MLB news, Monday, June 22, 2026
18 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
José Ramírez placed on 10-day IL with hamate bone fracture
Cleveland placed José Ramírez on the 10-day IL with a hamate bone fracture, per Baseball Prospectus, as the Guardians manage a difficult stretch at 85-77.
Source · Baseball Prospectus
Phillies activate Kyle Backhus, DFA Bryse Wilson, option Max Lazar to Triple-A
Philadelphia made three roster moves ahead of their Washington series, per Yahoo Sports; Kyle Backhus is reportedly active and Monday's starter remains unannounced.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Paul Skenes has lost seven straight starts as his fastball velocity slides to 97 mph
Pittsburgh has dropped seven consecutive games in which Skenes started, per Yahoo Sports, as his four-seamer now averages 97 mph, down from 98.8 mph in his rookie year.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Sonny Gray open to waiving no-trade clause if Red Sox sell at deadline
Gray told the Boston Globe he would hear out the Red Sox if the club decides to go seller at the deadline — though no decision has been made by Boston.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
White Sox activate Kyle Teel from 60-day IL; Edgar Quero optioned to Triple-A Charlotte
Chicago reinstated catcher Kyle Teel from the 60-day IL Monday after nearly three months away; Edgar Quero was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte to clear a roster spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Robert Gasser earns first win since May 2024 as Brewers beat Braves 9-4
Robert Gasser threw 6 innings with 7 strikeouts in Milwaukee's 9-4 win over Atlanta, reportedly his first victory since May 15, 2024.
Source · Yahoo Sports
MLB proposes cutting draft to 12 rounds and removing high school eligibility in 2028
MLB has proposed sweeping draft changes for 2028, including removing high schoolers from eligibility and cutting the pool from $358.7M to $200M, per FanGraphs.
Source · FanGraphs
Sonny Gray could be available if Red Sox pursue trade deadline selloff, per CBS Sports
CBS Sports reports Gray may be on the table if Boston moves toward a selloff, though no deal exists and the deadline remains weeks away.
Source · CBS Sports
Reds designate Chris Paddack for assignment after six-appearance stint
Cincinnati announced the DFA of right-hander Chris Paddack, clearing 40-man space for Pierce Johnson's reinstatement and Julian Garcia's selection to the roster.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Yankees recall Yerry de los Santos from Triple-A ahead of Tigers series
The Yankees announced Monday that RHP Yerry de los Santos has been recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, taking the roster spot vacated after Elmer Rodríguez's Sunday spot start.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Rafael Devers reportedly unhappy after Giants manager Tony Vitello pinch-ran for him
Devers was displeased after Giants manager Tony Vitello lifted him for a pinch runner, per Yahoo Sports' Baseball Bar-B-Cast; full context remains unresolved.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Blue Jays select Luis Urías after acquiring him from the Diamondbacks
Toronto announced it has selected the contract of infielder Luis Urías, with Yohendrick Piñango optioned to Triple-A Buffalo as the corresponding active roster move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rangers sign Marco Gonzales to minor league deal, reportedly bound for Triple-A Round Rock
Texas has reportedly signed LHP Marco Gonzales to a minor league deal after the Padres released him; per Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, he is expected to report to Round Rock.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Dodgers activate Brock Stewart from IL, option Chayce McDermott to minors
The Dodgers reportedly activated RHP Brock Stewart (bone spur, left foot) and optioned RHP Chayce McDermott to the minors, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Ryan Feltner starts Monday as Rockies host Red Sox in a series of mutual rebuilding
Feltner takes the mound at Coors Field on Monday against Boston's Jake Bennett, per Yahoo Sports, in his fifth start since returning from the IL with right ulnar nerve inflammation.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Braves re-sign Sandy León to minor league deal, sending him back to Triple-A Gwinnett
Atlanta re-signed catcher Sandy León to a minor league contract after he elected free agency following a DFA; he will report to Triple-A Gwinnett, per the MLB.com transaction log.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Orioles select Chadwick Tromp, designate Michael Siani to add third catcher
Baltimore selected catcher Chadwick Tromp onto its active roster ahead of Tuesday's game in Anaheim, designating outfielder Michael Siani for assignment to clear space on both rosters.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Brewers place Luis Rengifo on release waivers after .205 average in 209 plate appearances
Milwaukee has placed infielder Luis Rengifo on release waivers, per MLB.com's Adam McCalvy; he is expected to go unclaimed and reach free agency within 48 hours.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors