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Last updated: April 12, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

MLB Injury Report: Pitching & Position Players

The wave of injuries continued across the league Sunday, with the Baltimore Orioles suffering a significant blow as first baseman Ryan Mountcastle landed on the injured list due to a broken fourth metatarsal bone in his left foot. Baltimore's woes were compounded by mounting pitching instability; the Colorado Rockies scratched left-hander Kyle Freeland from his start against the Padres mid-game due to soreness in his pitching shoulder. Furthermore, Washington Nationals reliever Ken Waldichuk exited early after injuring his arm while delivering a pitch in the seventh inning against the Brewers.

The pitching carousel extended to Philadelphia, where rookie right-hander Andrew Painter, who was initially scratched Sunday due to a debilitating migraine, managed to log five innings of relief work in the Phillies' narrow 4-3 defeat to Arizona. In other bullpen news, the Chicago Cubs placed ailing righty Hunter Harvey on the injured list Sunday, citing inflammation in his right triceps. Meanwhile, the long-term outlook remains bleak for the Orioles' Zach Eflin, who is reportedly targeting a 2027 return following his recent Tommy John surgery performed shortly after his 32nd birthday.

Brewers & Other Positional Setbacks

Milwaukee sustained further injury concerns when star outfielder Christian Yelich exited Sunday's contest against the Nationals after experiencing tightness in his left hamstring, leading to immediate concerns that the team is expecting potentially bad news regarding his status. These player availability issues come as the league pauses briefly to acknowledge the passing of former three-time All-Star infielder and managing figure Phil Garner, who passed away at the age of 76.

League Curiosities

While the focus remains on roster attrition, the league also saw the beginning of its unofficial "style contests," as the inaugural winner of the 2026 MLB Bat Flip Championship Belt was determined following the season's first major contest.