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

MLB Injury Report & Roster Moves

The American League West saw roster shuffling as the Houston Astros placed Loperfido on the IL due to a right quad strain, forcing them to adjust their outfield depth immediately. In contrast, the Arizona Diamondbacks activated Gurriel Jr., clearing a spot for the outfielder less than eight months after he underwent surgery for a torn right ACL, signaling a major boost to their lineup. Meanwhile, key bullpen arms are heading to the sidelines across the league; the Philadelphia Phillies lost closer Duran to an oblique strain, sidelining him for 15 days, and the San Francisco Giants confirmed Butto requires five to six months of recovery following arm surgery performed by Dr. Jason Lee at Stanford Medical Center.

Off-Day Adjustments & Player Relations

Roster adjustments were also necessary in Los Angeles where the Dodgers sent Freddie Freeman to the paternity list on Sunday, calling up longtime minor league talent Ryan Ward to fill the first base void temporarily. Off the field, drama subsided in Kansas City after catcher Salvador Perez and manager Quatraro cleared the air regarding a social media post that suggested the veteran needed a "mental breather," affirming they are now back on the same page. Furthermore, scheduling adjustments were mandated in Boston where the Red Sox moved Sunday’s game back three hours to a 4:35 p.m. start time due to forecasted inclement weather, following their 4-1 loss to the Tigers the previous afternoon at Fenway Park.