MLB news, Monday, June 1, 2026
14 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
J.T. Realmuto exits Phillies game after left wrist hit by pitch; x-rays negative
Realmuto was struck by a Yoshinobu Yamamoto fastball in the third inning and left early; x-rays were negative, though Don Mattingly said he was sore and couldn't squeeze or swing.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Brusdar Graterol undergoes back surgery, could miss rest of 2026 season
Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol had back surgery and may miss the remainder of 2026, per Jack Harris of the California Post — specifics of the procedure remain unclear.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Athletics expected to make changes in June as Lawrence Butler's roster spot draws scrutiny
After a difficult May, the Athletics are reportedly eyeing moves heading into June, with right fielder Lawrence Butler's place on the roster among the questions in play.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Braves outright Carlos Carrasco to Triple-A Gwinnett after clearing waivers
Atlanta announced Carrasco cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett; he holds the right to reject the assignment and elect free agency.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tigers injuries to Skubal, Verlander, and position players have derailed Detroit
Injuries to Tarik Skubal, Justin Verlander, and multiple position players have hampered the Detroit Tigers in 2025, per FanGraphs, leaving the club in a deep hole.
Source · FanGraphs
Tigers' Skubal, Verlander injuries push Detroit toward a difficult crossroads
A wave of injuries to Tarik Skubal, Justin Verlander, and multiple position players has hampered Detroit in 2025, per FanGraphs, leaving the club eliminated and facing a Skubal trade decision.
Source · FanGraphs
Toronto Blue Jays' 2026 slow start tied in part to injuries, per Yahoo Sports
The reigning AL champions hold a Wild Card spot despite a sluggish first two months, with Yahoo Sports attributing part of the slide to injuries and IL returns.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Giants to select Wilkin Ramos for his MLB debut
San Francisco is reportedly calling up RHP Wilkin Ramos, per Ari Alexander of 7News Boston, with roster moves still needed on both the active and 40-man rosters.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Ronald Acuña Jr. homers in four straight games after slow start for Braves
Acuña has gone deep five times in his last four games after managing only two home runs across his first 42, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Pavin Smith expected to be reinstated by Diamondbacks from 60-day IL
Arizona is set to reinstate first baseman Pavin Smith from the 60-day IL, per Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix, with Tim Tawa reportedly being optioned.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rangers place Chris Martin on IL with shoulder impingement, retroactive to May 31st
Texas placed right-hander Chris Martin on the 15-day IL with a shoulder impingement ahead of Monday's game; the move is retroactive to May 31st.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Carlos Carrasco elects free agency after Braves outright him to Triple-A Gwinnett
Carrasco went unclaimed on waivers and was outrighted to Gwinnett; he has since elected free agency per Jesús Cano of The Athletic and is expected to re-sign with Atlanta shortly.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Twins acquire Justin Lawrence from Pirates for cash in bullpen addition
Minnesota has acquired reliever Justin Lawrence from Pittsburgh for cash; Lawrence, DFA'd last week, is out of options and must be added to the active roster.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
MLBPA's Bruce Meyer calls MLB's first CBA proposal a disappointment
MLBPA executive director Bruce Meyer publicly criticized MLB's opening CBA offer, which includes a salary cap/floor system, as labor negotiations begin ahead of an expected lockout.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors