West Sacramento — The Houston Astros placed ace right-hander Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 2, with a right shoulder strain, the team announced Sunday ahead of their 12-10 walk-off loss to the A's. The 27-year-old, who finished third in AL Cy Young voting last season, first felt discomfort during a bullpen session Friday, underwent imaging in West Sacramento, then flew to Houston for further evaluation by team doctors. Manager Joe Espada said no timetable for Brown's return is available until further diagnosis.
The Toronto Blue Jays placed veteran pitcher Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list Monday due to right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation. Scherzer has managed the forearm issue since his second start of the season. The move adds to the team's ongoing rotation woes early in 2026.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher José Berríos has been sidelined by inflammation in his right elbow, discovered through an MRI, preventing him from joining Puerto Rico for the quarterfinal stage of the World Baseball Classic. The injury, caught early during insurance testing, is not structural but has scratched him from a scheduled Spring Training start. Despite feeling fine, Berríos and the team are monitoring the situation closely.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage will start the 2026 season on the injured list due to a right shoulder impingement. Manager John Schneider announced the news Thursday in Dunedin. Yesavage reported the issue upon arriving at camp and has been on a cautious ramp-up program.
The Baltimore Orioles placed closer Ryan Helsley on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation before their series opener at Yankee Stadium. The move is retroactive to Wednesday, and right-hander Albert Suárez's contract was selected from Triple-A Norfolk. Helsley's injury adds to the team's ongoing struggles with the injury bug.
Chicago Cubs first baseman Tyler Austin underwent surgery on his right knee on Tuesday, sidelining him for months. Manager Craig Counsell announced the news on Wednesday, noting the injury occurred after Austin's knee did not respond well in early spring training workouts. The team is now adjusting its depth chart at first base.
The San Francisco Giants announced Friday that outfielder Harrison Bader is day-to-day with left hamstring tightness. Manager Tony Vitello expressed optimism that the Gold Glove-winning center fielder will be ready for Opening Night on Wednesday. Bader had recently returned from the World Baseball Classic alongside Heliot Ramos and Jung Hoo Lee.