MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: April 21, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

MLB Player Health & Roster Moves

The Los Angeles Dodgers face a significant blow to their bullpen as closer Edwin Diaz is scheduled for elbow surgery this Wednesday to remove loose bodies, an operation expected to sideline him for several months. This injury news comes as the team navigates roster complexities, with Cubs manager Craig Counsell labeling the current MLB rule that allows the Dodgers to carry 14 pitchers specifically because of Shohei Ohtani as "bizarre". Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves confirmed that superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. avoided serious injury after being hit twice by Washington pitchers; X-rays returned negative, leaving the MVP candidate officially day-to-day. In St. Louis, the Mariners placed third baseman Brendan Donovan on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Saturday, due to a left groin muscle strain, necessitating the immediate addition of utility player Sam Wilson to the active roster.

Team Logistics & Travel Disruptions

Travel issues plagued the Toronto Blue Jays following their series finale in Phoenix, as a mechanical failure with their charter plane forced the team into an unconventional overland journey; players and staff resorted to taking a bus from Arizona straight to Orange County, California, on Sunday night. This unexpected ground transport came only hours after their game concluded, adding significant physical strain to the team's schedule as they prepare for their next series out West.