MLB news, Saturday, August 22, 2026
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Andy Pages exits Dodgers game with left hand contusion
Pages left a Los Angeles Dodgers game early with a left hand contusion, per the official club account; his status going forward has not been detailed.
Source · Los Angeles Dodgers · X
Andy Pages exits Dodgers game with left hand contusion after 100.2 mph pitch
Andy Pages left the Dodgers game after being struck by a 100.2 mph fastball and was diagnosed with a left hand contusion, per Fabian Ardaya.
Source · Fabian Ardaya · X
Pablo López throws for first time since Tommy John surgery, Twins call it encouraging
López completed his first throwing session since Tommy John surgery, with the Minnesota Twins describing the early recovery milestone as encouraging.
Source · MLB.com
Pablo López throws for first time since Tommy John surgery as Twins report encouragement
López completed his first throwing session since Tommy John surgery, with the Minnesota Twins reporting encouragement — though no timetable has been provided.
Source · MLB.com
Dodgers likely to keep Vesia and Scott out of late-game action due to heavy usage
Per Fabian Ardaya, the Dodgers are expected to avoid Alex Vesia and Tanner Scott in high-leverage situations; Kyle Hurt is reportedly handling the eighth.
Source · Fabian Ardaya · X
Rays to activate Manuel Rodríguez this weekend after elbow surgery
Reliever Manuel Rodríguez is expected to return from elbow surgery this weekend, per Rays president Erik Neander, with roster moves still to come.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Andy Pages left Dodgers game after hit-by-pitch, has not yet had x-ray
The Los Angeles outfielder exited after taking a 99 mph fastball and joked about what he felt, per Fabian Ardaya.
Source · Fabian Ardaya · X
Michael Toglia (dislocated shoulder) listed day-to-day, optimistic about quick return
MLB.com reports Toglia has a dislocated shoulder and is day-to-day for Colorado; the first baseman is described as optimistic about a quick return, though no timetable has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Andy Pages fracture expected to sideline Dodgers outfielder approximately four weeks
Manager Dave Roberts said Pages has a fracture after being struck by a 99 mph fastball, with an estimated four-week absence, per Fabian Ardaya.
Source · Fabian Ardaya · X
Andy Pages has a broken hand, per Fabian Ardaya quoting Dave Roberts
Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages has a broken hand, per beat reporter Fabian Ardaya citing manager Dave Roberts.
Source · Fabian Ardaya · X
Andy Pages fractures hand on hit-by-pitch, out at least 4 weeks
The Dodgers outfielder fractured his hand after being struck by a pitch, per MLB.com, and is expected to miss at least 4 weeks; the club has not announced a roster move.
Source · MLB.com
Trevor Story begins rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester as Red Sox await his return
Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story, currently on the IL, has reportedly begun a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester, per Yahoo Sports, though no timetable has been reported.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Hunter Dobbins isn't the only Cardinals injury concern, per Derrick Goold
Hunter Dobbins is an injury concern for St. Louis, and per Cardinals beat reporter Derrick Goold, he reportedly isn't the only one as the club faces roster moves.
Source · Derrick Goold · X
Hunter Dobbins among multiple Cardinals injury concerns after loss
The Cardinals are facing roster decisions with Dobbins and at least one other player dealing with injury issues following their most recent game, per Derrick Goold.
Source · Derrick Goold · X
Ronel Blanco makes rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land in Astros IL return
Blanco started and threw 5 innings for Sugar Land on August 21, per Yahoo Sports, indicating a rehab assignment as he works back from the Houston Astros' injured list.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Giancarlo Stanton sustains left calf strain, may have played his last game of 2026
Yankees manager Aaron Boone told MLB.com's Bryan Hoch that Stanton suffered a moderate grade left calf strain in a running drill and may not play again this season.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Ketel Marte placed on injured list after missing Diamondbacks game in Boston
Marte was placed on the injured list after failing to appear for Arizona's game in Boston, per CBS Sports, as off-field controversy surrounds the second baseman.
Source · CBS Sports
Giancarlo Stanton strains left calf, may not play again in 2026
The Yankees designated hitter sustained a left calf strain while running and could miss the remainder of the season, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Miami Marlins announce roster moves, details not disclosed
The Marlins announced roster moves Saturday via their official account, though the specifics were not included in the post.
Source · Miami Marlins · X
Devers homers at Fenway in first 2 at-bats back in Boston, reaches 96 career HRs there
Per the Giants' official account, Devers went deep at Fenway Park within his first two at-bats back in Boston, pushing his career home run total there to 96, 13th all-time at the park.
Source · San Francisco Giants · X
Giancarlo Stanton still not ready to play, Aaron Boone says
Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed disappointment over Stanton's ongoing health issue, per Bryan Hoch, with Stanton reportedly still not ready to return to the field.
Source · Bryan Hoch · X
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reinstated from 7-day IL, active for Blue Jays today
The Blue Jays first baseman returns from the 7-day IL as Toronto opens a weekend series at Yankee Stadium; Davis Schneider was optioned to Triple-A.
Source · Toronto Blue Jays · X
Dean Kremer adjusts pitch mix and arm angle with Twins, showing early results
Dean Kremer has reportedly made changes to his pitch mix and arm angle since joining Minnesota, with early success attributed to the adjustments.
Source · Dan Hayes · X
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reinstated by Blue Jays from seven-day concussion IL
The Blue Jays announced Guerrero's reinstatement from the concussion IL after a headfirst collision on August 14; Davis Schneider was optioned to Triple-A.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reinstated from concussion IL by Blue Jays
The first baseman is back after a seven-day stint following a headfirst collision on August 14; Davis Schneider was optioned to Triple-A.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returns to the Blue Jays, per club announcement
The Blue Jays' official account welcomed Guerrero Jr. back Saturday, suggesting a return from an absence or IL stint.
Source · Toronto Blue Jays · X
Giancarlo Stanton strains left calf, may not return in 2026
MLB.com reports Stanton strained his left calf while running; the Yankees have not announced a timetable, and a return this season is uncertain.
Source · MLB.com
Mariners select Kade Anderson, designate Jhonathan Diaz three days after call-up
Seattle promoted prospect Kade Anderson and designated LHP Jhonathan Diaz for assignment after his brief stint on the active roster.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Brandon Woodruff won't need shoulder surgery but faint hope for 2026 return
MLB.com reported the right-hander will avoid surgery, though his recovery timeline leaves only a faint hope of pitching again this season.
Source · MLB.com
Brandon Woodruff says he won't need shoulder surgery but 2026 return remains uncertain
Woodruff told MLB.com he can avoid shoulder surgery, though his recovery timeline leaves only a faint hope he pitches again for Milwaukee in 2026.
Source · MLB.com
Brandon Woodruff says he won't need shoulder surgery, holds faint hope for 2026
Woodruff told MLB.com he won't require shoulder surgery, but a return to the mound in 2026 remains a faint hope at best, leaving the Brewers without him long-term.
Source · MLB.com
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. activated from IL, returns to Blue Jays lineup vs. Yankees
MLB.com reported Guerrero Jr. has been activated from the IL and is back in Toronto's lineup during the Yankees series, with the Blue Jays at 72-72 and 1.0 games from the Wild Card cut.
Source · MLB.com
Ryan Weathers exits start with left forearm discomfort, imaging scheduled
The Yankees reported Weathers left his Saturday start with left forearm discomfort and would undergo imaging the same day.
Source · New York Yankees · X
Nathan Lukes welcomed by Toronto Blue Jays in possible call-up or roster activation
The Blue Jays' official account posted a welcome for Nathan Lukes on Saturday, suggesting a roster move, though no formal transaction detail has been announced.
Source · Toronto Blue Jays · X
Matt Waldron claimed off waivers by Washington Nationals from Toronto
The Blue Jays announced RHP Matt Waldron has been claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals, clearing a 40-man roster spot in Toronto.
Source · Toronto Blue Jays · X
Rockies outright Parker Mushinski to Triple-A after waiver clearance
The 30-year-old left-hander was designated for assignment on August 19 and accepted a minor-league assignment after clearing waivers, per the club.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Nationals claim Matt Waldron off waivers from Blue Jays
The knuckleballer has changed teams twice via waivers in under a month and joins a Washington staff in need of innings.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Nationals claim knuckleballer Matt Waldron off waivers from Blue Jays
Washington claimed right-hander Matt Waldron off waivers from Toronto, his second waiver claim in under a month, the Nationals announced.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Marlins to manage Eury Pérez workload down the stretch, McCullough says
Miami's manager discussed plans for the right-hander as the club sits at .500, per Craig Mish.
Source · Craig Mish · X
Ryan Weathers exits Yankees start against Blue Jays with forearm discomfort
Ryan Weathers left his Saturday start against Toronto early with forearm discomfort, per MLB.com, raising questions about his availability for the Yankees.
Source · MLB.com
Dylan Cease carries no-hitter through six innings against Yankees
The Blue Jays right-hander had not allowed a hit through six frames Saturday but had already thrown 95 pitches, per Toronto beat reporter Keegan Matheson.
Source · Keegan Matheson · X
Nationals claim RHP Matt Waldron off waivers from Blue Jays
Washington has claimed right-hander Matt Waldron off waivers from Toronto, per beat reporter Mark Zuckerman; the knuckleball remains Waldron's most-used pitch.
Source · Mark Zuckerman · X
Dodgers call up outfielder, place Pages on injured list
Los Angeles called up an outfielder after placing Andy Pages on the injured list, per MLB.com — the nature and timetable of Pages's injury remain unspecified.
Source · MLB.com
Dodgers place Andy Pages on injured list, call up Alek Thomas
The Dodgers announced an outfield roster move, bringing in the former Arizona center fielder as Pages heads to the IL.
Source · MLB.com
Yankees SP Ryan Weathers exits Saturday start with forearm discomfort
The left-hander departed after 3 1/3 innings against Toronto and will undergo imaging, the club announced.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Quinn Mathews gets the start for Cardinals in Philadelphia
The Cardinals named Mathews as Saturday's starter against the Phillies, a day after Derrick Goold reported the plan at stltoday.com.
Source · Derrick Goold · X
Everson Pereira x-rays show no break, but Cardinals OF to test swollen hand with BP
Cardinals outfielder Everson Pereira had x-rays that showed no break, per Derrick Goold, though his hand remains swollen and painful; availability is unresolved pending a batting-practice test.
Source · Derrick Goold · X
Jack Flaherty could return by mid-September after month on IL with flexor inflammation
Tigers righty Flaherty could throw a bullpen session this weekend, per Chris McCosky of the Detroit News, with a mid-September return possible if no setbacks occur.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Jack Flaherty could throw bullpen session this weekend, targeting mid-September return
A month after landing on the IL with flexor inflammation, Jack Flaherty is reportedly nearing a bullpen session, with a mid-September return possible if no setbacks occur.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rockies post lineup for Saturday's game against Cleveland
The club's official account shared the batting order ahead of the weekend series opener at Coors Field.
Source · Colorado Rockies · X
White Sox shut down prospects Billy Carlson and Roch Cholowsky for the rest of the season
Per Scott Merkin, the White Sox have shut down SS prospects Billy Carlson and Roch Cholowsky for the remainder of the season.
Source · Scott Merkin · X
Matt Brash threw a bullpen session, with live BP next for the Mariners reliever
Matt Brash threw a bullpen session and is progressing toward live batting practice, per Ryan Divish, as the Mariners reliever works toward a return from the IL.
Source · Ryan Divish · X
Yankees' Ryan Weathers removed with left forearm discomfort, headed for imaging
Weathers left Saturday's start against Toronto in the fourth inning with left forearm discomfort; the Yankees announced he is headed for imaging, with results not yet known.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Cody Bellinger targeting Sunday return to Yankees after hamstring rehab
The outfielder is eyeing a Sunday return to the lineup following a hamstring injury and rehab assignment, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Dylan Cease strikes out 7 or more in 18 straight starts, fourth-longest streak since 1900
The Blue Jays announced Cease's 18-consecutive-start streak of 7-plus strikeouts is the fourth-longest single-season run of its kind in MLB history since 1900.
Source · Toronto Blue Jays · X
Phillies swap infielders' lineup spots for Saturday against Cardinals
The club posted the lineup change on social media, showing two infielders trading batting-order positions from Friday night's game.
Source · Philadelphia Phillies · X
Shohei Ohtani says he feels ready to pitch soon, but Dodgers managing timeline
Ohtani told MLB.com he believes he could return to the mound within days, though Los Angeles is still controlling the pace of his pitching return.
Source · MLB.com
Shohei Ohtani tells MLB.com he feels ready to pitch soon as Dodgers manage his return
Ohtani expressed personal readiness to return to the mound, but Los Angeles is proceeding carefully with his pitching timeline.
Source · MLB.com
Ryan Weathers exits Yankees start early with forearm discomfort, imaging scheduled
Weathers left his Saturday start against Toronto with forearm discomfort; MLB.com reported he is scheduled for imaging to assess the injury.
Source · MLB.com
Tigers to call up LHP Andrew Sears for MLB debut Sunday vs. Royals
Detroit is calling up left-hander Andrew Sears, their No. 14 prospect, for his MLB debut Sunday against Kansas City, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Tigers calling up Andrew Sears for MLB debut Sunday vs. Royals
The club's No. 14 prospect will make his first big-league appearance in the series finale at Kauffman Stadium, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Angels place Schanuel and Meckler on IL ahead of Rangers series
The Angels announced Nolan Schanuel (10-day IL, right intercostal strain) and Wade Meckler (7-day concussion IL) are out; Gustavo Campero and Christian Moore were recalled.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Alex Santos promoted to Triple-A Sugar Land after strong Double-A stint
RHP Alex Santos, Houston's No. 72 overall pick in 2020, has been promoted to Triple-A Sugar Land after posting a 3.38 ERA across 53.1 relief innings at Double-A Corpus Christi, per Brian McTaggart.
Source · Brian McTaggart · X
Alek Thomas called up by Dodgers as Andy Pages heads to injured list
Los Angeles recalled outfielder Alek Thomas after placing Andy Pages on the injured list, per MLB.com; the nature and timeline of Pages's injury remain unspecified.
Source · MLB.com
Pete Crow-Armstrong extends hitting streak to 14 games for Baltimore
The Baltimore Orioles announced Pete Crow-Armstrong has hit safely in 14 consecutive games.
Source · Baltimore Orioles · X
Kyle Freeland plays long toss, hopes to make next start for Rockies
The left-hander is managing neck stiffness but threw long toss and is targeting his next scheduled outing, the club announced.
Source · MLB.com
Christian Moore activated from IL and back in Angels lineup
MLB.com reported Moore's return to the Los Angeles Angels active roster, with two corresponding injured list moves reshaping the club's depth.
Source · MLB.com
Tigers to select Andrew Sears for MLB debut Sunday vs. Royals
LHP Andrew Sears will have his contract selected Sunday for a bulk relief role against Kansas City, per manager A.J. Hinch.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Dodgers welcome Alek in club post
The Los Angeles Dodgers posted a welcome message for a player named Alek, though transaction details and the player's last name were not disclosed.
Source · Los Angeles Dodgers · X
Tyler Glasnow to return Tuesday for Dodgers' series opener in Atlanta
The right-hander is set to rejoin Los Angeles after more than three months on the 60-day injured list with a back injury, per manager Dave Roberts.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Pirates reliever Camilo Doval ejected in seventh inning at Dodger Stadium
Camilo Doval was tossed in the top of the seventh, per Dodgers beat reporter Fabian Ardaya, removing him from availability for the rest of the game.
Source · Fabian Ardaya · X
Cholowsky and Carlson shut down for rest of Minor League season, per Merkin
Per Scott Merkin, White Sox prospects Nick Cholowsky and Dylan Carlson are done for the Minor League season; no diagnosis or timetable has been reported.
Source · Scott Merkin · X
Casey Mize exits game early with right ankle sprain, per Padres
The Padres announced that RHP Casey Mize left his start with a right ankle sprain; severity and roster implications remain unclear.
Source · San Diego Padres · X
Red Sox deploy Durbin, Duran and Monasterio in Saturday night lineup
Ian Browne reported the trio in Boston's Saturday configuration, offering a window into the club's bench deployment.
Source · Ian Browne · X
Jake Burger exits Rangers game vs. Angels with left wrist contusion after HBP
MLB.com reported Burger left Texas's game against the Angels after being hit by a pitch; he was diagnosed with a left wrist contusion, with initial X-rays clean.
Source · MLB.com
Luis Arraez exits vs. Cardinals with lower-body cramping, status uncertain
Luis Arraez left Philadelphia's game against St. Louis with lower-body cramping, per MLB.com; his availability going forward has not been determined.
Source · MLB.com
Red Sox post 'Tarps off,' signaling game expected to proceed after weather delay
The Boston Red Sox official account posted "Tarps off" Sunday, suggesting field covers have been removed at Fenway Park and play is expected to resume or begin.
Source · Boston Red Sox · X
JJ Bleday hits for the cycle, the eighth in Reds franchise history
The Cincinnati outfielder collected a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game, per the club's official account.
Source · Cincinnati Reds · X
Masyn Winn not expected to play Sunday as Cardinals manage injury depth
St. Louis shortstop Masyn Winn is not expected to play Sunday at Philadelphia, per Cardinals beat reporter Derrick Goold, as injuries strain the club's roster depth.
Source · Derrick Goold · X
Brandon Williamson throws 4 innings in Louisville rehab outing
The Reds left-hander is working his way back from a shoulder injury on a rehab assignment, MLB.com reported.
Source · MLB.com
Andy Pages placed on IL with fractured left hand, faces 4-5 week recovery
Pages fractured his left hand after being hit by a pitch Saturday; the Dodgers placed him on the 10-day IL with a 4-5 week recovery estimate.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors