MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: April 20, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

MLB Injury Woes & Roster Moves

The American League saw significant pitching losses as the Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Abel on the 15-day IL due to right elbow inflammation, compounding difficulties for contenders. Across the league, the Seattle Mariners optioned third baseman Donovan to the 10-day IL with a left groin muscle strain, retroactive to Saturday. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox starter Sonny Gray exited Monday’s Patriots’ Day tilt in the third inning against the Tigers due to tightness in his right hamstring, forcing an early bullpen call in a key divisional matchup.

NL West Pitching Shakes Up

The Los Angeles Dodgers are dealing with a major blow to their back end as closer Edwin Diaz is scheduled for surgery Wednesday to clear loose bodies from his right elbow, with expectations that he will miss significant time. This roster situation has drawn fire from rival managers; Chicago Cubs skipper Craig Counsell characterized the current MLB rule allowing the Dodgers an extra pitcher spot because of Shohei Ohtani as "bizarre." Separately, ahead of a tense series, Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler confirmed that despite receiving threats against his family, he remains "excited" for his Fenway Park debut against the Red Sox.