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Last updated: April 18, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NL Injury Report: Bullpen Blows & Surprising Returns

The National League injury carousel continued spinning rapidly through Saturday's slate, featuring both major setbacks for contenders and aggressive activation timelines. The Philadelphia Phillies placed closer Jhoan Duran on the 15-day injured list due to a strained left oblique, a significant blow to their late-inning bullpen stability just as the team solidifies its division lead. Compounding the NL East woes, the New York Mets sidelined designated hitter Jorge Polanco with a right wrist contusion, sending the struggling veteran to the IL for a minimum 10-day stint. Conversely, the Arizona Diamondbacks activated outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from the injured list less than eight months after he sustained a torn right ACL, signaling a rapid and perhaps surprising return to the lineup for the key offensive piece. Adding to the organizational damage, San Francisco Giants reliever Jose Butto underwent surgery Friday for an undisclosed arm issue, a procedure expected to sideline the veteran for a lengthy five to six months.

Sunday Lineups & Managerial Ejections

While roster shuffling dominated the news cycle, on-field drama included an early exit for a Western Division manager. Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro was tossed in the first inning of Saturday's contest against the Yankees after aggressively arguing umpire calls, forcing bench coach duties onto his staff early in the game. Meanwhile, the Miami Marlins prepared to welcome back a major contributor, planning to activate All-Star outfielder Kyle Stowers on Sunday following his recovery from a hamstring strain, providing the Marlins a boost as they aim to climb the standings.