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Last updated: April 13, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

MLB Injury Report & Roster Moves

A wave of injuries continued to ripple across the league Sunday, forcing several clubs to make immediate roster adjustments. The Baltimore Orioles confirmed Mountcastle's IL placement after first baseman Ryan Mountcastle suffered a broken fourth metatarsal bone in his left foot, while the team also dealt with the long-term prognosis for Zach Eflin, who is targeting a 2027 return following Tommy John surgery performed on his 32nd birthday. Amid the mounting injury woes, the slumping New York Mets called up outfielder Pham to replace Juan Soto, as the club attempts to halt a five-game skid. Elsewhere, San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta exited early in the fourth inning of a victory over Colorado due to elbow stiffness, and Astros starter Cody Bolton departed in the second of his outing against Seattle with mid-back tightness, compounding Houston's pitching concerns.

Further injury setbacks plagued other contenders, creating immediate depth concerns for their rotations and bullpens. Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich departed holding his hamstring against Washington, with the team reportedly expecting "bad news" regarding the severity of the tightness. Chicago also placed reliever Harvey on the injured list due to right triceps inflammation, while the Washington Nationals saw reliever Ken Waldichuk** [*hurt his arm while throwing a pitch during their 8-6 victory over the Brewers. The Philadelphia Phillies managed to get rookie Andrew Painter on the mound; he threw five innings in relief after being scratched from his start due to a migraine, keeping him available despite the brief health scare.**

High-Stakes Matchups & League Notes

The financial magnitude of upcoming contests reached an unprecedented level, exemplified by the impending series between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers, which analysts projected as historic due to the combined payroll commitments of the two franchises, estimated near $1.07 billion. In other news impacting team personnel, Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland was scratched late from his scheduled start against the Padres after experiencing soreness in his pitching shoulder. The league also mourned the passing of Phil Garner, the former manager dies at age 76; Garner had guided the Houston Astros to their first World Series appearance as a manager and was a three-time All-Star infielder during his playing career. Meanwhile, the league's flair for the dramatic was acknowledged as ESPN announced the championship belt for its unofficial 2026 Bat Flip Championship, naming the first victor of the season’s early competitions.