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Last updated: April 16, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Injury Report: Pitchers & Position Players Sidelined

The injury woes continue to mount across the league, with several key players facing extended absences. San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta will miss weeks, maybe months after an MRI confirmed a flexor strain in his right elbow, manager Craig Stammen confirmed Wednesday. Adding to the National League setbacks, Mets utility man Jared Young faces a six-to-eight-week absence due to a tear in his left knee meniscus, prompting his placement on the Injured List. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants shuffled two outfielders onto the 10-day IL: Harrison Bader with a left hamstring strain and Jared Oliva due to a left wrist hamate fracture, further straining their depth chart.

The injury bug also hit the Rockies rotation, as left-hander Kyle Freeland landed on the 15-day IL with inflammation in his throwing shoulder. Contrastingly, Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagan offered good news, stating he "dodged" a severe hamstring issue after playing catch Wednesday following a scare in Tuesday’s contest against the Giants. On the transaction front, the Chicago White Sox recalled top prospect Sam Antonacci from Triple-A Charlotte, bolstering their bullpen depth amidst the ongoing roster churn.

Jackie Robinson Day & League Investigations

Major League Baseball universally honored the legacy of Jackie Robinson on the 79th anniversary of him breaking the sport's color barrier, as every player, coach, and umpire adorned the No. 42 jersey. However, the ceremonial day experienced a disruption when a singer leading pre-game festivities collapsed before the White Sox-Rays matchup and was subsequently transported to a local hospital. Separately, high-level league governance faced internal turmoil as the MLB Players Association fired two top executives with cause following the conclusion of an internal investigation into unspecified matters.

Adding to the league's off-field issues, both the Minnesota Twins and MLB are actively investigating an incident involving Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, who alleged a fan directed him to commit suicide during a game. In disciplinary news, Jorge Soler’s suspension stemming from last week's bench-clearing incident against the Atlanta Braves and pitcher Reynaldo Lopez was trimmed down from an initial seven-game ban to four games, according to Wednesday reports.

Star Power on the Mound

In Wednesday night's marquee matchup, Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani delivered a commanding performance on the mound despite omitting himself from the batting order. Ohtani channeled his focus entirely into pitching, tossing six strong innings while racking up 10 strikeouts in an 8-2 victory over the New York Mets. This dominant outing came as significant organizational news swirled around personnel decisions and player availability across the circuit.