MLB news, Wednesday, June 3, 2026
15 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Giants' Grant McCray to undergo hamate surgery; Christian Koss has broken wrist
Per Evan Webeck of The California Post, the Giants reported fractures for two 40-man roster minor leaguers Tuesday, leaving the club with limited healthy options on optional assignment.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Yankees fall to 3-9 against winning teams as Cleveland bullpen shuts the door
New York dropped Tuesday's home game to Cleveland after Travis Bazzana hit a 3-run double and the Guardians' bullpen threw 5 scoreless innings, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Aaron Judge seeing team specialist for ribcage bone bruise
Per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, Judge is undergoing additional tests on a bone bruise in his ribcage; the full scope of the injury and any timetable remain unreported.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Roki Sasaki is putting it together for the Dodgers with a new offspeed pitch
Sasaki has reportedly shown improved command and velocity over his last month of starts after adding a second offspeed pitch, per FanGraphs — with a Friday start on the schedule.
Source · FanGraphs
Roki Sasaki is finding his footing for the Dodgers with a new offspeed pitch
Per FanGraphs, Sasaki has shown improved command and velocity over his last month of starts after adding a second offspeed pitch, with a Friday start scheduled.
Source · FanGraphs
Padres designate Nick Castellanos for assignment, select Samad Taylor
San Diego designated Nick Castellanos for assignment and selected infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor to fill his spot on the active and 40-man rosters, per the club's announcement.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Shohei Ohtani scheduled to start Wednesday vs. Diamondbacks amid scorching offensive run
Ohtani takes the mound at Chase Field on Wednesday for the Dodgers, per Yahoo Sports, while carrying an 11-for-22 stretch over his last five games at the plate.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Alejandro Kirk expected to return to Blue Jays lineup, per Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports reports Kirk is expected to return to Toronto's lineup, though the timing and nature of his absence remain unconfirmed.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Angels re-sign Joey Lucchesi to another minor league deal after opt-out release
The Angels reportedly re-signed reliever Joey Lucchesi to a minor league contract one day after releasing him, per MLB Trade Rumors, following what appears to have been an opt-out.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Spencer Arrighetti starts for Astros against Pirates, the team that traded him
Arrighetti, reportedly acquired from Pittsburgh this offseason, takes a 7-1 record and 1.34 ERA into Wednesday's start against his former club at Daikin Park.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Blue Jays reportedly reacquiring RHP Simeon Woods Richardson from Twins
Toronto is set to get back Simeon Woods Richardson after Minnesota designated him for assignment over the weekend, per Mitch Bannon of The Athletic; the Twins receive cash considerations.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Corbin Burnes shut down after teres major strain, return unlikely before September
A teres major strain has halted Burnes's throwing program mid-recovery from Tommy John surgery, per Yahoo Sports, pushing his earliest return to at least September.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Rob Manfred discusses MLB's $245.3MM salary cap proposal as CBA talks begin in earnest
Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke publicly after owners meetings as MLB and the MLBPA exchanged opening proposals, with the league's cap offer drawing immediate rejection from the union.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Lars Nootbaar expected to be activated by Cardinals for Friday's series opener vs. Reds
St. Louis is set to activate outfielder Lars Nootbaar from the 60-day IL for Friday's game against Cincinnati, per manager Oli Marmol, marking his season debut after heel surgery.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tony Santillan struggles again as Reds bullpen depth reaches critical levels
Yahoo Sports reports Santillan has been faltering for weeks while Cincinnati's relief corps absorbs injuries to Pagan, Johnson, Ashcraft, and Phillips — with few alternatives available.
Source · Yahoo Sports