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Last updated: May 13, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

MLB Injury Woes Mount

The injury bug continues to plague the New York Mets, whose already struggling season worsened after placing catcher Francisco Alvarez on the injured list Wednesday due to a meniscus tear in his right knee. Across the AL East, the Yankees ace Max Fried exited his start against the Orioles prematurely after only three innings, citing soreness in his pitching elbow that now requires further testing. These setbacks for key players come as analysis suggests that even preseason top-20 players have struggled mightily early in the campaign, failing to meet performance expectations across the league.