MLB Weekly Recap

This Week

July 15–21, 2026. Top performer: Rhys Hoskins (Guardians), who delivered a two-run go-ahead double in a five-run 8th inning to beat Seattle on the 19th, then followed it up with a two-homer game in a 13-4 rout of the Twins on the 20th. Mickey Moniak (Rockies) also stayed red-hot, homering in each of his last two games. On the down side, three roster IL/roster-move situations (Suarez, Abel, Eflin) and two players no longer with their listed teams (Romano, Castellanos, McCutchen) are worth flagging.

Players

Seranthony Dominguez — White Sox — P

This week: no individual outing reports surfaced for this window · Stats: 2026 season 12 SV, 4.41 ERA, 40 K, 1.35 WHIP · Highlights: none noted this week · News: reporting from early July described him going through "a hard moment" amid a stretch of blown saves (tied for 2nd-most in MLB); worth monitoring for a role change in the White Sox bullpen.

Austin Hays — White Sox — OF

This week: on the injured list, no MLB games · Stats: 2026 season .233 AVG, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 3 R · Highlights: none (inactive) · News: on the 10-day IL with a left calf strain; was set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte in mid-July, so he may return to the lineup soon.

Rhys Hoskins — Guardians — 1B/DH

This week: 2 of 2 games covered went well · Stats: this week .177 AVG (small sample), .312 OBP, .359 SLG, .671 OPS across the surrounding stretch; season 28 R · Highlights: go-ahead 2-run double in a 6-5 win over Seattle (7/19); two home runs in a 13-4 win over Minnesota (7/20), part of a seven-homer team outburst · News: none.

Mickey Moniak — Rockies — OF

This week: hot streak continued · Stats: .406 AVG, 6 RBI, 7 R, 2 HR over his last 10 games; season .271 AVG, .922 OPS, 14 HR, 35 RBI · Highlights: homered in each of his last two games, part of a 6-for-27 stretch since returning from ankle tendinitis · News: none, healthy and hitting well post-injury.

Matt Strahm — Royals — P

This week: no specific July game logs surfaced in this window · Stats: active with Kansas City in July (highlight reel appearance vs. Philadelphia on 7/5); most recent full ERA figure available (mid-season) was 3.37 · Highlights: none confirmed this week · News: none beyond his December trade from Philadelphia to Kansas City.

Jordan Romano — Angels — P

This week: roster note — no longer with the Angels · Stats: with Colorado (his new team) this season, 8.10 ERA, 16:6 K:BB over 10 IP · Highlights: recorded a save in a 7-6 win over the Giants after his promotion to the Rockies · News: Romano struggled to a 10.13 ERA with the Angels before being designated for assignment and released in late April; he later signed with and was promoted by the Rockies. Roster should be updated to reflect the move.

Mick Abel — Twins — P

This week: inactive · Stats: 1-2, 3.98 ERA, 23 K, 10 BB across 4 appearances before his injury · Highlights: none this week · News: underwent arthroscopic elbow surgery on July 1 for recurring inflammation and is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season.

Kody Clemens — Twins — 1B/OF

This week: active and productive · Stats: leaguewide top-20 AL marks this season in doubles, triples, HR, SLG, and OPS · Highlights: hit a home run against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on 7/18-19, continuing a power surge that included homers on 7/1 and 7/3 · News: widely cited as Minnesota's first-half MVP.

Nick Pivetta — Padres — P

This week: no start confirmed within this specific window · Stats: 2026 season 1-2, 4.50 ERA, 24 K, 6 BB · Highlights: none in-window (his 10-strikeout, 8-straight-K gem came July 10, just before this week) · News: none.

Walker Buehler — Padres — P

This week: rough month continues · Stats: July totals of 20 R allowed over 11 IP with an 11:9 K:BB · Highlights: none positive this week; two starts totaling 16 ER over 9 IP included a 9-ER, 4-inning outing vs. the Cubs and a loss to Arizona · News: a dramatic reversal from a strong June (2-0, 1.71 ERA); Padres coaching staff reportedly monitoring his workload.

Nick Castellanos — Padres — OF

This week: roster note — no longer with the Padres · Stats: final Padres line was .191/.221/.339 with 4 HR, 20 RBI, 9 R over 39 games · Highlights: none · News: designated for assignment and released by San Diego; cleared waivers and is currently a free agent. Roster should be updated.

Harrison Bader — Giants — OF

This week: no in-window update surfaced · Stats: season .170 AVG, 5 HR, 14 RBI (most recently confirmed figures) · Highlights: none confirmed this week · News: none new.

Andrew McCutchen — Rangers — DH

This week: roster note — no longer with the Rangers · Stats: final Rangers line was .192/.277/.260 over 37 games · Highlights: none · News: released by Texas in late May; reported to a complex-league assignment to work back into game shape. Roster should be updated.

Jeff Hoffman — Blue Jays — P

This week: no specific outing confirmed · Stats: 4.81 ERA, 1.60 WHIP over 24.1 IP this season · Highlights: none confirmed this week · News: reportedly leaning more on his slider, echoing the pitch mix from his dominant 2023-24 Phillies seasons, and results have trended better as a result.

J.P. Crawford — Mariners — SS

This week: no specific game log confirmed within window · Stats: .231 AVG, .773 OPS, 10 HR, 23 RBI, 31 R, 5 2B, 1 SB over 56 games (through mid-July) · Highlights: a career-high-tying 4 RBI game came July 12, just ahead of this window · News: none.

Zach Eflin — Orioles — P

This week: inactive · Stats: 0-0, 2.45 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 7 K over 17.2 IP before his injury · Highlights: none · News: underwent Tommy John surgery and is on the 60-day IL; not expected back until midway through the 2027 season.

Ranger Suarez — Red Sox — P

This week: inactive, sidelined · Stats: 4-3, 3.15 ERA, 1.161 WHIP over 17 games this season, on pace for career bests in innings and strikeouts · Highlights: none this week · News: on the 15-day IL (adductor strain) since July 9, retroactive to July 6; was scratched from his planned July 21 return start to get extra rest.

Scott Kingery — Cubs — 2B

This week: active on the roster · Stats: no in-window box-score detail confirmed · Highlights: appeared at second base as the Cubs (56-43) hosted the Twins on 7/19 · News: some recent reporting referenced a Cubs roster release around this period; his status should be double-checked before next week's edition.

Braden Montgomery — White Sox — OF

This week: no in-window box score confirmed · Stats: 2026 debut-season Statcast marks include a 90.1 mph average exit velocity, 42.1% hard-hit rate, and .316 wOBA · Highlights: rose quickly through four minor league levels before his MLB debut on June 9 · News: none new this week.

Jace LaViolette — Guardians (Minors) — OF

This week: no in-window update surfaced · Stats: no MLB stats (still in the minors); slashed .197/.346/.379 through April before improving in May · Highlights: none confirmed this week · News: Cleveland's 2026 first-round pick (27th overall); yet to reach the majors.

Kaeden Kent — Yankees (Minors) — INF

This week: on the injured list at High-A · Stats: .302/.373/.430, .803 OPS over 36 games prior to injury · Highlights: none this week · News: placed on the 7-day IL with an undisclosed injury at High-A Hudson Valley in early July; no MLB stats yet.

Ryan Prager — Guardians (Minors) — P

This week: no in-window update surfaced · Stats: no confirmed 2026 pro pitching line located · Highlights: none · News: pitching for Single-A Hill City Howlers after being drafted in the 9th round in 2025; still developing in the low minors.

Camden Lohman — Mets (Minors) — P

This week: no in-window update surfaced · Stats: 5.79 ERA over 28.0 IP, 9 appearances (7 starts), 34 K, 23 BB with the FCL Mets · Highlights: none confirmed this week · News: ranked as the Mets' No. 25 prospect; still in complex-league ball.

Andrew Painter — Phillies — P

This week: no in-window outing confirmed · Stats: 2026 season 1-8, 7.06 ERA, 53 K · Highlights: none this week · News: continues to work through a difficult rookie season after making his MLB debut on March 31.

Quick Summary

This Week

Jul 8–Jul 14, 2026. Top performer: Rockies OF Mickey Moniak, who hit .406 with 2 HR, 6 RBI and 7 runs over his last 10 games since returning from an ankle injury, including a 3-for-4, three-extra-base-hit night against the Marlins. Otherwise a rough week for the roster — five players are on the injured list (Hays, Abel, Pivetta, Bader, Suarez), and both Nick Castellanos and Andrew McCutchen are no longer with their listed teams.

Players

Seranthony Dominguez — White Sox — P

This week: Lost his grip on high-leverage work; Chicago has shifted to bullpen-by-committee. Stats: 4.85 ERA, 12 SV, 5.5 BB/9 (both career worsts), tied for 2nd in MLB with 5 blown saves. Highlights: none this week. News: Told reporters Tuesday it's "a hard moment," no longer pitching in save situations.

Austin Hays — White Sox — (OF)

This week: Ran the bases as part of rehab progression, moving closer to a minor league rehab assignment. Stats: .233 AVG, 1 HR, 7 RBI (limited 2026 action). Highlights: none, still out. News: On the 60-day IL with a left calf strain after a setback during an earlier rehab attempt.

Rhys Hoskins — Guardians — (1B)

This week: Ceded the everyday first-base job to prospect Cooper Ingle after going 6-for-48 (.125) over his prior 13 starts, but delivered off the bench with a 2-for-2, two-RBI pinch-hit appearance including a go-ahead double in a comeback win. Stats: .177 AVG, .664 OPS, 7 HR, 29 RBI (season). News: Reduced to a bench/situational role.

Mickey Moniak — Rockies — (OF)

This week: Roster's hottest hitter — .406 average, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 7 R over his last 10 games since fully shaking off a right ankle injury. Stats: .279 AVG, .924 OPS, 15 HR (season, career-best pace). Highlights: 3-for-4 with a solo HR, a triple and a double in one game vs. Miami. News: Trade Deadline (Aug. 3) speculation is picking up around him.

Matt Strahm — Royals — P

This week: Reached 10 years of MLB service time on Jul. 11 — same day he surrendered a go-ahead two-run homer in a 5-3 loss at Baltimore. Stats: 5.81 ERA, 31 IP (season); had posted a 1.23 ERA over his prior 8 appearances before that outing. News: Acquired earlier this year from Philadelphia for Jonathan Bowlan; the long ball (2.4 HR/9, a career high) remains his biggest issue.

Jordan Romano — Rockies — P

This week: No longer with the Angels — he was designated for assignment by Los Angeles on Apr. 26 (0-2, 10.13 ERA in 8 IP there) and has since resurfaced with Colorado after a minor league deal and Triple-A promotion. Stats: Scoreless-inning save in his second Rockies outing (Jul. 5). News: Roster note — team affiliation on file should be updated to Rockies.

Mick Abel — Twins — P

This week: No game action; continuing to recover. Stats: 1-2, 3.98 ERA, 23 K, 10 BB (limited 2026 innings). News: Underwent arthroscopic right elbow surgery Jul. 1; has been on the IL since April with no clear return timetable.

Kody Clemens — Twins — (UTL)

This week: Riding a three-game home run streak, including a 2-for-4, three-run blast in a 12-4 win over the Pirates — his third homer of July. Stats: .243 AVG, 16 HR, 46 RBI (season). News: Being called Minnesota's first-half MVP and part of the conversation around being snubbed for the All-Star Game.

Nick Pivetta — Padres — P

This week: Threw a light bullpen session Saturday, a step forward in his rehab. Stats: On the 60-day IL, no MLB innings logged this stretch. News: Recovering from a right elbow flexor strain since mid-April; return unlikely before late July/early August. Padres added Lucas Giolito to cover the rotation.

Walker Buehler — Padres — P

This week: Rough stretch continues — took the loss to Arizona, allowing 7 runs on 7 hits over 5 innings; has given up 16 earned runs across his last two starts combined (including a 9-ER, 4-inning meltdown vs. the Cubs and an 8-0 shutout loss to Arizona). Stats: 5-5, ERA jumped from 3.81 to 5.07 over the stretch. News: Next start comes at home vs. Toronto just before the All-Star break; manager Craig Stammen says the break should help him reset.

Nick Castellanos — Free agent (ex-Padres) — (OF)

This week: No longer with San Diego — designated for assignment, then released, and has now cleared waivers as a free agent. Stats: .191/.221/.339, 4 HR, 20 RBI in 39 games with the Padres before his release (.154/.200/.212 over his final 55 PA). News: May have to settle for a minor league deal to continue his career. Roster note — no longer a Padre.

Harrison Bader — Giants — (OF)

This week: No game action; shut down from baseball activities while a cortisone-type shot takes effect. Stats: .170 AVG, 5 HR, 14 RBI, .557 OPS (season). News: On the 10-day IL with plantar fasciitis (after an earlier hamstring strain); unclear if he's back before the All-Star break. Giants continuing a Drew Gilbert/Jonah Cox center-field platoon in his absence.

Andrew McCutchen — Braves org. (ex-Rangers) — (OF/DH)

This week: No longer with Texas — DFA'd May 27 and released, he signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves on Jul. 2. Stats: .192/.277/.260, 1 HR, 5 RBI in 37 games with the Rangers. News: Roster note — now in the Braves organization on a minors deal, not on Texas's roster.

Jeff Hoffman — Blue Jays — P

This week: Stripped of the closer role as Toronto shifts to a committee, but has been excellent lately — 2 wins, 2 saves and a hold over his last five appearances with no runs allowed and a 9:0 K:BB. Stats: 6.05 ERA, 3 SV, 34 K (season). News: Credits a return to heavier slider usage, mirroring his dominant 2023-24 Phillies seasons; signed through 2027.

J.P. Crawford — Mariners — (SS/3B)

This week: Activated off the IL (right hand contusion) without needing a rehab assignment, and for the first time in his Mariners tenure started at third base — a shift to accommodate prospect Colt Emerson at shortstop. Stats: .231 AVG, .773 OPS, 10 HR, 23 RBI, 31 R (season); hit .333 over his 11 games right before the injury. News: Positional move could stick going forward.

Zach Eflin — Orioles — P

This week: No game action — season is over. Stats: N/A, sidelined nearly all of 2026. News: Underwent Tommy John surgery Apr. 8 and will not pitch again this season.

Ranger Suarez — Red Sox — P

This week: Placed on the IL Jul. 9 (retroactive to Jul. 6) with a groin/adductor injury suffered fielding a comebacker Jul. 5 vs. the Angels. Stats: 4-3, 3.15 ERA, 97 K in 17 starts — leads Boston's rotation in ERA. News: Named an AL All-Star but will miss the All-Star Game in Philadelphia; IL stint runs at least through Jul. 21, also costing him a scheduled start vs. the Mets.

Scott Kingery — Cubs — (INF/OF)

This week: On the Temporary Inactive List with Triple-A Iowa. Stats: Just 4 PA in 8 MLB games (mostly pinch-running) before being outrighted off the 40-man in April when Chicago added Nicky Lopez. News: No indication of an imminent recall.

Braden Montgomery — White Sox — OF

This week: Named to play left field and bat second for the AL in the All-Star Futures Game, set for Jul. 17 in Atlanta. Stats: Made his MLB debut Jun. 9 after a 1.035 OPS at Double-A Birmingham and an .864 OPS at Triple-A Charlotte. News: Considered a top-tier five-tool prospect (70-grade power and arm on the 20-80 scale). Roster note — sheet listed no team; he's now with the White Sox.

Jace LaViolette — Guardians (Minors) — OF

This week: No fresh game report for this window; most recent notable outing was a career-high six-RBI game in early June for High-A Lake County. Stats: Turned around a slow April (.197/.346/.379) with a strong May (5 HR, .808 OPS in 21 games). News: 2025 first-round pick (27th overall); no roster moves reported. Roster note — sheet listed no team; he's in the Guardians system.

Kaeden Kent — Yankees (Minors) — INF

This week: On the 7-day injured list with High-A Hudson Valley. Stats: .302/.373/.430, .803 OPS through 36 games this season, with notably improved swing decisions. News: 2025 3rd-round pick out of Texas A&M. Roster note — sheet listed no team; he's in the Yankees system.

Ryan Prager — Guardians org. (Minors) — P

This week: No game report surfaced for this window. Stats: Not available for the current week. News: Named to Team Israel for the 2026 World Baseball Classic; drafted by Cleveland in the 9th round in 2025. Roster note — sheet listed no team; he's in the Guardians system.

Camden Lohman — Mets (Minors) — P

This week: Rough outing Jul. 10 vs. the FCL Nationals — 3.0 IP, 7 H, 8 ER (all earned), 4 BB, 3 K. Stats: 5.79 ERA in 28.0 IP over 9 appearances (7 starts) with the FCL Mets through Jul. 1. News: 2025 8th-round pick, signed for $797,500 over slot.

Andrew Painter — Phillies — P

This week: Bounced back at Triple-A Lehigh Valley with 6 strong innings Jul. 5, after tying his career high with 5 straight strikeouts to open a start Jul. 4. Stats: N/A for this stretch at the MLB level. News: Optioned down after his third straight rough MLB start (6 ER in 2 IP vs. the Marlins); working to rebuild in the minors. Roster note — sheet listed no team; he's with the Phillies organization.

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