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Last updated: April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

AL CENTRAL TRANSACTIONS & INJURY UPDATES

The Cleveland Guardians bolstered their bullpen by activating right-handed reliever Hunter Gaddis and outfielder George Valera from the injured list on Monday, providing immediate depth as the club pushes toward the top of the AL Central standings. Meanwhile, the American League East landscape shifted due to moves in Baltimore, where the Orioles placed Ryan Mountcastle on the 60-day injured list following a fractured left foot, the severity of which is still pending surgical determination, forcing an immediate roster adjustment that coincided with a major trade. Cincinnati sent first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 26, a 2021 fourth-round selection, to Baltimore in a deal designed to bolster the Reds' farm system while addressing the O's need for immediate first base insurance following Mountcastle's designation.

AL PITCHING RETURNS & REHAB TIMELINES

In the Bronx, the New York Yankees anticipate substantial pitching reinforcement as Gerrit Cole and Nestor Rodón are nearing their respective rehab assignments, signaling a potential return to full strength for the top of their rotation soon. The team is also monitoring shortstop Anthony Volpe, who is reportedly close to beginning his own rehab assignment, marking a positive confluence of injury recoveries that could significantly impact the Yankees' divisional outlook