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Last updated: June 20, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

MLB Injury and Performance Updates

Dominant pitching performance from right-hander Cam Schlittler saw him record 13 strikeouts Friday night, drawing high-profile attention from New York Knicks forward Josh Hart, who labeled the rookie the top arm in the American League. While individual brilliance defined the evening, rotation stability suffered elsewhere as Michael Soroka exited his start against the Minnesota Twins after only one inning due to posterior left hip discomfort.

The delayed roster activation for Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith further complicates the National League landscape, as the team ruled him out for the weekend series. Smith, originally slated for a Friday return from a neck injury, remains sidelined and faces the possibility of missing the upcoming road trip starting Monday, forcing the Dodgers to rely on depth options behind the plate.