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MLBCardinals Stash $112 Million Rookie JJ Wetherholt on the IL with Wrist Injury
St. Louis Cardinals rookie standout JJ Wetherholt is heading to the 10-day injured list with a wrist injury, pausing his NL Rookie of the Year campaign.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
MLBRed Sox Activate Roman Anthony and Trevor Story in Massive Late-Season Boost
The Boston Red Sox have activated Roman Anthony and Trevor Story from the 60-day IL, injecting two high-upside bats into a lineup that has already surged into the AL Wild Card race.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBLuis Rengifo Suffers Knee Sprain, Adding to a Chaotic 2026 Season
San Diego Padres utility man Luis Rengifo has suffered a knee sprain, adding another injury to a turbulent 2026 season that already included a release from the Brewers.InjuryRoster Move
MLBMets Place Luis Robert Jr. on Waivers in Baffling Late-August Move
The New York Mets have placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on waivers less than a month after holding onto him at the trade deadline, ending a disastrous stint in Queens.Roster MoveBreaking News
MLBShohei Ohtani's Pitching Return Put on Ice by Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers have postponed Shohei Ohtani's scheduled Sunday start on the mound due to lingering left knee inflammation.InjuryAnalysis
MLBJacob Wilson's Shoulder Surgery Puts a Bow on Another Miserable A's Season
Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson is undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery, capping off a frustrating, injury-riddled 2026 campaign for both him and the worst team in baseball.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBJuan Soto Returns to Save the Mets' Season (Which Ended Weeks Ago)
The New York Mets have activated Juan Soto from the injured list after a month-long absence due to a calf strain, bringing their $765 million star back to a team long out of the playoff race.Roster MoveInjuryAnalysis
MLBCardinals Lose Blaze Jordan to Ankle Sprain as Injury Ward Crowds
The St. Louis Cardinals placed rookie third baseman Blaze Jordan on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain, adding to a growing list of sidelined players.InjuryRoster Move
MLBYankees Rush Max Fried Back for Red Sox Doubleheader
The New York Yankees are activating left-hander Max Fried from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday's doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox.Roster MoveInjuryBetting
MLBBraves Rotation Already in Shambles as Schwellenbach and Waldrep Head for Elbow Surgery
Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep are both undergoing elbow surgery, leaving the Atlanta Braves' starting rotation in a precarious position before the season even begins.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBBlue Jays Scoop Up Michael Lorenzen After Disastrous Rockies Stint
The Toronto Blue Jays are signing veteran pitcher Michael Lorenzen for the prorated league minimum after the Colorado Rockies released him following a brutal 115-inning stretch.Roster MoveFree AgencyAnalysis
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