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Last updated: April 5, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

MLB Injury Updates & On-Field Incidents

The slate of Saturday's Major League Baseball action was marred by several unexpected departures due to injury and an unusual on-field occurrence. In the contest between the Miami Marlins & New York Yankees, plate umpire Ron Kulpa was forced to exit in the middle of the fourth inning after sustaining a blow to the mask from a foul ball, requiring immediate medical attention. Separately, the Milwaukee Brewers saw right fielder Sal Frelick leave their split doubleheader game against the Royals in the fourth inning due to left side tightness, immediately raising concerns about their outfield depth Meanwhile, the New York Mets confirmed that right fielder Juan Soto underwent an MRI revealing a strained right calf, sidelining the slugger indefinitely as the team evaluates the severity of the soft-tissue injury.