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Ryan Helsley (elbow) is nearing a return to activity and could be cleared to resume a throwing program later this week. The Orioles are managing his recovery carefully to ensure he is ready for a return to the bullpen.
Walker Jenkins has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. He will be reevaluated by the Triple-A St. Paul medical staff in 10 days to determine his recovery timeline.
Chandler Simpson is slated to start in left field for the Tampa Bay Rays in Monday's matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Kazuma Okamoto is included in the Toronto Blue Jays' lineup for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The team is managing several injury updates, and Okamoto is expected to contribute to the offensive effort.
Addison Barger (ankles) is nearing a return from the 10-day injured list. Manager John Schneider noted that activating him by Friday would be a 'worst-case scenario,' suggesting a potential return sooner.
Brice Turang (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals, batting third and playing second base.
Kyle Isbel is not in the Kansas City Royals' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cleveland Guardians.
Chase DeLauter is out of the starting lineup for the Cleveland Guardians' game against the Kansas City Royals on Monday.
Tomoyuki Sugano is slated to start for the Colorado Rockies in their Monday matchup against the New York Mets.
Huascar Brazobán is scheduled to take the mound for the New York Mets in Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies.
The Houston Astros have designated outfielder Daniel Johnson for assignment as part of a series of roster moves on Monday.
The Houston Astros have recalled outfielder Zach Cole. Cole, a 2022 10th-round pick, previously made an impact following a swing adjustment and will now join the major league club.
The Houston Astros have reinstated outfielder Zach Dezenzo from the injured list and subsequently optioned him to Triple-A Sugar Land.
J.T. Realmuto is not included in the Philadelphia Phillies' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins in Miami. The reason for his absence from the lineup was not specified in the report.
Reds infielder Matt McLain is currently struggling to regain his 2023 form, mired in a 3-for-31 slump following his recent two-homer performance. As of May 4, 2026, he is looking to break out of this cold streak. Consequently, McLain has been dropped from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.
Taylor Ward is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Yankees. He is receiving his first day off of the season.
Ben Rice is out of the lineup for Monday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles. The absence is related to a hand injury. No further details regarding the severity or expected duration of his absence were provided.
Cody Bellinger has been identified by SportsLine expert Angelo 'Amags' Magliocca as a top candidate for home run prop bets for the games on Monday, May 4. The analysis highlights his potential for power production in the current slate of MLB matchups.
The Miami Marlins are currently evaluating the health of pitcher Chris Paddack. This assessment follows a noticeable drop in velocity observed during his outing in Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, as reported by Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The team is monitoring the situation closely to determine the cause of the performance dip and assess his status moving forward.
Nick Martinez is scheduled to take the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays in Monday's matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. Betting analysis suggests that Martinez will face a challenging test against Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as the Rays look to navigate the Blue Jays' lineup.
