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Last updated: April 12, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

AL Central Injury Woes & Slumps

The American League Central division is facing significant injury attrition following Saturday's slate, highlighted by Toronto's George Springer exiting the 7-4 loss to Minnesota with a fractured big toe on his left foot, compounding his already anemic .189 batting average Springer exits Blue Jays' loss with fractured toe. The struggles extend to the New York Mets, where shortstop Francisco Lindor committed his third error in two days during an 11-6 defeat to Oakland, leading manager Carlos Mendoza to call the uncharacteristic lapses "hard to explain." Furthermore, the Baltimore Orioles placed star catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list due to left ankle inflammation, adding another key player to the growing list of sidelined stars O's Rutschman hits IL with inflammation in ankle.

Houston & Mets Roster Moves

The Houston Astros dealt with multiple setbacks in their 8-3 loss to Seattle, as shortstop Jeremy Pena departed late with right knee tightness and is scheduled for an MRI Sunday. Adding to Houston's mounting personnel issues, rookie pitcher Tatsuya Imai was immediately sent back to Houston for examination concerning right arm fatigue, which manager Joe Espada deemed "just not good news" Astros' Imai to undergo testing for arm fatigue. To address bullpen needs following recent turbulence, the New York Mets recalled veteran closer Craig Kimbrel while simultaneously designating left-hander Richard Lovelady for assignment to maintain the 26-man roster limit Mets call up reliever Kimbrel, DFA LHP Lovelady.

Pitching Concerns & Broadcast Notes

Other clubs also saw pitchers depart early due to physical ailments, including the Los Angeles Angels, whose rookie right-hander George Klassen exited his start against Cincinnati in the third inning due to a bruised nail on his right index finger. Meanwhile, as the league navigates these on-field issues, the Sunday night MLB broadcast on NBC is preparing to feature the Zac Brown Band in its opening sequence, showcasing the three-time Grammy Award-winning Southern rock group ahead of prime-time action SNB opening on NBC to feature Zac Brown Band.