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Last updated: May 21, 2026, 5:56 AM ET

Pitching Injuries & Surgeries

José Berríos underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, ending the Blue Jays starter's season and likely keeping him sidelined through 2027. The procedure compounds Toronto's pitching concerns after Edward Cabrera exited Wednesday's start with a blister on his right middle finger, leaving the Cubs' rotation further depleted. Meanwhile, Athletics right-hander Gunnar Hoglund will miss the entire 2026 season recovering from hip surgery, a significant setback for Oakland's young rotation after his 1-3 record and 6.40 ERA in six rookie starts this year.

West Coast Highlights

Shohei Ohtani delivered a dominant two-way performance in his return to the Dodgers' lineup, launching a leadoff home run before pitching five scoreless innings in Los Angeles' victory over San Diego. The Mariners activated reliever Matt Brash from the injured list while simultaneously giving shortstop J.P. Crawford work at third base, a position shift Crawford recently discussed with manager Dan Wilson following rookie Colt Emerson's promotion from Triple-A Tacoma.

East Division Action

Trey Yesavage outdueled Cam Schlittler in a marquee matchup of young aces as the Toronto Blue Jays edged the New York Yankees 2-1 on Wednesday night. Yesavage's strong outing provided a bright spot for Toronto's pitching staff amid the Berríos injury news. Kyle Schwarber continues his historic home run pace for Philadelphia, with early statistics suggesting he could join the exclusive 60-homer club by season's end.

Cubs Defensive Struggles

Pete Crow-Armstrong labeled his recent defensive miscues as "laughable" after a ball scooted under his glove during the Cubs' 5-0 loss to Milwaukee, marking the second consecutive game with fielding errors. The center fielder's self-criticism came as Chicago's pitching staff dealt with multiple injury issues, including Cabrera's blister problem that forced him from Wednesday's start.