MLB news, Monday, July 20, 2026
11 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Royals place Stephen Kolek on 15-day IL with right flexor strain
Kansas City placed RHP Stephen Kolek on the 15-day IL with a right flexor strain from a Triple-A rehab start; testing Monday will determine the injury's extent.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hits go-ahead HR vs. Dodgers despite admitting 'I've sucked all season'
Chisholm homered in the eighth inning Sunday to lift the Yankees over the Dodgers, then acknowledged a difficult 2026 — hitting .224 with a .177 June across 94 games.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Kyle Tucker is batting .240 with a 100 OPS+ in his first half with the Dodgers
Per Yahoo Sports, Tucker is on pace for full-season career lows in home runs and OPS in his first year on a $60M/yr deal — yet the Dodgers, at 100-62, aren't panicking.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Braves option Owen Murphy, recall Elieser Hernandez to active roster
Atlanta optioned Owen Murphy to the minors and recalled Elieser Hernandez, per Yahoo Sports, as the Braves manage pitching depth ahead of a home series against San Diego.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Tarik Skubal is the top deadline target, but Detroit hasn't committed to a deal
CBS Sports reports Skubal leads the trade market heading into the Aug. 3 deadline, with multiple teams linked — but the Tigers have not committed to moving him.
Source · CBS Sports
Phillies to promote Alex McFarlane for potential MLB debut
Philadelphia is recalling RHP prospect Alex McFarlane, per Minor League News and The Athletic's Matt Gelb, with his big-league debut possible but not yet certain.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Bruce Zimmermann signs with KBO's Hanwha Eagles for remainder of 2026 season
LHP Bruce Zimmermann is departing MLB to join the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization for the rest of 2026, the team announced, with $370K guaranteed and up to $70K in incentives.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez joins rare historical company with 12 HR in first 31 games
Valdez's two-run homer in a 7-1 win over Cleveland made him just the fourth player in MLB history with at least 12 homers and 31 RBIs through his first 31 major league games.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Luis Robert Jr. reinstated by Mets from 60-day IL after lumbar spine absence
The Mets reinstated outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the 60-day IL; Eric Wagaman was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse to open the active roster spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Royals sign Aaron Bummer to a minor league deal, sending him to Triple-A Omaha
Kansas City has reportedly signed veteran left-hander Aaron Bummer to a minor league deal; he has been assigned to Triple-A Omaha and is not yet on the 40-man roster.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Max Meyer placed on 15-day IL with neck strain, will see specialist for timeline
The Marlins announced Meyer on the 15-day IL retroactive to July 19 with a neck strain; a specialist visit is next before any return timeline is set.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors