Kansas City Royals' Lane Thomas singles off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano in the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 31, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Washington Nationals first baseman Luis García Jr., left, is hugged in the dugout by first base coach Corey Ray (23) after he was scratched from the starting lineup before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) hugs Jack Flaherty in the dugout during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Athletics' Nick Kurtz loses his batting helmet on a swing during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, July 31, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Athletics' Nick Kurtz, center, kneels on the ground while being looked at by the trainer after being hit by the pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo (58) throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 28 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Wally Skalij)

New York Mets' Freddy Peralta pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Monday, July 20, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)