MLB Baseball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: March 19, 2026, 4:30 PM ET
MLB Roster Setbacks & Discipline
As the 2026 season approaches on March 25, several clubs are facing immediate roster adjustments due to injuries and disciplinary action espn.com. The Tampa Bay Rays will open espn.com with shortstop Taylor Walls sidelined on the injured list because of a right oblique strain, potentially clearing the way for prospect Carson Williams to secure an opening day spot espn.com. Similarly, the Toronto Blue Jays will begin espn.com without right-hander Trey Yesavage, whom Manager John Schneider confirmed is dealing with a shoulder impingement espn.com. Adding to the league-wide disciplinary news, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire season espn.com after his appeal concerning a positive performance-enhancing drug test was officially resolved espn.com.