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MLBKetel Marte Returns to Diamondbacks Lineup Just in Time for the Playoff Push
Ketel Marte is being activated from the injured list by the Arizona Diamondbacks, providing a massive boost to their lineup ahead of a crucial series against the Phillies.Roster MoveInjuryPlayoffs
MLBGiants Stash Sam Hentges on the IL as San Francisco's Medical Ward Reaches Capacity
The San Francisco Giants have placed left-handed reliever Sam Hentges on the 15-day injured list, adding another arm to a crowded training room amidst a brutal losing streak.InjuryRoster Move
MLBByron Buxton Hits the IL (Again), Forcing the Twins to Unleash Walker Jenkins
Byron Buxton is back on the injured list with hip impingement, prompting the Minnesota Twins to hand everyday center field duties to top prospect Walker Jenkins during a tight playoff race.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBByron Buxton Hits the IL Again Because Time is a Flat Circle
The Minnesota Twins placed star center fielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list with a right hip impingement, dealing a massive blow to their AL Central playoff hopes.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
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
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