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Last updated: April 12, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

MLB Injury Woes Plague Contenders

The day proved costly for multiple American League contenders as key players exited contests with physical setbacks. The Houston Astros lost shortstop Jeremy Pena in the eighth inning of an 8-7 defeat to the Mariners due to right knee tightness, prompting an MRI scheduled for Sunday, while rookie pitcher Tatsuya Imai returned to Houston to undergo examination for right arm fatigue, a development manager Joe Espada described as "just not good news" following his third start. Compounding the AL injury crisis, Toronto's George Springer suffered a fractured big toe on his left foot during the Blue Jays’ 7-4 loss to Minnesota, adding to his early-season struggles batting just .189 with two home runs.

The American League East saw further depletion as the Baltimore Orioles placed catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list pre-game against the Giants because of left ankle inflammation, forcing the team to adjust its lineup structure around the key backstop. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Angels saw rookie right-hander George Klassen depart his start against Cincinnati in the third inning after sustaining a bruised nail on his right index finger, illustrating a broader trend of pitching attrition across the league over the weekend.

National League Struggles & Roster Moves

The New York Mets faced another frustrating outing in an 11-6 loss to Oakland, highlighted by shortstop Francisco Lindor committing his third defensive miscue in two days, leading manager Carlos Mendoza to admit the uncharacteristic lapses were "hard to explain" following the defeat. To address bullpen depth following the recent struggles, the Mets recalled veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel while designating left-hander Richard Lovelady for assignment to maintain the required 26-man roster configuration. Separately, the league announced that Sunday night's coverage on NBC's Sunday Night Baseball will feature a special opening segment showcasing the talents of the three-time Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band.