MLB news, Friday, September 4, 2026

55 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. 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

  38. 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

  39. 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

  40. 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

  41. 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

  42. 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

  43. 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

  44. 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

  45. 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

  46. 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

  47. 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

  48. 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

  49. 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

  50. 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

  51. 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

  52. 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

  53. 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

  54. 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

  55. 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

MLB News, Friday, September 4, 2026 · Posterior Wire