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Texas Rangers place Wyatt Langford on the injured list with a left hamstring strain and recall Evan Carter from the IL; Carter, who had been out since June 12, went 2-for-2 with a homer and a walk in his lone rehab game for Frisco, while Langford had been red-hot since returning from a forearm injury, slashing .278/.324/.500 in 173 plate appearances; no timetable for Langford’s return is provided.
The Los Angeles Angels placed Mike Trout on the injured list with a hamstring injury and recalled Christian Moore to the roster, a setback for the club as it tries to navigate a tough season and reassign outfield duties in Trout’s absence.
Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena exited Friday’s 10-2 win over the Nationals with a tightened left hamstring and is day-to-day after trainer checks and strength tests; manager Dan Wilson said it could be a cramp or spasm rather than a strain and will be reassessed in the morning, with Victor Robles replacing him in right and Luke Raley moving to left. Arozarena has been one of Seattle’s most productive players this season, appearing in all 71 games and leading the club in multiple offensive categories, as Seattle navigates a injury-plagued road trip.
Ronald Acuña Jr. was diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and placed on the Braves' 10-day injured list, marking a second such injury in months; return timeline is unclear, and Atlanta also placed Tyler Kinley on the IL as part of roster moves while holding a strong NL East lead.
Atlanta placed Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring issue as a precaution after an earlier IL stint, and promoted Rowdy Tellez to the active roster to fill the spot, DFA’ing Jhancarlos Lara to clear space. Tellez showed a 123 wRC+ in Gwinnett, while Acuña’s season has been below his peak and his return timeline remains uncertain.
Ronald Acuña Jr. left Tuesday’s Braves-White Sox game with left hamstring tightness—the same hamstring he recently strained—was replaced by Eli White, and will undergo an MRI to determine severity. Braves consider him day-to-day and hope it isn’t as serious as his prior IL stint.
Jameson Taillon was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain (retroactive to June 8), prompting the Cubs to call up relievers Tyler Ferguson and Ethan Roberts, move Trent Thornton to the paternity list, activate Matt Shaw, and option Kevin Alcántara. Antoine Kelly was added to the 40-man roster and optioned to Triple-A after a cash trade with the Dodgers. With Taillon out beyond the All-Star break, Chicago will start Colin Rea, Shota Imanaga, and Edward Cabrera in the series at Coors Field while evaluating deeper rotation moves.
Cubs left-hander Jameson Taillon exited Sunday's game in the second inning with a left hamstring strain, prompting questions about the rotation as the Cubs piece together a reset; Javier Assad entered to pitch after Taillon’s departure, and Matthew Boyd’s return could bolster a staff battered by injuries, just as Taillon has struggled this season, including a league-leading number of homers allowed.
Elly De La Cruz exited Cincinnati's win over Atlanta with right hamstring tightness and will undergo an MRI to determine the injury's extent; if no serious damage is found but soreness persists, the Reds could use a short bench during the Royals series, with potential infield depth calls if he’s sidelined.
Messi has hamstring inflammation with no tear and will be out for about 10 days as Argentina fine-tunes preparations for the 2026 World Cup; officials will monitor his workload to avoid setbacks, with friendlies against Honduras and Iceland on the horizon and the tournament just over three weeks away.
Inter Miami says Messi has a left hamstring overload with muscle fatigue and no return date yet after exiting the 6-4 win over Philadelphia; with World Cup 2026 approaching, his Argentina participation remains uncertain, though coach Scaloni has voiced hope he’ll be there and the team remains eager for his presence.
Lionel Messi was substituted in Inter Miami's 6-4 win over Philadelphia Union due to muscle fatigue in his left hamstring, with medical tests ruling out a serious injury. Return timing will depend on clinical and functional progress. The development comes as Argentina’s involvement in World Cup 2026—co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico—remains widely anticipated. Messi has managed his workload at Miami and entered this season with strong MLS form, tallying 12 goals and 8 assists in 14 games.
The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Dylan Cease on the 15-day injured list with a mild left hamstring strain, his first true IL stint. Cease had been solid this season (11 starts, 62 innings, 3.05 ERA) and the rotation will rely on Kevin Gausman to front the staff while Cease is out, as Toronto navigates a slew of rotation injuries and uncertainty.
Messi left the Philadelphia Union match with 17 minutes remaining due to fatigue, not a confirmed injury; while hamstring concerns surfaced, there is no reported muscle damage and tests will determine the issue. Club and coach emphasized fatigue and heavy field conditions, suggesting he should be fit for Argentina’s 2026 World Cup campaign as preparation continues.
Thunder guard Jalen Williams left the second half of Game 2 in the Western Conference Finals with left hamstring tightness and did not return, prompting Cason Wallace to start the second half; Oklahoma City beat San Antonio 122-113 to even the series at 1-1 and Williams will be evaluated on Thursday. Williams has missed extensive time this season with hamstring injuries, and Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander acknowledged the impact of his absence.