MLB Rumors: NL Only

Megill, who's dealing with an elbow injury, has been advised to undergo Tommy John surgery, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic.

Garrett, who's dealing with an elbow injury, has been advised to undergo Tommy John surgery, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic.

Castellanos criticized the communication he has with manager Rob Thomson after Friday's win over the Diamondbacks, according to Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer. "Communication over the years has been questionable, at least in my experience.... There's just been times where things have been said, and then, over the course of years, I'll have expectations because I'll latch on to what's being said and then actions would be different," Castellanos said. "And then I'm kind of left just thinking and whatnot. But again, like it is what it is. Adapt, do what I can. At the end of the day we're here to win a World Series."

Ohtani could pitch out of the bullpen in the playoffs, manager Dave Roberts told Aiden Gonzalez of ESPN.com on Wednesday. "I know that we are going to be talking about it," Roberts said.

Goodman was named the National League Player of the Week on Monday.

Palencia could miss the start of the 2025 playoffs after exiting Sunday's game against the Nationals with a shoulder injury, according to Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com.

Hampson is expected to be designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Monday, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic.

Burleson is expected to return to the Cardinals' active roster after Garrett Hampson is designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Monday, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic.

The Giants could make a move to sign Gray in the offseason, according to Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle.

Turner departed Sunday's contest against the Marlins due to a right hamstring strain, but it's uncertain how long he'll be sidelined for, according to Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Iglesias has been named the National League Reliever of the Month for August, Jason Foster of MLB.com reports.

Turang has been named the National League Player of the Month for August, Jason Foster of MLB.com reports.

Marsee has been named the National League Rookie of the Month for August, Jason Foster of MLB.com reports.

Peralta has been named the National League Pitcher of the Month for August, Jason Foster of MLB.com reports.

Ohtani launched his 100th homer as a Dodgers player in Tuesday's loss to the Pirates, and that was the hardest-hit ball of his career at the MLB level, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com.

The Cubs will adopt a cautious approach with Tucker, who exited Tuesday's win over Atlanta with calf tightness, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com.

McLean earned the win Tuesday against the Tigers and became the first pitcher to win his first four MLB starts since the 2014 season, according to Steve Kornacki of MLB.com.

The Mets will use a six-man rotation going forward, meaning Tong should continue to start, manager Carlos Mendoza told Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

Gore is dealing with a left shoulder injury but feels he'll be able to pitch again before the end of the 2025 season, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com.

The Mets are mulling whether to promote Tong to the major-league roster ahead of the final weeks of the regular season, according to Mike Puma of The New York Post.

Alvarez is working his way back from a thumb injury and is expected to begin a rehab assignment later this month, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

Lindor saw his 12-game hitting streak come to an end Monday against the Phillies after going hitless in six at-bats.

Harper has now hit safely in eight straight games after going 1-for-4 with a run scored and two strikeouts against the Mets on Monday.

Lindor extended his hitting streak to 12 games by going 1-for-4 with a walk against Atlanta on Sunday.

Carroll extended his hitting streak to 11 games by going 1-for-2 with two walks and two stolen bases Sunday against the Reds.