MLB news, Sunday, July 19, 2026
13 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Mets reportedly entering sell mode with nearly all players available
Per Yahoo Sports' Chelsea Janes, the Mets have told rival teams they are selling, with nearly all players available except a few core pieces — no deals reported.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Troy Melton has a 1.80 ERA in nine starts since returning from elbow inflammation
The Tigers right-hander sidelined early in 2025 with elbow inflammation has posted a 1.80 ERA and 3.86 FIP across 55 innings since returning, per FanGraphs.
Source · FanGraphs
Braves select Elieser Hernández, option Owen Murphy to Triple-A Gwinnett
Atlanta selected the contract of RHP Elieser Hernández per a club announcement, with Owen Murphy optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett to open the active roster spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Shohei Ohtani scratched from Wednesday start with left knee soreness; mound return TBD
MLB.com reports Ohtani will not pitch Wednesday due to left knee soreness, with no timeline given for his return to the mound.
Source · MLB.com
Shohei Ohtani's next pitching start postponed amid knee injury
Ohtani's next turn on the mound has been pushed back after his knee was drained during the All-Star break, per CBS Sports; no timetable has been offered.
Source · CBS Sports
Astros designate Nate Pearson for assignment, reportedly recall Ray Delgado from Triple-A
Houston is reportedly designating reliever Nate Pearson for assignment, per The Athletic's Chandler Rome, with infielder Ray Delgado spotted in the clubhouse.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Mets starters drawing trade deadline interest, injured arms included
Multiple teams are reportedly lining up for New York Mets starting pitchers ahead of the deadline, per CBS Sports, with interest extending to pitchers currently injured.
Source · CBS Sports
Texas Rangers lineup for July 19: Nathan Eovaldi starts against Atlanta Braves
The Rangers released their lineup for Sunday's series finale at Truist Park, with Nathan Eovaldi opposing Grant Holmes, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
White Sox and Blue Jays post lineups for May 25 morning game at Rogers Centre
Toronto and Chicago submitted full batting orders for a daytime matchup at Rogers Centre on May 25, 2026, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Mets pitchers reportedly drawing interest from multiple teams ahead of deadline
Per CBS Sports, several clubs have expressed interest in New York Mets pitchers as the trade deadline approaches, though no deals have been reported.
Source · CBS Sports
Tigers transfer Will Vest to 60-day IL, select Troy Watson to protect roster spot
Detroit moved Will Vest to the 60-day IL with a stress fracture in his right elbow; he is not expected back until late August at the earliest, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Nationals sign LHP Matt Krook to major league deal, activate him onto roster
Washington signed and activated left-hander Matt Krook on Saturday, with PJ Poulin heading to the 15-day IL and Richard Lovelady shifted to the 60-day IL to clear space.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Brendan Donovan in Tacoma lineup, not expected in Giants' MLB lineup Sunday
Per Yahoo Sports, Donovan is batting leadoff at second base for Tacoma on Sunday, suggesting he is absent from San Francisco's active lineup against Seattle.
Source · Yahoo Sports