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Last updated: April 12, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

MLB Injury Woes Mount Across Leagues

A rash of pitcher and position player injuries plagued Sunday's slate, forcing several teams to make immediate roster adjustments. The Baltimore Orioles placed first baseman Ryan Mountcastle on the injured list after confirming a fracture in the fourth metatarsal bone of his left foot, while the San Diego Padres watched starter Nick Pivetta exit early with elbow stiffness during their 7-2 victory over Colorado, exiting in the fourth inning. Further north, Houston Astros starter Cody Bolton also departed early, sidelined by mid-back tightness in the second inning of a 6-1 defeat against the Mariners forcing roster shuffling.

The pitching carousel continued as the Colorado Rockies were forced to scratch left-hander Kyle Freeland from his scheduled start due to shoulder soreness, even after the game had commenced leading to a late change. Meanwhile, the Washington Nationals saw reliever Ken Waldichuk hurt his arm while delivering a pitch during the seventh inning of an 8-6 win over Milwaukee prompting an immediate exit. On the position player side, Brewers star Christian Yelich left his contest against Washington with left hamstring tightness, with the club bracing for what they anticipate will be "bad news" regarding the severity of the strain creating further organizational concern.

Roster Moves & Pitching Adjustments

Amidst their own struggles, the New York Mets are seeking an immediate offensive boost by calling up outfielder Tommy Pham as the club attempts to snap a five-game skid while superstar Juan Soto remains sidelined by injury. In a unique situation, Philadelphia Phillies rookie Andrew Painter, who was originally scratched from his start due to a debilitating migraine, managed to throw five effective innings in relief during the team's narrow 4-3 loss to Arizona demonstrating resilience. The league also saw the introduction of a new, non-game metric, as discussions began regarding who will possess the 2026 MLB Bat Flip Championship Belt following the season's initial competitive matchups.