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Last updated: April 19, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

MLB Injury Updates & Roster Moves

The slate of games for Sunday saw several key personnel shifts across the league due to injury concerns, notably impacting bullpen stability and outfield depth. In Philadelphia, the Phillies placed closer Jhoan Duran on the 15-day injured list following the diagnosis of a strained left oblique, a setback manager Rob Thomson confirmed. Meanwhile, the New York Mets designated hitter Jorge Polanco landed on the 10-day IL due to a right wrist contusion, signaling struggles for the struggling veteran. Conversely, the Diamondbacks activated Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from the injured list less than eight months after he sustained a torn right ACL, offering an immediate boost to their outfield corps, while the Marlins prepared to activate All-Star Kyle Stowers for his season debut following a hamstring strain.

Pitching Setbacks & Scheduling Adjustments

Pitching staffs faced further strain as the San Francisco Giants announced that veteran reliever Jose Butto underwent arm surgery Friday that will sideline him for five to six months, a substantial loss requiring immediate reallocation of late-inning relief duties. These personnel shifts occurred as teams adjusted to weather concerns; the Boston Red Sox postponed Sunday’s contest against the Tigers, moving the first pitch back three hours from its original slot due to forecasts predicting heavy rain, following a 4-1 Saturday loss to Detroit at Fenway Park. Separately, dugout discipline played out in Kansas City, where Royals manager Matt Quatraro earned an early ejection in the first inning of Saturday's matchup against the Yankees after vehemently arguing calls with the umpiring crew.