MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: April 13, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

AL CENTRAL DIVISION SHIFTS & PITCHING UPDATES

The American League Central saw significant volatility as the Minnesota Twins routed Boston starter Garrett Crochet, who was hammered for 11 runs (10 over just 1⅔ innings Monday night, deepening concerns for the Red Sox rotation. While the Twins found success offensively, the Cleveland Guardians activated two players from the injured list, bringing back right-handed reliever Hunter Gaddis and outfielder George Valera to bolster their mid-week roster depth. In New York, the Yankees are anticipating major rotation reinforcements soon, as both Gerrit Cole and Nestor Rodón are nearing their respective rehab assignments, which would provide a massive boost to the pitching staff ahead of the summer run.

NL RUMORS AND INJURY RECOVERY

National League rosters experienced movement and positive injury updates across the board as teams finalize standings positioning. The Cincinnati Reds executed a trade, sending 26-year-old first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand, a former fourth-round pick out of Oklahoma State, to the Baltimore Orioles for an undisclosed return. Meanwhile, Mets All-Star outfielder Juan Soto, sidelined since April 3 with a strained right calf, is reportedly cleared to begin running within the next 48 hours, signaling a potential return to game action shortly thereafter. On the transactional side, the Yankees returned Rule 5 pick Cade Winquest to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, three days after designating the 25-year-old right-hander for assignment following his brief tenure in the Bronx.