MLB news, Friday, June 19, 2026
7 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Angels recall RHP Ryan Johnson from Double-A to start opener vs. Oakland
The Angels recalled right-hander Ryan Johnson from Double-A to start Thursday's series opener against Oakland, per Yahoo Sports; the A's won 5-0 at Sutter Health Park.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Tarik Skubal starts Friday for Detroit Tigers against Chicago White Sox
Skubal takes the mound at Comerica Park on Friday after a four-inning return outing against Cleveland raised questions about his health and readiness, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Peyton Gray is quietly having a fine rookie season out of the Texas Rangers bullpen
The 31-year-old right-hander, who came up through independent ball and winter ball before his April debut, has posted a 3.70 ERA in 18 appearances for Texas.
Source · FanGraphs
Mets outright Vidal Bruján to Triple-A Syracuse after waiver claim period passes
Vidal Bruján cleared waivers unclaimed and was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets, per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo; he retains the right to elect free agency instead.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Jackson Chourio debuted May 4 after fractured metacarpal, now among baseball's top hitters
Chourio missed Milwaukee's Opening Day with a fractured metacarpal and didn't debut until May 4; per FanGraphs, he's been among the majors' best hitters since.
Source · FanGraphs
Jackson Chourio debuted May 4 after fractured metacarpal, is among baseball's top hitters
Chourio missed Milwaukee's Opening Day with a fractured metacarpal and didn't debut until May 4; per FanGraphs, he has since been among the majors' best hitters.
Source · FanGraphs
Justin Verlander diagnosed with left hamstring strain, will miss several weeks
Verlander suffered a left hamstring strain in a bullpen session Wednesday, per The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen, ending his planned Sunday return to Comerica Park.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors