MLB Baseball 24 Hours

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

PITCHING & ROSTER MOVES

The American League East saw significant volatility on the mound, as [Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet] suffered a brutal outing Monday night, yielding 11 runs—10 earned—across just 1⅔ innings against the Twins, demonstrating the high variance of frontline starters. In contrast, the [New York Yankees pitching staff] is poised for major reinforcement with both Gerrit Cole and Nestor Rodón nearing the start of their respective rehab assignments, offering a substantial boost to the team's aspirations, while fellow Yankee, infielder Anthony Volpe, is also close to returning. Furthermore, the Yankees finalized a minor transaction, returning Rule 5 pick Cade Winquest to the Cardinals just three days after designating the 25-year-old right-hander for assignment.

INJURY UPDATES & ROSTER SHIFTS

The injury woes continue to plague the struggling Houston Astros, who placed shortstop Jeremy Pena on the hamstring list and starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai on the injury list due to arm fatigue, compounding their recent difficulties. Addressing their own personnel needs, the Cleveland Guardians activated two players from the injured list Monday, welcoming back right-handed reliever Hunter Gaddis and outfielder George Valera. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired utility player Lenyn Sosa from the White Sox to cover for George Springer, who sustained a toe injury over the weekend. On the National League side, Mets All-Star Juan Soto is expected to begin running within the next 48 hours, marking a positive step in his recovery from a strained right calf suffered on April 3.

TRADE ACTIVITY & MARKET WATCH

The Cincinnati Reds executed a trade, sending 26-year-old first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand, a 2021 fourth-round selection from Oklahoma State, to the Baltimore Orioles in a Monday deal. This transaction comes as league attention focuses on the massive spending power displayed by two major market clubs, with the upcoming series between the Dodgers and Mets set to showcase baseball's most expensive matchup ever as big-money strategy dominates the sport's narrative. For fantasy managers seeking immediate help, analysts are advising on which catchers to claim off the waiver wire this week, suggesting that depth at the position remains a critical area for overlooked talent acquisition.