MLB news, Sunday, July 5, 2026
6 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Phillies sign Bryan De La Cruz to MLB contract, place him on 40-man roster
Philadelphia signed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz to a Major League contract and placed him on the 40-man roster; he remains at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, not the active roster.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Astros reportedly targeting Moniak, McCarthy and plan to pursue Skubal, Gray at deadline
Per Bob Nightengale's Sunday Notebook, Houston is showing strong interest in two Rockies outfielders and plans to enter the Skubal and Gray pitching sweepstakes.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Nationals designate Robert Hassell III, select Eddy Yean from Triple-A
Washington designated outfielder Robert Hassell III for assignment and selected right-hander Eddy Yean's contract from Triple-A; Zak Kent was optioned in a corresponding move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rangers reportedly eyeing Lane Thomas as trade deadline outfield option
With Wyatt Langford on the IL, Texas is reportedly interested in Royals outfielder Lane Thomas, who carries an 86 wRC+ and a $5.25MM salary that is more than half paid down.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Martín Pérez exits vs. Mets after comebacker strikes left forearm in 5th inning
Pérez left his Sunday start in the fifth inning after a liner hit his left forearm — his second comebacker injury in under two weeks, per MLB.com's Mark Bowman.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Jonathan Hernández accepts outright assignment to Triple-A Oklahoma City
Hernández reportedly accepted the outright assignment to Triple-A Oklahoma City after clearing waivers, ending his roughly six-week stint on the Dodgers' active roster.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors