a right UCL sprain, removing him from his leverage reliever role.
Source · MLB.com
Orioles re-sign Albert Suárez on MLB deal; Dean Kremer moved to 60-day IL
Baltimore re-signed RHP Albert Suárez on a major league deal, per the club's announcement, with Suárez available out of the bullpen immediately.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Abner Uribe suspended by MLB for gesture toward Cardinals dugout
MLB has suspended Brewers reliever Abner Uribe after he directed an inappropriate gesture at the Cardinals dugout following an eighth-inning strikeout, per CBS Sports.
Source · CBS Sports
MLB suspends Brewers reliever Abner Uribe for gesture toward Cardinals dugout
MLB has suspended Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe after he directed an inappropriate gesture toward the Cardinals dugout following an eighth-inning strikeout, per CBS Sports.
Source · CBS Sports
Abner Uribe receives one-game suspension from MLB, appeals and remains available
MLB announced a one-game suspension and undisclosed fine for Brewers reliever Abner Uribe after he gestured toward the Cardinals' dugout Tuesday; he is appealing.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Albert Suárez returns to Baltimore Orioles on MLB contract
Albert Suárez is back with the Baltimore Orioles on an MLB contract, per MLB.com, though roster details and role remain unspecified.
Source · MLB.com
Konnor Griffin back in lineup as DH after minor forearm strain diagnosis
MLB.com reports Griffin has been diagnosed with a minor forearm strain and is back in the lineup as designated hitter.
Source · MLB.com
Eury Pérez placed on IL with right gracilis strain, reportedly out eight weeks
The Marlins announced Pérez on the 15-day IL retroactive to May 28th; per MLB.com's Christina De Nicola, recovery is expected to last approximately eight weeks.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tarik Skubal out after elbow surgery, raising questions about his free agent stock
Skubal is reportedly out following surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow, per MLB Trade Rumors, further dampening an already thin upcoming free agent class.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Vancouver and Sacramento join MLB's 32-team expansion conversation
MLB's expected expansion from 30 to 32 teams remains in discussion, with Vancouver and Sacramento newly emerging as candidate cities per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Red Sox visit Guardians for City Connect Friday opener at Progressive Field
Cleveland hosts Boston on Friday night at Progressive Field, with Slade Cecconi facing Tyler Samaniego in Game 1 of a three-game series; the Guardians lead the AL Central.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Nationals shuffle lineup vs. Padres: Crews back in RF, Wood to DH, Nunez at second
Manager Blake Butera is adjusting Washington's lineup for Friday's series opener against San Diego, per Yahoo Sports, with positional changes across the outfield and infield.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Trevor Rogers starts for Baltimore as Orioles host Blue Jays on Friday night
Rogers takes the mound for Baltimore against Toronto's Adam Macko on Friday, per Yahoo Sports, with the full lineup set and Albert Suárez reportedly back on a major league deal.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Dodgers reportedly re-signing Santiago Espinal after brief roster departure
Per Jack Harris of The California Post, Los Angeles is bringing back Espinal, with Hyeseong Kim expected to be optioned in a corresponding move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
David Stearns says Mets have dug themselves a hole after 56 games
Mets president David Stearns met with reporters May 29 to address a disappointing start, with New York 10 games under .500 and 7.5 GB of a Wild Card spot.
Source · Yahoo Sports
David Stearns acknowledges Mets are 10 games under .500 and in a hole of their own making
Mets president David Stearns met with reporters May 29 to address a disappointing start, with New York trailing the final Wild Card spot by 7.5 games after 56 games played.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Charles McAdoo debuts at second base for the Blue Jays against the Orioles
Charles McAdoo is set to make his MLB debut at second base for Toronto in Game 58 against Baltimore, per Yahoo Sports, with his long-term role unconfirmed.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Ethan Holliday to have season-ending surgery for left foot stress fracture, per source
Colorado's top prospect Ethan Holliday will undergo surgery for a left foot stress fracture, ending his season, per a source cited by MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Giants place Tyler Mahle on 15-day IL with left hamstring strain
San Francisco placed Mahle on the IL retroactive to May 27, clearing a roster spot for Logan Webb to return and start Friday at Coors Field.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Royals vs. Rangers lineups set for May 29: Gore faces Kolek at Globe Life Field
Texas sends MacKenzie Gore to the mound against Kansas City's Stephen Kolek on Friday night, per the released lineups for the 7:05 PM CDT first pitch.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Mets send Freddy Peralta to the mound vs. Marlins on Friday night
Per Yahoo Sports, Freddy Peralta starts for New York against Max Meyer and Miami on May 29 at Citi Field; first pitch is 7:10 PM ET.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Eury Perez placed on IL with right gracilis strain, expected to miss at least eight weeks
The Marlins announced Perez on the 15-day IL after a right gracilis strain suffered while stretching between innings; per MLB.com, he is expected to miss at least eight weeks.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Marlins RHP Eury Pérez placed on IL with leg strain, facing roughly 8-week recovery
Miami placed right-hander Eury Pérez on the injured list with a leg strain; MLB.com reports an approximately 8-week recovery timeline.
Source · MLB.com
Ethan Holliday to miss rest of 2026 minor league season with left foot stress fracture
Multiple sources, including MLB.com's Thomas Harding, report the Rockies' top prospect will undergo surgery on a stress fracture in his left foot, ending his 2026 minor league season.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Tigers (22-35) visit White Sox (29-27) at Rate Field with Melton facing Fedde
Detroit and Chicago post lineups for a 7:40 p.m. game at Rate Field; Troy Melton (1-0, 1.59 ERA) starts against Erick Fedde (0-5, 5.47 ERA).
Source · Yahoo Sports
Astros host NL Central-leading Brewers tonight with Kai-Wei Teng on the mound
Houston (26-32) opens a nine-game homestand Friday against Milwaukee (33-20); Kai-Wei Teng starts opposite rookie Coleman Crow in his third MLB start.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Caglianone or Jensen sitting vs. Mackenzie Gore as Royals face platoon question
One of Kansas City's two young bats is out of the lineup against Rangers lefty Mackenzie Gore on Friday, per Yahoo Sports, as the Royals weigh a platoon decision with developmental stakes.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Rockies prospect Ethan Holliday to undergo season-ending foot surgery
Ethan Holliday, Colorado's top shortstop prospect, faces season-ending foot surgery after a stress fracture was reported by MLB.com's Thomas Harding.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Hunter Greene rejoins Reds in Cincinnati with encouraging Arizona rehab reports
Hunter Greene has returned to the Cincinnati clubhouse, per MLB.com, with encouraging signs from his rehab assignment — his next roster step remains unannounced.
Source · MLB.com
Abner Uribe receives 1-game suspension for actions vs. Cardinals, appeals ruling
Brewers reliever Abner Uribe has been given a 1-game suspension for inappropriate actions against the Cardinals; he has appealed and remains eligible to pitch.
Source · MLB.com
Giants reassign third base coach Hector Borg to player development role
The Giants announced Borg's reassignment to player development, with Ron Wotus taking over on an interim basis while the club searches for a full-time replacement.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Munetaka Murakami exits White Sox game early with right hamstring tightness
Murakami left a Chicago White Sox game before its conclusion with right hamstring tightness, per MLB.com, leaving his availability uncertain.
Source · MLB.com
Tommy Edman rehabbing ankle injury at Dodger Stadium as of March 24
Per Yahoo Sports' 2026 IL tracker, Tommy Edman was working through an ankle injury at Dodger Stadium on March 24; his current status remains unresolved.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Zac Gallen starts for Arizona as D-backs open series at division-leading Seattle
Full lineups are posted for Arizona at Seattle on 5/29, with Zac Gallen starting for the Diamondbacks against George Kirby and the Mariners.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Orioles blow five-run lead, fall 6-5 to Blue Jays as Rogers and Cano falter late
Baltimore lost 6-5 to Toronto on Friday after Trevor Rogers surrendered four runs in the 7th inning and Yennier Cano gave away the lead, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Wrobleski vs. Wheeler opens Dodgers-Phillies series at Dodger Stadium on May 29
Los Angeles hosts Philadelphia in the first of three games Friday night, with Justin Wrobleski (6-2, 3.07 ERA) facing Zack Wheeler (4-0, 1.67 ERA) at Dodger Stadium.
Source · Yahoo Sports
MJ Melendez walk-off HR in 10th gives Mets 9-7 win over Marlins
Melendez entered as a pinch-hitter and finished with three RBI, capping a 9-7 Mets win — their league-leading 11th extra-inning game this season.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Mets move David Peterson to bullpen, Sean Manaea back in rotation
Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters David Peterson is heading to the bullpen, with Sean Manaea stepping into the rotation — though his exact role remains undecided.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tigers SP Troy Melton makes second 2026 start after delayed return from elbow inflammation
Troy Melton started Friday for Detroit in a 4-3 extra-inning loss to Chicago, his second appearance of the season after right elbow inflammation pushed back his 2026 debut.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Stuart Fairchild called up by Guardians as Steven Kwan handles family crisis
Cleveland recalled outfielder Stuart Fairchild after Steven Kwan stepped away for a family matter expected to keep him out 3-7 days, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Munetaka Murakami exits White Sox win with right hamstring tightness, IL stint expected
Murakami left Chicago's win over Detroit with right hamstring tightness; manager Will Venable said a couple weeks on the IL is likely, pending imaging results.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Munetaka Murakami exits White Sox win over Tigers with injury concerns
Murakami left Friday's game in the bottom of the third inning, per Yahoo Sports, as Chicago rallied for a 4-3 win; his status remains unresolved.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Mets reportedly set to option RHP Tobias Myers ahead of Saturday's Marlins game
Per The Athletic's Will Sammon, the Mets will option Tobias Myers to bring in a fresh arm; who replaces him remains unknown.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Mets' MJ Melendez hits walk-off 2-run HR vs. Marlins despite 1-for-18 stretch
MJ Melendez hit a walk-off two-run homer in the 10th inning Friday to lift New York to a 9-7 win over Miami despite going 1-for-18 in his last 18 at-bats and 5-for-45 in May.
Source · Yahoo Sports