MLB news, Saturday, May 30, 2026
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A.J. Minter returns from IL and strikes out four in two innings for Mets
Minter made his second appearance for New York since returning from the injured list, fanning four batters across two innings in a 9-7 extra-innings win over Miami, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Cubs RHP Tyler Beede moved to the Development List from Triple-A Iowa
Per Yahoo Sports, right-hander Tyler Beede has been shifted from Triple-A Iowa to the Development List, with no reason given for the move.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Luis Severino exits start with right arm soreness as Yankees rout Athletics 8-2
Severino left his Athletics start during first-inning warmups Friday with right arm soreness, per Yahoo Sports, as New York won 8-2 behind three home runs and a strong Carlos Rodon outing.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Munetaka Murakami exits White Sox win with hamstring tightness, likely to miss time
Murakami left Friday's game in the third inning with hamstring tightness; manager Will Venable said he will likely miss "a couple weeks," per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Paul Goldschmidt homers as Yankees beat Athletics 8-2 for fifth straight win
New York rolled past the Athletics 8-2 Friday behind a Goldschmidt three-run blast and six strong innings from Rodon; Luis Severino departed early with a sore right arm, status unknown.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Luis Severino exits early with injury as Yankees roll to fifth straight win over A's
Severino left in the first inning after getting hurt while facing his former club, per Yahoo Sports, as New York cruised to an 8-2 victory.
Source · Yahoo Sports
José Caballero starts at shortstop for Yankees in 8-2 win over A's, Volpe benched
The Yankees started José Caballero at shortstop Friday against the Athletics, benching Anthony Volpe in a continuing rotation at the position; the arrangement's long-term shape remains unclear.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Yankees reportedly targeting relievers and catching help ahead of trade deadline
Per MLB Trade Rumors, the Yankees are looking at bullpen and catching options before the deadline, though no deal has been reported.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Framber Valdez starts Saturday for Detroit Tigers against White Sox
Valdez is reportedly set to start Saturday at Rate Field for Detroit, per Yahoo Sports, as the Tigers look to even a weekend series against Chicago.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott should start more against lefties, per Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports reports Marsh and Stott should be getting more starts against left-handed pitchers for the Phillies — no lineup change has been announced.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Braves DFA Carlos Carrasco for third time this season, recall Anthony Molina
Atlanta designated Carrasco for assignment again and recalled RHP Anthony Molina, per a club announcement — a minor-league return is reportedly the expected next step.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Luis Severino exits Athletics start after 23 pitches with arm soreness, 15-day IL likely
Severino left Friday's start after one inning with arm soreness; right triceps tightness has lingered since May 21, and a 15-day IL stint appears likely pending further tests.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Padres finish longest homestand 3-6 with offense ranked last in baseball
San Diego went 3-6 on its longest homestand of the season and sits at 31-24 through the first third of the year, per Yahoo Sports, with the offense drawing the sharpest scrutiny.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Royals underperforming expectations; coaching staff shakeup not considered imminent
Kansas City is struggling well below preseason expectations, but per Yahoo Sports, a coaching staff shakeup is reportedly not considered imminent despite sustained fan pressure.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Mets move David Peterson to bullpen, Sean Manaea takes over rotation spot
The Mets reportedly shifted David Peterson to relief duty, with Sean Manaea stepping in as a starter/bulk arm, per Yahoo Sports, as the club sits 20 games back in the NL East.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Cal Raleigh and Brendan Donovan not close to rehab assignments, per Yahoo Sports
The Mariners updated both injured players Friday; neither Raleigh nor Donovan is approaching a minor-league rehab stint, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Peter Heubeck strikes out six in second start back for Double-A Tulsa
Dodgers prospect Peter Heubeck posted three scoreless innings with six strikeouts Friday for Tulsa in his second outing since returning from a shoulder injury, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Twins designate Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment after 7.74 ERA
Minnesota announced the DFA of right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson; John Klein was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move, per the club.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Twins designate Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment; John Klein called up
Minnesota announced the DFA of right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson, who posted a 7.74 ERA in 47 2/3 innings, with John Klein promoted from Triple-A in the corresponding move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Curtis Mead is living up to his prospect billing as Washington's everyday third baseman
Once acquired via DFA trade and slotted into a platoon, Curtis Mead has reportedly become the Nationals' everyday third baseman on the strength of his bat.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Zac Gallen closes May with a 7.04 ERA as Arizona falls to Seattle in extras
Gallen's May ERA ballooned to 7.04 across 6 starts, per DbacksStatsInfo, as Arizona dropped a 10-inning game to the Mariners and extended its losing streak to two.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Miguel Bleis describes recovery as 'okay but not great' amid Portland Sea Dogs loss
Miguel Bleis reportedly characterized his recovery from an unspecified issue as "okay but not great," per Yahoo Sports, with no timetable or diagnosis disclosed.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Hunter Brown makes rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land, touches 99.3 MPH
Hunter Brown reportedly made a rehab appearance for Sugar Land, striking out 5 over 3 innings and reaching 99.3 MPH, with no timetable for a return reported.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Munetaka Murakami injures hamstring, could miss weeks for White Sox
Per CBS Sports, White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami has a hamstring injury and could miss weeks, leaving a significant void in Chicago's lineup.
Source · CBS Sports
Jacob Gonzalez selected to White Sox active roster as Murakami heads to IL
Chicago selected Jacob Gonzalez's contract to the active roster after Munetaka Murakami was placed on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Munetaka Murakami placed on injured list with right hamstring strain; Gonzalez called up
The Mets placed Munetaka Murakami on the injured list with a right hamstring strain, per MLB.com, with minor-league slugger Gonzalez summoned to fill the roster spot.
Source · MLB.com
Munetaka Murakami placed on IL with Grade 2 hamstring strain, expected to miss 4-6 weeks
The White Sox placed rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami on the 10-day IL after imaging revealed a Grade 2 hamstring strain; manager Will Venable told reporters he is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Mets select Cionel Perez, designate Anderson Severino in bullpen shuffle
The Mets announced they have selected LHP Cionel Perez from Triple-A Syracuse, optioning Tobias Myers and designating Anderson Severino for assignment.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Munetaka Murakami injures hamstring, White Sox expect 4-6 week absence
White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami is reportedly facing a 4-6 week absence with a hamstring injury, per CBS Sports, leaving a significant gap in Chicago's lineup.
Source · CBS Sports
Blue Jays designate Austin Voth for the second time this season, select Hayden Juenger
Toronto designated RHP Austin Voth for assignment again after he allowed 5 runs in 3.1 innings vs. Baltimore; RHP Hayden Juenger has been selected from Triple-A to fill his spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Jarred Kelenic clears waivers and elects free agency after White Sox DFA
Kelenic, DFA'd by Chicago on May 25, cleared waivers and chose free agency over an outright assignment, per Brooke Fletcher of the Chicago Sports Network.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Martín Pérez starts for Atlanta as Braves look to take series in Cincinnati
Martín Pérez takes the mound Saturday for Atlanta against Cincinnati at Great American Ball Park, a top-5 offense-friendly venue with elevated home run risk, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Mets option Tobias Myers to minors ahead of Saturday's game vs. Marlins
The Mets optioned RHP Tobias Myers to the minors for a fresh bullpen arm before Saturday's game against Miami, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Texas Rangers lineup for May 30: Kumar Rocker starts vs. Kansas City Royals
The Rangers released their May 30 lineup with Kumar Rocker starting opposite Seth Lugo at 3:05 p.m. Central at Globe Life Field.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Jon Heasley outrighted to Triple-A Durham after clearing waivers with Tampa Bay
Jon Heasley cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Durham, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, days after his first MLB appearance in nearly two years ended poorly.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Jon Heasley outrighted to Triple-A Durham after clearing waivers
Tampa Bay outrighted right-hander Jon Heasley to Triple-A Durham after he cleared waivers, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, following a DFA one day after a rough outing vs. Baltimore.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Blue Jays DFA Austin Voth, call up reliever Hayden Juenger
Toronto reportedly designated Austin Voth for assignment and added reliever Hayden Juenger to the active roster, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Amed Rosario goes 4-for-4 with 2 HRs as Yankees rout Royals 15-1
Rosario went 4-for-4 with 2 home runs and all hits above 100 mph exit velocity in New York's May 26 blowout win, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Seth Lugo faces Kumar Rocker as Royals visit Rangers at Globe Life Field on May 30
Kansas City's Seth Lugo and Texas's Kumar Rocker are the scheduled starters for Saturday's 3:05 PM CDT matchup, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Bailey Ober faces Mitch Keller as Twins visit Pirates at PNC Park on May 30
Minnesota visits Pittsburgh for a 4:05 p.m. ET start on May 30, 2026, with Bailey Ober (6-2, 3.92 ERA) opposing Mitch Keller (5-2, 3.64 ERA), per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Sonny Gray starts for Red Sox against Guardians as Boston sits 10 games under .500
Sonny Gray takes the mound Saturday at Progressive Field against Cleveland, per Yahoo Sports, as the Red Sox try to claw back from 10 games below .500.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Nolan Arenado reportedly traded to Diamondbacks after Cardinals absorb $31MM
St. Louis ate $31MM of Arenado's remaining $42MM contract before he approved a trade to Arizona last January, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Peter Lambert starts for Houston as Astros host NL Central-leading Brewers in Game 2
The Houston Astros (26-33) send RHP Peter Lambert to the mound Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers (34-20) in Game 2 of a nine-game homestand at Daikin Park, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Brady Singer's 6.52 ERA ranks among the worst in MLB through 46 innings in 2026
Per Yahoo Sports, Singer sits among the five worst qualified starters by ERA, with a 2.74 HR/9 that compounds the concern heading into Saturday's start against Atlanta.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Brandon Young starts for Baltimore as Orioles look to salvage series split vs. Blue Jays
Brandon Young takes the mound Saturday for Baltimore against Toronto, riding four straight starts allowing three or fewer runs, all Orioles wins.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Nationals manager Blake Butera stacks lineup left-handed against Padres
Washington manager Blake Butera is going lefty-heavy Saturday, starting Jorbit Vivas over Curtis Mead and slotting Jose Tena at DH, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Twins designate Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment, recall John Klein from Triple-A
Minnesota designated Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment and recalled right-hander John Klein from Triple-A, per MLB.com, with Woods Richardson's next destination still unresolved.
Source · MLB.com
Reds designate Kyle Nicolas for assignment, select Lyon Richardson
Cincinnati designated RHP Kyle Nicolas for assignment and recalled RHP Lyon Richardson after RHP Pierce Johnson was placed on the IL with right elbow inflammation, the club announced.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Ian Happ homers in three straight games, batting .467 with 10 RBI over that span
Ian Happ has homered in each of his last three games for the Cubs, posting a .467 average and 10 RBI over that stretch ahead of Saturday's game at St. Louis.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Fernando Tatis Jr. hits first HR of 2026 season, a 451-foot blast vs. Nationals
Tatis ended a prolonged homer-less stretch on May 30 with a 451-foot shot at Nationals Park, though San Diego lost 9-4 to Washington.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Luis Severino placed on 15-day IL with right shoulder strain
The Athletics placed Luis Severino on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain after he threw just 23 pitches Friday; Michael Kelly was recalled to fill the spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
White Sox rout Tigers 7-1 as Murakami sits with reported injury
Chicago beat Detroit 7-1 per Yahoo Sports, with Munetaka Murakami absent due to a reported injury whose nature and timetable remain unannounced.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Kyle Leahy starts for St. Louis as Cardinals host Cubs in Saturday night Fox broadcast
Kyle Leahy is the probable starter for St. Louis against Ben Brown and the Cubs on Saturday at Busch Stadium, per Yahoo Sports, with first pitch at 6:15 p.m. on Fox.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Fernando Tatis Jr. hits first home run of 2025 season in his 56th game
Tatis ended an unusually long power drought in his 56th game of 2025, per CBS Sports — notable for a player who averages 24 home runs per year in the majors.
Source · CBS Sports
Jeff Hoffman blows 9th-inning lead as Orioles walk off Blue Jays 6-5
Jeff Hoffman couldn't close a non-save situation in Baltimore, walking in runs in the 9th as the Orioles rallied to beat Toronto 6-5, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Zach Neto exits Angels game after home-plate collision with pitcher
Angels shortstop Zach Neto left a game following a collision with the opposing pitcher at home plate, per MLB.com; his injury status has not been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Teoscar Hernández on IL, reportedly expects to miss about one month with hamstring strain
The Dodgers placed Teoscar Hernández on the 10-day IL with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain; per Yahoo Sports, he expects roughly a month out but says an earlier return is possible.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Quinn Priester demoted to Arizona Complex League as Brewers rehab stalls
Milwaukee sent Quinn Priester to the Arizona Complex League after a 21.60 ERA in 6 minor league starts; his recovery from thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms continues, per MLB.com's Adam McCalvy.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Christian Scott earns first career win in Mets' 6-1 victory over Miami
Scott picked up his first career win Saturday — 5 IP, 1 ER, 8 K — and now sits at 1-0 with a 2.97 ERA in 7 starts since returning from Tommy John surgery.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Brandon Sproat roughed up for 5 runs as Brewers fall 9-2 to Astros
Milwaukee starter Brandon Sproat surrendered 5 runs in a 9-2 loss to Houston on May 30, per Yahoo Sports, despite the Brewers taking an early lead.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Teoscar Hernández expected to miss about a month with Grade 1 left hamstring strain
An MRI revealed a Grade 1 left hamstring strain for the Dodgers outfielder, who is expected to miss approximately one month, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Mets' Jorge Polanco could rejoin club for Padres series after Double-A rehab continues
Jorge Polanco played three innings at first base for Double-A Binghamton on Saturday and is reportedly targeting a return around June 5 vs. San Diego, per the New York Post.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Ryne Nelson starts for Arizona as Diamondbacks visit Seattle on 5/30
Per Yahoo Sports, Ryne Nelson starts for Arizona against Bryan Woo and the Mariners on 5/30, with official lineups posted for the game at T-Mobile Park.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Ryan Weathers starts for Yankees vs. Athletics in West Sacramento series finale
Weathers (3.14 ERA, 3.45 FIP) takes the mound for New York as the Yankees look to extend a five-game win streak and potentially close to within a half-game of first place.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Cal Raleigh working back from oblique injury as Garver and Pereda share catching duties
Cal Raleigh is working back from an oblique injury, per Yahoo Sports, with Mitch Garver and Jhonny Pereda splitting time behind the plate in his absence.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Royals' Carter Jensen hits leadoff Saturday, delivers RBI single and two-run homer
Kansas City moved Jensen from his usual No. 5 spot to the top of the order Saturday; per MLB Trade Rumors, he responded with three RBI in a six-run win.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Alex Call starts in right field for Dodgers in Game 2 vs. Phillies
The Dodgers released their lineup for the May 30 home game against Philadelphia, with Alex Call drawing the start in right field, per SportsNet LA.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Tobias Myers optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, could return to Mets rotation
Myers was optioned to Syracuse after Friday's game to clear a bullpen spot; per Yahoo Sports, manager Carlos Mendoza says a two-week "scripted" program could bring him back as a starter.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts Sunday as Dodgers close homestand against Phillies
Yamamoto takes the mound at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on May 31 against Philadelphia, with rookie Andrew Painter starting for the Phillies at 1:10 p.m. PT.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Tommy Edman rehabbing ankle injury at Dodger Stadium as of late March
Per Yahoo Sports, Tommy Edman was working through an ankle injury at Dodger Stadium as of March 24; his current roster status remains unconfirmed.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Fernando Tatis Jr. ends 240-PA home run drought with 451-foot blast at Nationals Park
Tatis hit his first home run of the season on May 30, a 451-foot solo shot vs. Washington, ending the longest active HR drought in MLB per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Cubs Triple-A RHP Connor Noland comes off injured list, throws 4 innings for Iowa
Connor Noland returned from the injured list for Triple-A Iowa, per Yahoo Sports, tossing four innings before Iowa fell to Indianapolis, 14-5.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Tommy Kahnle expected to seek new team if Red Sox don't promote him by June 1
Veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle reportedly has a June 1 opt-out on his minor-league deal and is expected to test free agency if Boston does not add him to its MLB roster.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors