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Last updated: April 19, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

MLB Roster Moves & Injury Updates

The injury bug continued to bite several contenders across the league, forcing immediate roster shuffling. Philadelphia placed closer Jhoan Duran onto the 15-day injured list Saturday due to a strained left oblique, creating a high-leverage void for the Phillies in the late innings. Meanwhile, the New York Mets sidelined designated hitter Jorge Polanco with a right wrist contusion, sending the struggling player to the 10-day IL. On a brighter note for returning players, Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was activated less than eight months after tearing his right ACL, signaling a faster-than-expected recovery, while Miami plans to debut All-Star Kyle Stowers on Sunday following a hamstring strain that kept him sidelined.

Pitching Setbacks & Scheduling Concerns

Pitching losses mounted as the San Francisco Giants announced reliever Jose Butto requires surgery, projecting a five-to-six-month absence after the procedure performed by Dr. Jason Lee. These personnel shifts occurred while teams navigated adverse weather, causing the Boston Red Sox to postpone Sunday's game against the Tigers by three hours due to expected rainfall, following a 4-1 Saturday loss at Fenway Park. Separately, managerial discipline was on display when Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro earned an ejection in the first inning of Saturday's contest against the Yankees after vehemently arguing calls with the officiating crew.