MLB Baseball 3 Hours

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

AL CENTRAL & EAST PITCHING WOES

The Boston Red Sox suffered a major blow as ace Garrett Crochet was completely ineffective, surrendering 11 runs—10 earned—over just 1⅔ innings against the Minnesota Twins on Monday night. This collapse contrasted sharply with positive injury updates emerging from the American League East, where the New York Yankees are nearing major reinforcements; both Gerrit Cole and Nestor Rodón are reportedly close to starting rehab assignments, and shortstop Anthony Volpe is also nearing that stage. Meanwhile, on the National League side, the New York Mets received encouraging news regarding All-Star outfielder Juan Soto, who is expected to resume running within the next 48 hours as he recovers from a strained right calf suffered back on April 3.

AL CENTRAL ROSTER MOVES

The Cleveland Guardians bolstered their bullpen and outfield by officially activating two players from the injured list Monday; right-handed reliever Hunter Gaddis and outfielder George Valera were both cleared to return to the active roster. These moves provided immediate depth as the team navigates a tight race in the Central Division, contrasting with the struggles seen elsewhere in the division where Crochet’s historic outing inflated the Twins' offensive output.