Chris Taylor is not hanging up his cleats. The 35-year-old veteran, who split last season between the Dodgers and Angels, has opted to go on the minor league injured list with a fractured forearm instead of retiring. He re-upped with the Angels on a minor league deal for 2026.
Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is on the verge of returning to the majors. The 25-year-old, who began the season on the injured list with an elbow injury, could be activated today against the Orioles. With a 1.54 ERA over four minor league outings this season, Melton emerged as a key swingman for Detroit’s playoff push last year. Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reported earlier this week that Melton would be in the mix for Sunday’s game. With Keider Montero bumped to Tuesday, the Tigers appear to be leaning toward activating Melton today.
Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz extended his on-base streak to 46 games with a single in the first inning against the Padres on Saturday. The mark ties him with Rickey Henderson for third on the A’s all-time single-season list. Jimmie Foxx is next at 47 games, while Mark McGwire holds the franchise record with a 48-game streak in 1996. Kurtz’s .444 on-base percentage is 25 points ahead of any other player in MLB and ranks him sixth in wRC+ among qualified hitters.
Blue Jays lefty Patrick Corbin delivered a strong performance against the Pirates on Saturday, tossing six innings of one-run ball. The veteran completed six innings for the first time since August 2025, striking out seven without walking a batter. Corbin outpitched Pirates rookie Paul Skenes, who allowed four earned runs over five innings. Skenes has now given up nine earned runs in his last two starts after beginning May with two scoreless eight-inning outings. George Springer’s leadoff home run sparked Toronto’s early offensive push.
Next up for the Tigers is a crucial matchup against the Orioles, where Melton could make his season debut. The A’s will look to keep Kurtz’s historic streak alive in their next series against the Padres. For the Blue Jays, Corbin’s performance could signal a turning point in Toronto’s playoff push.
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