MLB news, Friday, July 17, 2026
11 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Jonathan Ornelas opting out of Yankees minor league deal, could become free agent
Infielder Jonathan Ornelas is opting out of his non-roster deal with New York, per Francys Romero — he'll hit the open market unless the Yankees add him to the MLB roster.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Reds extend Chase Burns seven years, $105MM through 2033
The Reds and Chase Burns have reportedly agreed to a seven-year, $105MM extension through 2033, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Red Sox 2026 season opens today after a delayed start pushed Opening Day into summer
Boston's 2026 season is finally underway, per Yahoo Sports, after a scheduling issue postponed the start well past the traditional spring date.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Zac Gallen seeking second medical opinions as Diamondbacks return from All-Star break
Gallen is pursuing additional medical opinions on his injury, per Yahoo Sports, with Tommy John surgery raised as a possibility — though no diagnosis has been announced.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Chase Burns reportedly reaches 7-year, $105M extension with the Cincinnati Reds
Per FanGraphs, Burns and the Reds have reportedly agreed to a seven-year, $105 million deal through 2033 with no opt-outs, options, or escalators.
Source · FanGraphs
Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim rehab assignments transferred to Triple-A Gwinnett
Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim have moved their rehab assignments to Triple-A Gwinnett, per Yahoo Sports, as both work toward a potential MLB return.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Pete Crow-Armstrong is walking more, chasing less, and challenging Shohei Ohtani for MVP
Per CBS Sports, Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has sharpened his plate discipline and reportedly emerged as a top MVP candidate alongside Shohei Ohtani.
Source · CBS Sports
Cubs re-sign Jake Woodford to minor league deal after DFA, waiver process
Jake Woodford cleared waivers, elected free agency, and then reportedly re-signed with the Cubs on a minor league deal; he is expected to pitch out of the Triple-A Iowa rotation.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Brad Keller suffers season-ending injury, pushing Phillies bullpen need to the forefront
Brad Keller is back on the IL with a season-ending injury after just one appearance following a month-long absence, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic, intensifying Philadelphia's deadline bullpen search.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Giants reinstate Daniel Susac from IL, designate Eric Haase for assignment
San Francisco reinstated catcher Daniel Susac from the 10-day IL and designated catcher Eric Haase for assignment, dropping the 40-man roster to 38.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Shohei Ohtani set to pitch Wednesday after knee injection; Dodgers monitoring workload
Ohtani received a knee injection but remains scheduled to start Wednesday, per MLB.com, with the Dodgers keeping a close eye on his workload.
Source · MLB.com