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Last updated: April 3, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

MLB Player Movements & Roster Notes

The Mariners activated shortstop J.P. Crawford from the 10-day injured list on Thursday, addressing a key defensive gap after he missed the start of the season with a right shoulder ailment. In contrast to the shuffling of active rosters, former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer signed with the Long Island Ducks, a minor league independent club, and is slated to make his opening night start on April 21. Meanwhile, the Royals scratched catcher Carter Jensen from the lineup after he overslept ahead of Thursday's game against the Twins, a rare administrative lapse leading to his immediate removal.

Season Outlook & Historical Context

As clubs assess early performance, speculation continues regarding the Dodgers' potential for 117 regular-season wins and their reliance on a deep pitching staff utilizing 40 or more arms throughout the six-month grind. While L.A. focuses on October success, historical oddities remain in the memory banks; specifically, one incredibly rare achievement that went largely unnoticed during the Cubs' 2016 curse-breaking World Series win eight years ago continues to surface in historical reviews.