MLB news, Sunday, September 20, 2026
25 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Carson Benge sets Mets rookie hit record, surpassing Pete Alonso's 2019 mark
Benge's 156th hit moved him past Alonso's 155 for the most hits by a Mets rookie, per MLB Trade Rumors, during a 10-run win over Philadelphia.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Ben Williamson reinstated by Rays as Jake Fraley designated for assignment
Tampa Bay reinstated INF Ben Williamson from the IL and designated OF Jake Fraley for assignment, per MLB.com's Adam Berry, with the Rays at 94-60 atop the AL East.
Source · MLB.com
Rays designate Jake Fraley for assignment after injury-shortened 2026
Tampa Bay has designated outfielder Jake Fraley for assignment, per the club's announcement, with Ben Williamson's activation from the IL as the corresponding move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Corey Seager back at DH as Rangers send Jacob deGrom against Blue Jays on Sept 20
Seager returns to DH and deGrom starts as Texas chases its first series sweep in nearly three months, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Red Sox activate Tyron Guerrero from IL as postseason bullpen picture takes shape
Boston officially activated RHP Tyron Guerrero from the 10-day IL, per a team announcement, with Wyatt Olds optioned to Worcester; Tanner Houck's rehab is also nearing its end.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Chase Burns placed on IL with groin strain, closing out his breakout 2026 season
MLB.com reports Burns is on the 15-day IL with a right groin strain, retroactive to September 19th, ending his year with the Reds.
Source · MLB.com
Jacob deGrom starts Sunday as Rangers host Blue Jays with division magic number at 7
Jacob deGrom takes the mound for Texas against Toronto's Spencer Miles on Sept. 20, 2026, with the Rangers first in the AL West and a magic number of 7.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Rays reinstate Ben Williamson from IL, designate Jake Fraley for assignment
Tampa Bay reinstated infielder Ben Williamson from the injured list and designated outfielder Jake Fraley for assignment, per MLB.com's Adam Berry.
Source · MLB.com
Dylan Cease undergoes MRI on right shoulder, scratched from next Blue Jays start
Dylan Cease had an MRI on his right shoulder and has been scratched from his next start, per MLB.com's Shanthi Sepe-Chepuru. Results and timetable remain unreported.
Source · MLB.com
Cal Quantrill placed on IL with right lat strain after early exit vs. Blue Jays
The Texas Rangers placed Cal Quantrill on the 15-day IL after an MRI revealed a right lat strain, per MLB.com's Kennedi Landry; postseason availability remains uncertain.
Source · MLB.com
Alex Bregman exits game after foul ball strikes him in the face in on-deck circle
Alex Bregman left a Red Sox game after being hit in the face by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle, per MLB.com's Bill Ladson; his status remains unannounced.
Source · MLB.com
Shohei Ohtani could be activated Wednesday for Dodgers' Padres series
Dodgers manager called it a "good chance" Ohtani returns from the IL on Wednesday, per MLB.com's Sonja Chen, though no activation has been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Shane McClanahan not expected to return in regular season, timeline still vague
McClanahan, on the 15-day IL since September 4 with left forearm tightness, is reportedly out for the rest of the regular season and remains limited to playing catch.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exits Blue Jays game vs. Rangers with lower back tightness
Guerrero Jr. left a game against Texas early with lower back tightness, per MLB.com's John Henry; his availability going forward has not been announced.
Source · MLB.com
Chase Burns placed on IL with groin strain, ending his breakout season
The Reds placed Chase Burns on the 15-day IL with a right groin strain, retroactive to September 19th, per MLB.com's Mark Sheldon — closing out his breakout campaign.
Source · MLB.com
Chase Burns placed on IL with groin strain, ending his breakout 2026 season
The Reds placed Burns on the 15-day IL with a right groin strain, retroactive to September 19th, closing out what MLB.com's Mark Sheldon called a breakout campaign.
Source · MLB.com
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exits Blue Jays win with back tightness; Dylan Cease news also looms
Guerrero Jr. left Saturday's win over Texas with back tightness after a single, per Yahoo Sports, while a separate Dylan Cease development was reported but not fully disclosed.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Alex Bregman undergoing x-rays and CT scan after foul ball strike to the face
Bregman left Chicago's 9-1 win over Cincinnati after being hit in the face by a foul ball in the fourth inning; test results are pending, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Howie Rose retirement ceremony postponed to April 2027 after weather disrupts home finale
Weather forced the postponement of Howie Rose's Mets retirement ceremony to April 2027; his final radio broadcast went ahead as an emotional sendoff, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
DJ Herz activated Monday vs. Tigers in first MLB outing since Sept. 2024
The Nationals announced Herz's activation off the 60-day IL for Monday's start against Detroit, his first big-league appearance in nearly two years after Tommy John surgery and a flexor strain.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Dean Kremer delivers scoreless start as Twins beat Angels
Kremer continued his encouraging stretch since arriving in Minnesota, while a starter earned the first save of his career with three scoreless relief innings.
Source · MLB.com
Alex Bregman exits game after foul ball strikes him in the face in on-deck circle
Alex Bregman left a Red Sox game after being hit in the face by a foul ball in the on-deck circle, per MLB.com's Bill Ladson; test results are pending.
Source · MLB.com
Alex Bregman exits Cubs game after foul ball strikes him in the face
Alex Bregman left a Cubs game after being hit in the face by a foul ball in the on-deck circle; per MLB.com, he is awaiting test results.
Source · MLB.com
Tristan Peters returns as pinch hitter one day after crashing into outfield wall
White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters came off the bench the day after a scary collision with the outfield wall, per MLB.com's Scott Merkin.
Source · MLB.com
Huascar Brazoban returns from IL, posts scoreless inning in White Sox win over Tigers
The White Sox activated RHP Huascar Brazoban from the 15-day IL and optioned LHP Chris Murphy to Triple-A; Brazoban reportedly earned the win in an 8-1 victory.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors