MLB Baseball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: March 23, 2026, 2:30 PM ET
MLB Injury Woes Deepen
The start of the Major League Baseball season is being marred by significant early setbacks to key personnel, as both the Rays sideline Lux and the Braves lose Strider to the injured list. Tampa Bay confirmed that veteran infielder Gavin Lux will begin the year on the IL due to a right shoulder impingement, delaying his debut with the club. Concurrently, Atlanta's rotation faces another substantial blow with right-hander Spencer Strider diagnosed with an oblique strain, forcing him onto the 15-day injured list just before Opening Day rosters were finalized.
Front Office Stability
In contrast to the physical setbacks plaguing players, the Toronto Blue Jays secured important long-term commitments in their front office structure. The organization announced a pair of extensions, locking in manager John Schneider for two years and ensuring general manager Ross Atkins remains through five seasons as the team navigates a competitive American League East race.