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Zach Eflin underwent successful Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on April 8, his 32nd birthday. The pitcher, who struck out seven and allowed one run in 3 2/3 innings during his March 31 season debut, is devastated by the injury. He is now shifting his focus toward a full recovery and is targeting a return to the mound for the 2027 season.
The Toronto Blue Jays selected Eloy Jiménez from Triple-A on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The move coincides with the team placing outfielder George Springer on the 10-day injured list.
The Toronto Blue Jays have placed outfielder George Springer on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured toe. Springer sustained the injury after fouling a ball off his foot in the third inning of Saturday’s 7-4 loss to Minnesota. The designation was confirmed on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Wyatt Langford remains sidelined for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The outfielder is currently dealing with a quadriceps injury.
Bryan Abreu is facing intense scrutiny following another late-inning failure that resulted in a loss against the Seattle Mariners. The reliever, once considered one of baseball's most dominant, walked three consecutive batters with one out before yielding the game-winning hit. His recent performance has shifted from 'ugly' to a source of 'full-blown concern' for the Astros, who are questioning how much longer they can wait for him to regain his form.
The Chicago Cubs have placed relief pitcher Hunter Harvey on the injured list, effective April 12, 2026. The move follows the discovery of inflammation in his right triceps. Harvey's roster status was updated as part of a series of team moves on Sunday.
Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez earned the 'King of the Diamond' honor from John Smoltz following the team's dominant 7-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Narváez played a pivotal role in the win as the Red Sox offense and pitching staff clicked on all cylinders to secure the result.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided a positive update on Friday, stating that Mookie Betts is currently 'symptom-free' regarding his strained right oblique. The star outfielder continues to progress in his recovery, offering a promising sign for the Dodgers' lineup depth.
Jakob Marsee is in the starting lineup for the Miami Marlins, playing center field in their Sunday afternoon game against the Detroit Tigers.
Colt Keith is included in the starting lineup for the Detroit Tigers in their Sunday afternoon matchup against the Miami Marlins.
Austin Slater is penciled in to start in right field and bat leadoff for the Miami Marlins in their Sunday afternoon game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.
RHP Sandy Alcantara is the scheduled starter for the Miami Marlins in their Sunday game against the Detroit Tigers. Alcantara enters the contest with a 2-0 record and a 0.74 ERA, looking to continue his strong performance on the road.
Gleyber Torres is slated to start at second base for the Detroit Tigers in their Sunday matchup against the Miami Marlins at Comerica Park. The game features a pitching duel between Tarik Skubal and Sandy Alcantara.
Martín Pérez continues to deliver reliable value for the Atlanta Braves as the fifth starter in their rotation. His consistent performance has been a significant contributor to the Braves' strong start to the season, providing the team with much-needed stability on the mound.
Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is dealing with a sore foot and is currently limited to emergency duty only for Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Manager Rob Thomson confirmed the status, noting that the team is managing the injury carefully.
Adrian Houser is set to start for the San Francisco Giants in their Sunday afternoon rubber match against the Baltimore Orioles.
The Los Angeles Angels optioned rookie right-hander George Klassen to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday. The move comes one day after Klassen was forced to leave his start in the third inning due to a bruised right index finger.
Merrill Kelly is set to make his season debut this Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles. The right-hander will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list, where he has been recovering from a back injury. His return provides a significant boost to the Diamondbacks' starting rotation as he prepares to take the mound for his first appearance of the 2026 campaign.
Jose Fernandez is starting at first base for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their April 12 game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Tim Tawa is in the starting lineup in left field for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their April 12 game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
