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Last updated: April 5, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Sunday's Offensive Resurgences & Stellar Defense

The San Diego Padres rallied from an early 4-0 deficit to defeat the Red Sox 8-6, fueled in part by third baseman Manny Machado kicking away a pickoff attempt that ultimately led to two crucial runs scoring. In a defensive showcase, Angels outfielder Jo Adell robbed the Mariners of three potential home runs, including a ninth-inning grab where he crashed into the right-field seats to secure a tight 1-0 victory. Meanwhile, Reds rookie Rhett Lowder maintained an impressive 1.30 career Earned Run Average through his first eight starts, establishing the lowest mark for a Reds pitcher since 1913.

Injury Updates Plague Contenders

A wave of injuries hit several major market clubs Sunday, forcing multiple roster adjustments across the league. The Los Angeles Dodgers placed their star shortstop Mookie Betts onto the injured list due to a strained right oblique, a significant blow to their infield defense. Houston's rotation also took a hit as ace Hunter Brown landed on the 15-day IL with a strain in his pitching shoulder. Further south, the White Sox shipped outfielder Everson Pereira to the 10-day IL with a left ankle sprain sustained last Thursday, while Cubs starter Cade Horton was sidelined and sent back to Chicago for further testing on his right arm after being placed on the 15-day IL.

Roster Moves & Pitching Oddities

The Toronto Blue Jays bolstered their pitching depth by selecting both right-hander Austin Voth and left-hander Joe Mantiply to the major league roster following corresponding moves. In a peculiar situation for the Marlins, 32-year-old reliever Pete Fairbanks made a rare starting appearance, throwing 27 pitches in the first inning before departing on paternity leave to attend the birth of his child. Separately, the Mariners listed top prospect Colt Emerson as day-to-day after he fouled a ball off his foot; Emerson, who signed an eight-year, $95 million contract extension last week, received negative X-rays.

Post-Game Incidents & Marathon Contests

The action over the weekend also included notable procedural events, such as the New York Yankees' Saturday 9-7 victory over the Marlins clocking in at 3 hours and 49 minutes, marking the longest nine-inning game played since the pitch clock was implemented for the 2023 season. That same Marlins-Yankees contest saw plate umpire Ron Kulpa exit in the fourth inning after being struck in the mask by a foul ball. Furthermore, the Brewers’ Sal Frelick exited the second game of Saturday's split doubleheader early due to left side tightness, while Mets outfielder Juan Soto was confirmed to have a right calf strain following an MRI examination.