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Last updated: April 19, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

MLB Injury Report & Roster Moves

The injury carousel continued spinning across the league Saturday, forcing several clubs to adjust their depth charts just as key players prepare returns. In Arizona, Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. activated from the injured list, achieving a remarkably quick return less than eight months after suffering a torn right ACL in 2025. Conversely, the Philadelphia Phillies closer Duran sidelined with a strained left oblique, a significant blow to their bullpen depth, while the Mets placed struggling designated hitter Jorge Polanco on the 10-day IL due to a right wrist contusion Mets place Polanco. Adding to bullpen woes, San Francisco Giants veteran reliever Jose Butto underwent arm surgery Friday, which is expected to keep him sidelined five to six months following a procedure performed by Dr. Jason Lee at Stanford Medical Center.

Scheduling Adjustments & Season Debuts

Weather concerns prompted an early schedule adjustment in the Northeast, as the Boston Red Sox pushed Sunday's start against Detroit back three hours to a 4:35 p.m. first pitch due to forecasted rain following Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Tigers at Fenway Park. Meanwhile, Miami is preparing for the return of an All-Star; the Marlins plan to activate Kyle Stowers on Sunday, allowing the outfielder to finally make his season debut after recovering from a hamstring strain. On the field, manager frustration boiled over in Kansas City, where Royals skipper Matt Quatraro received an early ejection in the first inning against the Yankees after vehemently arguing with the officiating crew.