MLB Injuries - Page 10

Although he played only 110 games during the regular season, catcher Will Smith is the only Los Angeles Dodgers player to post a .290-plus batting average, a .490-plus slugging percentage and a .900-plus OPS during the 2025 campaign. A hand injury put his career year on pause and kept him out for most of September, […]

When the New York Yankees completed a trade with the Chicago Cubs to acquire Cody Bellinger last December, many people viewed the former MVP as a replacement option for Juan Soto. Those were always going to be enormous shoes to fill, but he nevertheless made a huge impact on this ballclub and is a key […]

Despite a leadoff home run from the Chicago Cubs’ Michael Busch in the top of the first inning, the Milwaukee Brewers roared back during Saturday’s NL Division Series (NLDS) Game 1. Nine runs in the first two innings have led to a 9-1 lead for the NL’s top seed in the third inning. Leading the […]

As the Toronto Blue Jays take on the New York Yankees in the ALDS, some will not be playing. Among those left off the roster is shortstop Bo Bichette. Bichette is out with a knee sprain. As a result, if the Blue Jays make it to the ALCS, his playing status remains uncertain, per Jorge […]

The Seattle Mariners will begin their ALDS matchup against the Detroit Tigers without one of their best arms. Bryan Woo, who has dealt with right pectoral inflammation since mid-September, was left off the Mariners ALDS postseason roster, a decision confirmed just hours before Game 1. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale took to X (formerly known as […]

Is this finally the year that the Toronto Blue Jays finally put it together? For so many seasons, Toronto always had the talent, but were just unable to put it together consistently. This season, though, the Blue Jays have been one of the best teams in the MLB. They took control of the AL East […]

The New York Yankees are currently preparing for their ALDS matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays. Outfielder Cody Bellinger reportedly jammed his heel while running the bases during the Yankees’ 4-0 series-clinching win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. Manager Aaron Boone shut down concern over the injury, however, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. […]

There was uncertainty about whether Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff would pitch in the NLDS due to a shoulder injury. However, on Friday, it was confirmed that Woodruff would not be throwing in the series against the Chicago Cubs. Nevertheless, Brewers manager Pat Murphy managed to say that Woodruff was making progress, per Jesse Rogers of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays fought until the end of the regular season for the American League’s top seed. As well the Wild Card series in both leagues continue, Toronto manager John Schneider is making roster decisions. With stars like Bo Bichette and Chris Bassitt working through injuries, the team is in flux. Blue Jays star […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the 2025 NL Wild Card Series with a 10-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds, but postgame focus quickly turned to the status of utility players Kiké Hernández and Tommy Edman. Both exited early in Game 1, raising concerns about potential injury setbacks. Roberts quickly addressed both situations. According to the […]

On Tuesday, one of the most storied rivalries in sports commenced. The Red Sox and Yankees played Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series at Yankee Stadium. In an interesting turn of events, history was made by Red Sox OF Masataka Yoshida, per OptaSTATS. With the game tied at one, Yoshida managed to bring […]

It was a lost season for New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea, but it ended with a hopeful note. It turns out the lefty starter might not need surgery to remove “loose bodies” from his pitching elbow, SNY’s Andy Martino reports. “He finished the season with the elbow feeling very good,” Martino explained via X. […]

The New York Yankees are preparing for the MLB postseason, and Gerrit Cole has found a surprising way to stay involved. Although the ace pitcher is recovering from Tommy John surgery, his presence remains vital. During drills before the upcoming AL Wild Card Series against the Red Sox, Cole has been serving as a baserunner. […]

The Miami Marlins will spend another year outside of the postseason picture, and their latest move reflects the challenges of building stability. Reliever Declan Cronin, who began his career with the White Sox, was released by the Marlins before undergoing Tommy John surgery this week. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the procedure took place […]

The Boston Red Sox announced a major setback on the eve of the 2025 AL Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees. Veteran reliever Liam Hendriks has undergone elbow surgery, leaving Boston without one of its most experienced arms as it begins the postseason at Yankee Stadium. The news adds another layer of uncertainty […]

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will square off in the playoffs for the third time in eight years in the American League Wild Card series. While Boston owned the season series, New York earned home-field advantage for all three games. A pair of lefty aces, Max Fried and Garrett Crochet, will get […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made an addition to their pitching repertoire ahead of the 2025 MLB Playoffs. Los Angeles selected the contract of and promoted left-handed starting pitcher Andrew Heaney to their major league roster after placing right-handed pitcher Nick Frasso on the 60-Day injured list. The 34-year-old Oklahoma City, OK native has a 0.90 […]

The Chicago Cubs announced on Saturday that starting pitcher Cade Horton was placed on the 15-day IL with a non-displaced rib fracture. It’s a brutal blow for the NL Rookie of the Year favorite, especially with the playoffs right around the corner. Not long after the club announced Horton’s injury status, President of Baseball Operations […]

The New York Yankees took home another win on Saturday after beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-1. However, Jazz Chisholm Jr. suffered a concerning injury with the playoffs right around the corner. After the game, manager Aaron Boone provided an inspiring update regarding Chisholm’s health. Boone claims that the 27-year-old second baseman avoided getting hit on […]

The New York Mets (82-78) suffered a double whammy in Friday night’s 6-2 defeat versus the Miami Marlins, falling into a tie with the Cincinnati Reds for the final spot in the National League Wild Card race and losing a key player to injury with just two games left in the regular season (Reds own […]

With the New York Yankees holding on to a 6-1 lead over the Baltimore Orioles, it’s clear that the team is doing all it can to win the AL East. If the Yankees win Saturday and Sunday, it will give them their best shot to capture the division. At the moment, New York is tied […]

Beyond being the National League Rookie of the Year favorite and a potential franchise pillar, Cade Horton was considered a huge part of the Chicago Cubs’ 2025 playoff plans. That no longer appears to be the case. The right-handed starting pitcher has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a non-displaced rib fracture, per […]

The Seattle Mariners have already punched their ticket into the 2025 MLB postseason and they have in fact won the AL West. It keeps on getting better for the playoff-bound Mariners, as they earned a bye to the ALDS since they cannot finish below second place in the overall AL standings. But on Friday night, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kick off their final series of the regular season against the Seattle Mariners on Friday. Both teams have clinched a playoff berth, but they still have something to play for. Los Angeles and Seattle are still jostling for playoff positioning with the Wild Card Series looming. Unfortunately, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts […]

The New York Mets kicked off their final series of the regular season on Friday. After a great performance by Francisco Lindor on Thursday, the Mets’ playoff chances hinge on an excellent showing against the Miami Marlins. Unfortunately, tragedy struck early for New York manager Carlos Mendoza. He had to replace third baseman Brett Baty […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the top teams in the National League playoff picture. Philadelphia has one more series against the Minnesota Twins before likely getting a first-round bye. While the Phillies are watching Kyle Schwarber’s MVP candidacy closely, Trea Turner’s health has dominated headlines. Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson is feeling good about him, […]

As the Chicago Cubs will face the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card game, the team will need as many reinforcements as possible, with the team looking to make some noise. With the rumors around the return of Cubs star Kyle Tucker, it turns out fans won’t have to wait long at all […]

The Houston Astros are in the final stretch of the regular season, and any lineup decisions surrounding the club draw extra attention. That includes Thursday’s update from Jose Altuve, who addressed his lingering right foot issue following the team’s 11-5 win over the Athletics in West Sacramento. Altuve’s injury update came after a game in […]

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton is not just the favorite to win the National League Rookie of the Year award. He is a potential X-factor during the 2025 MLB playoffs. With a best-of-three Wild Card clash with the San Diego Padres awaiting — venue not yet known — the team will need as many […]

The New York Mets entered Thursday with a slim half-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds in the NL Wild Card race. So when Francisco Alvarez was left out of the starting lineup for the series finale against the Chicago Cubs, the decision quickly raised eyebrows. The injury update on Alvarez came just before first pitch, […]

The Cincinnati Reds are trying hard to snag the final National League Wild Card spot. Entering Thursday, the Reds are one game back of the New York Mets and tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks. On Wednesday, the Reds lost in crushing fashion to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-3, in extra innings. As a result, the Reds […]

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia will have to wait for at least the 2027 MLB season before he can pitch in the big leagues again. Astros manager Joe Espada said on Wednesday that Garcia will have surgery and will miss the entire 2026 MLB campaign. Espada, however, did not mention the specifics of the injury […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers witnessed something they haven’t seen in four months: Roki Sasaki coming out of the bullpen. The once highly-anticipated rookie entered the game Wednesday in relief duty versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Sasaki hasn’t played since May 9 due to an MLB injury. Sasaki came to the Dodgers amid some immense fanfare. But […]

On July 8, the Detroit Tigers were rolling, holding a 14-game lead in the AL Central. Now, they’re clinging to a tie atop the standings with the Cleveland Guardians, deep in the midst of a potentially historic collapse. In Tuesday’s Game 1 loss of a three-game set between the Guardians and the Tigers, the focus […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ matchup with the Detroit Tigers turned frightening when David Fry went down after a pitch from Tarik Skubal struck him in the face. The Guardians designated hitter left the game immediately as trainers rushed to his aid. Fans inside Progressive Field watched in silence, and players from both sides paused in shock. […]

Less than a week ago, the Chicago Cubs clinched a playoff berth and looked like they were going to cruise to the top NL Wild Card spot. Five straight losses later, the Cubs are just 1.5 games ahead of the San Diego Padres and are dealing with multiple health issues, with Rookie of the Year […]

The Philadelphia Phillies may have lost 6-5 to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night, but they avoided a much more damaging setback. Veteran catcher JT Realmuto exited early with a finger injury, sparking brief concern inside the clubhouse. Fortunately for the Phillies, postgame tests brought the best possible news—with the MLB postseason quickly approaching. In […]

The Chicago White Sox have placed outfielder Andrew Benintendi on the 10-day injured list due to Achilles tendinitis, officially ending his 2025 season with just five games left. The injury adds another tough blow to a difficult year for the franchise, which currently holds the worst record in Major League Baseball. Benintendi quietly reached 20 […]

The Boston Red Sox hold a one game lead over the competition for the American League’s second Wild Card spot with their 85-71 record. However, if the Red Sox do punch their ticket to the postseason, they could be competing without a key rookie. Outfielder Roman Anthony was placed on the injured list with a […]