MLB news, Sunday, August 30, 2026
68 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Luis Medina posts scoreless outings in 10 of 11 May appearances for Athletics
The Athletics reliever has looked electric over the last two nights, per beat reporter Martín Gallegos, capping a dominant month out of the bullpen.
Source · Martín Gallegos · X
Max Fried back on the mound for Yankees in Saturday's doubleheader
The left-hander pitched against the Red Sox, per Bryan Hoch, though the nature of his absence and his performance were not detailed.
Source · Bryan Hoch · X
Giants' Eldridge posts four-hit, four-RBI night
The San Francisco outfielder recorded four hits and four runs batted in, per beat reporter Susan Slusser.
Source · Susan Slusser · X
Corbin Burnes throws 2 perfect innings in first rehab start with Triple-A Reno
The Diamondbacks right-hander retired all six batters he faced in his first Minor League rehab outing, MLB.com reported.
Source · MLB.com
Yunior Marte called up from Double-A to make Giants debut
The San Francisco Giants promoted Marte directly from Double-A for his major-league debut, per MLB.com, skipping the customary upper-minors step.
Source · MLB.com
Yunior Marte called up directly from Double-A to make MLB debut with Giants
San Francisco called up Yunior Marte from Double-A for his MLB debut, per MLB.com, which also reported he dedicated the moment to his brother.
Source · MLB.com
Ketel Marte expected to meet with Diamondbacks teammates Monday after two-week absence
The Arizona infielder has been away from the club for approximately two weeks, per Bob Nightengale, with his status still unresolved heading into the scheduled meeting.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Tristan Peters reportedly designated for assignment by Rays, acquired by White Sox
The outfielder was DFA'd in December and purchased by Chicago over the offseason, per FanGraphs.
Source · FanGraphs
Tristan Peters purchased by White Sox after December DFA by Rays
The outfielder was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay in December before Chicago acquired him over the offseason, per FanGraphs.
Source · FanGraphs
Braves rotation leads NL in starter ERA since the trade deadline
Atlanta's starting pitchers have posted the best ERA in the National League since late July, per Mark Bowman, though October questions remain.
Source · Mark Bowman · X
Cardinals limiting Kyle Leahy's innings to protect his arm long-term
St. Louis is deliberately tapering the reliever's workload down the stretch, per beat reporter Derrick Goold, signaling reduced usage as the club prioritizes his future.
Source · Derrick Goold · X
Cardinals RHP Kyle Leahy eyes full workload as he builds back
Kyle Leahy expressed optimism about reaching a full starter's workload, per Cardinals beat reporter Derrick Goold.
Source · Derrick Goold · X
Nolan McLean joins Mets rookie pitching lineage with latest start
The club's social account placed McLean alongside Matlack, Gooden, and deGrom—all NL Rookie of the Year winners—after his most recent outing.
Source · New York Mets · X
Red Sox activate Roman Anthony, Trevor Story off 60-day IL
Boston brought back the outfielder and shortstop, sending Mickey Gasper and Anthony Seigler to Triple-A Worcester to clear active roster space.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Roman Anthony and Trevor Story activated from IL by Red Sox
Boston brought both players back ahead of Sunday's series finale at Yankee Stadium, per the club's announcement.
Source · MLB.com
Red Sox announce roster moves ahead of Sunday's game at Yankee Stadium
Boston made multiple roster changes Saturday, the club announced, though the specific transactions were not detailed in the announcement.
Source · Boston Red Sox · X
Roman Anthony activated from IL ahead of Red Sox series finale vs. Yankees
The Red Sox outfielder returns from the injured list for Sunday's game at Yankee Stadium, the club announced.
Source · MLB.com
JJ Wetherholt placed on 10-day IL with wrist tendinitis, César Prieto recalled
The Cardinals announced the roster swap Saturday, shelving their top prospect with a wrist issue and summoning an infielder from Memphis.
Source · St. Louis Cardinals · X
Cardinals place JJ Wetherholt on 10-day IL with right wrist tendinitis
St. Louis placed infielder JJ Wetherholt on the 10-day injured list Sunday with Cesar Prieto recalled from Triple-A Memphis.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Yankees recall Luis Gil from Triple-A, option Yerry de los Santos
The club announced the right-hander's return from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ahead of Sunday's game against Boston.
Source · New York Yankees · X
JJ Wetherholt placed on injured list with right wrist tendinitis
The Cardinals placed the prospect on the injured list with right wrist tendinitis, the club announced Saturday.
Source · MLB.com
JJ Wetherholt placed on IL with right wrist tendinitis
The rookie candidate has been placed on the injured list with right wrist tendinitis, per MLB.com, with no return timeline disclosed.
Source · MLB.com
Roman Anthony returning from injury for Red Sox ahead of September push
The top prospect is expected to rejoin Boston's roster as the club sits three games behind the Yankees for the top wild-card berth, per CBS Sports.
Source · CBS Sports
Red Sox activate Roman Anthony from IL, will bat leadoff Sunday
The outfielder returns from finger and wrist injuries that have sidelined him since May 4, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Byron Buxton placed on injured list with hip impingement
The Twins center fielder is on the injured list with a hip impingement, per MLB.com, removing him from Minnesota's lineup as the club sits 6 games back in the AL Central.
Source · MLB.com
Byron Buxton returns to injured list with recurring right hip impingement
The Twins placed Buxton on the 10-day IL for the third time this season, all hip-related; general manager Jeremy Zoll said offseason surgery is on the table.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
George Lombard Jr. exits Yankees-Red Sox game with right knee injury
The Yankees outfielder left the game against Boston with a right knee injury that initial reports indicate is not considered serious.
Source · MLB.com
Mariners place Emerson Hancock on 15-day IL with adductor strain
The right-hander's placement is retroactive to August 29, per the club. Nick Davila was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
JJ Wetherholt lands on IL with wrist discomfort after playing through it for weeks
The Cardinals rookie reportedly has been placed on the injured list after dealing with wrist discomfort for an extended period, per CBS Sports.
Source · CBS Sports
JJ Wetherholt placed on IL with wrist injury, shaking up NL Rookie of the Year race
Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt is on the injured list with a wrist injury after reportedly playing through discomfort for weeks, per CBS Sports.
Source · CBS Sports
Aaron Judge to travel with Yankees on West Coast trip, plans to ramp up activities
The outfielder will accompany the club on its upcoming road trip while recovering from injury, MLB.com reported, though no timeline for his return has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Will Smith set to return from injured list Tuesday for the Dodgers
Dodgers catcher Will Smith is set to come off the injured list Tuesday, per MLB.com, as Los Angeles holds a division magic number of 10.
Source · MLB.com
Will Smith set to return from injured list Tuesday for Dodgers
The Dodgers catcher is set to come off the IL on Tuesday, per MLB.com, as Los Angeles looks to steady its lineup.
Source · MLB.com
Emerson Hancock placed on 15-day injured list by Mariners
The Mariners placed right-hander Emerson Hancock on the 15-day IL, with MLB.com reporting Miller is likely to return to the rotation and Davila recalled.
Source · MLB.com
Angels recall Mitch Farris and Blake Weiman, designate Shaun Anderson
The club announced a series of roster moves, bringing up two left-handers from Triple-A Salt Lake while clearing space through a designation for assignment.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Luis Rengifo placed on injured list with knee injury
The Angels infielder lands on the IL with a knee issue, per MLB.com, as the club navigates the final month of the season.
Source · MLB.com
Luis Rengifo placed on injured list with knee injury by Padres
The utility infielder lands on the IL with a knee injury as San Diego makes roster moves ahead of a road trip to Tampa Bay and Cincinnati.
Source · MLB.com
Xavier Edwards exits game with left elbow and thumb discomfort after tag play
Xavier Edwards left a game early after sustaining left elbow and thumb discomfort on a tag play at second base; his status going forward has not been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Xavier Edwards exits early with left elbow, thumb discomfort after tag play
The Marlins infielder left a game with discomfort in his left elbow and thumb after a tag play at second base, the club announced.
Source · MLB.com
Rockies bench Cole Carrigg after inappropriate gesture toward fans in Atlanta
Colorado sat Carrigg following an incident during a game at Truist Park, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Guardians evaluating September call-up candidates, no decisions announced yet
Cleveland is weighing its options ahead of the September 1 roster expansion but has not yet made official call-up decisions, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
CJ Abrams debuts at second base for Nationals in loss to Marlins
CJ Abrams, typically Washington's shortstop, made his debut at second base against Miami, per MLB.com — whether the shift is permanent remains unconfirmed.
Source · MLB.com
James Wood homers in first Double-A rehab game, progressing toward Nationals return
James Wood hit a home run in his first rehab game at Double-A, per MLB.com, as the Nationals outfielder works his way back from injury toward a major-league return.
Source · MLB.com
James Wood homers in first Double-A rehab game for Nationals
The outfielder is on rehab assignment at Double-A, MLB.com reported, indicating he is recovering from an injury and progressing toward a return.
Source · MLB.com
Buddy Kennedy elects free agency after Giants DFA, clearing waivers
Kennedy chose free agency over a Triple-A assignment after clearing waivers following his DFA by San Francisco, ending his second stint with the Giants, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Xavier Edwards exits game early with possible left thumb sprain
The Marlins infielder left after a tag play at second base, though the club has not announced imaging results or a timetable.
Source · MLB.com
George Klassen placed on IL with lower back injury; Angels recall two
The Angels reliever landed on the injured list with a lower back injury, per the club, which brought up Farris and Weiman from Triple-A.
Source · MLB.com
Mark Vientos hits 3 home runs in Triple-A rehab game during Mets' no-hitter
Rehabbing Mets third baseman Mark Vientos slugged three home runs in a Triple-A rehab assignment game, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Mark Vientos hits three home runs in Triple-A rehab game for the Mets
Vientos is on a rehab assignment with the Mets' Triple-A affiliate, where he homered three times in a no-hitter, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
CJ Abrams debuts at second base for Nationals in positional shift
The shortstop made his first appearance at the keystone for Washington in a loss to Miami, a move that reshuffles the infield alignment.
Source · MLB.com
Cardinals release Caleb Ferguson after he clears waivers
The left-hander is now a free agent after posting an 8.64 ERA in nine games since arriving from Cincinnati at the trade deadline.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Mitch Garver triggers assignment clause with Yankees, forcing Monday deadline
The catcher's minor-league contract includes an upward mobility provision that gives other clubs until 2pm CT Monday to claim him or the Yankees to add him to their roster.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Pete Alonso leaves game after pitch hits helmet brim
The Mets first baseman exited after being struck on the brim of his helmet by a pitch, the club announced.
Source · MLB.com
Slade Cecconi on rehab assignment for right arm fatigue
The Guardians right-hander is working his way back, and the club faces a roster decision on his return.
Source · MLB.com
Slade Cecconi on rehab assignment for right arm fatigue as Guardians face roster call
Cecconi is rehabbing right arm fatigue, per MLB.com, with Cleveland needing to decide on his return to the active roster.
Source · MLB.com
Roman Anthony activated off injured list, returns to Red Sox lineup
The outfield prospect rejoined Boston on Saturday, per the club, as the Red Sox continue their Wild Card push.
Source · MLB.com
Cole Carrigg benched by Rockies after inappropriate gesture toward fans in Atlanta
The Rockies sat Carrigg following an incident during the series at Truist Park, the club announced.
Source · MLB.com
Zack Wheeler posts first quality start since July 21 as Phillies sweep Angels
Wheeler went six innings in Philadelphia's win in Anaheim, per Yahoo Sports, though the outing raised questions about what he has been working through.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Riley Greene could return to Tigers lineup Tuesday
The Detroit outfielder is recovering from an injury and may be available as soon as the club's series opener in Minnesota, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
George Klassen placed on IL with lower back injury; Angels recall Farris and Weiman
Angels reliever George Klassen landed on the injured list with a lower back injury, per MLB.com, with Farris and Weiman recalled from Triple-A.
Source · MLB.com
Xavier Edwards leaves game with possible left thumb sprain
The Marlins second baseman departed Sunday's contest in the fifth inning and is scheduled for testing Monday to determine the severity of the injury.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Pete Alonso hit by pitch on helmet brim, avoids serious injury
The Mets first baseman was struck on the helmet by a pitch but avoided serious injury, MLB.com reported, with his status under observation.
Source · MLB.com
Konnor Griffin singles in Double-A rehab appearance, nearing Pirates return
Konnor Griffin made a Double-A rehab appearance and is reportedly closing in on a return to the Pittsburgh Pirates roster, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Jackson Jobe Wetherholt placed on IL, Dylan Stewart gains ground in award race
The Arizona infielder's injury list placement shifts the award calculus, per MLB Trade Rumors, with Stewart positioned to close Wetherholt's WAR lead.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Lazaro Montes called up by Mariners for MLB debut Tuesday in Boston
The Mariners are reportedly promoting outfield prospect Lazaro Montes for his big league debut Tuesday in Boston, per reporter Francys Romero, as rosters expand to 28.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Lazaro Montes called up to Seattle Mariners roster, per source
The Mariners are bringing up top prospect Lazaro Montes to the MLB roster, per MLB.com, though the club has not yet announced the move.
Source · MLB.com
Pete Crow-Armstrong hits two more home runs, reaches 38 on the season in Cubs loss
The Chicago outfielder homered twice Sunday against Cincinnati, giving him five home runs across two games, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Max Fried's injury situation an X-factor for Yankees rotation
Per Yahoo Sports, the left-hander's health status complicates New York's postseason pitching picture as the club holds the top AL wild-card spot.
Source · Yahoo Sports