MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: May 13, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

AL INJURY BUG BITES NL EAST

The New York Mets managed to secure an extra-inning 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers, but the win was immediately overshadowed by injury concerns. Superstar Juan Soto exited Wednesday night's contest after fouling a ball off his right foot, though manager Carlos Mendoza later confirmed that X-rays came back negative for any structural damage. However, the club’s woes deepened as catcher Francisco Alvarez was scheduled for an MRI after leaving Tuesday’s 10-2 win with a right knee injury, which was later diagnosed as a meniscus tear in his right knee, placing him on the injured list and potentially sidelining him for six to eight weeks pending surgery Mendoza confirmed. Further compounding NL East woes, the Atlanta Braves officially placed catcher Sean Murphy on the 15-day IL due to a fractured left middle finger, with manager Walt Weiss estimating an eight-week absence. Meanwhile, Miami prospect Robby Snelling also landed on the 15-day IL after suffering a UCL sprain in his left elbow immediately following his major league debut Snelling's debut ended abruptly.

AL WEST PITCHING & ROSTER SHIFTS

Pitching health remains a major concern for the New York Yankees as ace Max Fried was pulled from Wednesday’s start against the Orioles after only three innings due to soreness in his pitching elbow, prompting immediate testing. In positive news for the Yankees roster, shortstop Anthony Volpe was recalled from the minor leagues Tuesday, while Caballero was placed on the IL. Texas Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi threw an encouraging bullpen session Wednesday, reporting that he felt positive after being scratched from his previous start due to left side tightness, though outfielder Brandon Nimmo remains day-to-day with a sprained left ankle suffered Tuesday Nimmo's status is day-to-day. Separately, the Chicago Cubs reportedly agreed to a minor league contract with veteran reliever Liam Hendriks, offering the former standout a chance to rebuild his velocity and return to the major league level.

POST-SEASON OF THE CBA & FRONT OFFICE MOVES

Top officials from Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association officially opened collective bargaining talks Tuesday, just over six months before the current agreement is set to expire. Those initial sessions are expected to immediately address major sticking points, including the potential introduction of a salary cap and the threat of a lockout, which could dominate baseball's upcoming labor negotiations labor issues loom large. On the personnel front, former outfielder Jason Heyward announced his return to the game less than two months after retiring as a player, accepting a role with the Los Angeles Dodgers as a special assistant within the baseball operations department. In a surprising mid-May transaction, the Cleveland Guardians acquired an elite defensive catcher from the San Francisco Giants, prompting immediate analysis on which side of the swap benefited most from the unexpected deal.

STAR PERFORMANCES & STRUGGLES

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes saw his impressive no-hit bid against the Rockies end in the seventh inning Tuesday night when Mickey Moniak recorded a clean single, though Skenes ultimately secured the win Skenes lost the no-hitter. Meanwhile, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh finally broke his extended slump, recording his first hit since April 27 during the seventh inning, ending a streak that had been the longest in the majors this season Raleigh ended his drought. The Los Angeles Dodgers fell in their contest, but superstar Shohei Ohtani showed signs of breaking through a slump, snapping an 11-game homerless drought—tied for his longest as a Dodger—while also drawing a walk and being robbed of another base hit. The pressure remains high on the Yankees captain, who continues to post elite numbers at the plate despite calls for an end to his team's title drought.

ODDS & ENDS FROM THE MAJORS

A brief delay occurred during the Royals-White Sox game at Rate Field Wednesday after a fan unexpectedly fell into the Kansas City bullpen stationed in right field. In a unique demonstration of team unity, the Louisville Bats, the Reds' Triple-A affiliate, elected to shun all on-field promotions, videoboard antics, and ad-reads for one evening at their ballpark in Louisville.