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Last updated: April 20, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

MLB Injury & Roster Updates

The Houston Astros placed outfielder Joey Loperfido on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a right quadriceps strain, one of several roster adjustments across the league. Out on the West Coast, the Los Angeles Dodgers recalled longtime minor league player Ryan Ward while simultaneously placing first baseman Freddie Freeman on the paternity list. Separately, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll exited Sunday's contest against Toronto before the fifth inning with low back tightness, though manager Torey Lovullo expressed confidence that the issue is minor and not serious enough to warrant concern.

Player Dynamics & On-Field Moments

Off the field drama surrounding the Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez and manager Matt Quatraro appeared resolved after the pair cleared the air regarding Perez's social media post from Saturday, confirming they were back on the same page heading into the week. In a lighter moment following a victory, Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges, who scored the opening run of the game, capped off his night with a memorable on-field engagement after the final out was recorded.