MLB in Brief: Mike Trout Injured | Cal Ripken Jr. Takes on a More Active Role

Mike Trout Injured

Too bad—he was having a great season.

NEWS with @Ken_Rosenthal: Mike Trout is headed to the IL with a hamstring injury, sources tell @TheAthletic.

Brutal news for Trout with the All-Star Game coming up and a comeback season in the works.

Christian Moore is getting the call-up.

— Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) June 18, 2026

Tyler Heineman's Message

He thanks the Blue Jays fans.

Abraham Toro, the relief pitcher

This marks the fourth time in 40 days that he's been used as a reliever in Triple-A. Obviously, this happens when his team needs a position player on the mound.

Fun fact: Abraham Toro, who plays in the infield, has been used four times as a reliever in the last 40 days in Triple-A. Each time, of course, in one-sided games.

— Alexandre Pratt (@alexandrepratt) June 18, 2026

Cal Ripken Jr. More Involved

The former player is now taking on a more prominent role in player development in Baltimore.

Cal Ripken Jr. takes on a more active role in player development as the Orioles emphasize fundamentals. With @Britt_Ghiroli. Unlocked and free to read. https://t.co/u0pfOsUlab

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) June 18, 2026

Tarik Skubal and the Padres

Will he be traded there?

For a team like the Padres with offensive flaws, is it worth giving up a haul to acquire Tarik Skubal on a short-term basis?

“I just don't know if this is the Padres team that's going to go out and chase,” says @JeffPassan. pic.twitter.com/rjKJQwozod

— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) June 17, 2026

Keep an eye on the Phillies

It would be… normal to see them make a move.

“I don't recall Dave Dombrowski ever sitting out a trade deadline.” @Ken_Rosenthal would be “shocked” if the Phillies stood pat during trade season. pic.twitter.com/rjKJQwozod

— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) June 18, 2026

The foundation is there

The Blue Jays just need to get on a hot streak.

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