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Last updated: May 13, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

MLB Injury Crisis Deepens Across Leagues

The injury bug continues to decimate rosters across Major League Baseball, with key players hitting the injured list across the American and National Leagues. In New York, the struggling Mets suffered a major blow as catcher Francisco Alvarez was placed on the IL Wednesday due to a meniscus tear in his right knee, compounding the woes for the last-place club following his early exit Tuesday. The National League East leader, the Atlanta Braves, also sustained a significant loss, putting catcher Sean Murphy on the IL with a fractured left middle finger, with manager Walt Weiss estimating he could miss up to eight weeks. Meanwhile, the pitching side saw trouble in the Bronx, as Yankees ace Max Fried was pulled from his start after only three innings Wednesday because of soreness in his throwing elbow, prompting immediate testing.

Further IL activity saw several teams shuffling depth, including the Oakland Athletics placing shortstop Jacob Wilson on the 10-day IL with a dislocated left shoulder following Tuesday's setback. The Pittsburgh Pirates also made moves, sending catcher Joey Bart to the 10-day IL due to a left foot infection and recalling Endy Rodriguez from Triple-A to fill the roster spot. On the Rangers side, outfielder Brandon Nimmo was diagnosed as day-to-day after leaving Tuesday's game in the sixth inning with a sprained left ankle suffered during the contest. The Mets front office, reeling from injuries, is reportedly preparing to reassess its player evaluation process after numerous free agent signings have spent extended time sidelined this season.

Yankees Address Roster Moves & Star Slumps

Amid mounting external pressure to secure a championship, the Yankees saw Anthony Volpe return to the active roster, recalled from the minors on Tuesday, while infielder Caballero was simultaneously shifted to the Injured List. Yankees captain Aaron Judge remains under the microscope, with the team captain reportedly attempting to keep both his personal expectations and his offensive production sky-high as the team vies for the top spot in the division. On the other coast, the Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping a few days off will allow superstar Shohei Ohtani to "reset" after he endured one of his most significant hitting slumps as a Dodger, though the slugger showed signs of life by snapping an 11-game homerless drought during a recent loss. Ohtani's recent power outage was part of a night where he also singled and drew a walk, though he was also robbed of another hit while attempting to break his slump.

Mid-Season Transactions & Pitching Milestones

In surprising mid-season activity, the Cleveland Guardians executed a trade with the San Francisco Giants, acquiring an elite defensive catcher in a swap that analysts are currently grading the trade's impact. The Dodgers continued their roster adjustments, securing outfielder Alek Thomas from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for an outfield prospect in a deal announced Tuesday. On the mound, Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes had his impressive no-hit attempt against the Rockies halted in the seventh inning Tuesday night when Mickey Moniak delivered a clean single, ending the bid before he could complete the feat. Meanwhile, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh finally broke through his slump, as his seventh-inning single marked his first hit since April 27, finally snapping what had become the longest hitless streak in the majors this season.

Labor Talks Begin Amid League Volatility

Collective bargaining agreement negotiations officially commenced this week, as top officials from both Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association met Tuesday to open talks just over six months before the current agreement is set to expire. The initial discussions are expected to revolve around several key topics that have historically caused friction between ownership and players, providing the first real indication of the challenges ahead in finalizing the next CBA. Adding to the league-wide volatility, the difficulty in securing reliable back-end bullpen arms remains a major issue, with many observers noting that true, established closers are becoming an increasingly rare commodity even among top-tier franchises. The offensive performance of top prospects has also come under scrutiny, as an examination of the preseason top 20 players reveals that many are underperforming expectations thus far in 2026.