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WHO:

MLB.com - Yainer Diaz will be placed on the injured list due to a strained oblique.

MLB.com - César Salazar was brought up from Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Monday’s game.

MLB.com - Christian Vázquez will be the starting catcher until Diaz returns.

MLB.com - Yainer Diaz strained his oblique while swinging the bat during batting practice and will be placed on the injured list.

MLB.com - César Salazar was brought up from Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Monday’s game.

MLB.com - José Soriano is the first Angel to win AL Pitcher of the Month since Matt Shoemaker in August 2014.

MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani won his first Pitcher of the Month award.

MLB.com - Kevin McGonigle is the first Tiger to win Rookie of the Month since teammate Colt Keith in July 2024.

MLB.com - Sal Stewart is the first Reds player to win Rookie of the Month since teammate Spencer Steer in May 2023.

MLB.com - Louis Varland is the fourth Blue Jays reliever to win the award, and the first since Jordan Romano, who won twice in 2022.

MLB.com - Mason Miller is the 27-year-old Padres closer who won NL Reliever of the Month for the second time since joining the Padres at last year's Trade Deadline.

MLB.com - Yainer Diaz strained his oblique while swinging the bat during batting practice.

MLB.com - César Salazar was brought up from Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Monday’s game.

MLB.com - Yordan Alvarez is mentioned as having a .510 xwOBA, ranking No. 1 in the Majors.

MLB.com - José Soriano has a record of 5-1 with a 0.84 ERA through his first seven starts.

MLB.com - Carlos Cortes, 28, is mentioned as having a historic April for the Athletics.

MLB.com - Yordan Alvarez, Ildemaro Vargas, José Soriano, Shohei Ohtani, Kevin McGonigle, Sal Stewart, Louis Varland, Mason Miller.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Diaz was slashing .333/.326/.500 in his 11 games before being injured.

MLB.com - José Soriano has a record of 5-1 with a 0.84 ERA through his first seven starts.

MLB.com - Soriano became the first pitcher since at least 1900 to allow one total run (or fewer) in his first six starts of a season, excluding openers.

MLB.com - Alvarez finished April with a .356 batting average, .462 on-base percentage, .737 slugging percentage, and 12 home runs.

MLB.com - Ildemaro Vargas was named NL Player of the Month, entering May with a .378 batting average and a 27-game hitting streak.

MLB.com - McGonigle slashed .328/.426/.509 with a .935 OPS in April.

MLB.com - Stewart finished April with 15 extra-base hits and a .570 slugging percentage.

MLB.com - Varland pitched to a 0.56 ERA in March/April with 26 strikeouts in 15 innings.

MLB.com - Miller has a mere 1.10 ERA in 16 outings and is making early noise in the Cy Young conversation.

MLB.com - Abreu recorded his first win of the season after pitching two scoreless innings against the Red Sox, improving his ERA from 12.54.

MLB.com - Diaz was slashing .333/.326/.500 in his 11 games before being injured.

MLB.com - Soriano has a record of 5-1 with a 0.84 ERA through his first seven starts.

MLB.com - Alvarez finished April with a .356 batting average, .462 on-base percentage, .737 slugging percentage, and 12 home runs.

MLB.com - Ildemaro Vargas was named NL Player of the Month, entering May with a .378 batting average and a 27-game hitting streak.

MLB.com - McGonigle slashed .328/.426/.509 with a .935 OPS in April.

MLB.com - Stewart finished April with 15 extra-base hits and a .570 slugging percentage.

MLB.com - Varland pitched to a 0.56 ERA in March/April with 26 strikeouts in 15 innings.

MLB.com - Miller has a mere 1.10 ERA in 16 outings and is making early noise in the Cy Young conversation.

MLB.com - Diaz will be placed on the injured list, and Christian Vázquez will be the starting catcher until Diaz returns.

MLB.com - Diaz was slashing .333/.326/.500 in his 11 games before being injured.

MLB.com - Alvarez is batting .327 with 12 home runs and 27 RBIs.

MLB.com - Soriano became the first pitcher since at least 1900 to allow one total run (or fewer) in his first six starts of a season, excluding openers.

MLB.com - Cortes batted .400 or better in April with at least 70 plate appearances, hitting four home runs and driving in 13 runs with an 1.143 OPS.

MLB.com - Bryan Abreu recorded his first win of the season after pitching two scoreless innings against the Red Sox, improving his ERA from 12.54.

MLB.com - Yordan Alvarez was named AL Player of the Month for April, finishing with a .356 batting average, .462 on-base percentage, .737 slugging percentage, and 12 home runs.

MLB.com - Ildemaro Vargas was named NL Player of the Month, entering May with a .378 batting average and a 27-game hitting streak.

MLB.com - José Soriano was named AL Pitcher of the Month with a 0.84 ERA, allowing only four runs in his first seven starts.

MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani was named NL Pitcher of the Month with a 0.60 ERA, allowing four runs in his first five starts.

MLB.com - Kevin McGonigle was named AL Rookie of the Month, slashing .328/.426/.509 with a .935 OPS in April.

MLB.com - Sal Stewart was named NL Rookie of the Month, finishing April with 15 extra-base hits and a .570 slugging percentage.

MLB.com - Louis Varland was named AL Reliever of the Month with a 0.56 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 15 innings.

MLB.com - Mason Miller was named NL Reliever of the Month with a 1.10 ERA and a 55.9% swing and miss rate.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The awards pertain to performances in Major League Baseball games across various stadiums.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The monthly awards cover performances from March/April 2026.

WHY:

MLB.com - The injury means three members of the Astros’ Opening Day lineup are on the injured list.

MLB.com - Alvarez is on track to potentially win the first hitting Triple Crown since Miguel Cabrera in 2012.

MLB.com - The injury means three members of the Astros’ Opening Day lineup are on the injured list.

MLB.com - Alvarez is on track to potentially win the first hitting Triple Crown since Miguel Cabrera in 2012.

MLB.com - The injury means three members of the Astros’ Opening Day lineup are on the injured list.

MLB.com - Alvarez is on track to potentially win the first hitting Triple Crown since Miguel Cabrera in 2012.

MLB.com - The awards recognize outstanding performances in hitting, pitching, and relief roles during the first month of the MLB season.

HOW:

MLB.com - Peña is getting close to game action and could be sent on a Minor League rehab this weekend.

MLB.com - Alvarez finished April tied for the MLB lead with 12 home runs while striking out just 9.8% of the time.

MLB.com - Abreu threw 15 of his 22 pitches for strikes during his outing against the Red Sox.

MLB.com - Players achieved their awards through statistical excellence, including batting averages, ERA, and strikeout rates.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 17:28 UTC)

Yainer Diaz will be placed on the injured list due to a strained oblique, which means three members of the Astros' Opening Day lineup are now sidelined. In the meantime, César Salazar has been called up from Triple-A Sugar Land, and Christian Vázquez will take over as the starting catcher until Diaz returns. José Soriano continues to impress on the mound with a record of five wins and one loss, boasting an incredible 0.84 ERA through his first seven starts, making history as the first pitcher since at least 1900 to allow one total run or fewer in his first six starts of a season, excluding openers.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 13:22 UTC)

Yainer Diaz has strained his oblique during batting practice and will be placed on the injured list, joining two other members of the Astros' Opening Day lineup on the sidelines. In more positive news, José Soriano has made history as the first Angel to win AL Pitcher of the Month since Matt Shoemaker in August 2014, while Shohei Ohtani has also earned his first Pitcher of the Month award. Additionally, Ildemaro Vargas has been named NL Player of the Month, entering May with a remarkable .378 batting average and a 27-game hitting streak.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 07:36 UTC)

Yainer Diaz has strained his oblique while swinging during batting practice and will be placed on the injured list, leading to Christian Vázquez stepping in as the starting catcher until Diaz returns. Before his injury, Diaz was performing well, boasting a batting average of .333 with a .500 slugging percentage over his last eleven games. This injury adds to the growing list of absences for the Astros, as three members of their Opening Day lineup are currently on the injured list, although Peña is nearing a return and may begin a Minor League rehab assignment this weekend.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 23:17 UTC)

Yordan Alvarez is making headlines with an impressive .510 xwOBA, ranking him number one in the Majors, as he currently boasts a batting average of .327, along with 12 home runs and 27 RBIs. Meanwhile, José Soriano has made a remarkable start to his season, holding a record of 5-1 with a 0.84 ERA and becoming the first pitcher since at least 1900 to allow just one total run in his first six starts, excluding openers. Alvarez is on track to potentially win the first hitting Triple Crown since Miguel Cabrera achieved the feat in 2012, finishing April tied for the MLB lead in home runs while striking out only 9.8% of the time.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 21:19 UTC)

Carlos Cortes has made headlines with a historic April for the Athletics, batting .400 or better with at least 70 plate appearances, four home runs, and 13 RBIs, all while posting an impressive 1.143 OPS. In other news, Bryan Abreu secured his first win of the season after pitching two scoreless innings against the Red Sox, significantly improving his ERA from 12.54. During that outing, Abreu demonstrated his control by throwing 15 of his 22 pitches for strikes.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 19:22 UTC)

Yordan Alvarez has been named the American League Player of the Month for April, boasting an impressive .356 batting average and 12 home runs. Meanwhile, Ildemaro Vargas earned the National League Player of the Month title with a .378 batting average and a remarkable 27-game hitting streak. Additionally, José Soriano and Shohei Ohtani were recognized as the AL and NL Pitchers of the Month, respectively, with Soriano posting a 0.84 ERA and Ohtani a stellar 0.60 ERA in their first starts of the season.