MLB Baseball 3 Days

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

Offensive Bright Spots Amid Injury Woes

Despite a loss, the Dodgers saw a key star break a lengthy slump as Shohei Ohtani snapped his 11-game homerless drought—his longest as a Dodger—and also recorded a single and a walk in the contest. The team, which recently welcomed back Mookie Betts after a five-week absence aimed at sparking a sluggish offense, also made a roster move by acquiring outfielder Alek Thomas from the Diamondbacks for an outfield prospect. Meanwhile, the Braves continue to boast the league's best offense, powered by veteran All-Star Matt Olson and reigning Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin, helping them widen their lead in the NL East.

Widespread Injury Concerns Plague Contenders

Several major contenders faced significant setbacks over the last few days, most notably the Braves placing catcher Sean Murphy on the injured list with a fractured left middle finger, with manager Walt Weiss projecting an absence of up to eight weeks. The Mets are also reassessing their roster after catcher Francisco Alvarez left Tuesday's 10-2 victory requiring an MRI on a right knee injury, prompting President David Stearns to acknowledge the front office must reexamine its evaluation process for injury-prone free agent signings. In Oakland, Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson landed on the 10-day IL with a dislocated left shoulder, while the Blue Jays sent outfielder Addison Barger back to the IL due to right elbow inflammation, designating lefty Eric Lauer for assignment.

Pitching Milestones & Setbacks

Pirates ace Paul Skenes had his impressive no-hit bid against the Rockies halted in the seventh inning by a clean single off the bat of Mickey Moniak, though the Pirates managed to recall Endy Rodriguez after placing catcher Joey Bart on the 10-day IL with a left foot infection. Across the league, Giants starter Logan Webb was sidelined and placed on the 15-day IL due to right knee bursitis, following discomfort he experienced in his last outing. The Orioles’ bullpen saw movement as pitchers Trevor Rogers (recovering from and Tyler Wells returned, while the team shifted another arm, Wolfram, to the injured list.

Slumps End, Prospects Return, and Trades Occur

In a surprising mid-May transaction, the Guardians successfully acquired elite defensive catcher Patrick Bailey from the Giants in exchange for the No. 29 pick in this year's draft and pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson. On the offensive side, Mariners outfielder Cal Raleigh finally ended the majors' longest active hitless streak, recording his first hit since April 27 in the seventh inning, contrasting sharply with the struggles that led the Dodgers to give Ohtani extra time off hoping for a "reset". Furthermore, the Yankees recalled former top shortstop prospect Anthony Volpe from the minor leagues on Tuesday, while the Brewers activated Christian Yelich, who returns after missing a full month with an adductor strain.

Dramatics in Baltimore & Texas

Tuesday night featured tight contests where leads evaporated quickly, as Padres starter Ryan Weathers lost his no-hit bid in the seventh inning before the Yankees subsequently surrendered their lead, ultimately falling 3-2 to the Orioles for their fourth consecutive loss. In Texas, Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi was scratched from his scheduled start Monday due to left side tightness, and outfielder Brandon Nimmo was later diagnosed as day-to-day with a sprained left ankle after leaving the same game in the sixth inning. Additionally, White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi was scratched from the lineup due to neck stiffness before their 6-1 victory over the Mariners.

Front Office & League Business

As teams navigate injuries and on-field performance, officials from Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association formally commenced collective bargaining talks on Tuesday, just over six months before the current agreement expires. In personnel updates, the Mets are bringing up their No. 2 prospect, outfielder A.J. Ewing, hoping to inject life into their struggling offense, while the Athletics placed SS Jacob Wilson on the IL with a dislocated left shoulder. The league also paused for solemn remembrance as players and coaches mourned the passing of late manager Bobby Cox at the age of 84.

Bullpen Volatility and Fantasy Moves

The current state of baseball suggests that elite closers are becoming increasingly rare commodities, leading to heightened volatility across most bullpens. Fantasy managers are urged to assess available talent, with analysts pointing to Eric Karabell's current stock watch on relievers who demand immediate pickup consideration, alongside waiver wire suggestions including Waldschmidt and Snelling for those needing immediate roster help. On the injury front affecting pitching depth, Twins RHP Taj Bradley was placed on the 15-day IL with right pectoral inflammation, retroactive to Wednesday.