2026 Injury Report: Updates on Judge, Kurtz, Cruz

The injury was sustained when Kurtz was hit by a pitch.

Cruz cleared for baseball activities

Pirates fans received very good news on the 29th.

Team director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk indicated that Oneil Cruz, who was placed on the IL in June with a fractured hand, has been cleared for all baseball activities (h/t MLB.com).

He won’t be eligible for activation until after the Trade Deadline, as Cruz is presently on the 60-day IL.

IL moves

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton was placed on the 10-day IL with a right hip impingement. The move came one day after he was removed early due to renewed hip soreness.

The Royals placed first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino on the 10-day IL with right wrist soreness.

Rangers catcher Danny Jansen was transferred to the 60-day IL.

Rehab assignments

Reds infielder Matt McLain went 0-3 with a walk and a strikeout for Triple-A Louisville.

Cubs reliever Hoby Milner tossed a scoreless inning for Triple-A Iowa.

Corey Seager went 0-3 with a strikeout for Double-A Frisco.

Brewers pitcher DL Hall struck out three over one inning for High-A Wisconsin.

Dodgers starter Blake Snell struck out nine over four scoreless innings (60 pitches) for Low-A Ontario.

Other notes

Giants utilityman Casey Schmitt will undergo left knee surgery, per manager Tony Vitello.

Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber (illness) was out again on July 29. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) was also out, as well.