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Last updated: March 28, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

MLB Roster & Injury Updates

The Washington Nationals executed a trade Saturday, acquiring utility player Curtis Mead from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for catcher Boston Smith, immediately bolstering their bench depth ahead of the summer schedule grind. Meanwhile, several clubs dealt with mid-game exits and IL placements; Miami placed infielder Christopher Morel onto the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain, sidelining him from the lineup. Furthermore, the Texas Rangers scratched Jacob de Grom from his scheduled outing against the Phillies because of reported neck stiffness, forcing a last-minute adjustment to their rotation plans.

Pitching Incidents

In a bizarre sequence during the Blue Jays contest against the Athletics, Toronto southpaw Mason Fluharty was forced from the game in the seventh inning after suffering simultaneous impacts from batted balls. Fluharty was struck twice on the right leg by consecutive infield singles, necessitating his immediate removal. This pitching misfortune compounds existing injury woes around the league as teams manage workloads heading toward the All-Star break.