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

Injury Updates Plague Contenders

The injury bug continued its sweep across Major League Baseball Sunday, dealing significant blows to multiple playoff hopefuls. Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich exited early against the Nationals due to tightness in his left hamstring, raising immediate concerns for the National League Central leaders. Compounding the grim news across the league, the Baltimore Orioles placed catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list Saturday with left ankle inflammation, just as the team battles for the AL East lead. Furthermore, the Houston Astros are closely monitoring shortstop Jeremy Pena, who came out as a precaution after feeling right knee tightness Saturday and is scheduled for imaging.

The issues are not limited to position players, as pitching staffs face mounting strain. The Chicago Cubs inserted reliever Hunter Harvey onto the injured list Sunday, citing inflammation in his right triceps, while rookie George Klassen of the Angels departed early against Cincinnati with a bruised nail on his right index finger. For the Astros, rookie pitcher Tatsuya Imai has returned to Houston for examinations concerning right arm fatigue after making just three starts, prompting manager Joe Espada to state, "Just not good news" regarding the young arm. Meanwhile, on a longer timeline, the Orioles' Zach Eflin, who recently underwent Tommy John surgery on his 32nd birthday, is reportedly setting his sights on a return to the mound in the 2027 season.

Offensive Struggles & Personnel Losses

Player availability and performance dipped across the board, resulting in frustrating outcomes for several franchises. Toronto's George Springer, already enduring a difficult offensive stretch batting just .189 with two home runs, suffered a fracture to the big toe on his left foot during Saturday's 7-4 defeat to the Twins. The offensive malaise extended to the New York Mets, where shortstop Francisco Lindor committed his third defensive miscue in two days during an 11-6 rout by the Athletics, leading manager Carlos Mendoza to describe the uncharacteristic lapses as "hard to explain". In sadder news for the baseball community, former three-time All-Star infielder and past Astros manager Phil Garner passed away at the age of 76, having guided Houston to its first-ever World Series appearance.