MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

AL CENTRAL DIVISIONS ROSTER SHUFFLES

The Cleveland Guardians activated right-handed reliever Hunter Gaddis and outfielder George Valera from the injured list on Monday, seeking immediate bullpen and bench depth. This flurry of roster moves follows injury setbacks plaguing teams across the league, including the Houston Astros, who placed shortstop Jeremy Pena on the injury list with a hamstring issue and starter Tatsuya Imai due to arm fatigue. Further compounding Houston's woes, starter Cody Bolton exited Sunday's loss in the second inning with mid-back tightness, illustrating the mounting physical toll on pitching staffs as the season progresses.

AL EAST INJURY CONCERNS & TRADE ACTIVITY

The American League East is grappling with significant personnel losses, prompting immediate countermeasures. The Toronto Blue Jays acquired infielder Lenyn Sosa from the White Sox following the news that veteran George Springer is sidelined with a toe injury sustained over the weekend. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees are poised for pitching reinforcement as both Gerrit Cole and Nestor Rodón are nearing the commencement of their respective rehab assignments, offering a substantial mid-season boost to the rotation, though the club also returned Rule 5 pick Cade Winquest to the Cardinals after designating him for assignment.

NATIONAL LEAGUE ROSTER ADJUSTMENTS & TRADE

Out in the National League, the Baltimore Orioles immediately addressed a major injury by placing first baseman Ryan Mountcastle on the 60-day injured list due to a fractured left foot, an injury that may necessitate surgery. To fill the resulting void at first base, the Orioles executed a trade with the Cincinnati Reds, acquiring 26-year-old Christian Encarnacion-Strand, who was originally a fourth-round selection by the Minnesota Twins in 2021. The struggling New York Mets, meanwhile, are searching for offensive production amid a five-game slide, confirming the call-up of outfielder Tommy Pham on Monday while star Juan Soto remains sidelined on the IL.

NL WEST PITCHING FRUSTRATIONS & WAIVER WIRE

Pitching injuries continued to surface in the West, as San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta was forced from Sunday's victory in the fourth inning due to stiffness developing in his elbow, raising concerns about rotation availability. Across the league, teams dealing with unexpected shortages are eyeing free agency options; analysts suggest that clubs needing immediate help at the catcher position should aggressively pursue available free agents on the waiver wire this week to stabilize their lineups.

HIGH-SPENDING BASEBALL ON DISPLAY

The financial disparity in modern baseball will be highly visible this week as the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to clash in what has been termed the most expensive series ever staged in MLB history, showcasing the aggressive spending by two of the sport's wealthiest franchises as the league's top payrolls collide. This high-dollar showdown occurs while other teams, like the Guardians, are making smaller, targeted moves, such as activating Hunter Gaddis and George Valera, to navigate their current roster needs following recent IL placements.