MLB news, Tuesday, September 8, 2026
23 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Andy Pages targeting Dodgers return before playoffs after fractured hand heals
Pages has resumed hitting off a tee with no discomfort, per The Athletic, and manager Dave Roberts says a rehab assignment could begin as early as this week's road trip.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers lineup but is unlikely to pitch again in 2026
MLB.com reports Ohtani is back in the lineup after missing four games and is unlikely to pitch in 2026, with a pitching return targeting 2027.
Source · MLB.com
Shohei Ohtani unlikely to pitch again in 2026, will focus on hitting
MLB.com reports Ohtani is shifting entirely to designated hitter for the rest of 2026, with a pitching return targeted for 2027 and no timetable announced.
Source · MLB.com
Padres release J.P. France and José Leclerc from minor league contracts
San Diego released right-handers J.P. France and José Leclerc, per the MiLB.com transaction log, as both had been with the organization on minor league deals.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Sam Moll elects free agency after Reds DFA, per Jon Heyman
LHP Sam Moll cleared waivers after Cincinnati designated him for assignment and is now a free agent, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post; the Reds have not formally announced the move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Corbin Burnes makes 2026 season debut tonight vs. Royals after Tommy John surgery
MLB.com reports Burnes has been activated by Arizona and is set to start Tuesday against Kansas City in his first appearance of 2026.
Source · MLB.com
Corbin Burnes set to make 2026 season debut tonight vs. Royals
MLB.com reports Burnes has been activated by Arizona and is scheduled to take the mound against Kansas City on Wednesday, returning from Tommy John surgery after missing over a year.
Source · MLB.com
Rays select Nick Madrigal as Taylor Walls heads to 10-day IL with hip flexor strain
Tampa Bay selected Nick Madrigal's contract to replace Taylor Walls, placed on the 10-day IL with a right hip flexor strain, per a club announcement reported by MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Corbin Burnes makes 2026 season debut tonight for Arizona against Kansas City
Burnes is set to start for the Diamondbacks vs. the Royals in his first appearance since returning from Tommy John surgery, per CBS Sports.
Source · CBS Sports
Shohei Ohtani out of Dodgers lineup again vs. Reds, one day after returning
Ohtani is out of the Los Angeles lineup for the Sept. 8 game against Cincinnati, per MLB.com, just one day after returning from a four-game absence.
Source · MLB.com
Bryce Elder to miss 3-4 weeks after right knee surgery, expected on IL
Braves SP Bryce Elder underwent right knee surgery and is expected to be placed on the IL, sidelining him for 3-4 weeks, per MLB.com's Rick Farlow.
Source · MLB.com
Chase DeLauter out of Guardians lineup for 4th straight game, reportedly feeling better
DeLauter remains day-to-day with a wrist sprain and is not in Cleveland's starting lineup for the 4th consecutive game, per MLB.com's Tim Stebbins.
Source · MLB.com
Padres sign Trevor Gott to minor league deal, assign him to Triple-A El Paso
Veteran reliever Trevor Gott reportedly signed a minor league deal with San Diego and was assigned to Triple-A El Paso, though he is ineligible for the postseason.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Corbin Carroll scratched from D-backs' Tuesday lineup with low back discomfort
Corbin Carroll was a late scratch from Arizona's Tuesday lineup due to low back discomfort, per MLB.com's Robert Falkoff, with his near-term availability uncertain.
Source · MLB.com
Tanner Houck makes first rehab appearance with Double-A Portland after Tommy John surgery
Tanner Houck took the mound for Double-A Portland in his first rehab outing as he works back from Tommy John surgery, per MLB.com's Ian Browne.
Source · MLB.com
Corbin Burnes pitches three scoreless innings in 2026 debut for Arizona
Corbin Burnes returned from Tommy John surgery to throw three scoreless innings against Kansas City in his first 2026 appearance, per MLB.com's Robert Falkoff.
Source · MLB.com
Ryan O'Hearn begins rehab assignment, eyes return to Pirates roster
First baseman Ryan O'Hearn has started a rehab assignment and is targeting a return to Pittsburgh, per MLB.com, though no activation date has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Garrett Crochet throws second side session, could return in Red Sox bullpen for postseason
Crochet completed his second side session and the Red Sox are hopeful he could contribute out of the bullpen in the postseason, per MLB.com's Ian Browne, though no timetable has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Shea Langeliers expected to play for Athletics again in 2026 after meniscus injury
Per MLB.com's Martín Gallegos, catcher Shea Langeliers is now expected to return and play for the Athletics in 2026 following a meniscus injury, with no timetable specified.
Source · MLB.com
Aaron Judge returns to Yankees lineup, goes hitless in win over Rockies
Aaron Judge was activated from the injured list and returned to the Yankees lineup Tuesday against the Rockies, per MLB.com, going hitless in a Yankees win.
Source · MLB.com
Diamondbacks release Max Kepler after DFA; free agency expected to follow
Arizona released Kepler on September 8 per the MLB.com transaction log, and per Connor Byrne at MLB Trade Rumors, he is expected to clear waivers and elect free agency.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Josh Jung begins rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock for Rangers
Rangers third baseman Josh Jung, on the IL with a calf strain, has started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock per MLB.com's Kennedi Landry — no return timeline has been reported.
Source · MLB.com
A's top prospect Leo De Vries to undergo shoulder surgery, likely to open 2026 on IL
Leo De Vries, the Athletics' top infield prospect, will have anterior labrum repair on his right shoulder, per A's Farm's Bill Moriarity, with an ~8-month recovery timeline.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors