MLB news, Monday, August 24, 2026
67 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Garrett Mitchell exits Little League Classic with bruised forearm
The Brewers outfielder left the game after being hit by a pitch, per MLB.com, with no timeline yet provided.
Source · MLB.com
Bryce Eldridge headed to bereavement list, will miss Giants' series vs. Reds
Per the San Francisco Chronicle, Giants first baseman Bryce Eldridge is expected to miss the upcoming series against Cincinnati after being placed on the bereavement list.
Source · Susan Slusser · X
Eric Silva transferred from Erie to Toledo ahead of Sunday's game
Silva moved from Double-A Erie to Triple-A Toledo before Sunday's game, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Cubs manager Craig Counsell puts Shota Imanaga on a postseason-style short leash
Craig Counsell reportedly used a quick hook with starter Shota Imanaga, per Patrick Mooney, signaling a playoff-style approach as Chicago sits +5.0 above the Wild Card cut line.
Source · Patrick Mooney · X
Masyn Winn absent from Cardinals lineup, explains reason himself
Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn has been out of the lineup recently and addressed the absence himself, per beat reporter Derrick Goold.
Source · Derrick Goold · X
Astros and GM Dana Brown mutually part ways; Jim Crane to oversee baseball ops
Houston announced the split with Brown; assistant GMs Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey, and Connor Huff will absorb duties alongside senior advisor Jeff Bagwell during the transition.
Source · Brian McTaggart · X
Astros and GM Dana Brown mutually part ways with contract through 2026 remaining
Houston and general manager Dana Brown have parted ways, per Mark Feinsand on X, with Brown's deal having run through 2026.
Source · Mark Feinsand · X
Dana Brown departs as Houston Astros GM a month before season's end
Brown has left his role as Houston Astros general manager, per Bob Nightengale; the club had already decided not to renew his contract after the season regardless.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Dana Brown and Astros mutually agree to part ways
The Houston Astros announced the departure of general manager Dana Brown, leaving the front office without a GM as the club leads the AL West.
Source · MLB.com
Dana Brown and the Houston Astros mutually agree to part ways
Per beat reporter Brian McTaggart, the Astros and GM Dana Brown have mutually agreed to part ways, leaving the club without a general manager.
Source · Brian McTaggart · X
Jones and Feliciano lead new ownership group that takes over San Diego Padres
An ownership group led by Jones and Feliciano has taken control of the San Diego Padres, MLB.com reported.
Source · MLB.com
Edwin Díaz returning from IL but will not resume closer role for Mets
The right-hander is coming back from the injured list but will pitch in a different bullpen role, per MLB.com, as New York navigates the final weeks of a lost season.
Source · MLB.com
Kade Anderson makes MLB debut for Mariners after Double-A call-up
Seattle's top pitching prospect Kade Anderson debuted Saturday against Chicago, going five-plus innings — though questions remain about what his arrival means for a struggling staff.
Source · FanGraphs
Giancarlo Stanton suffers moderate-grade left calf strain, may miss rest of 2025
The Yankees slugger strained his left calf while running the bases, per FanGraphs, after already missing time this year with a right calf injury.
Source · FanGraphs
Giancarlo Stanton strains left calf and may miss rest of season
The Yankees slugger injured his left calf running the bases, per manager Aaron Boone, who said the calendar makes a return unlikely.
Source · FanGraphs
Miami Marlins conduct wholesale firings in pro scouting department
The Marlins have made sweeping cuts to their pro scouting staff, per Bob Nightengale, in what the report describes as a significant organizational restructuring.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Braves recall outfielder Brewer Hicklen, option Jim Jarvis to Triple-A
Atlanta brought up the outfielder from Gwinnett and sent the infielder down in a corresponding move Sunday.
Source · Atlanta Braves · X
Carlos Rodón works back from elbow trouble with Yankees' sinker focus
Per Yahoo Sports, Rodón is building pitch count through limited 4-inning outings after missing roughly 3 months in 2026; the Yankees have made the sinker central to his return.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Yankees option Brendan Beck to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
The club sent the right-hander down ahead of a three-game series with Houston, per the team's announcement.
Source · New York Yankees · X
Tigers drop to 2-9 since Riley Greene went on the IL, worst in the AL
Detroit has posted the worst record in the American League over the span since Greene landed on the injured list, per Jon Morosi.
Source · Jon Morosi · X
Tigers sign Tyler Kinley off waivers, activate him immediately
Detroit added veteran right-hander Tyler Kinley after Atlanta designated him for assignment; he is active tonight against Tampa Bay.
Source · Jason Beck · X
Astros remove GM Dana Brown; Joe Espada expected to finish season then depart
Houston owner Jim Crane has removed GM Dana Brown and, per Bob Nightengale, manager Joe Espada is expected to manage through season's end but will not return afterward.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
CJ Abrams back in Nationals lineup as DH after four-game absence with sprained ankle
Abrams returned to the Washington lineup Monday against Colorado as designated hitter, per beat reporter Mark Zuckerman, suggesting his ankle recovery remains incomplete.
Source · Mark Zuckerman · X
Dana Brown reportedly dismissed as Houston Astros GM, per Robert Murray podcast report
Dana Brown is reportedly out as Houston Astros GM per Robert Murray's podcast, with Houston at 73-71 and leading the AL West.
Source · Robert Murray · X
Tigers sign Tyler Kinley to major league deal after Atlanta release
Detroit announced the signing of RHP Tyler Kinley, released by Atlanta last week, with Ty Madden optioned and Ricky Vanasco designated for assignment in corresponding moves.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rockies place Kyle Freeland on IL with pinched neck nerve, call up Mason Adams
The left-hander is out with a pinched neck nerve, per DNVR Rockies, while the club is expected to add two right-handers to the roster.
Source · DNVR Rockies · X
Albert Suárez elects free agency after Orioles designate him for assignment
The Orioles announced Suárez elected free agency after clearing waivers; Baltimore has cycled him through the roster three times this year and could re-sign him again.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Miami Marlins announce roster moves; specifics not yet available
The Miami Marlins club account announced roster moves Monday, though the specific details of those transactions have not been made available.
Source · Miami Marlins · X
Houston Astros part ways with GM Dana Brown in late-season front-office shakeup
The Houston Astros have parted ways with general manager Dana Brown, per Yahoo Sports, with the club sitting at 73-70 and holding first place in the AL West.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Marlins close loanDepot park roof for Monday night game against Red Sox
The club announced the roof will be closed for the 6:40 PM ET start, with Sandy Alcantara taking the mound as the probable starter.
Source · Miami Marlins · X
Marlins eliminate entire pro scouting department in organizational restructuring
Miami reportedly let go its full pro scouting staff in what Bob Nightengale described as a sweeping organizational restructuring, per a post on X.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Jhonathan Díaz outrighted to Tacoma after going unclaimed on waivers
The Mariners' left-hander cleared waivers after his DFA and was sent to Triple-A Tacoma, though he retains the right to elect free agency instead.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Mariners outright Jhonathan Díaz to Triple-A Tacoma after he clears waivers
Díaz went unclaimed on waivers following his DFA by Seattle and has been outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma, though he may elect free agency instead, per the club's announcement.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Seattle Mariners post starting lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies
The Mariners announced their starting lineup for Monday's home game against Philadelphia, with Logan Gilbert set to face Zack Wheeler at T-Mobile Park.
Source · Seattle Mariners · X
Braves outright Danny Young to Triple-A Gwinnett after he clears waivers
Atlanta outrighted LHP Danny Young to Triple-A Gwinnett per MLB.com's transactions tracker, following a DFA last week; Young reportedly holds the right to elect free agency instead.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Braves outright Danny Young to Triple-A after he clears waivers
Left-hander Danny Young cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett by Atlanta; he may elect free agency but would forfeit remaining salary if he does.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tyler Kinley signs with Detroit Tigers to bolster bullpen depth
The Tigers add reliever Tyler Kinley on a deal that addresses depth in the bullpen as Detroit sits 9.5 games back in the AL Central.
Source · MLB.com
New ownership group led by Jones and Feliciano takes control of Padres
A new ownership group led by Jones and Feliciano has officially taken over the San Diego Padres, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Andruw Monasterio gets day off as Red Sox open series at Marlins
The infielder is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins, per Yahoo Sports, as Boston sends Ranger Suarez to the mound.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Caleb Bonemer adding center field reps at Double-A Birmingham ahead of fall league
White Sox No. 2 prospect Caleb Bonemer will start games in center field for Double-A Birmingham later this week, per Scott Merkin, while continuing his infield work before the fall league.
Source · Scott Merkin · X
Padres select Dustin Harris from Triple-A, option Sung-Mun Song to El Paso
San Diego brought up the outfielder and sent down the infielder, clearing 40-man space by moving Lucas Giolito to the 60-day injured list, the club announced Sunday.
Source · San Diego Padres · X
White Sox moving infielder Colson Bonemer to center field
Chicago is adding center field to Bonemer's positional repertoire, per manager Josh Barfield, though the club still views him as an infielder.
Source · Scott Merkin · X
Emerson limited this offseason, unable to swing but expected for spring training
Per Ryan Divish, Emerson cannot take swings during his offseason recovery but is expected ready for spring training; Seattle will modify his upper-body workouts.
Source · Ryan Divish · X
Padres select Dustin Harris, option Sung-Mun Song, move Giolito to 60-day IL
San Diego promoted outfielder Dustin Harris and optioned infielder Sung-Mun Song to Triple-A while transferring Lucas Giolito to the 60-day injured list.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Mariners weighing six-man rotation, bullpen shift, and piggyback options for rotation
Seattle is discussing multiple rotation structures — including a six-man unit, a starter moving to the bullpen, or piggyback starts — with Bryan Woo set for Wednesday, per Ryan Divish.
Source · Ryan Divish · X
Padres introduce new majority owners Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano
San Diego introduced Jones and Feliciano as the club's new majority owners, with the pair signaling a committed new direction for the franchise.
Source · MLB.com
Colt Emerson to undergo season-ending left wrist surgery
Mariners infielder Colt Emerson will reportedly have season-ending left wrist surgery and is expected to be healthy by next spring training, per The Seattle Times.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rockies welcome Zac back to game action in official club post
The Colorado Rockies posted a welcome-back message for a player identified only as "Zac," suggesting a return from injury absence, though no formal roster move has been detailed.
Source · Colorado Rockies · X
Padres select Dustin Harris, option Sung-Mun Song to Triple-A El Paso
San Diego selected the contract of outfielder Dustin Harris on Sunday, per a club announcement, with infielder Sung-Mun Song optioned to Triple-A El Paso in the corresponding move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Mason Adams called up by Colorado Rockies for MLB debut vs. Washington Nationals
The Rockies are calling up No. 20 prospect Mason Adams for his major-league debut, per MLB.com, with Adams set to start Tuesday against the Nationals.
Source · MLB.com
Joe Espada returns to manage Astros series opener against Yankees
The Houston manager is back after a family emergency and will be in the dugout Tuesday night in the Bronx.
Source · MLB.com
Joe Espada returning to Astros after family emergency, will manage Tuesday opener
Houston manager Joe Espada is back with the club and will be in the dugout for Tuesday's series opener at Yankee Stadium, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Giants place Willy Adames on 10-day IL with left elbow sprain
San Francisco announced 10 roster moves, including three injured-list placements and five Triple-A recalls, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Nationals traded Foster Griffin to the Guardians at the trade deadline
Washington reportedly dealt rookie pitcher Foster Griffin to Cleveland at the deadline; Griffin had made the NL All-Star team before the move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Colt Emerson to have season-ending left wrist surgery, ending his 2025 campaign
Mariners rookie Colt Emerson will undergo season-ending left wrist surgery, per MLB.com, closing out his 2025 season.
Source · MLB.com
Colorado Rockies call up Blake in what club announces as MLB debut or promotion
The Colorado Rockies officially welcomed a player identified as Blake to the major leagues, per a club announcement, though further details remain unconfirmed.
Source · Colorado Rockies · X
Pete Fairbanks exits 9th-inning appearance with trainer, Tyler Zuber finishes
Pete Fairbanks left a 9th-inning outing with a trainer after appearing to be in discomfort, per Craig Mish; Tyler Zuber replaced him, and the nature of the issue remains unconfirmed.
Source · Craig Mish · X
Giants welcome Shay and Anthony to San Francisco
The club posted a greeting for two new players, though no corresponding roster moves or transaction details have been announced.
Source · San Francisco Giants · X
Angels play tribute video for Jo Adell, suggesting outfielder has left the club
The Angels played an in-game tribute video for Jo Adell, per beat reporter Rhett Bollinger, strongly implying a trade or roster move has separated the outfielder from the organization.
Source · Rhett Bollinger · X
Chase DeLauter scratched from Guardians lineup with hamstring tightness
The outfielder was pulled from Tuesday's lineup against the Angels due to left hamstring tightness, the club announced.
Source · MLB.com
Jo Adell returns to Angel Stadium, Angels announce
The Angels welcomed back the outfielder in a club post, though the corresponding roster move and the nature of his absence were not disclosed.
Source · Los Angeles Angels · X
Rafael Devers reportedly headed to San Francisco Giants
The Giants' official club account announced Devers is joining San Francisco, though transaction terms and roster details remain unreported.
Source · San Francisco Giants · X
Kyle Stowers reinstated from injured list, doubles in return for Marlins
The outfielder returned from a hamstring strain and reached base twice in his first game back as Miami opened a series with Boston.
Source · MLB.com
Kyle Stowers reinstated from IL, doubles and reaches base twice in return
Miami's Kyle Stowers is back on the active roster after a hamstring strain, and MLB.com reported he doubled and reached base twice in his return game.
Source · MLB.com
Willy Adames placed on injured list as Giants make roster moves
Giants shortstop Willy Adames has been placed on the injured list, per MLB.com, as part of a wave of roster activity.
Source · MLB.com
Pete Fairbanks exits with recurring nerve irritation, availability uncertain
Rays closer Pete Fairbanks left a ninth-inning appearance with a recurring nerve irritation issue, per MLB.com, raising questions about his availability.
Source · MLB.com
Zach Wheeler allows career-high 4 home runs to the Mariners
Wheeler surrendered four home runs in his outing against Seattle — a career high and only the third time in his career he has allowed that many in a single game, per Ryan Divish.
Source · Ryan Divish · X