MLB news, Friday, September 4, 2026
55 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
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
Kyle Stowers exits Marlins loss with hamstring injury, availability uncertain
Kyle Stowers left a Miami Marlins game early with a hamstring injury, per MLB.com, raising IL and availability concerns as Miami sits on a two-game losing streak.
Source · MLB.com
Dodgers outright Ben Rortvedt to Triple-A Oklahoma City
The Dodgers sent catcher Ben Rortvedt outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City after designating him for assignment Tuesday, per his transaction log on MLB.com.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Chris Sale reportedly showing elite fastball velocity for Braves in 2026 at age 37
Braves LHP Chris Sale, 37, is reportedly displaying elite fastball velocity in 2026, per MLB.com, with Sale listed as Friday's probable starter against the Phillies.
Source · MLB.com
Chris Sale reportedly showing elite fastball velocity for Braves at 37
Braves LHP Chris Sale is reportedly displaying elite fastball velocity in 2026, per MLB.com, with a start against the Phillies on Friday as his next showcase.
Source · MLB.com
Pirates reportedly agree to minor league deal with outfielder Kyler Fedko
Pittsburgh has agreed to a minor league contract with outfielder Kyler Fedko, per KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh, with the formal signing expected the following day.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Ben Brown is not expected to return for the Cubs in 2026
Cubs manager Craig Counsell told reporters Ben Brown will not pitch again this season due to a neck stress reaction; he remains on the 60-day IL.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Dan Wilson ejected after benches warned in Mariners-Athletics game
Mariners manager Dan Wilson was ejected following a benches-warned situation during Seattle's game against the Athletics, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
A's name spoiler role as their September goal: 'Wreck people's season'
The Athletics have publicly stated their aim for the final month of 2026 is to play spoiler against postseason contenders, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Teoscar Hernández walk-off double saves Dodgers from Cardinals sweep
Hernández lined a ninth-inning walk-off double to left-center for a 3-2 win Thursday, days after manager Dave Roberts reportedly weighed a platoon for the outfielder.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Ethan Salas arrives in San Diego as Padres add catching depth for September
Ethan Salas joined the Padres as a 20-year-old catcher for September roster expansion, per FanGraphs, as San Diego sits 0.5 games outside the wild-card cut line.
Source · FanGraphs
Stan Kroenke reportedly buying Los Angeles Angels at $4 billion valuation
Arte Moreno is reportedly selling the Angels to Stan Kroenke at a $4 billion valuation, pending MLB approval.
Source · Baseball Prospectus
Angels sold to Stan Kroenke for $4 billion valuation, pending MLB approval
Arte Moreno exits after owning the franchise as sports magnate Kroenke acquires the team in a deal that exceeds last month's Padres sale, per Baseball Prospectus.
Source · Baseball Prospectus
Garrett Crochet set for first bullpen session in shoulder and lat recovery
Red Sox LHP Garrett Crochet is expected to throw his first bullpen session while recovering from shoulder inflammation and a lat strain, with a return anticipated as a reliever, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
A's sit at 57-86 as FanGraphs investigates what went wrong in Sacramento
After back-to-back years of improvement, the Athletics have collapsed to 57-86 in 2026, per a FanGraphs analysis — and the reasons are worth unpacking.
Source · FanGraphs
Corbin Burnes nearing return to Diamondbacks after clearing rehab milestone
Burnes is reportedly close to rejoining Arizona's rotation after a key rehab hurdle, per MLB.com's Steve Gilbert, though no activation date has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Corbin Burnes activated from IL, returns to Diamondbacks rotation on pitch count
Corbin Burnes has been activated from the injured list and is back in Arizona's rotation, though he remains on a strict pitch count while rebuilding feel for his breaking pitches.
Source · MLB.com
Creed Willems joins Orioles in Denver for Rockies series
Orioles catching prospect Creed Willems traveled with the club to Denver for the Rockies series, getting his first look at the major-league environment, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Guardians recall Austin Peterson for MLB debut, designate Carlos Hernández
Cleveland recalled RHP Austin Peterson from Triple-A Columbus for his MLB debut Friday, also designating Carlos Hernández and making two IL moves.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Kristian Campbell in Triple-A working to rediscover swing that fueled $60M deal
Per CBS Sports, the Red Sox prospect is in Triple-A trying to get back the approach that earned him a $60M contract.
Source · CBS Sports
Kristian Campbell sent to Triple-A as Driveline-based approach stops producing
Campbell, who signed a $60M deal with Boston, is reportedly in Triple-A working to rediscover his swing after his hitting approach stopped producing results.
Source · CBS Sports
Kristian Campbell sent to Triple-A as his hitting approach loses its edge
Campbell, who signed a $60M deal with Boston, is reportedly in Triple-A as his Driveline-based swing stops producing, per CBS Sports.
Source · CBS Sports
Giants at 58-83 are on pace for one of the worst BaseRuns underperformances since 2002
San Francisco owns the NL's second-worst record and, per Jay Jaffe at FanGraphs, is tracking toward the fourth-largest gap between actual wins and BaseRuns-projected wins in the modern era.
Source · FanGraphs
Giants at 58-83 are on pace for the largest BaseRuns gap since 2002
San Francisco sits at 59-84 and is on pace to fall short of its BaseRuns-projected win total by the widest margin of any MLB team since 2002.
Source · FanGraphs
Colin Holderman dealing with right wrist injury amid Guardians' postseason push
Guardians reliever Colin Holderman is managing a right wrist injury, per MLB.com, adding bullpen uncertainty to a Cleveland club sitting 2.5 games back in the AL Central.
Source · MLB.com
Justin Verlander racing to return from injury for one final start before retirement
Verlander hopes to pitch once more for Detroit before retiring, per MLB.com, though the outcome remains uncertain as the Tigers plan a two-day final-weekend celebration.
Source · MLB.com
Justin Verlander hopes to pitch again before retirement, outcome uncertain
Per MLB.com, Verlander is racing to return from injury for one final start before retiring, though whether he makes it back remains unresolved.
Source · MLB.com
Ketel Marte situation enters third week as Diamondbacks head to Houston
Baseball Prospectus's Five & Dive podcast described the Ketel Marte saga as entering its third week, with no club announcement accompanying the characterization.
Source · Baseball Prospectus
Guardians face looming outfield decisions with Kwan, Adell, and DeLauter in play for 2027
Cleveland's outfield has been a multi-year weak spot, per MLB Trade Rumors, and the Guardians reportedly face significant roster decisions this offseason with several names potentially in play.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Shohei Ohtani misses Thursday's game with neck and right biceps problems
Ohtani, sidelined from pitching since July 3 with a right knee issue, was also out of the Dodgers' lineup Thursday with neck and right biceps concerns, per reports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Giants claim Joel Kuhnel off waivers from the Brewers
San Francisco claimed RHP Joel Kuhnel off waivers from Milwaukee, per MLB.com's Adam McCalvy; Kuhnel is out of options and must occupy an active roster spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Konnor Griffin reinstated from IL by Pittsburgh Pirates after left ring finger injury
Pittsburgh reinstated rookie Konnor Griffin from the injured list, per MLB.com, as the Pirates welcome him back from a left ring finger injury.
Source · MLB.com
Steven Okert placed on injured list with hamstring strain
The Astros reliever has been placed on the IL with a hamstring strain per MLB.com, leaving Houston's bullpen shorter with a division race still in progress.
Source · MLB.com
Shane McClanahan placed on IL again with left forearm tightness
The Rays SP is back on the injured list with a recurring left forearm issue, per MLB.com, as Tampa Bay leads the AL East with a division magic number of 18.
Source · MLB.com
Nationals designate Max Kranick for assignment after 9.33 ERA in 18.1 innings
Washington has designated RHP Max Kranick for assignment, per the club announcement, with Kranick out of options and set to pass through waivers.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Bryson Stott scratched from Phillies lineup for personal matter; Sosa starts at 3B
Bryson Stott was scratched from the Philadelphia Phillies lineup due to a personal matter, with Edmundo Sosa starting at third base, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Shohei Ohtani out of Dodgers lineup for second straight game with physical concerns
MLB.com reports Ohtani is out of the Los Angeles lineup again Friday; no diagnosis or return timetable has been specified.
Source · MLB.com
Shohei Ohtani out of Dodgers lineup for second straight game
Ohtani sat out Friday against Washington — his second consecutive absence — amid nagging physical concerns, per MLB.com; no timetable has been reported.
Source · MLB.com
Luke Weaver dealing with poison ivy amid mound struggles, per MLB.com
Pirates pitcher Luke Weaver is managing a notable case of poison ivy that may affect his availability or performance, per MLB.com, with no timetable reported.
Source · MLB.com
Garrett Crochet reaches mound milestone in early step toward Red Sox return
Red Sox LHP Garrett Crochet stepped on a mound for the first time since his shoulder inflammation and lat strain, per MLB.com, in an early marker of his return progress.
Source · MLB.com
Kyle Teel reinstated from injured list by Chicago White Sox
The White Sox announced Kyle Teel's reinstatement from the injured list, returning the catcher to a first-place club with a division magic number of 19.
Source · MLB.com
Caden Scarborough shut down with right elbow strain, out 4-6 weeks
Rangers No. 2 prospect Caden Scarborough has been shut down for 4-6 weeks with a right elbow strain, per MLB.com, complicating Texas's already thin pitching picture.
Source · MLB.com
Byron Buxton likely needs surgery for right hip impingement
MLB.com reports surgery is looking likely for Byron Buxton's right hip impingement, threatening his availability for the Twins.
Source · MLB.com
Tommy Troy activated off IL by Diamondbacks after shoulder injury
Arizona reinstated infielder Tommy Troy from the injured list following a shoulder injury, per MLB.com, with the D-backs sitting 0.5 games from the NL Wild Card cut line.
Source · MLB.com
Tommy Troy activated off IL by Arizona Diamondbacks amid postseason push
The Diamondbacks activated infielder Tommy Troy off the IL following a shoulder injury, per MLB.com, as Arizona sits at 75-68 in the NL West race.
Source · MLB.com
Tiedemann optioned to Buffalo as Taillon returns to start Friday for Toronto
Roki Tiedemann has been sent back to Triple-A Buffalo, per a game thread report, as Jameson Taillon reclaims his rotation spot for the Blue Jays' Friday start in Kansas City.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Phillies No. 2 prospect Aidan Miller (back) to open 2026 season at Single-A Clearwater
Aidan Miller is returning from a back injury and will begin the 2026 season at Single-A Clearwater, per MLB.com's Paul Casella.
Source · MLB.com
Matt Brash shut down for the season with right lat inflammation
The Mariners reliever won't throw for eight weeks after a recent MRI showed recurring right lat inflammation, per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times; no structural damage was found.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Matt Brash shut down for the season after MRI shows more lat inflammation
The Seattle Mariners announced Brash's season is over after an MRI revealed additional lat inflammation — no timetable or roster path forward was included in the announcement.
Source · MLB.com
Joe Musgrove frustrated with recovery as Padres weigh alternative roles for return
MLB.com reports Musgrove is frustrated with his rehab and the Padres are considering different roles for a possible return, with no timetable announced.
Source · MLB.com
Aaron Judge takes batting practice, 'checking another box' toward Yankees return
Aaron Judge took batting practice as part of his injury recovery, described as 'checking another box' — no timetable for his return has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Athletics option Jack Perkins, slot Morris into rotation as Ginn seeks second opinion
The A's reshuffled their rotation by optioning Jack Perkins, with J.T. Ginn potentially headed to the IL and Morris stepping in, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Trent Grisham exits Yankees game early with right hamstring discomfort
Grisham left a Yankees game in San Diego due to right hamstring discomfort; his availability going forward has not been addressed by the club.
Source · MLB.com
Ivan Herrera's late three-run homer rescues Cardinals in ugly win over Rockies
Ivan Herrera's three-run home run erased a 6-4 deficit against Colorado as St. Louis took the win and moved to 3-of-4 on a nine-game road trip.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Jameson Taillon exits first start back off IL with right elbow discomfort, MRI scheduled
Taillon left his return start for Toronto with right elbow discomfort and is scheduled for an MRI, per the Blue Jays' announcement.
Source · MLB.com