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Last updated: April 12, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

MLB Injury Woes Mount Across Leagues

The American League East continues to struggle with personnel losses as the Baltimore Orioles placed catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list due to left ankle inflammation ahead of Saturday's game against the Giants. Adding to the injury concerns, Tampa Bay's Zach Eflin, recovering from Tommy John surgery performed shortly after his 32nd birthday, is already setting his sights on a 2027 return. Meanwhile, the struggles continued for the Toronto Blue Jays, who watched outfielder George Springer exit Saturday's 7-4 defeat to the Twins after suffering a fractured big toe on his left foot, compounding his already poor start where he was batting just .189 with two home runs prior to the incident.

AL West Turbulence & Mets Woes

The Houston Astros dealt with multiple setbacks during their 8-5 loss to the Seattle Mariners; shortstop Jeremy Pena departed late after signaling tightness in his right knee and is slated for imaging Sunday, while rookie pitcher Tatsuya Imai was sent back to Houston to be examined for right arm fatigue, news manager Joe Espada confirmed was "just not good news" for the club's rotation depth. This instability contrasts sharply with the defensive lapses plaguing the New York Mets, where shortstop Francisco Lindor committed his third miscue in two days during a lopsided 11-6 defeat to the Oakland A's, prompting manager Carlos Mendoza to state that the uncharacteristic errors were hard to explain. To address their pitching needs, the Mets subsequently recalled veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel while designating left-hander Richard Lovelady for assignment to maintain their 26-man roster limit after the latest loss.

Pitching Instability & Broadcast Updates

Further instability hit the mound in the National League as Angels rookie right-hander George Klassen had to leave his start in the third inning against Cincinnati after sustaining a bruised nail on his right index finger. On a lighter note for the league, NBC's Sunday night baseball coverage will feature the Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band performing the opening segment for their broadcasts, providing a musical backdrop to the ongoing action. In sad news for baseball history, three-time All-Star infielder and former manager Phil Garner, who guided the Astros to their first World Series appearance, passed away Saturday at the age of 76, leaving behind a significant legacy across multiple franchises as a player and skipper.