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Injuries Reshape Early MLB Landscape as Mets Lean on Depth and Dodgers Rout Blue Jays

Early absences are forcing quick tests of roster depth across several contenders.

Willson Contreras didn't hold back with his criticism of the Brewers on Monday.
Apr 2, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after scoring a run on an RBI double hit by infielder Bo Bichette (19) against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park. Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Mets placed Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list Monday, retroactive to Saturday, with a two-to-three week timeline as Luis Torrens, Tyrone Taylor and Jared Young delivered key hits in three weekend wins.
  • Los Angeles crushed Toronto 14-2 on Monday in a World Series rematch, with Dalton Rushing hitting two homers in a four-hit game as the Dodgers launched five long balls.
  • Toronto’s rough night included Max Scherzer leaving after two innings with right forearm tendinitis, and catcher Alejandro Kirk was scheduled for thumb surgery Tuesday, tightening an already thin staff.
  • Houston manager Joe Espada said the Astros plan to shift to a six-man rotation after Thursday’s April 10 off day to manage workloads while navigating injuries.
  • These moves reflect how MLB’s 10-day injured list, which can be backdated to speed roster flexibility, and small early-season sample swings are pushing teams to lean on bench bats and adjust pitching plans.