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

NL Injury Woes & Roster Moves

The Mets' injury crisis deepened Tuesday as catcher Francisco Alvarez requires surgery for a meniscus tear in his right knee, with manager Carlos Mendoza estimating a six-to-eight week absence for the young backstop. Compounding the league-wide injury concerns, Miami prospect Robby Snelling was immediately placed on the 15-day injured list after suffering a UCL sprain in his left elbow immediately following his major league debut this week. In transactional news, the Chicago Cubs agreed to a minor league contract with veteran reliever Liam Hendriks, offering the Australian right-hander a chance to rebuild his velocity and rejoin the majors later this season.

Pitching Highlights & Setbacks

Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes saw 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 starter ultimately secured the victory in his outing. Meanwhile, Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi expressed encouragement following a Wednesday bullpen session, reporting positive feelings in his left side two days after being scratched from his start due to tightness in that area. Furthermore, Seattle's Cal Raleigh managed to end a significant personal slump, recording his first base hit since April 27—a drought that constituted the longest hitless streak in the majors this season—during the seventh inning of his game last night.

Front Office Developments & Mid-Season Trades

Top representatives from both Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association formally initiated collective bargaining talks Tuesday, commencing the negotiations roughly six months ahead of the current agreement's expiration date in December. In surprising mid-season activity, the Cleveland Guardians acquired an elite defensive catcher from the San Francisco Giants in a trade that analysts are currently scrutinizing for value this week. While the specific details of the return package were not immediately provided, the swap signals Cleveland’s intent to solidify their defensive profile early in the summer schedule, even as Yankees captain Aaron Judge maintains sky-high expectations at the plate amidst mounting pressure in the Bronx.