MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: April 7, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

ALARM BELLS IN THE ALLEY

Pitching concerns continued to surface across Major League Baseball Tuesday, highlighted by setbacks for established stars. Texas Rangers ace Jacob de Grom admitted feeling discomfort in his right knee during Monday’s start, forcing him to exit after only five innings and 78 pitches in a win over the Mariners. Just as concerning for the Toronto Blue Jays, three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer departed his outing against the Dodgers early due to right forearm tendinitis, concluding a lopsided 14-2 defeat. These physical issues compound the tension between players and opponents, exemplified when Cubs catcher Willson Contreras issued a stark warning to the Milwaukee Brewers after being plunked for the 24th time by the team, threatening retribution if it happens again.

INJURY BUG BITES ALREADY STRUGGLING CLUBS

The 10-day injured list saw new additions from two teams fighting near the bottom of their respective divisions. The Cleveland Guardians officially placed infielder Gabriel Arias on the IL Tuesday with a strained left hamstring, immediately promoting Juan Brito who is scheduled to make his big league debut. Simultaneously, the Chicago White Sox confirmed outfielder Austin Hays is also sidelined with a right hamstring strain, landing him on the 10-day IL. These roster moves come as deeper structural issues in player development are being scrutinized, with ongoing discussions suggesting that a formalized international draft might be necessary to address the failing player acquisition systems plaguing Latin American baseball following recent tragic events.