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Last updated: April 20, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

MLB Injury Report & Roster Moves

The American League Central saw immediate roster adjustments as both the Mariners placed Donovan on the IL and the Twins followed suit, with Minnesota officially putting right-hander Mick Abel on the 15-day IL due to right elbow inflammation. Seattle’s move was retroactive to Saturday, as third baseman Brendan Donovan contends with a left groin muscle strain, signaling early roster instability for both playoff contenders. Elsewhere in the AL East, Boston starter Sonny Gray left Monday's tilt against the Tigers in the third inning due to reported right hamstring tightness during the traditional Patriots' Day contest, creating uncertainty for the Red Sox rotation.

NL West Pitching Woes & League Rules

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing immediate bullpen concerns after officially placing closer Edwin Diaz on the IL Monday, confirming he is scheduled for surgery this Wednesday to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, a procedure that carries an expected absence of several weeks. This pitching attrition comes as Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell thinks the Ohtani rule is 'bizarre', referencing the unique roster flexibility the Dodgers maintain—allowing them to carry 14 pitchers—specifically due to the two-way superstar's presence, a situation Counsell suggested was counter to traditional roster construction rules.

Fantasy Outlook & Trade Block Speculation

As injuries mount across the league, fantasy managers are advised to immediately survey the waiver wire, particularly targeting available pitching depth from the Twins and Astros organizations who have available arms. Meanwhile, as the August trade deadline approaches, front offices are reportedly assessing which players are most attainable; analysts have already mapped out the player most likely to be traded for all 30 MLB teams, ranging from established major leaguers to high-upside prospects who could shift team allegiances Intense Rivalry Atmosphere

Ahead of a tense series opener between the Yankees and Red Sox, Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler stated he remains "excited" to make his Fenway Park debut despite confirming that he and his family have received threats ahead of the start, underscoring the charged atmosphere surrounding the rivalry games.