MLB news, Tuesday, June 16, 2026
5 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Padres outright Bryce Johnson to Triple-A El Paso after he clears waivers
San Diego outrighted outfielder Bryce Johnson to Triple-A El Paso after he cleared waivers; he holds a previous outright and can elect free agency.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Padres add catcher Blake Hunt, debut expected soon
San Diego has added catcher Blake Hunt to its roster, per Yahoo Sports, with a debut reportedly imminent — no formal club announcement has been made.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Hunter Brown expected to return Tuesday for Astros after 2+ months with shoulder injury
Astros righty Hunter Brown is reportedly set to start Tuesday vs. Detroit, per MLB Trade Rumors, after missing more than two months with a shoulder injury.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Dodgers to designate Santiago Espinal for assignment to open roster spot for Tommy Edman
Los Angeles will designate infielder Santiago Espinal for assignment, per Katie Woo of The Athletic, as the corresponding move for Tommy Edman's activation — Espinal's second DFA in recent weeks.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rockies prospect Chase Dollander reportedly undergoing UCL repair
Per FanGraphs' Brendan Gawlowski, Chase Dollander is reportedly undergoing some type of UCL repair; his availability and timeline remain uncertain.
Source · FanGraphs