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Astros Lose Key Lefty Steven Okert to 15‑Day Injured List

A right hamstring strain will sideline the veteran setup man until mid‑September, forcing Houston to reshuffle late innings.

Aroldis Chapman Triggers 2027 Vesting Option

Phillies Promote Flame‑Throwing Reliever Alex McFarlane

Angels’ Robert Stephenson Undergoes Elbow Surgery, Out for 2026

Astros Place Bennett Sousa on IL With Oblique Strain as Bullpen Thins Before Opening Day

Yankees Prospect Ben Hess Strikes Out Five in Standout Spring Debut

Angels Near Deal With Veteran Lefty Brent Suter

Rangers To Sign Jakob Junis To Reported One-Year, $4 Million Deal

Phillies Trade for LHP Kyle Backhus as Bullpen Overhaul Continues

Braves Re-Sign Joel Payamps on One-Year, $2.25 Million Deal

Mets Re-Sign Lefty Richard Lovelady to One-Year Deal for 2026

Dodgers Shut Down Rōki Sasaki for Rest of Regular Season After Electric Relief Audition

Brewers Place All-Star Closer Trevor Megill on 15-Day IL With Right Flexor Strain, Sign Erick Fedde