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Last updated: May 14, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

AL Central & West Roster Moves

The Minnesota Twins demoted struggling outfielder Matt Wallner to Triple-A on Thursday, simultaneously calling up right-handed pitcher Zebby Matthews to take the mound against the Marlins, reflecting immediate roster adjustments amid performance dips. Contrastingly, Dodgers star Corey Seager is battling a severe career slump, currently sitting hitless in his last 27 at-bats across seven games, though he maintains a focus on working through the crisis. Fantasy managers are also watching personnel shifts, as analysts speculate on Dodgers' best bats outside of established names, while the Seattle Mariners face their own setback.

AL West Injury Woes

Seattle’s catcher Cal Raleigh landed on the 10-day injured list for the first time in his six-year career due to a right oblique strain, an immediate blow to the AL MVP runner-up’s club. This injury creates an unexpected void behind the plate for the Mariners, forcing immediate lineup restructuring as the team navigates the mid-season schedule. The combination of Seager’s struggles and Raleigh’s IL stint suggests growing pressure on key American League West contributors early in the summer slate.