MLB news, Wednesday, September 16, 2026
18 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Shane Baz exits vs. Mets after comebacker hits elbow, hopes to avoid IL
Shane Baz left Baltimore's game against the Mets after a comebacker struck his elbow; per MLB.com's Jake Rill, Baz hopes to avoid the injured list but his status remains unresolved.
Source · MLB.com
Jesus Luzardo placed on IL, leaving Phillies' rotation thin with two weeks left
Jesús Luzardo is reportedly on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation as Philadelphia holds a Wild Card spot with the regular season winding down.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Shohei Ohtani placed on IL with aggravated right biceps as Dodgers manage September health
Ohtani landed on the injured list after aggravating his right biceps, per MLB Trade Rumors, with Josue De Paula called up and postseason availability still uncertain.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Ryne Nelson reportedly returning from IL; Derek Law designated for assignment
Per John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM Arizona Sports, Arizona plans to reinstate Nelson from the 60-day IL and designate Law; Nelson heads to the bullpen.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Blue Jays reshuffle rotation: Scherzer goes Wednesday, Cease Friday, Soriano Saturday
Per Yahoo Sports, Toronto reorganized its final-stretch rotation, with Scherzer starting Wednesday, Cease on Friday, Soriano on Saturday, and a bullpen arrangement Sunday.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Shawn Armstrong progressing through calf injury rehab, targeting return to Guardians
Shawn Armstrong is rehabbing a calf injury and progressing toward rejoining Cleveland, per MLB.com's Tim Stebbins, though no timetable has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Jesús Luzardo placed on IL with left shoulder inflammation as Phillies' rotation thins
Luzardo is on the 15-day IL retroactive to Sept. 12 with left shoulder inflammation, per reports, leaving his playoff availability uncertain.
Source · FanGraphs
Tommy Pham activated from injured list by Chicago White Sox after elevator pitch to GM
The White Sox activated outfielder Tommy Pham from the injured list, per MLB.com, after Pham reportedly made his case to the GM in person — then hit a clutch home run.
Source · MLB.com
Aaron Judge lifted for pinch-hitter in sixth inning against Twins
Aaron Judge was removed for a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning of the Yankees-Twins series finale, per MLB.com's Patrick Donnelly, with no explanation yet provided.
Source · MLB.com
Colson Montgomery exits vs. Rays after wrist HBP; X-rays negative
White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery left Tuesday's game after taking a pitch off the wrist, per MLB.com's Brian Dulik; X-rays were negative.
Source · MLB.com
JJ Wetherholt activated from IL by Cardinals, playing time to be managed
Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt has been activated from the injured list, per MLB.com, though the club plans to actively manage his playing time going forward.
Source · MLB.com
Dansby Swanson completes simulated rehab at Wrigley, targeting return Friday in Cincinnati
Swanson ran through a simulated rehab session at Wrigley Field on Tuesday and is on track to rejoin the Cubs for Friday's series opener against the Reds, per MLB.com's Jordan Bastian.
Source · MLB.com
Aaron Judge exits Yankees-Twins game early with lower leg tightness
Aaron Judge left a Yankees-Twins game early with lower leg tightness; per MLB.com, New York will monitor his recovery, with his availability unconfirmed.
Source · MLB.com
Keider Montero charged with loss in return from paternity list
Keider Montero returned from the paternity list to start for Detroit, per MLB.com's Ian Finlayson, and was charged with the loss as the Tigers' 6-game winning streak ended.
Source · MLB.com
Blake Snell exits Reds start after one inning with groin tightness
Blake Snell left his start against the Reds after one inning due to groin tightness, per MLB.com's Sonja Chen. His status going forward has not been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Blake Snell exits after one inning with left groin tightness, expects to make next start
Snell left his Cincinnati start precautionarily Wednesday; he told reporters he believes he'll pitch again before the regular season ends.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Cooper Pratt misses Brewers' clinch celebration due to illness
Brewers infielder Cooper Pratt sat out Milwaukee's playoff-clinching celebration after falling ill, per MLB.com's Adam McCalvy — his status remains unclear.
Source · MLB.com
Blake Snell exits start against Reds after one inning with left groin tightness
Snell left his start precautionarily after one inning with left groin tightness but expects to make his next start, per MLB.com's Sonja Chen — rotation picture remains unsettled.
Source · MLB.com