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Last updated: April 11, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

MLB Injury Updates & Roster Moves

The slate of Saturday games brought a wave of injury setbacks across the league, severely impacting several contenders. Baltimore scratched star catcher Adley Rutschman just two hours before the contest against the Giants due to soreness in his left ankle, a significant blow to the American League East leaders. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays suffered a major blow when outfielder George Springer exited their 7-4 defeat to the Twins after fracturing the big toe on his left foot; Springer was already struggling at the plate, batting just .189 with two home runs entering the contest Springer fractured. Further injury news emerged from the Angels camp, where rookie right-hander George Klassen was forced out of his third inning start against Cincinnati after suffering a bruised nail on his right index finger Klassen departed.

The Illinois contingent also dealt with personnel issues, as the Minnesota Twins placed infielder Royce Lewis and right-hander Cody Laweryson onto the injured list Twins sent. Adding to the injury woes in the Midwest, Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker saw his streak end at 213 consecutive games played after being sent to the 10-day IL Friday with an oblique strain Rooker sidelined. These roster adjustments forced immediate action in Queens, where the Mets called up veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel and designated left-hander Richard Lovelady for assignment to maintain their 26-man roster composition Mets activated. These moves follow a Friday night scare for New York when starter Clay Holmes left early against the A's due to left hamstring tightness in the sixth inning Holmes exited.

Offensive Fireworks & Historic Milestones

Offensive production provided major highlights despite the injury concerns, most dramatically in Los Angeles where Max Muncy delivered a historic three-home run performance to lead the Dodgers past the Rangers 8-7 Muncy capped. Muncy sealed the victory with a dramatic two-out solo blast in the bottom of the ninth inning, securing the walk-off win. Across town, Shohei Ohtani achieved a new benchmark for Japanese-born players, extending his personal on-base streak to 44 games following a fifth-inning single, surpassing the previous record held by Ichiro Suzuki Ohtani broke.

League Broadcast & Emotional Returns

As the league prepares for Sunday coverage, NBC announced that the Zac Brown Band will provide the musical backdrop for the opening segment of its Sunday night MLB broadcasts NBC opening. On the personal side, Jeff McNeil experienced an emotional homecoming at Citi Field as he returned to face his former team, the Mets, following his offseason trade to the Athletics McNeil returned.