MLB 2026 Baseball

2.4.26 Kansas City Royals: Injuries

Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estevez has been placed on the injured list after taking a line drive off his left foot. The All-Star reliever, who recorded 42 saves last season, is eligible to return on April 14. In his absence, Lucas Erceg is expected to handle most save chances, with John Schreiber also contributing in key situations, while Steven Cruz has been called up from Triple-A.

1.4.26 Baltimore Orioles: Injuries

Zach Eflin was forced out of his return start for the Baltimore Orioles with right elbow discomfort before completing four innings in a loss to the Texas Rangers. Despite an impressive showing with seven strikeouts, he will undergo imaging and is likely headed to the injured list, dealing another setback after last season's injuries.

31.3.26 NY Yankees: Injuries

Aaron Judge returns to the lineup as the Yankees open a series against the Mariners, but Cal Raleigh will sit out after a slow start to the season. Seattle manager Dan Wilson opted to rest Raleigh early to manage his workload following a demanding 2025 season. Despite high expectations after his 60-homer campaign, the Mariners are taking a cautious approach, while veteran Mitch Garver gets his first start of the year.

29.3.26 Miami Marlins: Injuries

The Miami Marlins placed Christopher Morel on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain after he was scratched from the season opener due to discomfort during batting practice. The 26-year-old, signed to add power to the lineup, called the injury frustrating at the start of an important season. Miami recalled Deyvison De Los Santos as a replacement, while the team expects more clarity on Morel's recovery timeline within the next 7-10 days.

24.3.26 Detroit Tigers: Transfers

The Tigers signed right-hander Connor Seabold to a one-year split contract worth $800,000 in the majors. The 30-year-old struggled this spring and has a 7.79 career ERA across four MLB teams, but had success in South Korea in 2024 with an 11-6 record and 3.43 ERA. Detroit also placed reliever Beau Brieske on the 60-day injured list with a left adductor strain.

23.3.26 Washington Nationals: Transfers

The Washington Nationals traded minor league pitcher Sean Paul Linan to the New York Yankees in exchange for infielder Jorbit Vivas. Vivas, who briefly played for the Yankees last season, was originally signed by the Dodgers and later acquired by New York in 2023. Linan, a 21-year-old right-hander, posted a 3.03 ERA across multiple minor league stops last season.

10.3.26 Philadelphia Phillies: Transfers

The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a five-year, $135 million contract extension with left-handed pitcher Jesus Luzardo, securing him before he could reach free agency after the 2026 season. Luzardo, 28, went 15-7 with a 3.92 ERA and 216 strikeouts in 2025 after joining Philadelphia in a trade from the Miami Marlins. The deal makes him one of MLB's highest-paid left-handed starters and keeps him in a rotation that includes Cristopher Sanchez and Zack Wheeler as the Phillies aim for another National League East title.