Overview
- In Monday’s series openers, Cleveland beat Detroit 8-2 behind Slade Cecconi’s 7 1/3 strong innings, and Minnesota topped Houston 6-3 after a 1-hour, 57-minute rain delay as Josh Bell hit two home runs and the Astros went 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position.
- The Mets plan to use 24-year-old left-hander Zach Thornton on Wednesday in his MLB debut to cover a rotation gap created by injuries and workload limits, with the club indicating he could start or work as a bulk arm.
- After Jacob Young was hit by a pitch and diagnosed with a rib contusion, Washington recalled outfielder Dylan Crews from Triple-A on Tuesday as Young is considered day to day.
- Seattle promoted 20-year-old Colt Emerson, who recorded his first big-league hit on a three-run homer, and shifted Luis Castillo into a bulk relief role to piggyback Bryce Miller as the club manages innings.
- These moves reflect early-season triage as injuries and long stretches without off days strain staffs, forcing teams to test rookies, tweak bullpen roles, and navigate weather-hit games that tax relievers.