Tommy John surgery

Houston Astros' Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker were absent from the starting lineup due to injuries, while Ronel Blanco is set to return from Tommy John surgery. Peña and Walker face potential short-term absences, and Blanco's return aims to strengthen the team's struggling rotation.

The Baltimore Orioles and pitcher Kyle Bradish agreed to a $90 million, five-year contract for 2027-31. Bradish, 29, has a 3.50 ERA across five MLB seasons and recently returned from Tommy John surgery in 2024. The deal covers his final two years of arbitration eligibility, and Orioles owner David Rubenstein emphasized retaining high-caliber players as part of the team's vision.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will miss four weeks due to right elbow inflammation and will undergo an MRI after the period. Strider has a history of arm injuries, including Tommy John surgery in 2019 and a UCL repair in 2024, and will be replaced by rookie JR Ritchie in the rotation.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will be sidelined for four weeks due to right elbow inflammation, requiring an MRI after the period. Strider, who has a history of arm injuries including Tommy John surgery in 2019 and UCL repair in 2024, was placed on the 15-day injured list after leaving a game with soreness and velocity concerns. Rookie JR Ritchie will replace him in the rotation.

White Sox reliever Jordan Leasure was placed on the 15-day injured list with a flexor strain in his right forearm and will be shut down for eight to 10 weeks. Tyler Gilbert was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte to replace him. Leasure, 27, has a 6.27 ERA in 18 appearances this season and reported ongoing inflammation in his flexor.