MLB Player Roster Moves and Injuries Ahead of Trade Deadline

Several Major League Baseball clubs made roster adjustments and dealt with injuries as the All‑Star break ended. The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt and designated Pavin Smith for assignment, while first base continues to be a weakness. The Oakland Athletics placed Nick Kurtz and Zack Gelof on the injured list, and shifted first‑base duties to Joey Meneses and Jonah Heim. The Atlanta Braves sent Mike Yastrzemski to the injured list, with Ronald Acuña Jr. returning from a rehab assignment and shortstop Jim Jarbeá showing strong performance. The Boston Red Sox expect Trevor Story to be activated soon after his sports hernia surgery. The Chicago Cubs anticipate Matt Shaw’s imminent return from the IL, and the Chicago White Sox promoted Munetaka Murakami to the starting first‑base role, trading Jacob González. The Cincinnati Reds reinstated Ke’Bryan Hayes at third base and handled a calf strain for Matt McLain, while the Cleveland Guardians recalled Petey Halpin, with Angel Martínez due back from the IL shortly.