Pitcher Playing Time Changes: April 24, 2026
Compared to the last couple weeks, nothing hugely consequential with this week’s set of notable pitcher playing time changes. But nonetheless, we’ve got some nuggets to report:
Significant Projected Playing Time Changes, SP, 4/17 to 4/24
| Name | Team | % of Team’s Remaining GS, 4/17 | % of Team’s Remaining GS, 4/24 | PT Change | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Tolle | BOS | 5% | 11% | 6% | Called up to replace Sonny Gray (hamstring), and it’s going to be a lot harder to remove him from the rotation now |
| Christian Scott | NYM | 1% | 7% | 6% | Back from elbow surgery and very rusty in first MLB action since but should get another turn |
| Peter Lambert | HOU | 2% | 7% | 5% | Had a nice last start, might help stabilize injury-plagued rotation |
| Riley Cornelio | WSN | 1% | 6% | 5% | Welcome to the big leagues! Will begin out of the bullpen but is expected to get some starts |
| Emerson Hancock | SEA | 4% | 9% | 5% | Keeps pitching very well; might they go to a six-man when Bryce Miller is back? |
| David Peterson | NYM | 18% | 13% | -5% | Moved to the bullpen, for now at least |
| Richard Fitts | STL | 14% | 0% | -14% | Season-ending surgery in Triple-A |
Significant Projected Playing Time Changes, RP, 4/17 to 4/24
| Name | Team | % Chg. In Proj. RP IP | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burch Smith 스미스 | DET | 420% | Yes, he’s still pitching, and he’s back in the majors |
| Corbin Martin | CHC | 400% | Quickly shooting up the bullpen hierarchy with all the injuries |
| Wilber Dotel | PIT | 114% | Welcome to the big leagues! |
| Peyton Gray | TEX | 100% | The 30-year-old rookie journeyman finallty makes the majors |
| Brady Basso | ATH | 75% | Called up to be a second lefty, joining Hogan Harris |
| Bennett Sousa | HOU | 67% | Nearing IL return |
| Jack Perkins | ATH | 45% | Has quickly earned high-leverage trust since called back up |
| Tyler Gilbert | CHW | -31% | Optioned to minors |
| Edwin Uceta | TBR | -56% | New shoulder injury, shut down 2-3 weeks |
| Casey Legumina | SEA | -71% | DFA’d (would expect him to be claimed and him to recover a lot of the lost PT) |
| Lucas Sims | CHW | -100% | DFA’d |
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | -100% | Released |
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