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Last updated: April 7, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Pitching Injury Updates & On-Field Spat

Concerns mounted over starting rotation health across the league following Monday's slate of games, as two high-profile arms exited early. Max Scherzer exited the Blue Jays' 14-2 defeat to the Dodgers due to right forearm tendinitis, a setback for the aging ace. Separately, Jacob de Grom limited his Rangers outing against the Mariners to just five innings and 78 pitches after reporting discomfort in his right knee prior to his start, though Texas still secured the victory. This injury uncertainty contrasts sharply with offensive milestones, such as Cal Raleigh ending a ten-game drought by hitting his first home run of the season as the Mariners began their series against the two-time Cy Young winner's team. Meanwhile, tensions flared in Milwaukee, where Willson Contreras issued a stern warning to the Brewers after being plunked for the 24th time by the team, threatening retaliation if struck again.