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Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown is making significant progress in his recovery from a shoulder injury. GM Dana Brown announced that Hunter will throw a live batting practice session this Tuesday. If he clears that hurdle, the team plans to initiate a rehab assignment, with a target date of mid-June for his activation from the injured list. Brown is currently part of a crowded Astros injury report.
Kansas City Royals pitcher Cole Ragans continues his recovery from an elbow injury, successfully completing a 30-pitch bullpen session on Sunday. Reports indicate that Ragans felt good following the workout, marking a positive step in his rehabilitation process. The team will continue to monitor his progress as he works toward a return to the mound.
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique strain and will be placed on the injured list. Manager Joe Espada confirmed the diagnosis following Sunday's loss to the Texas Rangers. The injury is expected to keep the franchise icon sidelined for an extended period. Altuve joins a growing list of injured Astros, including Jeremy Peña, Jake Meyers, Hunter Brown, Josh Hader, and Carlos Correa.
Salvador Perez and Stephen Kolek combined efforts to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 2-0 shutout victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, effectively ending the team's recent losing streak.
Stephen Kolek delivered a gem for the Kansas City Royals in Sunday's 2-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Kolek's performance, supported by Salvador Perez, helped the Royals snap their losing streak and avoid a series sweep. The game was a pitcher's duel that saw the Royals' staff effectively silence the Cardinals' bats.
Andre Pallante took the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals in Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Despite a 2-0 loss, Pallante was not the problem; he provided 6 2/3 innings of work, allowing eight hits and one earned run while striking out seven with no walks. The Cardinals' offense remained quiet throughout the contest, failing to provide run support for the right-hander.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is slated to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Monday's series opener against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. This matchup features the top two teams in the National League West.
Brayan Bello anchored the Red Sox pitching effort in Sunday's rubber match against the Atlanta Braves. The Braves' offensive lineup proved too much for the right-hander, as the Red Sox fell in the series-deciding contest. This loss continues a challenging stretch for the Boston rotation.
Paul Skenes started for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Despite his status as a top talent, Skenes was outdueled by Zack Wheeler in a 6-0 loss. Analysts noted that the Pirates' bullpen struggled to provide support, leading to a sweep for the Phillies in the marquee pitching matchup.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee is receiving a rare day off and is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The decision is a routine rest day for the outfielder, as reported by Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Lee is expected to be available for future games. For more analysis on the Giants' lineup configuration and Lee's performance trends, visit RotoWire.com.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed left-handed relief pitcher Jack Dreyer on the injured list due to left shoulder discomfort. The 27-year-old veteran, who last pitched in Friday's victory over the Los Angeles Angels, is the latest addition to the team's growing list of injured pitchers. The team has not yet provided a specific timeline for his return to action as he undergoes further assessment for the shoulder ailment.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired left-hander Eric Lauer from the Toronto Blue Jays to bolster their starting rotation. The move comes amid a wave of significant pitching injuries, including to Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow, leaving the Dodgers in need of additional starting depth. Lauer joins the organization as a veteran arm to help stabilize the rotation during this injury-plagued stretch.
The Angels have reinstated Grayson Rodriguez from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Dodgers. Rodriguez, who was recovering from a shoulder injury, looks to disrupt the outcome of the in-state rivalry in his first appearance of the 2026 season. He faced off against Roki Sasaki in the Sunday matchup.
River Ryan has returned to the Dodgers' rotation after a stint on the minor league injured list. He is one of the pitchers the team is relying on while managing the health of their starting staff, including the recently injured Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow.
Tyler Glasnow is currently on the injured list with back spasms. The Dodgers are managing their rotation depth, recently acquiring Eric Lauer to help cover for the absences of Glasnow and Blake Snell.
Blake Snell's return from injury was short-lived; after being scratched from his Friday start, it was confirmed he has loose bodies in his left elbow. Snell has been placed on the 15-day IL and is scheduled to undergo surgery this Tuesday with Dr. Neal. This procedure follows a similar medical issue previously seen in Edwin Díaz. The Dodgers have acquired Eric Lauer to help bolster their rotation in Snell's absence.
Mookie Betts is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels. The star outfielder was previously mentioned in betting analysis and prop picks earlier in the day before the official word came down regarding his status. No specific injury or reason for the benching was provided in the report from David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports, but his absence is confirmed for the Sunday matchup.
Jeffrey Springs is scheduled to face Adrian Houser in the Sunday matchup between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza stated that Jorge Polanco's Achilles bursitis is unlikely to heal completely this season. The team is now focused on managing the veteran's pain tolerance, as he will either need to play through the discomfort or face a lengthy shutdown to address the issue. Mendoza emphasized that Polanco is expected to 'feel it' for the remainder of the year.
Mets pitching prospect Jack Wenninger lasted just 2.1 innings in Sunday's game for Triple-A Syracuse, getting pulled after throwing 61 pitches.
