MLB news, Thursday, September 24, 2026
7 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Spencer Steer to undergo wrist surgery next week, expected back for Spring Training
The Reds informed reporters that Steer will have a torn tendon sheath in his right wrist repaired next week; reliever Tony Santillan's hip labrum surgery timeline remains undetermined.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Nolan McLean makes first start since collision with Jared Young
Nolan McLean returned to the Mets' starting lineup for the first time since a collision with Jared Young, which McLean described as "traumatizing," per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo.
Source · MLB.com
Nationals and Cade Cavalli reportedly agree to contract extension
Washington and Cade Cavalli have reportedly agreed to a contract extension, per the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast, with no club announcement yet made.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Red Sox could still land in Texas instead of New York for Wild Card round
Boston sits at 85-73 with a four-game cushion, but a specific three-way tie scenario involving Cleveland and Chicago could drop the Red Sox to the No. 6 AL seed, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Mets to designate Xzavion Curry for assignment, per MLB.com transaction log
The Mets are expected to formally designate RHP Xzavion Curry for assignment, per MLB.com's transaction log, tied to New York's reported claim of LHP Philip Abner.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Twins outright Alex Jackson to Triple-A for the third time this season
Minnesota outrighted catcher Alex Jackson to Triple-A after he cleared waivers, per MLB Trade Rumors — his third DFA of 2026, with minor-league free agency potentially looming.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Sandy Alcantara skipping final scheduled start as Marlins manage his workload
Sandy Alcantara will not make his final scheduled start of the season, per MLB.com's Christina De Nicola, as Miami manages his workload late in the year.
Source · MLB.com