MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: April 22, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

American League Struggles & Injury Updates

The Texas Rangers secured a 5-1 victory over the Pirates, but the win was tempered by a potential injury concern as rookie Wyatt Langford exited the contest due to right forearm stiffness and is scheduled for an MRI exam Wednesday. Elsewhere in the AL, the Cleveland Guardians managed an 8-5 win where rookie Chase DeLauter, who had been struggling mightily at the plate going 7-for-47, finally broke through by delivering a bases-clearing triple that he hopes will serve as a season catalyst. Meanwhile, the Seattle Mariners executed a roster move, designating right-hander Casey Legumina for assignment and recalling Alex Hoppe from Triple-A following a November trade acquisition from Boston.

National League Turmoil & Injury Report

The New York Mets continued their disastrous stretch, blowing an early 3-0 advantage before the Twins scored twice in the ninth inning to seal a 5-3 defeat, extending the team’s current losing streak to 12 games, which resulted in a muted reception for the last-place NL East club upon returning to Citi Field on a cold Tuesday night. Despite the offensive slump, the Mets are slated to receive a boost Wednesday when outfielder Juan Soto is activated off the injured list. In Philadelphia, the struggling Phillies rotation received positive news as ace Zack Wheeler, sidelined since last August, is penciled in for his first start on Saturday against Atlanta.

AL West & Injury Replacements

The injury bug also hit the AL East, where the Boston Red Sox confirmed starter Sonny Gray was placed on the 15-day injured list after acquiring him from St. Louis in November, citing a right hamstring strain. His absence forces a shift in the Braves' bullpen hierarchy, as Atlanta also placed closer Raisel Iglesias on the 15-day IL after he reported shoulder discomfort stemming from sleeping awkwardly on Friday night; Suarez will absorb the closing role. Conversely, the Minnesota Twins got immediate help back as third baseman Royce Lewis was activated from the IL after missing nine games with a sprained left knee.

Catcher Updates & Prospect Focus

In Baltimore, the Orioles reinstated star catcher Adley Rutschman from the injured list prior to their road game against Kansas City, signaling good news for the team's offense after his recent ankle issue was resolved Tuesday. Amidst ongoing roster shuffling across the league, attention remains focused on player development, with one analysis examining Cleveland's readiness to promote a new catcher as the season progresses through its initial month.

Pitching Trends & Personal News

The velocity arms race continues to evolve in Major League Baseball, where throwing 100 mph on the radar gun has transitioned from being a rare feat to an increasingly common occurrence among elite pitchers. Off the field, Freddie Freeman and his wife Chelsea shared happy personal news on social media Tuesday afternoon, announcing the birth of their fourth child and first daughter, London Rosemary Joy.