MLB news, Wednesday, September 2, 2026
48 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Brewers re-sign Jonathan Ornelas to minor league deal for Triple-A Nashville
Milwaukee reportedly re-signed infielder Jonathan Ornelas on a minor league contract days after he elected free agency, per Francys Romero; he'll report to Triple-A Nashville.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Lazaro Montes called up by Seattle Mariners as part of September roster expansion
The Mariners have called up outfield prospect Lazaro Montes as part of September roster expansion, per MLB.com; further details remain unconfirmed.
Source · MLB.com
Tommy White exits A's game vs. Rangers with lower back tightness
Athletics 1B/3B Tommy White left a game against Texas early with lower back tightness, per MLB.com, with his status going forward not yet determined.
Source · MLB.com
Gerrit Cole exits Angels start abruptly, raising injury concerns for Yankees
Cole left his start against the Angels abruptly, per MLB.com, with the Yankees holding on for the win but the ace's status now uncertain.
Source · MLB.com
Carlos Correa targeting return to Astros during 2026 season as rehab ramps up
MLB.com reports Correa is intensifying his rehab and aiming to return to Houston this season after an injury absence, though no timetable has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Arte Moreno agrees to sell Angels to Rams owner Stan Kroenke for ~$4 billion
Arte Moreno has reportedly agreed to sell the Los Angeles Angels to Stan Kroenke for approximately $4 billion; the deal is expected to close in Q1 2027.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Leo Bernal makes MLB debut as Cardinals outlast Dodgers
Cardinals catching prospect Leo Bernal debuted in the majors against the Dodgers; St. Louis also recalled Scott II and Rincon from Triple-A Memphis while optioning Crooks.
Source · MLB.com
BJ Murray Jr. called up by Cubs for MLB debut vs. Brewers
The Cubs have called up No. 19 prospect BJ Murray Jr. for his major league debut, with Chicago hosting Milwaukee at Wrigley Field.
Source · MLB.com
Corbin Carroll playing through low back discomfort, does not expect to miss time
Carroll is managing low back discomfort but does not anticipate being sidelined, per MLB.com, with no IL placement indicated.
Source · MLB.com
Zack Wheeler turns to biomechanics analysis to identify what has been ailing him
Wheeler is reportedly using biomechanics tools to diagnose an ongoing physical issue, per Yahoo Sports, as Philadelphia holds a Wild Card cushion heading into September.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Sebastian Walcott homers in three consecutive games for Rangers
Texas Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott has homered in three consecutive games, per MLB.com, as Texas sits 70-72 and 1.5 games outside the Wild Card cut line.
Source · MLB.com
James Wood reinstated by Nationals after month-long absence with oblique strain
Washington reinstated outfielder James Wood from the 10-day IL on Wednesday, per MLB Trade Rumors; Tom Cosgrove was designated for assignment to clear the roster spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tampa Bay Rays receive public financing approval for new stadium in Tampa
The Rays have received public financing approval for a new stadium in Tampa, per the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast, though full details of the arrangement remain unreported.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Ethan Salas makes his Major League debut as the Padres visit Cincinnati
Ethan Salas debuted in the majors for San Diego against the Reds on September 2, 2026, per the Padres; surrounding roster details remain unconfirmed.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Mike Trout welcomes Angels sale to Stan Kroenke after Arte Moreno agrees to $4B deal
Arte Moreno has reportedly agreed to sell the Los Angeles Angels to Stan Kroenke for a reported record $4 billion; Mike Trout publicly welcomed the change.
Source · CBS Sports
Angels reportedly selling to Stan Kroenke at a $4 billion valuation, an MLB record
Arte Moreno has agreed to sell the Angels to multi-sport owner Stan Kroenke at a $4 billion valuation, per FanGraphs — the highest price ever paid for a majority MLB stake.
Source · FanGraphs
Angels reportedly sold to Stan Kroenke for a record $4 billion
Arte Moreno has agreed to sell the Angels to Stan Kroenke at a $4 billion valuation, per FanGraphs — the highest price ever paid for a majority MLB stake.
Source · FanGraphs
MLB CBA negotiations: league proposes new roster rules and free agency deadline
MLB and the players' union are in active CBA talks, per CBS Sports, with the league proposing new roster rules and a free agency deadline while a potential work stoppage looms.
Source · CBS Sports
Keibert Ruiz exits Nationals-Braves game after foul ball strikes catcher's mask
Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz left Wednesday's game against Atlanta after a foul ball hit his mask, with concussion and head injury concern raised, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Arte Moreno agrees to sell Angels to Stan Kroenke in deal valuing franchise at $4 billion
Arte Moreno has reportedly agreed to sell the Los Angeles Angels to Stan Kroenke at a $4 billion valuation; MLB approval is not expected until 2027.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts Wednesday as Dodgers host Cardinals at UNIQLO Field
Yamamoto takes the mound for Los Angeles against St. Louis on Wednesday, per Yahoo Sports, with clear skies and 79°F conditions expected.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Rays, Austin Slater agree to new minor league deal, returning to Triple-A Durham
Austin Slater has reportedly re-signed with Tampa Bay on a minor league contract after opting out last month, with postseason roster eligibility potentially on the table.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Adley Rutschman out of Red Sox lineup for third straight game, eyes Baltimore return
Rutschman has missed three consecutive games with an elbow issue, per MLB.com, with a return eyed for the Baltimore series — no timetable has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Ethan Salas called up by San Diego Padres as part of September roster expansion
The 20-year-old catcher has reportedly joined the Padres' active roster for September, per Yahoo Sports, as San Diego sits 74-67 and 10 games back in the NL West.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Mets activate Justin Hagenman from 60-day IL; righty set to start Wednesday vs. Rays
The Mets reinstated RHP Justin Hagenman from the 60-day IL ahead of Wednesday's game at Tampa Bay, per a club announcement; he is reportedly set to start but figures to be limited.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Brewers designate Joel Kuhnel for assignment after rehab window expires
Milwaukee reinstated RHP Joel Kuhnel from the 15-day IL and designated him for assignment after his 30-day rehab window ran out, the club announced.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Luis Robert Jr. reportedly claimed by Orioles after Padres also submitted waiver bid
The Padres submitted a waiver claim for Luis Robert Jr. but lost out to Baltimore on priority order; Robert is reportedly debuting today batting fourth in left field vs. Colorado.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Luis Robert Jr. reportedly claimed by Orioles after Padres also submitted waiver claim
The Padres submitted a waiver claim for Luis Robert Jr. but lost out to Baltimore on priority; Robert is reportedly debuting today batting fourth in left field vs. Colorado.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Joe Musgrove's 2026 return with Padres now uncertain after recovery stalls
Per Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Musgrove is experiencing arm fatigue between rehab starts and may not rejoin San Diego this season.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Drew Rasmussen's 2027 club option escalates to $17M or more, a top Rays trade candidate
Per MLB Trade Rumors, health-milestone escalators have pushed Rasmussen's 2027 club option well above its $8MM base, positioning him as an expected offseason trade name.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Drew Rasmussen's 2027 option escalates to $17MM–$20MM, raising trade questions
Per MLB Trade Rumors, Rasmussen's club option has climbed to $17MM–$20MM on health escalators, and Tampa Bay is expected to draw significant offseason trade interest.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
James Wood returns to Nationals lineup vs. Braves after oblique IL stint
James Wood was activated from the 10-day IL and returned to Washington's lineup against Atlanta on Wednesday after missing a month with an oblique strain.
Source · MLB.com
Keibert Ruiz exits Nationals-Braves game as precaution after foul ball off mask
Ruiz was removed from Washington's game against Atlanta after a foul ball struck his catcher's mask; MLB.com reported the exit was precautionary.
Source · MLB.com
Joe Musgrove's return pushed back again due to right arm soreness
The Padres announced another delay in Joe Musgrove's return from injury, citing right arm soreness, with no updated timetable reported.
Source · MLB.com
Joe Ryan could rejoin Twins rotation during upcoming road trip after glute strain
MLB.com reports Ryan is nearing a return to Minnesota's rotation and could rejoin the club on the road, though no activation has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Orioles release LHP Nick Raquet after he clears unconditional release waivers
Baltimore announced Raquet is now a free agent following a DFA tied to an elbow injury; a minor-league reunion with the club remains a possibility, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Ronald Acuña Jr. reaches 200 homers and 200 steals faster than anyone in MLB history
Acuña hit his 14th homer Wednesday to become the fastest player ever to the 200/200 milestone, per Yahoo Sports, as Atlanta beat Washington 9-0.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Mariners sign Simeon Woods Richardson to minor league deal with Tacoma
Seattle has added right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson on a minor league contract with Triple-A Tacoma, per MLB Trade Rumors, amid a rotation opening from an Emerson Hancock injury.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Eric Lauer placed on 15-day IL with elbow inflammation after Cardinals start
The Dodgers announced Lauer's placement on the injured list following elbow discomfort during or after his start vs. St. Louis, reopening a rotation vacancy the club just filled.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Clarke Schmidt makes second rehab start as Yankees rotation return draws closer
Clarke Schmidt completed his second rehab start working toward rejoining the Yankees rotation, per MLB.com, though no timetable has been reported.
Source · MLB.com
Angels ownership change underway as franchise sale moves through MLB process
MLB.com published an FAQ on the Angels' pending sale; Arte Moreno has agreed to sell to Stan Kroenke, valuing the club at $4 billion, with league approval expected in 2027.
Source · MLB.com
Angels ownership change underway as team sale moves toward completion
MLB.com's official FAQ confirms the Angels' sale is complete at the transaction level; league approval is expected in 2027 before the transfer of control is finalized.
Source · MLB.com
Angels ownership change underway as team sale moves toward MLB approval
Arte Moreno has agreed to sell the Angels to Stan Kroenke at a $4 billion valuation, per reporting from a week ago; MLB approval is expected in 2027.
Source · MLB.com
Eric Lauer placed on injured list, disrupting Dodgers' rotation plans
MLB.com reports Eric Lauer has been placed on the injured list, leaving Los Angeles with a rotation question as the club chases a division title with a magic number of 12.
Source · MLB.com
Tigers outright Tanner Rainey to Triple-A Toledo after DFA
Detroit outrighted reliever Tanner Rainey to Triple-A Toledo following a DFA, per the MLB.com transaction log; Rainey reportedly accepted the minor league assignment.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Edward Cabrera begins minor league rehab outing as Cubs reliever
Edward Cabrera made a minor league rehab relief appearance, MLB.com reported, marking his first step toward returning to Chicago's bullpen — timeline and roster status still unconfirmed.
Source · MLB.com
Jacob Misiorowski ties career-worst five earned runs in Brewers win over Cubs
Misiorowski allowed five earned runs in four innings at Wrigley on Wednesday, tying his career high, though Milwaukee won 9-5; his fastball averaged 100.9 mph, complicating the fatigue narrative.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Shaun Anderson elects free agency after Angels DFA him for third time
Shaun Anderson cleared waivers and elected free agency after the Angels designated him for assignment for the third time, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors