MLB news, Sunday, August 16, 2026
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Masataka Yoshida likely headed to IL with left hamstring strain after early exit
MLB.com reports Yoshida is likely bound for the injured list with a left hamstring strain; no timetable has been reported and the move is not yet official.
Source · MLB.com
Mickey Moniak signs two-year, $16.25M extension with Rockies
The former No. 1 overall pick agreed to a contract extension on trade deadline day, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Braves select LHP Ray Kerr, designate LHP Danny Young for assignment
Atlanta added left-hander Ray Kerr to its major league roster, simultaneously designating fellow LHP Danny Young for assignment, per the club's official announcement.
Source · Atlanta Braves · X
Joshua Báez homered in his first three MLB at-bats for the Cardinals
The Cardinals rookie went deep three times in his debut against the Cubs on Saturday, per CBS Sports, in one of the rarest feats in baseball history.
Source · CBS Sports
Joshua Báez homers in first three MLB at-bats as Cardinals top Cubs
Joshua Báez homered in each of his first three MLB at-bats in his debut Saturday, per CBS Sports, helping St. Louis beat Chicago.
Source · CBS Sports
Tigers promote Brett Callahan for MLB debut, designate Trei Cruz
Detroit selected outfielder Brett Callahan from Triple-A Toledo for his major league debut Sunday; he is in the starting lineup, per The Detroit News.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Detroit Tigers welcome Brett to the major leagues in roster move
The Detroit Tigers welcomed a player identified only as Brett to the major leagues, per a club post, though his last name, position, and the corresponding roster transaction remain unspecified.
Source · Detroit Tigers · X
Arizona Diamondbacks announce roster moves; specifics not yet disclosed
The Diamondbacks posted a roster-move announcement Sunday; which players were affected and what the moves entailed has not yet been reported.
Source · Arizona Diamondbacks · X
Diamondbacks select Dennis Santana, designate Philip Abner for assignment
Arizona swapped relievers before Sunday's game, bringing the right-hander up from Triple-A Reno two weeks after signing him to a minor-league deal.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Red Sox announce roster moves as club rides five-game win streak
Boston announced roster moves Sunday per the club's official account, though the specific details of those transactions have not been made available.
Source · Boston Red Sox · X
Brendon Little reinstated from Paternity List, active for Toronto today
The Blue Jays brought back left-handed pitcher Brendon Little from the Paternity List and optioned Ricky Tiedemann to Triple-A to make room.
Source · Toronto Blue Jays · X
Nationals list Jackson Kent, Cade Cavalli and Andrew Alvarez as probable starters at Texas
The club has announced its rotation for the upcoming series at Globe Life Field, per Mark Zuckerman.
Source · Mark Zuckerman · X
Pete Alonso limited to DH role after calf cramps as Orioles chase wild card at Tampa Bay
Pete Alonso is limited to designated hitter duty Sunday after suffering calf cramps Saturday night, per Yahoo Sports, as Baltimore sits 3.0 games outside the AL wild card cut line.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Pirates announce roster moves, details pending
The Pittsburgh Pirates official account announced roster moves Sunday; the specifics of those transactions remain unavailable from the linked content.
Source · Pittsburgh Pirates · X
Washington Nationals post lineup for Sunday's game at Citi Field
The Nationals posted their official lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, with Jake Irvin the reported probable starter.
Source · Washington Nationals · X
James Wood's oblique strain recovery moving slower than hoped, per report
Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood is not yet cleared for more strenuous baseball activities as his oblique strain heals more slowly than expected, per Blake Butera.
Source · Mark Zuckerman · X
Minnesota Twins post Sunday lineup for home game vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The Twins released their Sunday starting nine for the August 16 home game against the Phillies, with Dean Kremer listed as the probable starter opposite Andrew Painter.
Source · Minnesota Twins · X
Aroldis Chapman triggers vesting option with Red Sox for 2027
MLB.com reports Chapman has triggered his vesting option with Boston, extending his tenure with the club into the 2027 season.
Source · MLB.com
Giants lineup features Rafael Devers at DH, Bryce Eldridge at first base
San Francisco's Sunday lineup against Colorado has Devers as designated hitter and Eldridge at first, with Drew Gilbert leading off in center, per Susan Slusser.
Source · Susan Slusser · X
Luis Severino not expected to pitch again in 2026 after shoulder injury
Athletics manager Mark Kotsay told reporters Severino is unlikely to return this season after a shoulder capsule and subscapularis strain.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Athletics announce roster moves with no details disclosed
The club posted notice of transactions via its official account but did not specify which players were affected or the nature of the moves.
Source · Athletics · X
Tyler Soderstrom placed on 10-day IL with left hip impingement; Hernaiz recalled
The Athletics placed catcher Tyler Soderstrom on the 10-day IL with a left hip impingement, per beat reporter Martín Gallegos, and recalled infielder Darell Hernaiz from Triple-A Las Vegas.
Source · Martín Gallegos · X
Cody Bellinger could return to Yankees lineup as soon as next weekend
Bellinger is recovering from a late-July injury and could rejoin New York as soon as next weekend, per CBS Sports, though no timetable has been officially announced.
Source · CBS Sports
Cubs activate Edward Cabrera from 15-day IL; right-hander starts Sunday vs. Cardinals
Chicago activated RHP Edward Cabrera off the 15-day IL on Sunday, per the Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan, with Cabrera set to start against St. Louis.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Cody Bellinger set to begin rehab assignment Tuesday, could rejoin Yankees next weekend
The Yankees outfielder could return as soon as next weekend, per MLB.com, though no formal activation date has been set.
Source · MLB.com
Blue Jays host Yankees with Dylan Cease facing Ryan Weathers
Toronto sends Ryan Weathers to the mound against New York's Dylan Cease in Sunday afternoon action at Rogers Centre, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Tommy John, pitcher whose 1974 surgery became baseball's most famous procedure, dies at 83
The left-hander whose ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction changed the sport and gave the operation its enduring name has died, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Tommy John, pitcher whose surgery reshaped baseball, dies at 83
Tommy John, whose 1974 ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction became the most famous surgical procedure in baseball, has died at age 83.
Source · MLB.com
Tommy John, pitcher whose elbow surgery became baseball standard, dies at 83
The left-hander whose pioneering procedure revolutionized sports medicine has died, the Yankees announced Saturday.
Source · MLB.com
Athletics claim LHP Joe Rock off waivers from White Sox, send him to Triple-A
The A's claimed left-hander Joe Rock off waivers from Chicago and assigned him to Triple-A, moving Justin Sterner to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man roster spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tigers' official account highlights Maxx Clark during Saturday game against White Sox
The club posted about the outfielder with a "spark adds on" caption, suggesting an in-game contribution, though specifics remain unclear.
Source · Detroit Tigers · X
Nick Yorke rejoins Pittsburgh Pirates, per club announcement
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Nick Yorke has rejoined the club; roster mechanics and contract terms have not been specified.
Source · Pittsburgh Pirates · X
Noah Schultz throws four innings for Triple-A Charlotte in latest progression start
White Sox left-hander Noah Schultz allowed 1 run on 3 hits over 4 innings and 48 pitches for Charlotte on Friday, per Scott Merkin; his status with the big-league club remains unconfirmed.
Source · Scott Merkin · X
Dodgers place Justin Wrobleski on injured list with left forearm inflammation
The Dodgers announced Wrobleski is headed to the IL after a 107-pitch Friday outing; no in-game incident was noted and tests are pending.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Nolan Arenado removed from game with left trunk discomfort
The Diamondbacks third baseman exited mid-game Saturday with the injury, the club announced, with no immediate word on severity or availability for Sunday's series finale in Atlanta.
Source · Arizona Diamondbacks · X
Nolan Arenado exits D-backs game in Atlanta with left trunk discomfort
Arenado left Arizona's game at Truist Park early due to left trunk discomfort, per MLB.com; no further diagnosis or timetable has been reported.
Source · MLB.com
Pittsburgh Pirates game halted by rain delay, tarp on the field at PNC Park
The Pirates' game at PNC Park has been halted by rain, with the tarp on the field, per the official club account.
Source · Pittsburgh Pirates · X
Tommy John, pitcher and namesake of baseball's most famous surgery, has passed away
The Athletics mourned the passing of Tommy John, whose brief time with the organization belied a monumental and lasting impact on the game.
Source · Athletics · X
Trevor Story begins Triple-A rehab assignment as Red Sox push for wild card
Story, sidelined with a sports hernia, has started a Triple-A rehab assignment as he works back toward the Boston roster, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Tarik Skubal starts for Dodgers against Brewers on Sunday
The Dodgers announced their lineup for the August 16 game at Dodger Stadium, with Skubal facing Milwaukee's Logan Henderson in the finale of a four-game set.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Astros option Ronel Blanco to Triple-A after rough stretch since IL return
Houston sent the right-hander to Sugar Land and recalled reliever Miguel Ullola after Blanco posted a 7.71 ERA across five appearances following his activation.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Braves release Carlos Santana from Triple-A Gwinnett contract
The 40-year-old first baseman becomes a free agent after two months with the organization's minor-league affiliate, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Samuel Basallo begins rehab assignment with 3-RBI performance
Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo, sidelined with a shoulder injury, has started a rehab assignment and drove in 3 runs in his first game back, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Astros to close Minute Maid Park roof for Sunday night game vs Mariners
The club announced the retractable roof will be closed for the rubber match against Seattle, scheduled for 6:20 PM on Peacock.
Source · Houston Astros · X
Athletics place Tyler Soderstrom on 10-day IL with left hip impingement
The club announced the catcher's placement with infielder Hernaiz recalled to fill the roster spot.
Source · MLB.com
White Sox sweep Tigers as Skubal's departure raises questions about Detroit's rotation
Chicago completed a series sweep of Detroit, with Tarik Skubal's exit from a game cited as a factor, leaving the Tigers' AL Central hopes further diminished and his status unconfirmed.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Masataka Yoshida placed on 10-day IL with left hamstring strain
The Red Sox placed DH Masataka Yoshida on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain suffered August 14; a return timeline has not been disclosed.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Ketel Marte back in D-backs lineup Sunday after missing one game with left knee soreness
The Arizona second baseman sat out Saturday but returned to the lineup on Sunday, per MLB.com, with no further details on the knee issue disclosed.
Source · MLB.com
Tyler Soderstrom placed on 10-day IL for second time this season with left hip impingement
The Athletics placed Tyler Soderstrom on the 10-day IL (retroactive to Aug. 15) with a left hip impingement, his second such stint this season; a specialist visit Monday could clarify his timeline.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Shane McClanahan returning to Rays' rotation for Monday's series finale
The left-hander is slated to start the final game of the Baltimore series, MLB.com reported.
Source · MLB.com
Sean Newcomb listed as both opener and closer for White Sox today
The Chicago White Sox club account posted Newcomb in both roles for today's game, a dual assignment that leaves the middle innings — and the reasoning — unexplained.
Source · Chicago White Sox · X
Nolan Arenado exits D-backs game with left trunk discomfort, expresses concern
Arenado left Arizona's game in Atlanta in the 4th inning with left trunk discomfort and expressed concern about the injury; no diagnosis or roster move has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Chase DeLauter exits Guardians' series finale with mild left hamstring tightness
Cleveland's outfielder left Sunday's game against San Diego early with mild left hamstring tightness, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Cubs' Craig Counsell noncommittal on Edward Cabrera's rotation spot
Cubs manager Craig Counsell declined to commit to Edward Cabrera remaining in the starting rotation, per beat reporter Patrick Mooney.
Source · Patrick Mooney · X
Angels uncertain on Yusei Kikuchi's next start after staff discussions
The Angels have not determined when Yusei Kikuchi will next start, per catcher Kurt Suzuki via Rhett Bollinger; Ryan Johnson stays in the rotation.
Source · Rhett Bollinger · X
Rafael Devers expected back for Red Sox on Friday vs. Giants
Per Ian Browne, Rafael Devers is expected to return to the Boston Red Sox on Friday against the Giants, though no club announcement has been made.
Source · Ian Browne · X
Quinn Mathews, Andre Pallante set as Cardinals starters for Cincinnati doubleheader
Quinn Mathews draws Game 1 and Andre Pallante Game 2 in a doubleheader at Cincinnati on Monday, per Cardinals beat reporter Derrick Goold.
Source · Derrick Goold · X
Ronel Blanco optioned as Astros search for two rotation answers this week
Houston optioned starter Ronel Blanco to the minors on Sunday, leaving the club without named starters for Tuesday and Wednesday against the Angels.
Source · Brian McTaggart · X
Yusei Kikuchi's return to Angels rotation uncertain after rough rehab starts
The left-hander has struggled in minor-league rehab outings, and the club has not announced a timeline for his activation from the injured list.
Source · MLB.com
Yusei Kikuchi struggling in rehab starts as Angels remain undecided on rotation return
Kikuchi has been roughed up in rehab outings, per MLB.com, and the Angels have not settled on a timeline for bringing him back to the major-league rotation.
Source · MLB.com
Padres post rain reference amid wet conditions at or around a game
The San Diego Padres' official account referenced rain, suggesting wet conditions at or near a game; no postponement or delay has been announced.
Source · San Diego Padres · X
Cam Smith named Houston Astros' 2026 Heart & Hustle Award winner
The Houston Astros announced Cam Smith as their 2026 Heart & Hustle Award winner, an honor recognizing passion and dedication to the game.
Source · Houston Astros · X
Dansby Swanson headed to injured list, per Patrick Mooney
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is reportedly being placed on the injured list, per Patrick Mooney, removing a key defensive piece from Chicago's lineup.
Source · Patrick Mooney · X
Dave Roberts acknowledges four to six weeks of below-average Dodgers offense
The manager publicly called out the team's production since July 1, when Los Angeles has posted a 91 wRC+ that ranks 21st in baseball, per Fabian Ardaya.
Source · Fabian Ardaya · X
Dansby Swanson heading to IL with left oblique injury, MRI pending
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson left a game with left side discomfort and is headed to the IL with a left oblique injury; MRI results are still pending.
Source · MLB.com
Hunter Brown walks three straight batters in fourth, Astros bullpen stirs
The Houston right-hander issued three consecutive walks after two outs in the fourth inning, with 12 of his last 13 pitches missing the zone, per Brian McTaggart.
Source · Brian McTaggart · X
Jake Bauers extends on-base streak to 19 games with 4-hit performance for Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers posted that Bauers reached base five times Monday, stretching his on-base streak to 19 consecutive games.
Source · Milwaukee Brewers · X
Giants pitchers walk 10 in loss to Rockies as Vitello criticizes team publicly
San Francisco's staff issued 10 free passes in a defeat to Colorado, prompting the manager to compare the performance to lower-level baseball, per the San Francisco Chronicle.
Source · Susan Slusser · X
Hunter Brown's walk rate sits at 5.24 BB/9 this season, a control concern for Houston
Astros beat reporter Brian McTaggart flagged Brown's 5.24 BB/9 this season as a notable control concern for the first-place club.
Source · Brian McTaggart · X
Brice Turang targeting Tuesday return to Brewers' lineup from knee injury
Brice Turang is recovering from a knee injury and targeting Tuesday's game against Seattle for his return, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Astros' Allen homers to the Crawford Boxes at Daikin Park
The Houston club posted that Allen sent one to the left-field porch, per the team's official account.
Source · Houston Astros · X
Edward Cabrera returns from IL but encounters blister issue in Cubs loss
The right-hander showed rust and dealt with a blister problem in his first outing back, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Chase DeLauter exits game early with mild left hamstring tightness
The Guardians removed Chase DeLauter from a game with mild left hamstring tightness, describing the exit as an abundance of caution; no transaction has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Chase DeLauter exits early with mild left hamstring tightness
The Cleveland outfielder left a game with mild left hamstring tightness; the Guardians called the move an abundance of caution.
Source · MLB.com
Justin Wrobleski placed on IL with left forearm inflammation
The Dodgers left-hander lands on the injured list with forearm inflammation; the club recalled pitcher Hurt from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Source · MLB.com
Edward Cabrera's Cubs rotation return may end with IL stint or bullpen move
The right-hander could be headed to the injured list with a blister issue or moved to relief after posting a 5.68 ERA as a starter, per Patrick Mooney.
Source · Patrick Mooney · X
Yordan Alvarez removed for pinch-runner in 8th inning with Astros trailing
Alvarez was lifted for a pinch-runner with two outs in the 8th, per Brian McTaggart; whether the move was tactical or injury-related remains unresolved.
Source · Brian McTaggart · X
Astros lose DH mid-game, forcing pinch-hitter scenario in the ninth
Houston lost its designated hitter during the game, per Brian McTaggart, leaving the Astros needing a pinch-hitter in the ninth if a baserunner reaches.
Source · Brian McTaggart · X
Ronel Blanco optioned to Triple-A as Astros search for rotation answers
Houston optioned Ronel Blanco to Triple-A amid rotation struggles, per MLB.com, with no starters announced for the Angels series as of Sunday.
Source · MLB.com
Mets to select Christopher Morel's contract from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of Padres series
The Mets are expected to call up Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse before Monday's game vs. the Padres, per Rompiendo Sports' Mike Rodriguez, with two roster moves still required.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors