LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-handed pitcher Griff McGarry from the Philadelphia Phillies for international pool money.

McGarry, 26, was selected by the Washington Nationals in the Rule 5 Draft on December 10, 2024, but was returned to Philadelphia at the conclusion of Spring Training. He went 0-0 with a 3.18 ERA in six Grapefruit League games with the Nationals. He has made five appearances for Triple-A Lehigh Valley this year, allowing four runs over four innings. In six minor league seasons, he is 10-17 with a 4.21 ERA in 291 innings and has 424 strikeouts against 209 walks while limiting hitters to a .182 batting average. He was originally drafted in the fifth round of the 2021 First Year Player Draft out of the University of Virginia.

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today announced the following roster moves:

• Selected right-handed pitcher Jack Anderson to the active Major League roster. He will wear number 77.

• Optioned left-handed pitcher Tyler Samaniego to Triple-A Worcester following last night’s game against the Minnesota Twins.

• Transferred right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo to the 60-Day Injured List.

Anderson, 26, has made two starts with Triple-A Worcester this year, going 1-0 with a 3.72 ERA (4 ER/9.2 IP), three walks and nine strikeouts. The right-hander posted a 4.57 ERA (44 ER/86.2 IP), 22 walks, and 101 strikeouts in 26 games (seven starts) last year between Double-A Portland (23 games, four starts) and Triple-A Worcester (three starts). Originally signed by the Detroit Tigers as a 16^th-round selection in the 2021 First-Year Player Draft, the Georgia native was selected by the Red Sox in the Triple-A Phase of the 2024 Rule 5 Draft and owns a 4.20 ERA (132 ER/282.2 IP) with 288 strikeouts in 146 career minor league games (10 starts).

Samaniego, 27, tossed the final 2.0 innings of last night’s game against the Twins, retiring all six batters he faced. The left-hander has made three scoreless appearances this season, including his Major League debut on April 8, totaling 3.2 innings with no hits allowed, three walks, and four strikeouts. Originally selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 15^th round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft, the Alabama native was acquired by the Red Sox via trade in December 2025 and owns a 3.80 ERA (69 ER/163.1 IP) in 130 career minor league games (two starts).

Oviedo, 28, was placed on the 15-Day Injured List on April 3 (retroactive to March 31) with a right elbow strain. The right-hander made his Red Sox debut on March 30 at Houston, pitching 3.2 innings in relief. Originally signed by the St. Louis Cardinals as a non-drafted free agent in July 2016, the Cuba native owns a 4.29 ERA (174 ER/364.2 IP) in 82 career Major League games (67 starts) for the Cardinals (2020-22), Pirates (2022-25), and Red Sox.

Outfielder Rob Refsnyder placed on Paternity List

SAN DIEGO – Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Justin Hollander announced today the following roster moves:

• Patrick Wisdom (#35), INF, selected from Triple-A Tacoma.
• Rob Refsnyder, INF/OF, placed on Paternity List.
• Blas Castaño, RHP, designated for assignment.

Wisdom, 34, leads all of Minor League Baseball this season with 9 home runs. In 15 games with Triple-A Tacoma, he’s batting .264 (14×53) with 11 runs, 9 homers, 17 RBI and 9 walks, getting on base at a .371 clip, slugging .774 with a 1.145 OPS in 62 plate appearances.

When Wisdom first appears in a game, it will mark his regular season Mariners debut. The infielder spent parts of 2020 in the Mariners organization after he signed with Seattle on Nov. 27, 2019. He appeared at Mariners Spring Training in 2020, and also the Mariners alternate training site that year, before he was released on Aug. 14, 2020.

In parts of 7 Major League seasons with the Cardinals (2018), Rangers (2019) and Cubs (2020-24), Wisdom is a .209 hitter (274×1311) with 192 runs, 58 doubles, 3 triples, 88 home runs, 207 RBI and 132 walks, slugging .459 with a .750 OPS. He registered three 20+ home run seasons with the Cubs from 2021-23. In 2025, Wisdom played for the Kia Tigers in South Korea, registering 35 homers and 85 RBI in 119 games.

Wisdom has participated in charitable causes off the field, which includes supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Wisdom was the Cubs “Roberto Clemente Award” nominee in 2024.

Refsnyder, 35, signed a 1-year Major League contract with the Mariners on Dec. 22, 2025. He’s appeared in 8 games for Seattle early-on, going hitless in 16 at-bats with 3 walks. Refsnyder has appeared in parts of 11 Major League seasons with the Yankees (2015-17), Blue Jays (2017), Rays (2018), Rangers (2020), Twins (2021), Red Sox (2022-25) and Mariners (2026-c).

Castaño (cah-STAHN-yo), 27, was designated for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster for Wisdom. In one relief appearance for the Mariners last season, he tossed 3.0 innings and allowed 3 runs with 1 strikeout. Castaño was selected to the 40-man roster on Nov. 4, 2024.

First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET
Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, California
TV/Streaming: Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health (Padres), Mariners.TV (Mariners); radio on KWFN 97.3 FM / XEMO 860 AM (SD) and Seattle Sports 710 AM (SEA)

Series: First of a three-game set (Mariners at Padres April 14-16) — opening 2026 matchup between the clubs.

Weather Update

Game-time conditions at Petco Park (open-air) are forecast to be mild and clear, with temperatures around 65°F, humidity in the 70% range, and west-northwest winds at 11-12 mph. There is a 0% chance of precipitation. These evening conditions should play neutral-to-slightly pitcher-friendly at Petco (a park known for suppressing offense), with the total set around 7 runs. Light winds may keep fly balls in check, favoring strong starting pitching.

Team Records & Recent Form

Mariners (8-9, 3rd in AL West, 1.5 GB, 1-5 away): Seattle is 5-5 in its last 10 games. The offense has shown improvement lately (winning three straight vs. Houston: 6-2, 6-1, 8-7), but road struggles remain an issue. They rank lower in runs scored overall but boast elite pitching peripherals.

Padres (10-6, 2nd in NL West, 2.0 GB, 6-4 home): San Diego is rolling at 8-2 in its last 10, including a four-game sweep of Colorado (7-2, 9-5, 5-2, 7-3). They’ve been strong at home and rank well in scoring (4.63 runs/game in recent contexts), though the bullpen has been tested.

Injury Report

Mariners (rotation and lineup depth impacted):

Miles Mastrobuoni (INF/3B) — 10-day IL (calf strain).

Bryce Miller (SP) — 15-day IL (oblique inflammation).

Victor Robles (OF/RF) — 10-day IL (pectoral strain).

Carlos Vargas (RP) — 60-day IL (lat strain).

Logan Evans (SP) — 60-day IL (Tommy John surgery; out for season).

Padres (bullpen and rotation thinned):

Yuki Matsui (LHP) — 15-day IL (groin strain).

Jeremiah Estrada (RP) — 15-day IL (elbow tendinitis).

Joe Musgrove (SP) — 15-day IL (elbow).

Will Wagner (INF) — 10-day IL (oblique).

Bryan Hoeing (RP) — 15-day IL (elbow).

Additional earlier notes: Jason Adam (RP) on IL previously.

Both teams are shorthanded in pitching depth, but Seattle’s absences hit the rotation harder while San Diego’s affect the bullpen and bench.

Probable Pitchers & Key Player Matchups

Mariners: RHP Bryan Woo (0-1, 1.50 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, 17 K, 0 HR in 18.0 IP)
Woo has been dominant early with elite command and no homers allowed. He’s 3-0 with a 2.33 ERA in 19.1 career IP vs. the Padres.

Padres: RHP Michael King (1-1, 3.24 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 15 K in 16.2 IP)
King brings solid stuff but has a 0-3 career mark vs. Seattle (though 2.76 ERA in 16.1 IP). He’ll need to limit damage against a Mariners lineup that can capitalize on mistakes.

Key Position Player Matchups/Notes (based on career/history vs. opposing pitcher):

Padres threats vs. Woo: Fernando Tatis Jr. (strong .333+ OPS history vs. Woo in limited ABs); other power bats looking to break through.

Mariners threats vs. King: Cal Raleigh (hot .956 OPS vs. King in small sample); Julio Rodríguez (though lower AVG historically).

Overall edge: Slight pitching advantage to Seattle with Woo’s microscopic early ERA and history vs. San Diego. Petco’s dimensions favor the better command pitcher.

Series History

This is the clubs’ first meeting of 2026. All-time, the Mariners hold a modest edge (approximately 73-64). In recent full seasons, results have been split (e.g., SEA took 5-1 in 2025, 3-1 in 2024), with no overwhelming home/away dominance. The Padres will look to leverage their current hot streak at Petco.

Betting Trends

Mariners are strong when their starter posts sub-2.00 ERA early; Padres are 8-2 lately but unders have hit in several home games with quality pitching. Road favorites with elite young arms like Woo have value, while Petco nights suppress totals.

Game Odds

Seattle Mariners              – 122

San Diego Padres             7

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, April 13, 2026

First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET (7:10 p.m. CT)
Venue: Daikin Park, Houston, Texas
TV/Streaming: Space City Home Network (Astros), Rockies.TV / MLB.TV; radio on KTRH 740 AM / 99.1 FM (HOU) and KOA 850 AM / 94.1 FM (COL)

Series: First of a three-game set (Rockies at Astros April 14-16) — first 2026 matchup between the clubs (Astros host after Rockies swept the most recent series in Denver).

Weather Update

Daikin Park features a retractable roof that will be closed for this contest, creating fully controlled indoor conditions (approximately 72-76°F with no wind or precipitation impact). Outside temperatures in Houston are forecast in the upper 70s to low 80s with light winds, but the dome eliminates any weather variables. Expect a neutral hitting environment with the total set at 8.5 runs — typical for early-season play in a pitcher-friendly indoor setting.

Team Records & Recent Form

Rockies (6-10, 5th in NL West, 2-8 away): Colorado has been streaky, sitting at .375 overall and on a four-game losing skid entering play. They rank near the bottom in several offensive categories but showed life in the recent Denver series sweep of Houston (9-1, 5-1, 9-7). Road woes persist, with the bullpen and consistency remaining major issues.

Astros (6-11, 5th in AL West, 5-2 home): Houston has struggled mightily of late (0-5 in its last five games) despite a solid home record. The offense has been inconsistent, and the team sits near the bottom of the AL in several categories. They return home after the Denver sweep looking to reverse momentum.

Injury Report

Rockies (rotation and outfield depth hit hard):

Jose Quintana (SP) — 15-day IL (strained right hamstring).

Jared Thomas (CF) — 7-day IL.

Kyle Freeland (SP) — day-to-day (left shoulder soreness; scratched from recent start).

Longer-term: McCade Brown (SP, 60-day IL), Case Williams (SP, 60-day IL).

Astros (significant position-player and rotation losses):

Jake Meyers (OF) — 10-day IL (oblique).

Jeremy Peña (SS) — 10-day IL (knee/hamstring).

Zach Dezenzo (INF) — 10-day IL (elbow).

Hunter Brown (SP) — 15-day IL (shoulder).

Bennett Sousa (RP) — 15-day IL.

Both teams are dealing with thin pitching and lineup depth, but Houston’s absences in the middle infield and outfield are particularly noticeable.

Probable Pitchers & Key Player Matchups

Rockies: RHP Michael Lorenzen (1-1, 8.36 ERA, 2.14 WHIP, 10 K in 14.0 IP)
Lorenzen has been hit hard early (26 hits allowed), though he held the Astros to one run in 5.2 IP during the recent series. This is a tough road spot in a dome against a lineup hungry for offense.

Astros: LHP Colton Gordon (#61, 1-0 or 0-0, 1.69 ERA in early action, strong peripherals)
Gordon, a promising young lefty, brings electric stuff and low walk rates into his early-season starts. He draws a favorable matchup against a Rockies offense that has struggled on the road.

Key Position Player Matchups/Notes (based on recent trends):

Astros threats vs. Lorenzen: Yordan Alvarez (power bat in the heart of the order), plus contributions from the middle of the lineup looking to break the skid.

Rockies threats vs. Gordon: T.J. Rumfield (.308 BA, leading the club), Cam Smith (12-for-37 with extra-base hits recently), and Mickey Moniak (seeking first homer at Daikin Park).

Overall edge: Clear pitching advantage to Houston with Gordon’s strong early numbers versus Lorenzen’s inflated ERA.

Series History

This opens the 2026 season series. Historically, the Astros lead the all-time series (approximately 110-90 range), but the Rockies swept the most recent three-game set in Denver (April 6-8, 2026). No dominant trend in Houston recently, though the home club has performed better in dome conditions.

Betting Trends

Astros are 3-7 as favorites this season and 0-5 lately overall; totals have gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 7 home games. Road dogs like the Rockies have cashed in spots against slumping favorites, but the pitching mismatch favors the home side.

Game Odds

Colorado Rockies             8.5

Houston Astros                 – 194

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, April 13, 2026

First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET
Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
TV/Streaming: Brewers.TV / Sportsnet (Blue Jays feed); radio on Sportsnet 590 (TOR) and 620 WTMJ (MIL)

Series: First of a three-game interleague set (Blue Jays at Brewers April 14-16) — opening matchup between the clubs in 2026.

Weather Update

Game-time conditions at American Family Field are forecast to be mild but unsettled, with temperatures in the low-to-mid 60s°F (around 61-68°F) and southwest winds 6-15 mph. There is a 40-50% chance of showers/thunderstorms, particularly in the evening hours, with potential for brief heavy downpours, gusts up to 40 mph, and isolated hail risks as a low-pressure system moves through. Storms are expected to exit the area by around 10 p.m., but delays or a postponed start are possible if activity intensifies near first pitch. The roof at American Family Field remains open unless severe weather forces closure. Overall, a neutral-to-slightly pitcher-friendly environment if the game stays dry, with the total set around 7 runs.

Team Records & Recent Form

Blue Jays (6-9, 4th in AL East, 0-3 away): Toronto has struggled out of the gate, posting a sub-.500 record and ranking near the bottom of the AL in runs scored per game (around 3.9-4.0). They are 2-8 in their last 10 and dropped their most recent series to the Twins (including back-to-back losses April 11-12). The offense has shown occasional pop but has been inconsistent, especially on the road.

Brewers (8-7, 3rd in NL Central, 5-4 home): Milwaukee sits above .500 but has hit a wall, losing its last five games straight (including a sweep by the Nationals April 10-12). Despite a solid 5-4 home mark, the offense has gone cold recently while the pitching staff has kept them competitive in most outings. They’ve been outscored in the skid but remain dangerous at American Family Field.

Injury Report

Blue Jays (significant depth hits, especially in the outfield and rotation):

George Springer (RF) — 10-day IL (left big toe fracture).

Addison Barger (3B/INF) — 10-day IL (ankle sprain).

Alejandro Kirk (C) — 10-day IL (left thumb fracture).

Yimi Garcia (RP) — 15-day IL (right elbow recovery).

Trey Yesavage (SP) — 15-day IL (right shoulder impingement).

Tyler Heineman (C) — day-to-day (back spasms).

Longer-term: Shane Bieber (SP, elbow — out until late May).

Brewers (key position players and bullpen depth affected):

Andrew Vaughn (1B/OF) — 10-day IL (hand).

Jackson Chourio (OF) — 10-day IL (hand).

Jared Koenig (RP) — 15-day IL (elbow).

Rob Zastryzny (RP) — 15-day IL (shoulder).

Christian Yelich (LF) — day-to-day (general availability concerns noted in recent reports).

The Blue Jays’ absences weaken their lineup and rotation depth noticeably; Milwaukee’s IL hits are more position-player focused but thin the bench.

Probable Pitchers & Key Player Matchups

Blue Jays: RHP Kevin Gausman (0-1, 2.08 ERA, 0.63 WHIP, 26 K in 17.1 IP)
Gausman has been elite early, limiting hard contact with a microscopic WHIP and dominant strikeout rate. This is a strong road spot for the veteran against a Brewers lineup that has been ice-cold during its five-game skid.

Brewers: RHP Jacob Misiorowski (1-1, 3.31 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 28 K in 16.1 IP)
Misiorowski, a hard-throwing young arm, has shown electric stuff but has surrendered a few more hits. He’ll look to exploit a Blue Jays offense missing key pieces (Springer, Barger) in a hitter-friendly park when the roof stays open.

Key Position Player Matchups/Notes (based on current trends):

Brewers threats vs. Gausman: Brice Turang (recently red-hot with multi-HR games and .298/.441/.617 slash); William Contreras and the heart of the order looking to break the slump.

Blue Jays threats vs. Misiorowski: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (power bat), Bo Bichette, and the remaining lineup core that can punish mistakes.

Overall edge: Slight pitching advantage to Toronto with Gausman’s superior early peripherals, but Milwaukee’s home crowd and Misiorowski’s velocity keep it competitive.

Series History

This is the clubs’ first 2026 meeting. Historically, interleague series between these teams have been closely contested with no dominant trend (split results in recent seasons). The home team has held a modest edge at American Family Field in past matchups, but early-season form will dictate the narrative here.

Betting Trends

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto’s last 9 games; Milwaukee is 7-4 as favorites but 1-5 in its current skid. Early unders have cashed when strong starters like Gausman are involved, and road dogs with elite pitching have provided value against slumping home clubs.

Game Odds

Toronto Blue Jays             7

Milwaukee Brewers       – 126

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, April 13, 2026

First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET
Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
TV/Streaming: Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) / Rays.TV; radio on WDAE 95.7 FM / 620 AM (TB) and ESPN Chicago WMVP 1000 AM / 107.9 FM La Ley (CWS)

Series: First of a three-game set (Rays at White Sox April 14-16) — first 2026 matchup between the clubs.

Weather Update

Game-time conditions at Guaranteed Rate Field are forecast to be mostly cloudy and mild, with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 70s°F (around 77-78°F) and light winds. There is a low chance of precipitation (under 20%). The dome-like open-air stadium in these conditions should play neutral-to-slightly hitter-friendly, with no major wind impact expected. Overall, a comfortable night for baseball with the total hovering around 7.5-8 runs.

Team Records & Recent Form

Rays (8-7, 3rd in AL East, 4-5 away): Tampa Bay has heated up lately, winning its last three games (a sweep of the Yankees April 10-12) after dropping two straight to the Cubs. The offense is clicking at 4.67 runs per game with solid contact, while the pitching staff has been reliable overall (team ERA around 4.59). They’ve shown resilience on the road but remain streaky.

White Sox (6-10, 5th in AL Central, 3-3 home): Chicago has struggled mightily out of the gate, posting one of the league’s lowest run totals (3.06 runs per game) and a sub-.400 winning percentage. They’ve been outscored significantly and rank near the bottom in several offensive categories (.196-.255 team BA range in recent snapshots). Recent form shows inconsistency at home, with the pitching staff under pressure.

Injury Report

Rays (depth tested in rotation and bullpen):

Gavin Lux (SS/LF) — 10-day IL (shoulder impingement; also recent ankle tweak in rehab).

Ryan Pepiot (SP) — 15-day IL (right hip inflammation).

Joe Boyle (SP) — 15-day IL (right elbow strain).

Garrett Cleavinger (RP) — 15-day IL (calf).

Others on longer IL: Edwin Uceta (RP, shoulder), Manuel Rodríguez (RP, elbow — 60-day), Steven Wilson (RP, back — 60-day).

White Sox (significant outfield and pitching losses):

Austin Hays (OF) — 10-day IL (hamstring).

Everson Pereira (CF) — 10-day IL (ankle).

Kyle Teel (C) — 10-day IL (hamstring).

Chris Murphy (RP) — 15-day IL (elbow).

Drew Thorpe (SP) — 15-day IL (elbow).

Brooks Baldwin (INF) & Mike Vasil (SP) — 60-day IL (elbow).

Jonathan Cannon (SP) — day-to-day (recent relief outing).

Both clubs are thin in key areas, but Chicago’s absences hit the lineup and rotation harder.

Probable Pitchers & Key Player Matchups

Rays: LHP Shane McClanahan (0-1, 4.15 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 9 K in 8.2 IP)
McClanahan is in his third start of the season. He’s shown strikeout stuff (9.3 K/9) but has battled command at times. This will be his first appearance at Guaranteed Rate Field since 2023. He draws a favorable matchup against a White Sox offense that struggles to score.

White Sox: LHP Noah Schultz (MLB debut; top prospect)
Schultz, Chicago’s No. 2 prospect, is getting the call for his highly anticipated major-league debut. He has electric stuff but zero big-league experience. Facing a Rays lineup that has been scoring well lately could be a tough introduction, especially in a hitter-friendly park.

Key Position Player Matchups/Notes (based on current trends):

Rays threats vs. Schultz: Yandy Díaz (consistent contact hitter), plus power/speed from the middle of the order. Tampa Bay’s lineup has been putting up 4-5 runs regularly.

White Sox threats vs. McClanahan: Young core pieces looking to break out, but the team’s overall offensive woes (low BA, few HR) limit upside against a proven lefty.

Overall edge: Clear pitching and lineup advantage to Tampa Bay. McClanahan’s experience versus a debutant in a tough spot tilts this heavily.

Series History

This is the clubs’ first meeting of 2026. In recent seasons (including 2025), the series have been competitive and often split, with no overwhelming dominance. The White Sox have shown slight home success in some interleague matchups at Guaranteed Rate Field, but the Rays have taken the majority of recent road games against AL Central foes. Home-field edge is minimal early in the season.

Betting Trends

Rays are strong as road favorites with veteran pitching; White Sox are 5-10 as underdogs and have been under in several low-scoring home games. Overs have hit in some Rays contests lately, but the debut matchup and McClanahan’s presence point to value on the favorite and possibly the under.

Game Odds

Tampa Bay Rays                – 143

Chicago White Sox          7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, April 13, 2026

First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET
Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
TV/Streaming: NBC Sports Bay Area (Giants), Reds.TV / MLB.TV (Reds); radio on KNBR 680/1510 (SF) and WLW 700 (CIN)

Series: First of a three-game set (Giants at Reds April 14-16) — first matchup between the clubs in 2026.

Weather Update

Game-time conditions at Great American Ball Park are forecast to be partly cloudy and warm, with temperatures around 84°F dropping into the low 80s as the game progresses. Winds will blow right-to-left at 10-13 mph. There is a low 22% chance of precipitation (possible brief showers, but not expected to impact play significantly). The warm temps and crosswind could slightly favor hitters, particularly left-handed power to left field, while keeping the ball in play lively. Overall, favorable for an offensive night with the total set at 9 runs.

Team Records & Recent Form

Giants (6-10, 5th in NL West, 3-3 away): San Francisco has been inconsistent early, going 4-6 in its last 10 games (.268 team BA, 4.60 ERA, outscored by 10 runs overall). Recent results include back-to-back losses to Baltimore (2-6 on April 11-12) after sweeping Philadelphia earlier in the month. The offense has shown life at times but the bullpen and consistency have been issues.

Reds (9-7, 2nd in NL Central, 4-5 home): Cincinnati has played better overall, posting a 6-4 mark in its last 10 (.215 BA but strong 3.94 ERA; outscored opponents by 7 runs). They split their most recent series against the Angels (L-W-L from April 10-12) after earlier strong stretches, including a sweep of Texas. The Reds excel when out-hitting foes (6-0) but have been streaky at home.

Injury Report

Giants (multiple IL pieces hurting depth):

Luis Arraez (2B) — day-to-day (right wrist/hand contusion; questionable for lineup after exiting early vs. Baltimore).

On IL: Jose Butto (RP, 15-day, arm fatigue), Joel Peguero (RP, 15-day, hamstring), Sam Hentges (RP, 15-day, shoulder), Reiver Sanmartin (RP, 60-day, hip), Hayden Birdsong (SP, 60-day, forearm), plus others (Jason Foley, Randy Rodriguez, Rowan Wick on 60-day).

Reds (significant pitching losses):

Jose Trevino (C) — 10-day IL (thoracic spine/back strain).

Nick Lodolo (SP) — 15-day IL (blister on left index finger).

Caleb Ferguson (RP) — 15-day IL (oblique).

Hunter Greene (SP) — 60-day IL (elbow).

Arraez’s status is the biggest immediate question for San Francisco’s lineup; the Reds are thin in the rotation and bullpen depth.

Probable Pitchers & Key Player Matchups

Giants: LHP Robbie Ray (2-1, 2.08 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 18 K, 6 BB in 17.1 IP)
Ray has been excellent early, limiting hard contact and racking up strikeouts. This is his eighth career start vs. the Reds (3-2, 4.42 ERA historically, but strong recent form). He’ll face a Reds lineup that strikes out often but features explosive speed and power.Reds: RHP Brady Singer (0-1, 7.71 ERA, 2.06 WHIP, 13 K in 11.2 IP)

Singer has struggled badly out of the gate, allowing 21 hits and 11 runs (10 ER) in three starts. He is 0-1 with a 7.16 ERA in prior career looks vs. San Francisco. The Giants’ right-handed bats (and switch-hitters) could feast if Singer continues to elevate pitches in GABP’s hitter-friendly confines.

Key Position Player Matchups/Notes (based on recent hot/cold trends):

Reds threats vs. Ray: Elly De La Cruz (.281, 5 HR, 10 RBI, elite speed) — dynamic leadoff/middle-order presence; Matt McLain (hot 9-for-39 stretch recently). Watch for power from the heart of the order in warm conditions.

Giants threats vs. Singer: Matt Chapman (3 doubles, 1 triple, 1 HR, 7 RBI recently); Rafael Devers (9-for-41, 2 HR in last 10). The Giants have shown they can put up crooked numbers against struggling starters.

Overall edge: Clear pitching advantage to San Francisco with Ray’s dominance vs. Singer’s early woes.

Series History

This is the clubs’ first 2026 meeting. Historically, the Giants hold a slight all-time edge over the Reds (approximately 1,240-1,038-15 across regular-season play). In 2025, the teams split their six-game season series 3-3. No significant recent dominance either way, but the home team (Reds) will look to leverage GABP’s dimensions early in the year.

Betting Trends

Giants are 6-2 when out-hitting opponents; Reds 6-0 in the same spot. Early-season overs have hit in warm GABP games, but strong starting pitching (Ray) often caps totals. Reds are 1-4 in some recent form snapshots; Giants have been road underdogs with value in spots. Consensus leans toward the better pitcher on the road at close odds.

Game Odds

San Francisco Giants      – 112

Cincinnati Reds                 9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, April 13, 2026

Dodger Stadium (UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium), Los Angeles, CA
First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 PM EDT
TV: SNY, SNLA, MLB.TV

This NL East vs. NL West interleague series Game 2 pits a struggling Mets club on a six-game losing skid against the red-hot Dodgers, who took Monday’s opener 4-0 behind Justin Wrobleski’s gem. Los Angeles sits atop the NL West with the league’s best record and elite run differential; New York is buried in the NL East cellar and searching for any momentum on the road. Both sides feature elite young pitching arms in a matchup that projects as low-scoring in favorable evening conditions.

Team Records & Recent Form

Mets (7-10, 5th NL East): New York is 4-4 on the road but has dropped six straight (including a 4-0 shutout loss Monday). They are roughly 3-7 in their last 10 overall, with offense averaging just 3.6 runs per game while allowing ~5.9. Pitching has been middling outside of top starters, and the bullpen has been inconsistent in high-leverage spots.

Dodgers (12-4, 1st NL West): Los Angeles is 7-3 at home and has won 8 of its last 10. They are rolling offensively (averaging 5.9 runs/game) and rank among the league leaders in team ERA (3.40). Monday’s shutout victory continued their strong start, with timely power and lockdown pitching carrying the club.

Weather Updates

Clear and mild at Dodger Stadium: temperatures around 58–66°F (dropping into the upper 50s by late innings) with low humidity (~55-65%), light south winds 6–12 mph (minimal carry), and 0% chance of precipitation. Mostly sunny to clear skies with no weather delays expected. The setup is neutral-to-slightly pitcher-friendly for a late-April evening, supporting a standard 2.5–3 hour pace and leaning toward the Under in totals.

Injury Report

New York Mets

Clay Holmes (P): Hamstring – Day-to-day (left game Apr 10; expected return ~Apr 15).

Juan Soto (RF): Calf – 10-Day IL (return target ~Apr 21).

A.J. Minter (RP): Lat – 15-Day IL (return ~May 1).

Nate Lavender (RP): 7-Day IL.

Brandon Waddell (RP): 7-Day IL.

Mike Tauchman (RF): OUT (return ~May 15).

Mets’ bullpen and outfield depth are significantly thinned.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Mookie Betts (OF): Back – 10-Day IL.

Brock Stewart (RP): Shoulder – 15-Day IL (return ~Apr 19).

Evan Phillips (RP): Elbow – 60-Day IL.

Tommy Edman (INF): Ankle – 10-Day IL.

Brusdar Graterol (RP): Shoulder – 15-Day IL.

Blake Snell (SP): Shoulder – 15-Day IL.

Landon Knack (SP): Undisclosed – 15-Day IL.

Dodgers are missing key rotation/bullpen arms and outfield depth but remain relatively stable for tonight.

Key

Player Matchups to Watch / Probable Pitchers

Nolan McLean (NYM, RHP, 1-1, 2.70 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, 20 K in 16.2 IP) vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD, RHP, 2-1, 2.50 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 14 K in 18.0 IP)

McLean (rookie) has been sharp early with strikeout stuff and low hard-contact rates. Yamamoto has completed 6+ innings in all three starts (15 scoreless innings overall) and provides elite command/length—key against a Mets lineup missing Soto.

Dodgers stars (Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, etc.) vs. McLean’s arsenal: Los Angeles can generate early pressure with power and on-base skills.

Mets contact threats vs. Yamamoto’s slider/fastball mix: New York must manufacture runs early before Yamamoto settles.

Bullpens: Both taxed recently; Dodgers’ relief edge (despite injuries) could prove decisive late. Defense and baserunning favor the hosts.

Series History

Dodgers lead the 2026 season series 1-0 after Monday’s 4-0 shutout. Historically, Los Angeles has dominated recent head-to-head play (especially at home). The current form, pitching mismatch, and home advantage tilt heavily toward the Dodgers in this early set.

Betting Trends

Dodgers are dominant as home favorites (-150 or better) and 7-3 at Dodger Stadium.

Mets are 0-6 in their current skid and vulnerable on the road.

Both starters sub-2.70 ERA early; totals trend Under in mild LA evenings with elite pitching.

Game Odds

New York Mets                 7.5

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 219

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, April 13, 2026