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Athletics left-hander Jamie Arnold remains focused on his progression through the minor leagues. While currently navigating the challenges of Triple-A Las Vegas, Arnold is optimistic about the future of the organization, noting the development of a playoff-caliber core within the Athletics' system.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres, according to Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Ryan Waldschmidt is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. He is playing center field and batting ninth. Waldschmidt had been dealing with a hand injury but is cleared to return to action.
The Texas Rangers have placed veteran reliever Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder injury. In a corresponding roster move following the injury designation, the team has called up Emiliano Teodo to the major league roster for the first time.
The Houston Astros have named RHP Cristian Javier (0-1, 10.22 ERA) as their starting pitcher for the final game of their three-game series against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. The matchup serves as the rubber game of the series before the All-Star break.
Munetaka Murakami has been selected as one of the eight participants for the 2026 Home Run Derby. The event, held at Citizens Bank Park, will feature Murakami alongside other notable sluggers like Kyle Schwarber and Junior Caminero in the annual showcase.
Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays has been officially named as one of the eight participants in the 2026 Home Run Derby. The event, which is part of the MLB All-Star Game festivities, will take place at Citizens Bank Park.
JR Ritchie was originally scheduled to start for the Atlanta Braves in their first-half finale against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. However, he was replaced in the rotation by Danny Young. The pitching change serves as a last-minute adjustment as the Braves look to avoid a sweep in their final game before the All-Star break.
Danny Young (2.70 ERA) has been named the starter for the Atlanta Braves in their series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals. Young was a late addition to the rotation, replacing the originally scheduled starter, JR Ritchie. The Braves are looking to avoid a series sweep as they close out the first half of the 2026 season before the All-Star break.
Emiliano Teodo has been called up to the major leagues for the first time by the Texas Rangers. The move comes as the team places pitcher Chris Martin on the injured list.
Yankees ace Cam Schlittler has officially opted out of pitching in the 2026 All-Star Game. Despite being a top candidate to start for the American League with a 2.05 ERA and 9-5 record, Schlittler will attend but not participate, choosing to play it safe on what would normally be his recovery day following a start. No injury concerns were cited in his decision to skip the midsummer classic.
Bo Bichette is currently sidelined with leg and ankle soreness, forcing him out of the starting lineup for the third consecutive game on Sunday against the Red Sox. The Mets infielder remains day-to-day as the team navigates his recovery heading into the All-Star break.
Will Warren is set to take the mound for the New York Yankees in today's matchup against the Washington Nationals. The Yankees are aiming to finish the first half of the season with a series sweep.
Cade Cavalli is scheduled to pitch for the Washington Nationals in today's game against the New York Yankees. The Nationals are looking to challenge the Yankees as they attempt to close out the first half of the season with a series sweep.
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona announced that Rhett Lowder will rejoin the starting rotation following the conclusion of the All-Star break. Lowder's return is expected to bolster the Reds' pitching staff for the second half of the season.
Derek Hill was noted in recent organizational updates regarding the Philadelphia Phillies' farm system and draft considerations.
Jacob Misiorowski, originally slated to start against the Pirates, is dealing with an arm injury. While he is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday, he will not make a start next weekend against the Marlins in the Brewers' first series following the All-Star break. The team is managing his workload carefully as he recovers from the injury, impacting his immediate availability for the upcoming rotation.
The Cincinnati Reds have placed pitcher Nick Lodolo on the 15-day injured list as of Sunday. The move is necessitated by a recurring finger blister issue that has plagued the pitcher repeatedly. This roster move officially sidelines Lodolo as he focuses on recovery, marking another instance where the injury has forced him to the shelf.
The Washington Nationals have officially called up slugging prospect Abimelec Ortiz to the major league roster. Ortiz, acquired as part of the trade involving MacKenzie Gore, joins the big league club following his promotion, marking a significant step in his professional development as he transitions to the highest level of competition.
MacKenzie Gore is linked to the recent roster move involving prospect Abimelec Ortiz, who has been called up to the major leagues. Ortiz is identified as the first piece of the trade involving Gore, highlighting the ongoing impact of that transaction on the Washington Nationals' roster composition.
