MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: May 13, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

MLB Player Health & Transactions

The injury landscape across Major League Baseball continues to evolve, with the Braves placing catcher Sean Murphy on the injured list due to a fractured left middle finger, an absence expected to last up to eight weeks, compounding issues for the NL East leaders who also activated Ha-Seong Kim while shipping Eli White to the seven-day concussion IL. Further south, the Mets are reassessing player evaluation after recent free agent signings struggled, a concern amplified by catcher Francisco Alvarez requiring an MRI on his right knee following Tuesday's 10-2 victory, while the team simultaneously recalled top prospect A.J. Ewing to try and spark their offense. In other significant moves, the Athletics designated shortstop Jacob Wilson for the 10-day IL with a dislocated left shoulder following a rash of injuries, and the Pirates mirrored this by placing Joey Bart on the IL with a foot infection, recalling Endy Rodriguez.

The Dodgers navigated a tough night despite the return of Mookie Betts after a five-week IL stint, though Shohei Ohtani managed to break an 11-game homerless streak—his longest as a Dodger—by hitting a home run while also drawing a walk and being robbed of another hit. Meanwhile, the Yankees managed to avoid placing shortstop José Caballero on the IL for a finger injury as they await test results, opting instead to recall former top prospect Anthony Volpe from the minors on Tuesday. In related news, Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich returned to action after missing a month due to an adductor strain, and the Blue Jays sent Addison Barger to the IL with elbow inflammation after he made a spectacular 101.2 mph throw, subsequently designating LHP Eric Lauer for assignment per sources.

Pitching Highlights & Struggles

Pirates ace Paul Skenes saw his no-hit bid end in the seventh inning against the Rockies when Mickey Moniak delivered a clean single, though Skenes still managed to secure the win after the bid was broken up. This followed a similar scenario in San Diego where Padres starter Ryan Weathers lost his no-hitter in the seventh before the Yankees ultimately fell 3-2 to the Orioles, marking New York's fourth consecutive loss. In other rotation news, the Orioles activated pitchers Trevor Rogers, who was sidelined with an illness, and Tyler Wells, who returned from Triple-A, while optioning Wolfang through the corresponding move to the IL. Furthermore, Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi was scratched from his scheduled start Monday due to left side tightness, leaving the team to rely on other arms as they await updates.

Offense & Star Power

Yankees captain Aaron Judge is facing mounting external pressure to deliver a championship, resulting in him keeping both his personal expectations and his production at the plate sky-high. The Braves offense continues to dominate the NL East, powered by veteran Matt Olson and reigning Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin, with the duo leading the league's best offensive unit. On the slate of minor transactions, the Dodgers finalized a deal by acquiring outfielder Alek Thomas from the Diamondbacks in exchange for an outfield prospect as announced Tuesday. Separately, Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo is being monitored day-to-day after exiting Tuesday's game in the sixth inning with a sprained left ankle, providing a slight scare for Texas following their earlier pitching scare.

League Business & Structural Issues

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association officially commenced collective bargaining talks this week, meeting for the first time in over six months before the current CBA expires, with negotiators focusing on several key areas of contention as detailed in the guide. These initial meetings are setting the stage for complex negotiations concerning revenue sharing, service time manipulation, and the overall structure of the minor league pipeline topics dominating the upcoming CBA talks. Separately, industry chatter surrounding the offseason includes speculation regarding the impact of Spencer Torkelson's injury and the long-term effects of the previous lockout on current team planning. The league's current state is perhaps best exemplified by the wildly inconsistent American League standings, which present a peculiar look in the junior circuit, and the general volatility surrounding bullpen roles, where elite closers are becoming increasingly scarce affecting late-inning management.

Breaking Slumps & Roster Moves

In Cleveland, the Guardians completed a trade with the San Francisco Giants that brought an elite defensive catcher to Northeast Ohio, prompting analysts to immediately begin grading which side benefited most from the swap. Seattle's Cal Raleigh finally ended a difficult stretch at the plate, snapping a hitless streak that had been the longest in the majors this season with a crucial knock in the seventh inning, marking his first hit since April 27 against the Rays to stop the skid. Fantasy managers are advised to look toward waiver wires for potential pickups like Waldschmidt and Snelling, who are enjoying recent upticks in production, while monitoring the status of rising closers who could offer immediate relief to struggling bullpens based on Karabell's analysis.