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Last updated: May 13, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

MLB Injury Updates & Roster Moves

The injury bug continued to bite across the league Tuesday, with several key players heading to the injured list and impacting playoff aspirations. The Atlanta Braves suffered a major blow as catcher Sean Murphy fractured his left middle finger, an injury manager Walt Weiss estimated could sideline him for up to eight weeks, compounding the offensive pressure on stars like Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin, who are otherwise fueling the best offense in the National League by powering the NL East lead. In New York, the Mets are reassessing their free agent strategy after losing Francisco Alvarez to a right knee injury, which requires an MRI following a 10-2 victory, while also calling up their No. 2 prospect, A.J. Ewing, to try and spark their struggling bats amid ongoing team struggles. Elsewhere, the Athletics placed shortstop Jacob Wilson on the 10-day IL with a dislocated left shoulder forcing immediate roster adjustments, and the Blue Jays sent Addison Barger to the IL due to right elbow inflammation, also designating veteran lefty Eric Lauer for assignment in a corresponding move.

The shuffling continued across the middle infield and behind the plate as teams attempted to solidify their rosters mid-season. The Yankees recalled shortstop Anthony Volpe returning the former top prospect from the minors while simultaneously monitoring José Caballero, who is sidelined with a sore right middle finger and faces potential IL time pending further tests while the team evaluates its depth. Meanwhile, the Pirates made moves after placing catcher Joey Bart on the 10-day IL due to a left foot infection, recalling Endy Rodriguez from Triple-A to manage the catching void. In a surprising swap, the Cleveland Guardians acquired an elite defensive catcher from the San Francisco Giants in a trade that drew immediate grading from analysts, while the struggling Dodgers sought offensive revitalization by activating Mookie Betts, who returned after a five-week stint on the IL hoping to spark their sluggish lineup.

Positive injury news arrived for Milwaukee and Seattle, though the Rangers face minor uncertainty. Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich was activated from the IL rejoining the lineup after a month due to an adductor strain, offering a significant boost to their offense. In Seattle, the Mariners saw relief as pitchers Trevor Rogers and Tyler Wells returned to the active roster following illness and a Triple-A assignment, respectively, though the team subsequently moved pitcher Wolfram to the seven-day IL as roster fluidity continues. The Texas Rangers are treating outfielder Brandon Nimmo as day-to-day after he sustained a sprained left ankle in the sixth inning Tuesday, though the team avoided a bigger scare when Nathan Eovaldi was scratched Monday due to tightness in his left side indicating constant monitoring of pitching health.

Pitching Highlights & Slumps

Pirates ace Paul Skenes had his remarkable no-hit bid against the Rockies snapped in the seventh inning by a clean single off the bat of Mickey Moniak, though his performance was a bright spot in Pittsburgh’s rotation despite the bid ending late. Simultaneously, Ryan Weathers of the Padres also saw his no-hit effort end in the seventh inning before the Yankees managed to rally and secure a 3-2 victory in their fourth consecutive loss demonstrating how fragile no-hit chances are. On the offensive side, the Dodgers are giving Shohei Ohtani extra time off hoping the break helps him reset, as he navigates one of the most significant hitting slumps of his career. Furthermore, the league is grappling with widespread bullpen volatility, where elite closers are becoming increasingly scarce, a situation that analysts suggest will heavily influence the remainder of the season and offseason strategy given the difficulty in securing reliable anchors.

Off-Field Developments

In labor relations, top executives from Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association commenced their initial collective bargaining talks on Tuesday, setting the stage for negotiations slightly more than six months before the expiration of the current agreement. Separately, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh finally broke out of an extended slump, recording his first hit since April 27, which finally snapped the majors' longest hitless streak this season ending a frustrating personal drought.