MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: April 21, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

MLB Injury Updates & Roster Moves

The National League East is grappling with significant pitching setbacks as the Braves placed closer Raisel Iglesias on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder discomfort sustained over the weekend, immediately prompting the club to elevate Suarez into the primary closing role. Compounding the East’s woes, the struggling Phillies anticipate the return of ace Zack Wheeler on Saturday, who is slated to make his first start since August when he faces Atlanta, while the Mets, currently enduring an 11-game skid, are set to welcome back outfielder Juan Soto on Wednesday to inject life into their stagnant offense. Elsewhere in the AL, the Red Sox confirmed starter Sonny Gray landed on the 15-day IL with a right hamstring strain in his first season with Boston after November’s acquisition from St. Louis.

AL Roster Replacements & Personal News

American League contenders saw key position players return to action while others faced brief absences; the Baltimore Orioles reinstated catcher Adley Rutschman prior to Tuesday’s contest in Kansas City following a recent ankle issue. Similarly, the Minnesota Twins activated third baseman Royce Lewis from the IL after he missed nine games nursing a sprained left knee, giving the team a boost at the hot corner. On a personal note away from the field, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman and his wife shared news on Tuesday afternoon that they welcomed their fourth child, London Rosemary Joy, which marks the couple's first daughter.