MLB news, Tuesday, September 22, 2026
24 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Rockies face $126.55MM in future commitments and a roster crossroads this offseason
Per MLB Trade Rumors' Darragh McDonald, Colorado is not expected to compete in 2027, leaving the front office with hard decisions about a heavily committed roster.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Aaron Sabato called up by Twins after notable Triple-A performance
Minnesota promoted first baseman Aaron Sabato from Triple-A, per MLB.com, with the 40-man spot opened by the DFA of catcher Alex Jackson.
Source · MLB.com
Bo Davidson records first hit and stolen base in Giants MLB debut
Outfield prospect Bo Davidson debuted for San Francisco, collecting his first big-league hit and stolen base in the same game, per MLB.com's Maria Guardado.
Source · MLB.com
Aaron Judge's Wild Card availability uncertain after calf strain lands him on IL
Judge was placed on the 10-day IL with a soleus calf strain, per Yahoo Sports, leaving his availability for the Yankees-Red Sox AL Wild Card Series genuinely unclear.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Aaron Judge likely to miss AL Wild Card Series with calf injury
MLB.com reports Judge is likely unavailable for the AL Wild Card Series after being placed on the 10-day IL with a soleus calf strain; his postseason status remains uncertain.
Source · MLB.com
Kyle Harrison's rocky return raises Brewers' toughest October roster question
After forearm tightness and a velocity dip, Kyle Harrison has struggled badly since returning to Milwaukee's rotation and bullpen, per FanGraphs — leaving his postseason role uncertain.
Source · FanGraphs
Camilo Doval designated for assignment by Pirates; Ryan Yates activated off IL
The Pirates designated deadline acquisition Camilo Doval for assignment and activated reliever Ryan Yates off the IL, per MLB.com's Aiden Stepansky.
Source · MLB.com
Blue Jays-Orioles September 22 game postponed, split doubleheader set for Wednesday
Tuesday's Blue Jays-Orioles game at Camden Yards has been postponed and rescheduled as a split doubleheader on Wednesday, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Ryan Ward's contract sold to NPB's Chunichi Dragons after Dodgers DFA
The Dodgers announced they have sold Ryan Ward's contract to NPB's Chunichi Dragons after he was designated for assignment last week, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tigers announce Justin Verlander as Saturday's starter
The Detroit Tigers announced Justin Verlander as their Saturday starter, days after his availability hinged on a midweek bullpen session.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Christian Scott's season ends with knee inflammation as Devin Williams returns
MLB.com reports Scott is done for 2026 with knee inflammation; the Mets have activated Williams off the injured list in the same move.
Source · MLB.com
Aaron Judge not expected for Yankees' Wild Card Series with calf strain
Aaron Judge is on the IL with a calf strain and manager Aaron Boone says he is not expected for the Wild Card Series, though he has not ruled it out.
Source · FanGraphs
Phillies SP Luzardo playing catch as shoulder return timeline stays undetermined
MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports Luzardo is managing a shoulder injury and has resumed playing catch, but his return to the mound has no set timeline.
Source · MLB.com
Jesús Luzardo playing catch as Phillies manage shoulder injury, mound return TBD
Phillies SP Jesús Luzardo is playing catch while managing a shoulder injury, per MLB.com's Todd Zolecki, but a return to the mound remains undetermined.
Source · MLB.com
Garrett Crochet throws live BP at 96 mph, moving toward Red Sox return
Garrett Crochet hit 96 mph in live BP, per MLB.com's Ian Browne, as the Red Sox left-hander progresses toward a return from injury with no timetable announced.
Source · MLB.com
Andy Green named Mets manager on 3-year contract
Per MLB.com, Andy Green has been officially named New York Mets manager on a 3-year contract, ending his interim status.
Source · MLB.com
Robert Suarez set to be activated Wednesday as Braves ramp up for playoffs
Per MLB.com's Mark Bowman, the Braves are set to activate reliever Robert Suarez from the injured list Wednesday, with Atlanta sitting at 92-65 atop the NL East.
Source · MLB.com
Mets send Manaea to the mound against Gore and the Rangers on Tuesday night
Sean Manaea starts for New York against MacKenzie Gore at 8:05 PM EDT, per Yahoo Sports, as a 71-85 Mets club plays out a September with nothing left in the standings to chase.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Tony Santillan placed on IL with left hip labral tear, ending his 2026 season
The Reds placed reliever Tony Santillan on the injured list with a left hip labral tear, MLB.com reported, closing out his 2026 campaign; surgery and its timeline remain unresolved.
Source · MLB.com
Joc Pederson placed on IL with left hand fracture, targeting postseason return
MLB.com reports Pederson has been placed on the injured list with a left hand fracture; a postseason return is hoped for but unconfirmed.
Source · MLB.com
Andres Muñoz avoids serious knee injury, could return Tuesday per Mariners GM
Mariners GM Hollander told MLB.com that Muñoz dodged a serious knee injury and could be back as soon as Tuesday, though no return has been set.
Source · MLB.com
Blade Tidwell placed on IL with right elbow UCL sprain after exiting start vs. Twins
MLB.com reported Tidwell was diagnosed with a UCL sprain and placed on the IL after leaving his start against Minnesota; timeline and treatment remain unspecified.
Source · MLB.com
Shohei Ohtani expected back in Dodgers lineup Sept. 23 but may not lead off
Shohei Ohtani is expected back in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup Wednesday against San Diego, per MLB.com, though his usual leadoff spot may not be waiting for him.
Source · MLB.com
Ronald Acuña Jr. exits Braves game with left shin contusion, X-rays negative
Acuña left Atlanta's game with a left shin contusion, per MLB.com's Mark Bowman; X-rays came back negative, though his availability going forward remains unconfirmed.
Source · MLB.com