MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: April 24, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

MLB Transactions & Roster Moves

The Padres secured rotation depth by signing free agent right-hander Lucas Giolito to a one-year contract, following his decision to decline a $19 million mutual option with the Boston Red Sox. Roster activity continues across the league as teams manage early-season injury concerns; the Red Sox placed starter Sonny Gray on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right hamstring strain in his first year with the team after a November trade from St. Louis. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins activated third baseman Royce Lewis from the injured list after he missed a total of nine games nursing a sprained left knee, signaling a return to action for the promising infielder.

In other significant injury news, the Seattle Mariners designated right-hander Casey Legumina for assignment on Tuesday, simultaneously recalling Alex Hoppe from Triple-A, a player acquired in a November trade with Boston. The Texas Rangers are awaiting results on outfielder Wyatt Langford, who exited Tuesday's 5-1 victory over Pittsburgh experiencing right forearm stiffness and is scheduled for an MRI on Wednesday. On a positive note for Baltimore, catcher Adley Rutschman rejoined the Orioles after being reinstated from the injured list prior to their contest in Kansas City.

Struggling Teams Seek Stability & Rotation Boosts

The Philadelphia Phillies, despite an alarming 8-15 start to the season, received managerial assurance as President Dave Dombrowski confirmed that manager Rob Thomson is not facing immediate termination, even as the team endures an eight-game losing skid. Addressing the rotation struggles, the Phillies are anticipating the return of ace Zack Wheeler on Saturday in Atlanta, marking his first start since last August. Adding further pitching reinforcement, the Chicago Cubs are set to welcome back left-hander Matthew Boyd, an All-Star, on Wednesday against Philadelphia after he sat out three weeks nursing a biceps strain.

The National League East situation deepens for the New York Mets, whose playoff aspirations appear tenuous following a demoralizing 12-game losing streak that has severely tested the club's viability in October contention. New York will receive an offensive injection on Wednesday when outfielder Juan Soto is slated to return after being activated from the injured list. Away from immediate roster concerns, the Kansas City Royals and Hallmark Cards have unveiled plans for a massive new $3 billion ballpark project intended to anchor significant mixed-use development downtown.

Individual Performances & Early Season Metrics

While some teams grapple with extended slumps, individual players are beginning to turn their seasons around through key performances. Cleveland rookie Chase DeLauter, who had been struggling to a 7-for-47 mark at the plate, delivered a crucial bases-clearing triple in Tuesday's 8-5 victory that he hopes will halt his recent offensive dip. In the American League West, the Seattle Mariners find themselves fourth in the division standings 25 games into the 2026 campaign, ahead only of the Houston Astros, though catcher Cal Raleigh expressed continued confidence, stating, "I have faith in this group." Further statistical analysis of the early going suggests that certain metrics are proving reliable while others from this initial stretch may require greater scrutiny before being trusted as predictive indicators.