MLB Baseball 3h Briefing

Last updated: April 19, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

MLB Injury & Roster Moves

The Houston Astros sustained a roster blow Sunday, placing outfielder Joey Loperfido on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right quadriceps, complicating their outfield depth as they head into the second half of the schedule.

Clubhouse Dynamics

In Kansas City, Salvador Perez and manager Matt Quatraro publicly reconciled after Saturday’s social media post by the veteran catcher created internal friction, confirming the two parties were fully aligned following the brief but noticeable drama surrounding the catcher’s status.