MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: April 14, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

National League Struggles & Personnel Updates

The New York Mets continued their slump, losing their sixth straight contest, prompting manager Carlos Mendoza to urge the club to "ride this storm" through the early-season adversity. While the Mets navigate struggles, their upcoming series against the Dodgers features a clash of high spending, marking one of the most expensive series ever staged in league history. Adding to the Mets' personnel woes, All-Star outfielder Juan Soto, sidelined since April 3 with a strained right calf, is reportedly cleared to begin running within the next 48 hours, offering a potential boost to the struggling lineup.

Meanwhile, St. Louis Cardinals rookie Jordan Walker is providing early offensive fireworks, smashing his eighth home run of the season, a feat accomplished by only four other players in Cardinals history within the first 16 games. Pitching support for the NL Central looks strong in Pittsburgh, where ace Paul Skenes noted the offense is making his job easier, contrasting sharply with last year when he felt one mistake could swing any contest.

American League Heavyweights Trade Blows & Roster Moves

A thrilling offensive battle saw the New York Yankees ultimately prevail over the Los Angeles Angels 11-10, despite both Aaron Judge and Mike Trout launching two home runs apiece in the tightly contested affair. The Yankees are preparing for significant pitching reinforcements as Gerrit Cole and Nestor Rodón are nearing clearance for rehab assignments, while shortstop Anthony Volpe has been medically approved to start his own rehab stint.

Roster shuffling continued across the AL East, where the Baltimore Orioles saw manager Craig Albernaz sustain a minor facial injury after being struck by a liner off Jeremiah Jackson's bat during Monday’s victory over the Diamondbacks. The Orioles immediately bolstered their infield, trading for first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 26, from the Cincinnati Reds in a Monday deal. In Toronto, the Blue Jays acquired Lenyn Sosa from the White Sox to cover for George Springer, who was sidelined this past weekend with a reported toe injury.

Pitching Woes & Injury Management

Several teams dealt with significant pitching setbacks and roster adjustments on Monday. Boston Red Sox starter Garrett Crochet endured a difficult outing against the Twins, surrendering 11 runs, 10 of them earned, across just 1⅔ innings in a lopsided defeat. The struggling Houston Astros placed shortstop Jeremy Pena (hamstring) and starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai (arm both on the injury list, continuing a stretch where the team has been hit hard by injuries.

In positive roster news for Cleveland, the Guardians activated reliever Hunter Gaddis and outfielder George Valera off the injured list following Monday’s activation. Furthermore, the Yankees concluded a short stint with Cade Winquest, the 25-year-old right-hander, by returning the Rule 5 pick to the St. Louis Cardinals just three days after designating him for assignment. Fantasy managers looking to shore up deficiencies at catcher are advised to review available players, as experts suggest several viable options on the waiver wire this week.