MLB news, Monday, September 28, 2026
18 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Jon Daniels removes himself from Athletics' GM search, per USA Today
Jon Daniels has taken himself out of the running for the Athletics' open GM job, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale, preferring to stay with the Rays.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Aaron Judge calf injury puts Wild Card Series availability in question
Aaron Judge is dealing with a calf injury ahead of the Yankees' Wild Card Series vs. the Red Sox, per MLB.com, with his availability still uncertain.
Source · MLB.com
Jason Alexander outrighted to Triple-A after clearing waivers with Houston
The Astros outrighted right-hander Jason Alexander to Triple-A after he cleared waivers following a DFA; he can accept or elect free agency, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Joe Musgrove makes rehab appearance for Padres at Arizona Instructional League complex
Joe Musgrove appeared in a rehab outing for San Diego at the Rangers-Padres Instructional League game in Surprise, Arizona, per FanGraphs' Eric Longenhagen.
Source · FanGraphs
Aaron Judge's calf injury clouds Yankees' Wild Card roster as Schlittler starts Game 1
Judge has pledged to be on the roster but remains questionable with a calf injury, per Yahoo Sports, as New York opens a best-of-three AL Wild Card Series against Boston at Yankee Stadium.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Luis Arraez will not be on Phillies' Wild Card roster after left ankle sprain
Manager Don Mattingly told reporters Arraez is out for the Wild Card round against Atlanta; Otto Kemp takes his roster spot, per MLB.com's Todd Zolecki.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Kyle Bradish to undergo sports hernia surgery, ending his 2026 season
MLB.com's Jake Rill reported Bradish has been placed on the IL ahead of scheduled sports hernia surgery, closing out his 2026 campaign with the Orioles.
Source · MLB.com
Mariners dismiss four coaches as Seattle overhauls staff ahead of 2027
The Mariners announced the departures of bench coach Manny Acta, infield coach Perry Hill, hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, and first base coach Eric Young Jr.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Garrett Crochet could make Red Sox's Wild Card Series roster as a reliever
Per MLB.com's Ian Browne, Crochet has a chance to appear on Boston's Wild Card Series roster in relief rather than as a starter, though no roster announcement has been made.
Source · MLB.com
Twins part ways with pitching coaches Maki, Ramirez and trainer Kirkman
Minnesota has parted ways with pitching coaches Maki and Ramirez and trainer Kirkman, per MLB.com's Matthew Leach, as the club reshapes its staff following a 77-85 season.
Source · MLB.com
Twins part ways with pitching coaches Maki and Ramirez and trainer Kirkman ahead of 2026
Minnesota has parted ways with pitching coaches Maki and Ramirez and trainer Kirkman, per MLB.com's Matthew Leach, as the organization reshapes its staff heading into 2026.
Source · MLB.com
Manny Acta and Kevin Seitzer will not return to Mariners coaching staff for 2027
MLB.com reports bench coach Manny Acta and hitting coach Kevin Seitzer are departing Seattle; the moves are part of a broader staff overhaul following a 76-86 season.
Source · MLB.com
Rays outright Jake Woodford to Triple-A Durham after he clears waivers
Jake Woodford cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Durham by Tampa Bay, per MLB.com's transactions tracker — whether he elects free agency remains unresolved.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Aaron Judge's calf injury leaves Wild Card Series availability uncertain
MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports Judge's calf injury has put his Wild Card Series availability in question, though Judge has pledged to be on the roster.
Source · MLB.com
Braiden Ward could make MLB debut for Red Sox as Wild Card pinch-runner specialist
Per MLB.com's Ian Browne, speedster Braiden Ward is being considered for Boston's AL Wild Card roster in a pinch-running role that could mark his major-league debut.
Source · MLB.com
Corey Seager and Josh Jung are candidates for offseason surgery, Rangers announce
MLB.com reports Seager (elbow) and Jung (hand) could require offseason procedures, leaving Texas uncertain about two cornerstone infielders this winter.
Source · MLB.com
Jerry Dipoto takes accountability for Mariners shakeup, launches managerial search
Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto publicly owned the decision to dismiss manager Dan Wilson and announced a search for new managerial leadership for 2027.
Source · MLB.com
Angels' Mozeliak meets new ownership rep as his future and Suzuki's remain unresolved
Interim GM John Mozeliak reportedly met with Kroenke Sports rep Kevin Demoff; manager Kurt Suzuki's 2027 status is also unsettled as the franchise changes hands.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors