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Last updated: April 19, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

American League Action & Player Updates

The Cleveland Guardians celebrated a victory that was immediately followed by a personal milestone, as catcher Austin Hedges marked the occasion by getting engaged on the field following the final out. Separately in the AL Central, internal tensions within the Kansas City Royals appeared resolved after Salvador Perez and manager Matt Quatraro addressed a recent social media post, confirming the two were back on the same page following Saturday's drama. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros placed outfielder Joey Loperfido on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a right quadriceps strain, forcing a roster adjustment for the struggling club 5.

National League Roster Shifts & Injury Notes

In the NL West, the Los Angeles Dodgers placed star first baseman Freddie Freeman on the paternity list, recalling longtime minor league infielder Ryan Ward to fill the roster spot during his absence. Across the division, the Arizona Diamondbacks saw outfielder Corbin Carroll exit Sunday's game against the Blue Jays before the fifth inning due to low back tightness; however, manager Torey Lovullo expressed confidence that the issue would not prove serious, despite the brief scare for the young star 2.