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Jake Fraley placed on IL with hernia
Fraley has been a non-factor this season (.232 AVG, .276 xwOBA across limited action), so the Rays' offense remains anchored elsewhere while they lead AL East at 29-14 (+27 run differential).
Gomber joins Atlanta's system after Texas released him from their minor league pact. The 32-year-old left-hander arrives as organizational depth for a Braves rotation already anchored by Sale (1.96 ERA), Elder (1.81 ERA), and deGrom-tier talent.
Cristopher Sánchez Strikes Out Career-High 13, Phillies Blank Pirates 6-0
Sánchez now sits at 2.11 ERA with 67 SO through 9 starts (10.90 K/9), validating PHI's rotation anchor despite the team's -29 run differential. The shutout win extends PHI to 7-3 in their last 10 games, keeping them competitive in NL East despite below-.500 record.
Ramos exits with a .267 AVG and .326 xwOBA across 44 games; Will Brennan (.058 xwOBA) replaces him as SF continues its slide at 18-27 with a -48 run differential.
Angels Select Jose Siri, Transfer Ben Joyce To 60-Day IL
Joyce's removal opens roster space but LAA's bullpen depth is already thin with the team at -38 run differential. Siri's arrival adds outfield depth for a club batting .356 win percentage that's 3-7 in their last 10.
Royals Place Matt Strahm On 15-Day IL With Right Knee Inflammation
Strahm exits Kansas City's bullpen as the Royals (19-26, -21 run differential) continue to struggle in the AL Central. Bailey Falter returns from left elbow inflammation to fill the roster spot, though his 13.50 ERA in prior action offers little relief depth.
Strzelecki replaces optioned Coleman Crow on Milwaukee's 26-man roster. The Brewers (25-17, +61 run differential) are making depth rotation moves with Kyle Harrison (2.10 ERA, 1.02 WHIP) anchoring early returns since the Peralta trade.
Luke Jackson Opts Out Of Mets Minor League Contract
Jackson departs a Mets organization sitting 18-26 (-20 run differential) that signed him in early April; his exit has minimal rotation impact given NYM's established depth with Holmes (2.39 ERA), Peralta (3.10 ERA), and Peterson on the active roster.
Perez arrives without 2026 stats and was immediately optioned to Triple-A Charlotte, signaling he's depth rather than an impact addition for a White Sox team with no current roster context provided.
A's Acquire Alika Williams, Designate Michael Stefanic
Williams arrives with no 2026 stats available, making this a depth swap rather than a talent upgrade for Oakland's infield. The Athletics (23-21, -2 run diff) continue roster tinkering without addressing their underlying run prevention issue.
Last Night In Baseball: Pirates Implode Against Phillies
PHI improved to 7-3 in their last 10 despite ranking second in NL East at 22-23, while PIT fell to 5-5 in that span despite maintaining a +30 run differential—the Pirates' run support collapsed in this game despite outscoring opponents by 30 runs on the season.
Story exits while hitting .206/.249/.303 with a .212 xBA across 41 games; Nick Sogard replaces him as Boston (18-26, -14 run diff) faces Atlanta's elite rotation in tonight's game.
Pushard returns from patellar tendinitis with zero 2026 innings pitched, making his immediate role uncertain in a rotation already averaging 4.49 ERA across starters. STL's pitching depth remains thin with May (4.81), Liberatore (4.40), and Pallante (4.46) all above league average ERA.
Pham arrives with a 0.137 xwOBA from his last stint, well below replacement level. Baltimore sits 20-25 with a -38 run differential and needs immediate offensive help more than organizational depth.
Tarik Skubal begins throwing progression after elbow surgery
Detroit's ace (2.70 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 45 SO in 7 starts) is in early recovery stages following May 6 arthroscopic surgery; timeline to return remains unclear but the two-time defending AL Cy Young winner's absence has forced the Tigers to rely on Flaherty (5.74 ERA, 0-1) as their current ace in a rotation that already sits 4th in AL Central.
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