MLB 2026 Buzz: Orioles Activate Star Catcher Adley Rutschman

[ad_1] The offseason and spring coaching are behind us, however there's loads of MLB information left to cowl.

Listed here are the noteworthy transactions, accidents and extra from the 2026 season.

April 21 Adley Rutschman activated The Baltimore Orioles reinstated their star catcher from the injured listing earlier than their Tuesday evening street recreation towards the Kansas Metropolis Royals. Rutschman hasn't performed since April 10 due to left ankle irritation. He hit .294 with six doubles in his first 10 video games of the season. The Orioles designated catcher Sam Huff for task.

Rutschman, a two-time All-Star, is coming off his worst season on the plate. He hit .220 with 9 dwelling runs and 29 RBIs final 12 months and performed solely 90 video games.

April 20 Dodgers' Díaz set to bear proper elbow surgical procedure, three-month absence anticipated The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a powerful begin to the season at 15-6, however they're set to lose considered one of their greatest offseason additions. All-Star reliever Edwin Díaz will bear proper elbow surgical procedure that's anticipated to sideline him for round three months, in accordance with ESPN. The process can be to take away free our bodies from his proper elbow.

After signing a three-year, $69 million deal this offseason, Díaz seemingly struggled to seek out his footing in simply six innings out of the bullpen this season. He recorded simply 4 saves and 10 strikeouts whereas posting a ten.50 ERA previous to the harm.

Grey leaves early with hamstring tightness Purple Sox starter Sonny Grey left due to proper hamstring tightness within the third inning of Monday’s Patriots' Day recreation towards the Detroit Tigers.

Grey had simply walked Gleyber Torres when he began bending down, stretching and bending his proper leg. Pitching coach Andrew Bailey and catcher Carlos Narvaez got here out to go to.

Shortly after, supervisor Alex Cora and a coach got here out. Grey took just a few warmup throws and, after a quick dialog, he walked off the sphere.

He was changed by left-hander Danny Coulombe.

The 36-year-old Grey entered the day 2-1 with a 4.43 ERA. He was acquired in a commerce from St. Louis in November.

April 16 Gerrit Cole starting rehab task The New York Yankees' famous person right-hander, who gained the 2023 American League Cy Younger Award, will make a rehab begin for the staff's Double-A affiliate on Apr. 17, supervisor Aaron Boone introduced on Apr. 15. Cole, who's recovering from Tommy John surgical procedure, hasn't pitched in an MLB recreation — excluding spring coaching — because the 2024 World Sequence because of the aforementioned elbow harm.

New York's beginning rotation entered Apr. 16 fourth in MLB in ERA (3.12) and WHIP (1.04), tied for fifth in strikeouts (105) and tied for seventh in opponent batting common (.214). The Yankees, who're in second place within the AL East at 10-8, are additionally with out left-hander Carlos Rodon (elbow and hamstring) and right-hander Clarke Schmidt (elbow). Cole, a six-time All-Star, will flip 36 in September.

April 15 Kevin McGonigle inks large deal The Tigers introduced Wednesday they've agreed to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension with rookie infield McGonigle. The 21-year-old made the Tigers' Opening Day roster and is ranked the No. 2 prospect within the sport by MLB Pipeline. The deal begins subsequent season and carries by way of 2034, overlaying his closing 5 seasons of membership management and his first three years that he would have been eligible without cost company. The $150 million is assured and the deal consists of contract escalators for the ultimate three seasons that might increase the worth to a most of $160 million.

McGonigle will earn assured salaries of $1 million in 2027, $7 million in 2028, $16 million in 2029, $21 million in 2030, $22 million in 2031 and $23 million within the 2032, 2033 and 2034 seasons. The contract escalators might enhance his 2032 most base wage to $25 million, his 2033 most to $26 million and his 2034 most to $28 million. The deal features a $14 million signing bonus and a $5 million bonus every time the contract is assigned to a different main league staff. By 17 video games, McGonigle has totaled one dwelling run and eight RBIs, whereas boasting a .311/.417/.492 slash line. He has made 9 begins at third base and 7 at shortstop. Final season (2025), throughout three ranges of minor-league ball (A, A+ and Double-A), McGonigle totaled 19 dwelling runs and 80 RBIs throughout 88 video games, whereas recording a mixed .305/.408/.583 slash line. McGonigle by no means appeared in Triple-A ball.

April 14 Giolito drawing curiosity from Cubs, Padres Former All-Star beginning pitcher Lucas Giolito stays a free agent halfway by way of April, however a number of groups – just like the Cubs, Padres and others – are eyeing him as an addition to their workers, per The Athletic.

The Cubs have two rotation members on the IL already, in Matthew Boyd and Cade Horton, and whereas Boyd ought to return from his strained biceps quickly, Horton's season could be over because of potential elbow surgical procedure. The Padres, in the meantime, eliminated Nick Pivetta from Sunday's begin towards the Rockies with proper elbow stiffness, which can doubtless end in, no less than, a stint on the IL.

Giolito missed the 2024 season recovering from a partial Tommy John surgical procedure with an inside brace process, however returned in 2025 to provide a 3.41 ERA throughout 26 begins with the Purple Sox. The veteran right-hander struggled early, however as he shook off the rust posted a 2.51 over his final 19 begins and 111.1 innings, with 7.6 strikeouts per 9 innings. He rejected a $19 million choice for 2026 with Boston, making him a free agent, however has been unable to safe a deal since.

White Sox prospect Schultz to debut Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz is scheduled to make his main league debut in a begin towards the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday evening following his recall from Triple-A Charlotte.

Schultz, a 6-foot-10, 22-year-old left-hander, was 3-0 with a 1.29 ERA in three video games and 14 innings in with Charlotte. He permitted solely six baserunners whereas placing out 19 of 47 batters. Schultz is rated by Baseball America because the No. 1 prospect within the White Sox group and No. 21 total.

The White Sox chosen Schultz within the first spherical, twenty sixth total, within the 2022 MLB Draft. The Chicago-area native is a graduate of Oswego (Illinois) East Excessive Faculty, about 40 miles west of Charge Discipline.

At 22 years and 252 days outdated, Schultz would be the youngest beginning pitcher to debut with the White Sox since Michael Kopech (22 years, 113 days) on Aug. 21, 2018, towards Minnesota.

The White Sox additionally introduced again outfielder Everson Pereira from a rehab task at Charlotte on Tuesday and reinstated him from the 10-day injured listing. Chicago positioned right-hander Jonathan Cannon on the 15-day injured listing (retroactive to April 13) with proper hip irritation.

Pereira, 24, went on the injured listing on April 5 (retroactive to April 3) with a left ankle sprain. He is batting .250 with a house run, RBI and three runs scored in 5 video games. Pereira was acquired from Tampa Bay on Nov. 18, 2025.

Christian Yelich to IL The Milwaukee Brewers have reportedly positioned Yelich on the 10-day injured listing with a left groin pressure. Yelich was faraway from Milwaukee's Sunday afternoon matchup towards the Washington Nationals because of the aforementioned harm.

By 15 video games this season, Yelich has totaled one dwelling run, 10 RBIs and three stolen bases, whereas proudly owning a .314/.375/.451 slash line as Milwaukee's major designated hitter. Final season, the three-time Silver Slugger totaled 29 dwelling runs and 103 RBIs.

April 13 Astros place Pena, Imai on IL The Astros positioned All-Star shortstop Jeremy Pena on the 10-day injured listing with a hamstring pressure and rookie right-hander Tatsuya Imai on the 15-day IL with proper arm fatigue Monday. The pair of strikes had been the newest blows to last-place Houston’s roster, which has endured an abundance of accidents early within the season.

"We’ll get by way of this," supervisor Joe Espada stated. "However, I’m doing nicely. I simply don’t like when our gamers are injured. They work actually exhausting within the offseason to return again in form, and expectations are for us to go on the market and carry out and get again to the postseason, and this makes it robust to have our guys getting banged up. However, we’ll battle by way of this."

Espada stated he hopes it’s not a protracted IL stint for Peña, and that Imai will bear extra testing after returning to Houston.

In corresponding strikes, the Astros recalled right-hander J.P. France, left-hander Colton Gordon and infielder Shay Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land. Proper-hander Jayden Murray was optioned to Sugar Land after pitching two innings and permitting two earned runs in Sunday’s recreation.

Yankees return Winquest to Cardinals Cade Winquest’s New York Yankees profession ended with out him throwing a pitch that counted.

New York returned the 25-year-old right-hander to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, three days after he was designated for task.

Winquest was chosen from St. Louis through the Rule 5 draft at December’s winter conferences and have become the Yankees’ first Rule 5 participant to make the opening day roster since infielder Josh Phelps in 2007. He did not get into any regular-season video games.

St. Louis paid $50,000 for Winquest after the Yankees paid $100,000 to pick him on the draft.

He went 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA over 9 spring coaching appearances. An eighth-round choose by the Cardinals within the 2022 novice draft out of the College of Texas at Arlington, he was within the St. Louis farm system from 2023-25.

April 12 Blue Jays OF George Springer heads to IL The Toronto Blue Jays can be with out outfielder George Springer for an prolonged time frame after he suffered an enormous toe fracture. He sustained the harm on Saturday afternoon within the third inning of a 7-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins.

Supervisor John Schneider stated after the sport that Springer underwent X-rays on the stadium and can be scheduled for a CT scan. Springer will head to the 10-day injured listing.

"It'll look somewhat bit totally different if George just isn't in there, clearly," Schneider instructed reporters after the sport. "We’ll type of determine it out daily if he’s not there."

The harm provides to an already tough stretch for Toronto on the well being entrance. The staff is coping with a number of starters lacking time, together with outfielder Anthony Santander, infielder Addison Barger and catcher Alejandro Kirk.

Springer has additionally struggled on the plate early this season. He’s placing collectively a .185 batting common with two dwelling runs and 6 RBIs throughout 14 video games and 54 plate appearances.

With one of many staff’s most skilled gamers sidelined, Toronto might want to alter its lineup because it seems to be to seek out extra consistency early within the season.

White Sox name up considered one of their high prospects The Chicago White Sox have spent the previous few seasons retooling their farm system and now one of many group's high younger arms is lastly getting the decision to the large leagues.

Left-hander Noah Schultz is predicted to be promoted to the majors. He's the No. 2 prospect within the group and No. 46 total in baseball, in accordance with MLB.com and is ready to make his debut Tuesday evening towards the Tampa Bay Rays.

Schultz was a first-round choose within the 2022 MLB Draft out of Oswego East Excessive Faculty and has moved rapidly by way of the system, trying sharp to open the season. At Triple-A, he’s posted a 1.29 ERA with 19 strikeouts throughout 14 innings.

Schultz works from a low arm slot that creates a tricky angle for hitters, and all of it ties right into a slider that has turn out to be his greatest weapon. The pitch sits within the low 80s and sweeps throughout the zone, enjoying nicely towards each righties and lefties. His fastball has additionally proven upper-90s velocity at occasions.

Supervisor Will Venables is predicted to ease him into the rotation, doubtless because the White Sox's fifth starter, however the long-term upside is what stands out. Schultz can be in a gaggle that features Sean Burke, Anthony Kay, Davis Martin, and Erik Fedde.

"I’m very enthusiastic about Noah," Venables instructed the Chicago Solar-Instances. "He’s about as good a man and well mannered a man as could be, however he does have an edge when he goes on the market and pitches, which you like to see."

Since being drafted, Schultz has logged a 2.94 ERA with 248 strikeouts over 202.1 innings within the minors. He has been capable of steadily climb every degree alongside the best way and set up himself as one of the vital intriguing younger arms within the minors.

April 11 Mets activate Craig Kimbrel The Mets have referred to as up the reliever and nine-time All-Star, per the New York Put up. The Mets signed the 37-year-old to a minor-league deal in January. He made six appearances for the Mets in spring coaching, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 5 strikeouts over 6.0 innings pitched. Final season, Kimbrel made 14 mixed appearances (13 with the Astros and one with the Braves), recording a 2.25 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 17 strikeouts over 12 innings pitched. Kimbrel is fifth in MLB historical past with 440 profession saves.

April 10 Seiya Suzuki making season debut The Cubs' outfielder/designated hitter is making his 2026 debut on April 10, because the staff introduced it has reinstated Suzuki and designated outfielder Dylan Carlson for task. Suzuki, who will begin in proper discipline and bat fifth within the Cubs' Friday afternoon matchup towards the Pirates, hadn't but performed this season resulting from a knee sprain that he suffered whereas enjoying for Group Japan within the 2026 World Baseball Basic. Final season, Suzuki totaled a career-high 32 dwelling runs and 103 RBIs, whereas posting a .245/.326/.478 slash line.

April 9 Tigers' Parker Meadows hospitalized after unlucky collision Tigers heart fielder Meadows was hospitalized in a single day after a head-to-head collision with outfielder Riley Greene. A pop fly was hit up within the air, with Greene making the catch and Meadows touchdown on his again, blood showing on his face. Medical personnel then helped him stand, carting him off to be handled. Meadows had began 11 of 13 video games for the Tigers, batting .250 and having two extra-base hits. He made his main league debut two years in the past, additionally struggling an a nerve harm, inflicting him to overlook his first two months.

Angels lose reliever Robert Stephenson for 2026 Angels right-hander Stephenson will miss the 2026 season after having ligament and flexor tendon restore surgical procedure on his proper elbow. It's the continuation of harm woes for Stephenson, who was anticipated to be one of many staff’s high relievers after signing a three-year, $33 million deal in January 2024. He missed the 2024 season after present process an ulnar collateral ligament restore with an inside brace in Might 2024.

Stephenson was restricted to 12 video games in 2025 after he was identified with a stretched biceps nerve. The 33-yard-old had a setback in spring coaching after trying to pitch by way of thoracic outlet syndrome signs he skilled within the offseason. Stephenson, who made his MLB debut with Cincinnati in 2016, has a 4.69 ERA in 9 seasons.

"This man desires to pitch, this man desires to be good," Angels supervisor Kurt Suzuki instructed MLB.com. "Up till he had that setback in spring coaching, he was in a great spot mentally. He was excited, he was glad to be again on the mound. So that is heartbreaking."

April 8 Orioles' Zach Eflin undergoes Tommy John surgical procedure Orioles right-hander Eflin has undergone season-ending Tommy John surgical procedure after leaving a begin final month. The surgical procedure was carried out by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas, the Orioles stated. Eflin has been out since leaving with elbow discomfort within the fourth inning of a begin towards the Rangers on March 31. The beginning was his first since final July after coping with again and lat accidents final season. Eflin, 32, completed 6-5 with a 5.93 ERA in 14 begins final season and re-signed with the staff for $10 million within the offseason. He's 68-67 with a 4.28 ERA in 201 profession begins over 9 huge league seasons with Baltimore, Tampa Bay and Philadelphia.

Konnor Griffin indicators report take care of Pirates The Pirates signed Griffin, who only recently made his MLB debut, to a nine-year deal, the membership introduced. The full worth of the deal is $140 million, and is the most important contract in staff historical past. Griffin, whom Pittsburgh chosen with the No. 9 choose within the 2024 MLB Draft, is the No. 1 prospect in MLB, per MLB Pipeline. The 19-year-old shortstop has appeared in 5 video games for the Pirates, driving in three runs and boasting a .176/.300/.235 slash line within the early going.

"This week has been wonderful, debut week, after which sitting right here signing a contract, it’s been wonderful," Griffin stated. "It’s among the best weeks of my life. ... Nevertheless it’ll be even higher if we are able to get a win immediately."

Pirates proprietor Bob Nutting stated the nine-year contract displays the staff's dedication in successful this season and sooner or later.

"This is a crucial step for 2026 as we take a look at it proper now, however clearly, it is a long-term dedication," Nutting stated. "It’s a long-term assertion of the place we’re headed as a company, the place we're headed with this staff. ... This clearly is an uncommon and dramatic step for the Pittsburgh Pirates. So I’m excited, I hope our followers are excited, I hope the town is worked up, I do know the group is worked up."

When requested why it was necessary to signal for 9 years, Griffin stated he sees the Pirates as a successful group.

"I’m pumped to be a Pirate and be part of this glorious clubhouse," Griffin stated, taking a look at his teammates in the back of the room. "Lots of nice expertise again there and coaches and workers. Thanks all for being right here to assist me. Y’all made this transition to the large leagues tremendous straightforward. And I’m simply pumped to go compete. The purpose is to win. The purpose is to win a World Sequence. And I believe we have an amazing clubhouse to go try this. I’m pumped to be a part of it."

The Pirates chosen Griffin with the ninth total choose within the 2024 novice draft. He sprinted by way of the staff's farm system, hitting .333 with 21 dwelling runs, 94 RBIs and 65 stolen bases. He was one of many closing cuts throughout spring coaching final month, and his keep at Triple-A Indianapolis was temporary.

White Sox choice Opening Day starter Shane Smith The White Sox optioned Opening Day starter Smith to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday after three shaky outings to start the season. An All-Star as a rookie final 12 months, Smith has been struggling along with his fastball command. The 26-year-old right-hander is 0-2 with a ten.80 ERA. He has allowed 10 earned runs in 8 1/3 innings whereas strolling 9 and placing out 11. Smith threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings in Tuesday's begin towards Baltimore, however wanted 99 pitches to do it. He walked 5 and hit a batter, and the White Sox went on to lose 4-2 after the Orioles scored three within the eighth.

"He’s a complete professional," supervisor Will Venable stated. "He takes accountability and understands the spot that he’s placing the staff in. And actually it’s about getting him to be the most effective model of himself. This man is an excellent pitcher. He’s an necessary a part of this group and an necessary a part of our success."

The White Sox don’t anticipate it to be a protracted keep within the minors. However Venable wasn’t placing a timeline on his return.

"You recognize we've a really clear thought of what we have to do," Venable stated. "We simply weren’t capable of get these outcomes to stay right here. So he’s going to proceed to make his changes."

The White Sox additionally chosen left-hander Tyler Schweitzer's contract from Charlotte and transferred infielder and outfielder Brooks Baldwin (proper elbow surgical procedure) to the 60-day injured listing on Wednesday.

Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias anticipated to overlook 4-8 weeks Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias is predicted to overlook 4 to eight weeks with a average left hamstring pressure that occurred throughout Monday evening's recreation towards Kansas Metropolis. The 26-year-old was harm whereas working out a double within the fifth inning and left the sport. He was positioned on the 10-day injured listing Tuesday after present process medical assessments, the outcomes of which had been introduced Wednesday. "He’s in some ache," Guardians supervisor Stephen Vogt stated earlier than the three-game sequence finale towards the Royals. Arias, who's batting .200 with two homers and 4 RBIs in 10 video games, can be re-examined weekly all through his rehabilitation. That is his third full season as a starter for Cleveland.

The Guardians recalled second baseman Juan Brito from Triple-A Columbus to take his place within the lineup, whereas transferring Brayan Rocchio from second to shortstop. They began the ultimate two contests towards Kansas Metropolis.

April 7 Cubs' Cade Horton out for the rest of season Cubs pitcher Horton is finished for the 2026 season after an MRI indicated important UCL injury in his proper elbow, per Chicago supervisor Craig Counsell. That is the 24-year-old's second elbow reconstruction surgical procedure, getting Tommy John surgical procedure in 2021 throughout his time at Oklahoma. Final season, Horton pitched 23 video games with the Cubs, beginning 22 of them. He had a standout season, logging a 2.67 ERA, 97 strikeouts and an 11-4 report.

Diamondbacks put Carlos Santana on IL Diamondbacks first baseman Santana, the oldest lively place participant within the majors, was positioned on the 10-day injured listing Tuesday with a proper adductor pressure. The designation is retroactive to Monday for Santana, who was injured throughout his lone plate look Sunday. The 39-year-old singled towards the Braves earlier than being lifted for a pinch-runner within the Diamondbacks’ 6-5, 10-inning win. Diamondbacks supervisor Torey Lovullo stated he didn’t know the severity of the pressure however anticipated Santana to be sidelined past the 10-day minimal.

Orioles commerce for reliever Nick Raquet The O's acquired left-hander Raquet in a commerce with the Cardinals. The addition of Raquet places one other lefty within the bullpen for first-year supervisor Craig Albernaz. The 30-year-old Raquet was designated for task by the Cardinals on Sunday. The O's additionally transferred right-hander Zach Eflin to the 60-day injured listing. Proper-hander Brandon Younger was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Eflin, 32, is sidelined with proper elbow discomfort. Baltimore despatched minor-league second baseman Brayden Smith to St. Louis for Raquet, a third-round choose within the 2017 novice draft. Raquet made his major-league debut final 12 months, tossing two scoreless innings for the Cardinals in September. He was 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA in two aid appearances for Triple-A Peoria this season, final pitching on Wednesday.

White Sox place OF Austin Hays on IL Chicago positioned Hays on the 10-day injured listing on Tuesday with a proper hamstring pressure. Hays bought harm throughout Monday evening's 2-1 loss to the Orioles. The 30-year-old Hays signed a $6 million, one-year contract with the White Sox in free company. He's batting .219 with a homer and 6 RBIs in 9 video games this season. The White Sox additionally introduced up outfielder Dustin Harris from Triple-A Charlotte. Proper-hander Mike Vasil, who's recovering from Tommy John surgical procedure, was transferred to the 60-day injured listing. The 26-year-old Harris signed a minor league take care of the staff in December. He's batting .217 (10 for 46) with two homers and 5 RBIs in 21 profession MLB video games — all with Texas.

April 6 Mets place Juan Soto on IL, recall Ronny Mauricio The Mets have positioned left fielder Soto on the injured listing and recalled Mauricio to take his place, per USA At the moment. He is anticipated to overlook no less than two weeks. The transfer is retroactive to April 4, when Soto was identified with a proper calf pressure after present process an MRI. The 27-year-old slugger is hitting .355/.412/.516 with a house run and 11 hits to start the season. Mauricio, a utility infielder, performed in 61 video games for the Mets in 2025, batting .226/.293/.369.

April 5 Astros lose ace Hunter Brown to IL Houston has positioned RHP Brown on the 15-day injured listing — for the primary time in his profession — with a proper shoulder pressure, the staff introduced. Brown threw six innings vs. the Purple Sox on Tuesday. He allowed one run, one hit and struck out eight batters in what was his first begin since throwing 4 2/3 innings on Opening Day vs. the Angels.

April 4 Mookie Betts leaves Dodgers recreation early Betts exited the Dodgers' recreation vs. the Nationals within the backside of the primary inning with decrease again ache, the staff shared. In his solely plate look earlier than exiting, Betts drew a stroll earlier than scoring from first base on Freddie Freeman's two-run double within the high of the primary. Shortstop Miguel Rojas changed Betts within the backside of the primary.

Tigers' Justin Verlander lands on IL The Tigers introduced that they positioned the veteran beginning pitcher on the 15-day injured listing resulting from left hip irritation. Within the one begin he has made this season, Verlander, who's in his second stint with the Tigers (he pitched in Detroit from 2005-17), surrendered 5 runs and eight baserunners (six hits and two walks) throughout 3 2/3 innings. Proper-hander Keider Montero was recalled from Triple A to take Verlander's roster spot.

April 3 Brewers signal prospect Cooper Pratt to eight-year, $50M deal Milwaukee finalized an eight-year, $50.75 million contract with Pratt, including the prized 21-year-old shortstop prospect to the 40-man roster and optioning him to Triple-A Nashville. The take care of Pratt consists of membership choices that might preserve him with the Brewers by way of the 2035 season. Pratt is among the many high prospects in a Brewers farm system that ranks among the many greatest in MLB. He was rated by MLB Pipeline because the No. 60 total prospect.

Yankees' Carlos Rodón hopeful harm is minor Yankees left-hander Rodón thinks his tight proper hamstring is just a minor setback in his return from elbow surgical procedure final October. Rodón felt the tightness after throwing 50 pitches of batting follow Sunday on the staff's complicated in Tampa, Florida. Rodón bought harm whereas working and New York referred to as off a deliberate minor league harm rehabilitation outing at Double-A Somerset. Rodón is recovering from surgical procedure on Oct. 15 to take away free our bodies in his left elbow and shave a bone spur.

Johan Oviedo added to injured listing The Purple Sox have positioned the right-hander on the 15-day injured listing resulting from a proper elbow pressure, the staff introduced. Within the one look that Oviedo has made this season, he surrendered two dwelling runs, 4 earned runs and 6 hits over 3 2/3 innings pitched. Boston acquired Oviedo from the Pirates within the offseason.

April 1 Nick Lodolo making rehab begin for Reds Lodolo is predicted to throw 60 to 65 pitches throughout a rehab task on April 2. The left-hander, who's on the injured listing resulting from a blister on his left index finger, will make his rehab begin for Single-A Daytona towards Jupiter in a Florida State League recreation. If Lodolo has a profitable outing, he might be part of the Reds' rotation throughout subsequent week's sequence at Miami. Lodolo was 9-8 with a 3.33 ERA and 156 strikeouts final season.

Purple Sox catcher Carlos Narváez scratched Narváez was scratched from Boston’s finale with the Astros on April 1 for an undisclosed motive. Narváez was faraway from the lineup about 2.5 hours earlier than first pitch and changed behind the plate by Connor Wong. The 27-year-old Narváez is hitting .444 in three video games this season. He's in his second season in Boston after starting his profession with the Yankees.