MLB news, Monday, September 21, 2026
14 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Jacob Misiorowski capped at 3 innings as Brewers protect arm ahead of postseason
Milwaukee intentionally limited Misiorowski to 3 innings per outing, per MLB.com's Adam McCalvy, as the Brewers preserve the young arm with the playoffs approaching.
Source · MLB.com
Nor'easter threatens to scramble Red Sox-Cubs weekend series at Fenway
A major nor'easter with heavy rain, high winds, and coastal flooding is forecast to hit Boston this weekend, per Yahoo Sports, potentially upending a Cubs series with real playoff seeding stakes.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Cal Quantrill on IL for rest of regular season as Rangers cling to AL West lead
Cal Quantrill is reportedly on the IL with a right lat strain and is not expected to return this regular season, leaving Texas atop the AL West with a magic number of 6.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Brewers outright Rob Zastryzny to Triple-A Nashville after DFA clears waivers
Milwaukee designated LHP Rob Zastryzny for assignment on Sept. 17 and outrighted him to Triple-A Nashville on Sept. 21 after he cleared waivers, per the MiLB.com transaction log.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rangers enter final six games in first place at 78-78, but Wild Card path nearly closed
Texas leads the AL West by one game over Houston at 78-78, per Yahoo Sports, but the Wild Card route is effectively gone — leaving the division title as the only road to October.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Nationals request release waivers on Cole Henry, reinstate DJ Herz from 60-day IL
Washington requested unconditional release waivers on RHP Cole Henry, per Steve Adams at MLB Trade Rumors, clearing a 40-man spot for LHP DJ Herz after his UCL rehab.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Twins designate Alex Jackson for assignment for the third time this season
Minnesota DFA'd catcher Alex Jackson on Monday per a club announcement, opening a 40-man spot for 1B Aaron Sabato's official promotion from Triple-A St. Paul.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Blue Jays designate Joe Mantiply for assignment amid September roster shuffle
Toronto designated LHP Joe Mantiply for assignment Monday as the Blue Jays reshape their bullpen with six games left and a Wild Card spot still theoretically in reach.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tigers' home ballpark renamed to Fifth Third Park
Detroit's MLB home has a new name: Fifth Third Park, per MLB.com's Jason Beck — the Tigers announced the change, though full terms of the deal were not detailed.
Source · MLB.com
Jackson Holliday unlikely to play again for Orioles in final week of 2026 season
MLB.com reports Holliday is unlikely to return for Baltimore in the season's final week, leaving his 2026 campaign effectively over due to a left wrist injury.
Source · MLB.com
Alex Bregman has facial fractures; postseason return reportedly possible for Cubs
Bregman sustained facial fractures after being struck by a foul ball, per MLB.com's Bill Ladson, but a return for the postseason is reportedly possible for Chicago.
Source · MLB.com
Alex Bregman hopeful to play in Cubs playoffs after foul ball facial fractures
Bregman reportedly suffered multiple facial fractures from a foul ball but is hopeful to be available for the Cubs' postseason run and is expected to avoid surgery, per CBS Sports.
Source · CBS Sports
Brett Bateman exits Blue Jays game with right hip discomfort after sliding catch
Blue Jays outfielder Brett Bateman left a game with right hip discomfort after a sliding catch, per MLB.com's Keegan Matheson; his status remains unconfirmed.
Source · MLB.com
Michael Lorenzen elects free agency after clearing waivers following Blue Jays outrighting
Michael Lorenzen has elected free agency after clearing waivers, per Anthony Franco at MLB Trade Rumors, ending a 2026 season that produced a 7.21 ERA across 127 1/3 innings.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors