MLB news, Saturday, September 5, 2026
50 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Konnor Griffin reinstated by Pirates, makes immediate impact with baserunning play
Griffin returned from the 60-day IL after recovering from a left ring finger injury and promptly made his presence felt with a decisive baserunning play.
Source · MLB.com
Kumar Rocker allows six runs behind openers in Rangers loss
Kumar Rocker had his first rough outing working behind openers, per MLB.com, as his innings total reached new territory this season.
Source · MLB.com
Kyle Higashioka begins rehab assignment in Triple-A for Rangers
Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka went 1-for-5 in his first Triple-A rehab game, with his return timeline to the major league club still unconfirmed.
Source · MLB.com
Kyle Higashioka begins rehab assignment in Triple-A, goes 1-for-5 in first game
Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka started a Triple-A rehab assignment, going 1-for-5 in his first game; no return timetable has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Jameson Taillon likely headed back to IL with right elbow discomfort
One day after returning from a forearm injury, Taillon exited after two innings; per Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling, an MRI was scheduled and IL placement is expected.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Jonah Tong called up to Mets, starts Monday in Miami
The Mets announced Jonah Tong's call-up to the big league rotation; he is scheduled to start Monday at loanDepot park against the Marlins.
Source · MLB.com
Angel Martínez exits Guardians game with shoulder contusion, status uncertain
Martínez left after an outfield collision and is listed as uncertain; DeLauter also exited with a wrist sprain on the same afternoon in Cleveland.
Source · MLB.com
Angel Martínez, DeLauter both hurt as Guardians' outfield takes a two-injury day
Angel Martínez left with a shoulder contusion after an outfield collision and Chase DeLauter sustained a wrist sprain the same day, per MLB.com — both statuses remain uncertain.
Source · MLB.com
Hao-Yu Lee day-to-day after exiting Tigers doubleheader nightcap with left shin contusion
Lee left the second game of a doubleheader with a left shin contusion and is listed as day-to-day, per MLB.com's Jason Beck; no timetable has been reported.
Source · MLB.com
Hao-Yu Lee day to day after exiting Tigers doubleheader nightcap with left shin contusion
Detroit's Hao-Yu Lee is day to day after leaving the nightcap of a doubleheader with a left shin contusion; no timetable has been reported.
Source · MLB.com
Mariners' Lazaro Montes leaves Friday's game with left hip soreness; x-rays negative
Rookie Lazaro Montes exited in the 5th inning after colliding with the right field wall at T-Mobile Park; x-rays came back negative but his status remains uncertain.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Jackson Kent and Jack Sinclair show promise for Nationals in outing vs. Dodgers
Two Washington pitchers displayed encouraging signs in a recent appearance against Los Angeles, per MLB.com, as the club evaluates its September roster depth.
Source · MLB.com
Jedixson Paez called up by Red Sox for spot start after Rule 5 and DFA journey
Boston reportedly called up prospect Jedixson Paez for a spot start after he was returned from the White Sox following a Rule 5 stint and a DFA.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Stan Kroenke to acquire Los Angeles Angels in $4 billion deal, ending Moreno era
Stan Kroenke is reportedly acquiring the Angels from Arte Moreno for $4 billion, pending MLB approval, in what FanGraphs describes as a record MLB franchise price.
Source · FanGraphs
Stan Kroenke reportedly buying Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno for record $4 billion
Arte Moreno has agreed to sell the Angels to Stan Kroenke in a deal reportedly valued at $4 billion — a record price for a controlling MLB stake, pending league approval.
Source · FanGraphs
Cleveland organization records four walk-off wins in one day across minor-league levels
MLB.com reported that the Guardians' affiliates combined for four walk-off victories in a single day, with three occurring within minutes of each other.
Source · MLB.com
Daz Cameron outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo after clearing waivers
Per his MLB.com transactions log, Cameron cleared waivers and was outrighted to Buffalo after Toronto designated him; he has been outrighted before and could elect free agency.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Angels re-sign Shaun Anderson to minor league deal after sixth opt-out
RHP Shaun Anderson has re-signed with the Angels on a minor league deal after opting out of a Triple-A outright assignment, per his MLB.com profile page.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Yankees place Trent Grisham on 10-day IL with right hamstring strain
The Yankees announced Grisham's IL placement after he exited Thursday's loss to San Diego early; Jasson Dominguez was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Trent Grisham placed on IL with right hamstring strain; Yankees recall Jasson Domínguez
Grisham's right hamstring discomfort from a game exit has become an IL stint, with Domínguez recalled to fill the roster spot.
Source · MLB.com
Anthony Molina starts for Giants vs. Mets in game two of three
Right-hander Anthony Molina takes the mound for San Francisco against Mets lefty Zac Thornton on Saturday at Citi Field, per the game thread.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Taillon placed on 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation, season likely over
Taillon is on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation; manager John Schneider implied his season is probably done while stopping short of ruling out a return.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Nick Pivetta nearing Padres return after bullpen session at Petco Park
Pivetta is reportedly close to rejoining San Diego's active roster after a Petco Park bullpen session, with his role upon return still undecided, per MLB Trade Rumors' Mark Polishuk.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Bryson Stott back in Phillies lineup Saturday after birth of third child
Bryson Stott was scratched for a personal matter — the birth of his third child — and is back in Philadelphia's lineup Saturday, per MLB.com's Paul Casella.
Source · MLB.com
Rays place Garrett Cleavinger on 15-day IL with left forearm tightness
The Rays placed LHP Cleavinger on the IL, selected RHP Ty Johnson from Triple-A Durham, and designated Oliver Dunn for assignment; playoff availability is uncertain, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Shohei Ohtani out for third straight game as Dodgers weigh IL stint
Ohtani has missed three consecutive games, per MLB.com's Sonja Chen, with the Dodgers weighing a potential injured list placement and no decision announced.
Source · MLB.com
Willi Castro placed on 10-day IL; Rockies select Vimael Machin's contract
Colorado placed Castro on the 10-day IL (retroactive to Sept. 2) with left heel inflammation; Machin was selected from Triple-A, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rockies select Vimael Machin, place Willi Castro on 10-day IL with heel and knee issues
Colorado selected Machin's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque ahead of Saturday's game vs. St. Louis; Castro's IL stint could extend through the end of the season.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Jameson Taillon placed on IL with right elbow inflammation, season likely over
The Blue Jays placed Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation; the club's manager has implied his 2026 season is likely finished.
Source · MLB.com
Chase DeLauter out of Saturday's lineup, day to day with wrist sprain
The Guardians outfielder is day to day with a wrist sprain and was held from Saturday's starting lineup, per MLB.com, with no timetable given.
Source · MLB.com
Chase DeLauter scratched from Saturday's lineup with wrist sprain, day to day
Chase DeLauter is out of Saturday's starting lineup with a wrist sprain and listed as day to day, per MLB.com's Tim Stebbins; no timetable has been reported.
Source · MLB.com
Tyler Freeman outrighted to Triple-A by Rockies; free agency decision looms
Colorado outrighted Tyler Freeman to Triple-A after he cleared waivers; Freeman holds the right to reject the assignment and enter free agency instead.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rockies outright Tyler Freeman to Triple-A after he clears waivers
Colorado outrighted Tyler Freeman to Triple-A after he cleared waivers unclaimed; per the club's announcement, Freeman holds the right to elect free agency instead.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Ceddanne Rafaela misses third straight game with sore right quad
Rafaela has been out of the Red Sox lineup for three consecutive games with right quad soreness; no timetable for his return has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Bobby Miller activated by Dodgers for 2026 debut; Alek Thomas designated for assignment
The Dodgers activated RHP Bobby Miller from the 60-day IL for his first appearance of 2026, optioning Kyle Hurt to Triple-A and designating Alek Thomas for assignment.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Cardinals' Oliver Marmol ejected defending Hancel Rincon's MLB debut
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol was ejected by umpire Doug Eddings during reliever Hancel Rincon's MLB debut, per CBS Sports.
Source · CBS Sports
Cleavinger placed on IL with forearm tightness; Ty Johnson called up for MLB debut
The Rays placed LHP Garrett Cleavinger on the 15-day IL with left forearm tightness and called up Ty Johnson to make his major-league debut, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Impact players who could return during the 2026 stretch run
MLB.com reports that multiple impact players are working back from injury and could be available during the 2026 season's final weeks, though names and timetables remain unreported.
Source · MLB.com
A.J. Ewing hits first home run since July in Mets loss to Giants
A.J. Ewing ended a prolonged power drought with his first home run since July, per MLB.com, though the Mets fell to San Francisco at Citi Field.
Source · MLB.com
Marlins release Leo Jimenez after 66-game stint following mid-season acquisition
Miami released infielder Leo Jimenez, per his MLB.com transactions log, days after designating him for assignment, giving him an early path to a new organization.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
A's place J.T. Ginn on IL with elbow injury but leave door open for September return
MLB.com reports the Athletics placed pitcher J.T. Ginn on the injured list with an elbow injury; the club has not ruled out a return before the season ends.
Source · MLB.com
Athletics place J.T. Ginn on 15-day IL with right elbow impingement, recall Jack Perkins
The A's placed RHP J.T. Ginn on the 15-day IL with a right elbow impingement; per MLB.com's Martin Gallegos, a return before season's end has not been ruled out.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Martin Pérez struggles with command against Phillies after extra rest
Braves LHP Martin Pérez ran into command trouble in his start against Philadelphia after receiving extra rest between outings, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Zeferjahn earns first career save as Cubs beat Marlins
The right-hander recorded his first career save for Chicago in a win over Miami, MLB.com reported.
Source · MLB.com
Kaelen Culpepper moves to No. 2 in Twins lineup, sparks Minnesota win
Kaelen Culpepper batted second for the Minnesota Twins, per MLB.com, helping the club to a win as Minnesota navigates a crowded September.
Source · MLB.com
Kazuma Okamoto's first career 4-hit game lifts Blue Jays above .500
Kazuma Okamoto went 4-for-the-night in a Blue Jays win, per MLB.com — a career first for the hitter as Toronto climbs to 72-71.
Source · MLB.com
Sonny Gray pitches seven scoreless innings for Red Sox in return from rest
The right-hander delivered a strong performance in his first start back, helping Boston extend its winning streak to three games.
Source · MLB.com
Pirates managing Braxton Ashcraft's innings as breakout 2026 winds down
Pittsburgh is keeping a careful eye on Braxton Ashcraft's workload as his breakout season enters its final stretch, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Shohei Ohtani faces possible 15-day IL placement as Dodgers plan Sunday evaluation
Ohtani has missed three straight games without an IL placement; the Dodgers will evaluate him Sunday after a cage session, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Munetaka Murakami reaches 30 home runs in his White Sox rookie season
Murakami hit his 30th home run of the season, per MLB.com, giving the White Sox three players with at least 30 homers.
Source · MLB.com