MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: April 2, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

MLB Roster Moves & Player Updates

The Seattle Mariners activated shortstop J.P. Crawford from the 10-day injured list Thursday, marking his return after he began the season sidelined with a right shoulder ailment. Elsewhere in roster news, the Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting their top prospect, 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin, signaling a fast track for MLB's consensus No. 1 talent to reach the majors. This influx of young talent contrasts with the journeyman movements of former top arms, as Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League, scheduled to take the mound on opening night, April 21, for the minor league club.

Early Season Lineup Oddities & Power Projections

A bizarre situation developed within the Kansas City Royals' clubhouse when catcher Carter Jensen was scratched from the starting lineup against the Twins after failing to wake up on time for the contest. While some teams deal with early absences, analysts are already to potential breakout performances, with speculation centering on whether Yordan Alvarez deserves placement among the top-10 hitters or if certain pitchers, like Ranger Suárez, could achieve unexpected heights, prompting fantasy managers to reassess existing projections. This early shifting in expectations comes as league power structures begin to solidify, with Week 1 MLB Power Rankings indicating significant early separation among contenders just one week into the regular season schedule.