MLB news, Tuesday, June 2, 2026
22 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Diamondbacks' Cristian Mena to undergo shoulder surgery, ending 2026 season
Manager Torey Lovullo announced Monday that RHP Cristian Mena will have shoulder surgery, per Jesse Borek of MLB.com, reportedly ending his 2026 season before it began.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Craig Kimbrel injury concern surfaces in Brewers bullpen discussion
An injury to Craig Kimbrel was referenced in a FanGraphs Effectively Wild podcast discussion, though the nature and severity remain unspecified per the report.
Source · FanGraphs
Griffin Jax reportedly headed to the rotation in a new Rays starter project
Baseball Prospectus reports the Rays are converting Griffin Jax into a starter; the club has not addressed the move and details remain paywalled.
Source · Baseball Prospectus
Jack Flaherty starts Tuesday as Tigers try to win back-to-back for first time since May
Detroit sends Jack Flaherty to the mound Tuesday against Tampa Bay, looking for consecutive wins for the first time since early May; the Tigers are 2-10 in his starts this season.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Rangers release Ryan Brasier from Triple-A Round Rock, likely triggering opt-out
Texas released veteran reliever Ryan Brasier from Round Rock on June 1, per MiLB.com's transaction log, reportedly after a contract opt-out clause came due.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Athletics pitchers keep paying the price at hitter-friendly Sutter Health Park
Less than halfway through their second season at Sutter Health Park, the Athletics are still grappling with a temporary home that inflates offensive numbers.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Carmen Mlodzinski placed on Pirates restricted list, reportedly for a brief period
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski has been placed on the restricted list, per Baseball Prospectus, with the move reportedly short in duration.
Source · Baseball Prospectus
Elly De La Cruz placed on IL with hamstring strain for the first time in his career
The Reds shortstop landed on the injured list Monday after straining his hamstring Sunday; Edwin Arroyo was called up from Triple-A Louisville to fill the roster spot.
Source · FanGraphs
Elly De La Cruz placed on IL for first time after hamstring strain
Elly De La Cruz is reportedly on the IL for the first time in his career after straining his hamstring in a Sunday game, per FanGraphs.
Source · FanGraphs
Beck Way called up by Royals as Kansas City also claims Matthew Lugo off waivers
The Royals announced Beck Way's call-up from Omaha and a waiver claim on outfielder Matthew Lugo from the Angels, with Eli Morgan optioned to Triple-A.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd explains how he tore his meniscus playing with his kids
Boyd, sidelined from Chicago's rotation since early May, reportedly tore his meniscus bending down to play with his children — and his son has been cleared of wrongdoing.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Royals claim Matthew Lugo off waivers from Angels, option him to Triple-A Omaha
Kansas City claimed outfielder Matthew Lugo off waivers from the Angels and optioned him to Triple-A Omaha, per announcements from both clubs.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Athletics select RHP Kade Morris for MLB debut, officially announced June 2
The Athletics have selected right-hander Kade Morris to the active roster, per the club's announcement, with his major league debut arriving as soon as he appears in a game.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Corbin Carroll is the best left-on-left hitter in baseball in 2026
Carroll's 219 wRC+ against left-handed pitching ranks top-five among all hitters and first among left-handed batters, per FanGraphs — a split that could rank among the best since 2002.
Source · FanGraphs
Aaron Judge out of Yankees lineup vs. Guardians with rib cage bone bruise
MLB.com reports Judge has a bone bruise in his rib cage and is out of Tuesday's lineup against Cleveland; timetable and IL status remain unconfirmed.
Source · MLB.com
Austin Voth elects free agency after Blue Jays DFA clears waivers
Right-hander Austin Voth has elected free agency after clearing waivers following a designation for assignment by Toronto, per MLB.com's transactions tracker.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Josh Hader reinstated by Houston Astros after missing entire season
Houston reinstated closer Josh Hader from the 60-day IL on Tuesday, per Yahoo Sports; he had been out all season with left biceps tendinitis.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Astros open Pirates series with Burrows facing his former club
Houston (27-34, 7-3 last 10) hosts Pittsburgh (32-28) starting June 2; Mike Burrows starts against the organization that drafted him in 2018.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Angels release Joey Lucchesi from minor league contract after Triple-A stint
The Angels have released lefty reliever Joey Lucchesi from his minor league deal following roughly a month at Triple-A Salt Lake, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
White Sox GM Chris Getz signals buyer approach at trade deadline after 32-28 start
Per MLB Trade Rumors, GM Chris Getz is weighing a buyer's posture at the trade deadline after Chicago's surprising 32-28 record puts them in playoff contention — no moves announced.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Garrett Crochet diagnosed with low-grade lat strain, return timeline unclear
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Crochet must be asymptomatic before resuming a throwing program, per MassLive's Christopher Smith; no timetable has been given.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Yacksel Rios released by Chicago Cubs organization, per Yahoo Sports
Iowa Cubs RHP Yacksel Rios has reportedly been released from the Chicago Cubs organization, per Yahoo Sports, with no further details disclosed.
Source · Yahoo Sports