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Last updated: April 18, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

American League Action & Player Notes

The New York Yankees secured a narrow 4-2 victory over the Rockies, highlighted by an unlikely late-game contribution when Ryan McMahon, utilized primarily in the batting cage during the contest, entered as a defensive replacement and launched a go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth inning. Meanwhile, the team's ace, Gerrit Cole, completed his first minor league rehab start, allowing three earned runs across 4⅓ innings for Double-A Somerset while throwing 44 pitches as he works toward a major league return. In roster shuffling, the Seattle Mariners reinstated Rob Refsnyder from the paternity list Friday, moving outfielder Patrick Wisdom onto the 10-day injured list to manage their depth concerns.

National League Turmoil & Roster Moves

The Miami Marlins suffered an in-game setback when third baseman Graham Pauley exited Friday night's contest against the Brewers in the seventh inning due to right oblique discomfort, adding to the team’s injury list. Further south, the Chicago Cubs placed closer Daniel Palencia on the 15-day IL with a left oblique strain, compounding organizational woes that also saw starter Cade Horton undergo his second Tommy John surgery. Amidst a difficult stretch, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns publicly affirmed his support for manager Carlos Mendoza, despite the team currently enduring a nine-game losing skid entering the weekend.

Weather Delays & Transactional News

A severe mid-April storm system brought three inches of snow to Coors Field, greeting both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies just as their four-game series was scheduled to begin in Denver. Separately, the business side of the sport saw a massive transaction materialize, as sources confirmed that the San Diego Padres are nearing a sale that is set to establish an MLB-record valuation of $3.9 billion. Tragically, Major League Baseball mourned the passing of former Angels outfielder Garret Anderson, the All-Star MVP who died at 53, leaving behind a legacy spanning 17 seasons, 15 of which were spent in Anaheim where he remains a Hall of Fame member.