MLB news, Tuesday, September 8, 2026

23 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

MLB News, Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · Posterior Wire