MLB news, Thursday, September 3, 2026
49 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Pirates sign catcher Jose Herrera to a minor league deal
Pittsburgh reportedly added veteran catcher Jose Herrera on a minor league contract; he's been assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis and is not on the 40-man roster.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Davis Martin returns from injured list and pitches well for White Sox
Davis Martin came back from the IL and turned in a strong outing for Chicago, per MLB.com, though further performance details remain unconfirmed.
Source · MLB.com
Tampa Bay Rays receive public financing approval for new stadium in Tampa
The Rays have reportedly secured public financing approval for a new stadium in Tampa, per MLB Trade Rumors, as the club leads the AL East with a magic number of 18.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Shohei Ohtani wincing through at-bats, Dave Roberts to evaluate availability
Ohtani went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts Wednesday as manager Dave Roberts said he plans to speak with the star before deciding on his availability.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Ronald Acuña Jr. hits 200th career home run in historic power-speed milestone
Ronald Acuña Jr. reached 200 career home runs, per MLB.com, which called the power-speed combination behind the milestone one never before seen in the sport.
Source · MLB.com
Dodgers considering rest days for Shohei Ohtani ahead of postseason
MLB.com reports the Dodgers are mulling planned rest days for Shohei Ohtani to help him reach full health before the playoffs, though no decision has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Arte Moreno sells Los Angeles Angels to Stan Kroenke in deal valued at $4 billion
Arte Moreno has agreed to sell the Angels to Stan Kroenke at a $4 billion valuation; MLB approval is expected in 2027.
Source · FanGraphs
Jackson Chourio posts career-best 124 wRC+ across 104 games in 2026, per Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports reports Chourio, 22, has a career-best 124 wRC+ and is on pace for a career-high in home runs, with his 21st arriving Wednesday night.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Rutschman sitting out this week with elbow injury, IL not currently expected
Adley Rutschman has missed time this week with an elbow injury, per MLB Trade Rumors; IL placement is not currently expected.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Wehiwa Aloy hits 4th multi-homer game of 2026 as Orioles prospect heats up
Baltimore's No. 8 prospect Wehiwa Aloy has hit his 4th multi-homer game of the 2026 season, per MLB.com, with potential roster implications for the Orioles.
Source · MLB.com
Jonah Tong could be called up to the Mets as early as next week in Miami
MLB.com reports the Mets are discussing a call-up for prospect Jonah Tong as early as next week in Miami, though no move has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Jonah Tong could be called up to the Mets during Miami road trip, per MLB.com
Mets prospect Jonah Tong is under discussion for a promotion as early as next week in Miami, per MLB.com, though no move has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Luzardo wins MLB monthly award for August 2026 with Phillies
MLB.com reports Luzardo earned the monthly award for August 2026, recognizing his role in Philadelphia's strong month as the Phillies push through a tight NL East race.
Source · MLB.com
Jac Caglianone and Noah Cameron win AL Player and Pitcher of the Month for August
The Royals duo swept AL monthly honors for August — Caglianone hit .411/.429/.684 with 6 HR in 24 games, Cameron took the pitching award, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Shohei Ohtani dealing with two nagging injuries as Dodgers consider IL stint
The Dodgers are reportedly weighing an IL stint for Shohei Ohtani, who is managing two nagging injuries; no move has been announced.
Source · CBS Sports
Konnor Griffin expected to return from 60-day IL on Friday for Pittsburgh
MLB.com reports Griffin is expected to be activated from the 60-day IL on Friday after recovering from a left ring finger injury; no club announcement has been made.
Source · MLB.com
Trey Yesavage to throw off mound Friday for first time since knee surgery
Blue Jays prospect Trey Yesavage is targeting a mound session Friday as part of a late-season comeback plan, per MLB.com, in his first such outing since knee surgery.
Source · MLB.com
Trey Yesavage set to throw off mound Friday for first time since knee surgery
Blue Jays prospect Trey Yesavage is reportedly scheduled to throw off a mound Friday for the first time since knee surgery, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Byron Buxton expects offseason hip surgery after sixth IL stint
Buxton told the Minnesota Star-Tribune he will likely need hip surgery this offseason while leaving open a possible return as the Twins chase a Wild Card spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Clarke Schmidt nearing Yankees bullpen return from rehab assignment
Clarke Schmidt is on rehab assignment at Triple-A and is expected to join the Yankees bullpen upon return, per Yahoo Sports, as New York manages bullpen instability late in the season.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Yankees must add Travis Sykora to 40-man roster this offseason
The 2023 high school draftee is Rule 5 eligible despite being drafted only three years ago, per FanGraphs' Jon Becker.
Source · FanGraphs
Dalton Rushing activated from IL by Dodgers, placed in bench role for stretch run
The Dodgers have activated catcher Dalton Rushing from the injured list, per MLB.com, slotting him into a bench role as Los Angeles pushes toward a division title.
Source · MLB.com
Connor Joe outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma after clearing waivers
The Mariners announced Connor Joe cleared waivers and was outrighted to Tacoma; he holds the right to elect free agency, though no decision has been indicated.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Mets claim RHP Cameron Weston off waivers from Baltimore, option him to Syracuse
The Mets announced a waiver claim on right-hander Cameron Weston from Baltimore and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse, designating catcher Shawn Ross for assignment to open a 40-man spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Marlins to designate Leo Jiménez for assignment, recall Deyvison De Los Santos
Miami is set to designate infielder Leo Jiménez for assignment and recall Deyvison De Los Santos, per MLB.com beat reporter Christina De Nicola.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Adley Rutschman back in Orioles lineup after elbow injury to face Red Sox
Adley Rutschman is back in the Baltimore lineup against the Red Sox, returning from an elbow injury, per MLB.com — details on his absence remain unspecified.
Source · MLB.com
Adley Rutschman back in Red Sox lineup vs. Orioles after elbow injury
Adley Rutschman is back in Boston's lineup against Baltimore after an elbow injury, per MLB.com — the duration of his absence and full transaction details remain unspecified.
Source · MLB.com
Giants claim Brett Harris off waivers from Red Sox, option him to Triple-A
San Francisco claimed infielder Brett Harris off waivers from Boston and optioned him to Triple-A, per a team announcement; he posted a 119 wRC+ across 71 minor league games this year.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Orioles outright Luis Vazquez to Triple-A Norfolk after he clears waivers
Luis Vazquez cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk, the Orioles announced, choosing to remain in Baltimore rather than elect free agency.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Ben Brown won't return this season, Cubs manager Craig Counsell says
Cubs RHP Ben Brown is not expected to return this season due to a neck stress reaction, per manager Craig Counsell, and will remain on the 60-day IL.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Leo Jiménez designated for assignment by Marlins; Deyvison De Los Santos recalled
Miami designated infielder Leo Jiménez for assignment and recalled Deyvison De Los Santos, per MLB.com, as the Marlins reshape their September roster.
Source · MLB.com
Blue Jays clinch tiebreaker over Guardians in AL Wild Card race
Toronto secured the season-series tiebreaker over Cleveland in the AL Wild Card chase, per MLB.com, as the Blue Jays sit 1.0 game above the cut line at 71-71.
Source · MLB.com
Burch Smith underwent shoulder arthroscopic procedure, Tigers season reportedly done
Per The Detroit News, Tigers reliever Burch Smith had an arthroscopic procedure on his throwing shoulder; his 2026 season appears over and his 2027 readiness remains uncertain.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Burch Smith had shoulder arthroscopic surgery, Tigers season reportedly done
Per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News, Tigers reliever Burch Smith had shoulder arthroscopic surgery; his 2026 season appears over and his 2027 readiness remains uncertain.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Mariners select Stuart Fairchild as Víctor Robles goes on family medical emergency list
Seattle announced Fairchild's contract selection to fill the active roster spot vacated by Robles; Davis was recalled and placed on the 60-day IL to open a 40-man spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Shohei Ohtani out of Dodgers lineup on September 3 after 0-for-4 with four strikeouts
Ohtani is not in the Los Angeles Dodgers starting lineup Thursday, a day after going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts; no reason for the absence has been reported.
Source · MLB.com
Ben Brown out for rest of 2026 season after neck injury rehab setback
Cubs RHP Ben Brown will not return this season after a rehab setback from a neck injury, per MLB.com — the nature of the setback has not been detailed.
Source · MLB.com
Shohei Ohtani out of Dodgers lineup September 3 after 0-for-4 with four strikeouts
Ohtani is not in the Los Angeles Dodgers starting lineup on September 3, 2026, one day after going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts; no reason has been reported.
Source · MLB.com
Leo Jiménez designated for assignment by Marlins; De Los Santos recalled
Miami designated infielder Leo Jiménez for assignment and recalled Deyvison De Los Santos, per MLB.com, as the Marlins navigate a crowded September roster.
Source · MLB.com
Adley Rutschman hits homer in return to Camden Yards with Red Sox
Back in Baltimore for the first time since the trade deadline, Rutschman received a standing ovation from Orioles fans and answered with a 377-foot home run off Brandon Young.
Source · Yahoo Sports
White Sox outright Tyler Gilbert to Triple-A Charlotte after he clears waivers
Chicago outrighted LHP Tyler Gilbert to Triple-A Charlotte after he went unclaimed; per James Fegan of the Chicago Sun-Times, Gilbert accepted and will stay in the org.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Ceddanne Rafaela sidelined by right quad injury, timetable uncertain
MLB.com reports Rafaela is out with a right quad injury; no return timetable has been established.
Source · MLB.com
Hunter Dobbins undergoes Tommy John surgery, ending his 2026 season
Cardinals pitcher Hunter Dobbins had Tommy John surgery, MLB.com reported, ending his 2026 season before it begins; no timetable has been reported.
Source · MLB.com
Reds set to select Carlos Jorge from Triple-A Louisville for MLB debut
Per MLB Trade Rumors, the Reds are set to select outfielder Carlos Jorge's contract, with a corresponding 40-man roster move still needed to complete the call-up.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Shohei Ohtani out of Dodgers lineup on September 3 after 0-for-4 with four strikeouts
Ohtani was held out of the Dodgers' starting lineup on September 3, 2026, the day after a four-strikeout performance; no reason was reported.
Source · MLB.com
Doug Nikhazy promoted to Triple-A Iowa Cubs from ACL affiliate
LHP Doug Nikhazy has reportedly moved up to Triple-A Iowa from the ACL Cubs, with no formal club announcement accompanying the move.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Reds sign Dominic Fletcher to minor league deal, assign him to Triple-A Louisville
The Reds have reportedly agreed to a minor league contract with outfielder Dominic Fletcher, who will report to Triple-A Louisville per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Reynaldo López nears Braves return after 5 scoreless rehab innings
López tossed 5 scoreless innings in a rehab outing and is nearing a return to Atlanta, per MLB.com, though no activation date has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Hunter Dobbins undergoes Tommy John surgery, faces ~12-month recovery
Cardinals pitcher Hunter Dobbins had reconstructive elbow surgery, per Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, with an expected recovery timeline of about 12 months.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors