MLB news, Wednesday, September 23, 2026
26 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Aaron Judge's playoff status uncertain as Yankees enter Wild Card week
Judge is not expected to play in the Yankees' Wild Card Series due to a calf injury, per manager Aaron Boone, though Judge himself has said he remains hopeful.
Source · FanGraphs
Aaron Judge's calf injury clouds Yankees' playoff picture as Wild Card looms
Judge is on the 10-day IL with a soleus muscle strain, and his availability for the AL Wild Card Series remains uncertain as New York holds the top Wild Card spot.
Source · FanGraphs
Rays clinch AL East title as Wheeler, Rodon hit personal milestones on same Tuesday
Tampa Bay clinched the AL East in Game 2 of a Yankee Stadium doubleheader, per MLB Trade Rumors, while Zack Wheeler and Carlos Rodon each reached career landmarks the same night.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Cade Cavalli reportedly signs extension with the Nationals, per MLBTR podcast
The Nationals and RHP Cade Cavalli have reportedly reached a contract extension, per the MLB Trade Rumors podcast; terms have not been announced.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tony Santillan placed on IL with torn hip labrum, surgery likely per Terry Francona
The Reds right-hander is on the 15-day IL with a torn hip labrum; manager Terry Francona says there's a "pretty good chance" of surgery, per Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Miguel Vargas named AL Player of the Week as White Sox push for AL Central title
Miguel Vargas earned AL Player of the Week honors, per MLB.com, as Chicago sits 1 game back in the AL Central with a three-game winning streak and a critical road series ahead.
Source · MLB.com
Yankees look to navigate playoffs without Aaron Judge
With Aaron Judge on the 10-day IL due to a calf injury and his Wild Card Series availability uncertain, Bryan Hoch at MLB.com outlines how New York can still advance.
Source · MLB.com
Jackson Holliday to undergo left wrist surgery; Samuel Basallo placed on concussion IL
MLB.com reports Holliday will have surgery on his left wrist, ending his season, while catcher Samuel Basallo has been placed on the concussion IL by Baltimore.
Source · MLB.com
Aaron Judge not expected for Wild Card Series with moderate calf strain
Manager Aaron Boone disclosed Judge has a "moderate grade" right calf strain and received a platelet-poor plasma injection; his Wild Card availability remains uncertain.
Source · FanGraphs
Aaron Judge not expected for Yankees' Wild Card Series after moderate-grade calf strain
Manager Aaron Boone disclosed Judge has a "moderate grade" right calf strain and received a platelet-poor plasma injection; per Jay Jaffe at FanGraphs, he is not expected for the Wild Card Series.
Source · FanGraphs
Ronald Acuña Jr. out of Braves lineup with left shin discomfort
Acuña Jr. is out of Atlanta's starting lineup the day after fouling a ball off his left shin, per MLB.com's Mark Bowman; his availability beyond today has not been reported.
Source · MLB.com
Nasim Nuñez sets Washington Nationals single-season stolen base record
Nasim Nuñez has broken the Washington Nationals' single-season stolen base record, per MLB.com, though the final total was not specified in the announcement.
Source · MLB.com
Mets claim LHP Philip Abner off waivers from the Giants
New York claimed left-hander Philip Abner off waivers from San Francisco, per Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area; the Mets hold a full 40-man roster and will need to create a spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Spencer Steer and Tony Santillan to undergo surgery for wrist and hip injuries
MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Steer will have wrist surgery and Santillan hip surgery, with availability timelines for both Reds players uncertain.
Source · MLB.com
Spencer Steer and Tony Santillan to undergo surgery, expected to miss significant time
MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Steer will have wrist surgery and Santillan hip surgery, with IL placements expected for both Reds players.
Source · MLB.com
Ronald Acuña Jr. expected back in Braves lineup Thursday after shin contusion
Acuña is expected to return to Atlanta's lineup Thursday after exiting a game with a left shin contusion; X-rays came back negative, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Aaron Judge expected to miss Wild Card Series but pushing to play through injury
The Yankees are planning around Judge's absence for the Wild Card round, per CBS Sports, though the three-time MVP is reportedly pushing to suit up anyway.
Source · CBS Sports
Alex Bregman ramping up activity as he works to return from facial fractures
Alex Bregman is increasing his activity level as he works toward a return from facial fractures, per MLB.com's Jordan Bastian, with a postseason return reportedly still possible.
Source · MLB.com
Blue Jays eliminated from 2025 postseason contention
MLB.com's Keegan Matheson reports Toronto has been officially eliminated from the 2025 postseason, ending the season at 79-83 and fifth in the AL East.
Source · MLB.com
Aaron Judge not expected for Wild Card round with calf strain, though he remains hopeful
Manager Aaron Boone said the Yankees do not expect Judge available for the Wild Card Series; Judge told ESPN he is still hopeful, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Jason Adam activated by Padres from 60-day IL; Griffin Canning optioned
San Diego is activating reliever Jason Adam from the 60-day IL before Thursday's game in Los Angeles, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic, with Griffin Canning optioned to make room.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Ceddanne Rafaela exits first game back from IL with right hamstring tightness
Rafaela left his return appearance against Cleveland with right hamstring tightness, per MLB.com, raising concern about a second IL stint as Boston protects its wild card position.
Source · MLB.com
Vlad Guerrero Jr. addresses disappointing season and contract situation with Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. publicly spoke about his contract and a difficult 2026 season in Toronto, per MLB.com's Keegan Matheson, as the Blue Jays finish out a lost year at 77-82.
Source · MLB.com
Shane McClanahan ruled out for ALDS; Rays bullpen health in question
Manager Kevin Cash told The Tampa Bay Times that McClanahan is unavailable for the Division Series; a return later in the postseason remains possible if Tampa Bay advances.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Aaron Judge hoping to be ready for Wild Card Series but availability remains uncertain
Judge is working to speed up his recovery from a moderate-grade right calf strain, per Bryan Hoch at MLB.com, though manager Aaron Boone has said he is not expected for the Wild Card round.
Source · MLB.com
Aaron Judge working to speed up recovery, hopes to play in Wild Card Series
Judge is actively trying to accelerate his return from a calf injury, per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, though his availability for the Wild Card Series remains uncertain.
Source · MLB.com