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Last updated: April 20, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

American League Pitching Updates

The American League pitching corps faced immediate setbacks Monday, as the Minnesota Twins announced they placed right-hander Mick Abel on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation 1. Compounding pitching woes in the AL East, Boston starter Sonny Gray was forced to exit the Patriots' Day contest against Detroit in the third inning after reporting right hamstring tightness 2. Despite these injury concerns, fantasy managers looking for immediate help might consider waiver claims from the struggling Twins and Astros rotations this week 4.

Fenway Park Focus

Meanwhile, off-field pressures are mounting for New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler ahead of his scheduled appearance at Fenway Park 3. Schlittler confirmed that he and his family have endured threats leading up to the rivalry game, though he stated he remains outwardly "excited" about making his Boston debut 3.