MLB Injuries - Page 11

As the San Diego Padres continue to chase the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West, the team has activated Xander Bogaerts from the 10-day injured list. The Padres optioned Will Wagner to the Arizona Complex League as a corresponding move. After missing a month with a fractured left foot, Bogaerts is in the […]

Currently two games ahead of the New York Yankees at the top of the AL East, the Toronto Blue Jays are looking to solidify the gap between themselves and their challengers. Ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox, the Blue Jays activated veteran designated hitter Anthony Santander off the IL. In a […]

The New York Mets suffered a critical late-season setback as veteran pitcher Tylor Megill underwent Tommy John surgery, ending his season and casting doubt over his availability in the 2026 season. The update surrounding Megill was shared by MLB’s Anthony DiComo, who posted the news on X (formerly known as Twitter), confirming the procedure had […]

The Los Angeles Angels finally caught a break in a tough 2025 season, as left-hander Reid Detmers will not need surgery after experiencing elbow discomfort during an eighth-inning relief appearance against the Minnesota Twins on September 10. The major update surrounding Detmers comes after weeks of speculation. He left his September 10 outing with a […]

As the Texas Rangers cling to their playoff hopes by the skin of their teeth, the team got some bad news on Tuesday when manager Bruce Bochy had to scratch Josh Smith from the lineup. Smith is dealing with an infected elbow, according to MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry. He was in the lineup batting third and […]

With the NL East crown firmly affixed to their heads, the Philadelphia Phillies look to finish off the 2025 season. A season-closing six-game homestand against the Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins will close their season. Ahead of the series opener versus Miami, Phillies manager Rob Thomson stated that slugger Bryce Harper would miss the game. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays secured their playoff berth earlier this week. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Co. are ready to take on the New York Yankees and any other American League team. However, Blue Jays manager John Schneider is still waiting on the return of Bo Bichette to his lineup. The star infielder is working his […]

Atlanta Braves infielder Ozzie Albies is dealing with an injury. Albies is headed to the injured list with just a handful of games left in the season, per the team. He is dealing with a fractured left hamate. The hamate is a bone located in the wrist. “He felt something in there that was an […]

Ozzie Albies suffered an injury during Monday’s matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals. Going into the matchup, the Braves are wrapping up the final stretch of the regular season. They are no longer eligible for playoff contention, looking to end the year on a positive note with some victories. However, they sustained an […]

Kyle Tucker has not played for the Chicago Cubs since September 2, and it does not seem like the team has a good read on when he will return. The right fielder is continuing his rehab program as he recovers from a strained left calf, but has not yet progressed to running, Cubs manager Craig […]

With their 63-92 record, the Washington Nationals have been eliminated from postseason contention. But as they look to their future, shortstop CJ Abrams is expected to play a significant role in any form of success. What he won’t be doing though is playing in Sunday’s matchup against the New York Mets. Abrams jammed his shoulder […]

As San Diego Padres star Xander Bogaerts has taken big steps in recovering from a fractured foot, the return date for the shortstop has been revealed. With the Padres player receiving encouraging updates, it seemed like fans would be getting closer to seeing Bogaerts out on the diamond. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, […]

With a spot in the 2025 MLB Playoffs officially clinched thanks to a win over the San Francisco Giants on Clayton Kershaw Day, the Los Angeles Dodgers have to begin formulating their plan for the future and how they will configure their lineup for the postseason. With more starting pitchers than they know what to […]

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star catcher Will Smith received an injury update as the defending World Series champions enter the postseason. Smith is recovering from a right-hand contusion that landed him on the Dodgers’ IL. His return has stalled throughout September, raising concerns about his availability ahead of the playoffs. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts delivered an […]

Pablo Lopez is done for the season. The Minnesota Twins starting pitcher is going on the injured list with a mild mid-forearm strain that he suffered in Friday’s 6-2 loss to the molten-hot Cleveland Guardians, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. He allowed two runs on three hits and recorded two strikeouts and two walks […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are in a strong position ahead of the MLB Playoffs as they hold a 3.0 game lead in the AL East. However, it appears the pitching rotation is taking a hit in a crucial part of the regular season, after the club made an injury decision on Chris Bassitt. Reports indicate […]

The Boston Red Sox kicked off a weekend series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a win on Friday. Every game counts as Red Sox manager Alex Cora tries to inspire his team to go on a run. However, Boston is shorthanded in the outfield with Wilyer Abreu waiting to return from injury. He will […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers face a critical question with Will Smith as the MLB postseason draws near. The All-star catcher has been sidelined with a right hand contusion that has slowed his production. The team placed him on the injured list after weeks of limited progress. His absence comes at a time when the Dodgers […]

On Friday, Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw partially called it quits after finishing his final regular-season start. This comes after he announced he will be retiring after the end of this season, following a nearly 20-year career with the Dodgers. The Dodgers defeated the SF Giants 6-3. A game in which Kershaw finished with six strikeouts […]

The Cleveland Guardians suddenly find themselves in serious postseason contention following a lackluster beginning to the 2025 season. However, Cleveland is losing an outfielder to the injured list, as Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports that Nolan Jones is being placed on the injured list with an oblique strain. In a corresponding move, the Guardians […]

The New York Mets are facing a dire problem with their pitching crew. Injuries have decimated their rotation, leaving a ton of questions about their depth heading into the postseason. Now, the Mets are about to lose two more arms for the rest of the year… and potentially even longer. Tylor Megill and Reed Garrett […]

Seattle Mariners rising star and pitcher Bryan Woo is scheduled to undergo an MRI after exiting early from Friday’s 4-0 win over the Houston Astros due to pectoral tightness. The injury comes at a critical time in the AL West playoff race, as Seattle looks to hold onto a razor-thin lead in the division. The […]

The Seattle Mariners have an injury status to keep track of when it comes to Bryan Woo following their matchup against the Houston Astros on Friday night. Woo started on the mound as he showcased excellent form and composure. In his five innings of service, he struck out seven batters while conceding just one hit. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the opening game of their series against the San Francisco Giants 2-1. Dave Roberts’ team celebrates Clayton Kershaw’s final regular season start of his career on Friday night. Unfortunately, the bullpen behind him took another rough hit. After coming back from the injured list with Kirby Yates and Tanner Scott, […]

The Houston Astros initially placed Isaac Paredes on the IL back in mid-July after he suffered a severe right hamstring strain. However, with the playoffs around the corner, it sounds like Paredes is finally set to return. Reports indicate that the Astros plan to activate the 26-year-old infielder from the IL on Friday before the […]

With the San Diego Padres preparing for the 2025 MLB Playoffs, the team could use all the reinforcements it can get, with one player who has been out for a significant amount of time being shortstop Xander Bogaerts. As the Padres’ star in Bogaerts has been making big steps in his recovery, manager Mike Shildt […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are fighting with the San Diego Padres for the top spot in the National League West. However, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is already getting his roster ready for the postseason. With Shohei Ohtani back to dominating on both sides of the ball and Clayton Kershaw entering his final playoff run, things […]

The Chicago Cubs clinched their playoff spot on Wednesday afternoon by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates. Their 88-64 record is the third-best in the National League and will likely earn them the top Wild Card spot. That could pit them against the San Diego Padres in a three-game series at Wrigley Field. But Craig Counsell gave […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ injury challenges mounted on Wednesday as starting pitcher Jose Soriano exited in the second inning of their 9-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Soriano, 26, was struck in the right forearm by a 107.4 mph line drive off the bat of Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers. The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers face a setback as the NL West playoff race tightens. Catcher Will Smith will not return from the injured list when first eligible on Saturday. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the decision. Smith is still dealing with swelling in his right hand after suffering a bone bruise earlier this month. The injury […]

The Detroit Tigers are closing in on a division title, but one key piece of their bullpen remains uncertain. Veteran reliever Paul Sewald is progressing in his recovery from a right shoulder strain, yet manager AJ Hinch has offered no firm plan for his return. With just 11 games left in the regular season, the […]

The Houston Astros are limping into the playoffs. Their manager, Joe Espada, is clinging to the hope that Josh Hader is going to make his return to the bullpen before the playoffs begin. While that may be unlikely, Isaac Paredes’ chances of doing so are much better. Houston may finally get a look at a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are one step closer to getting a major bat back in the lineup ahead of October. Outfielder Anthony Santander will play left field tonight during his rehab stint with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. It marks a significant shift from his first 4 appearances as a designated hitter with the Bisons. Santander, […]

The Chicago White Sox’s chance at contention in 2025 is long gone. However, Will Venable has done a great job getting players like Shane Smith to buy in. His leadership has inspired the team to show some fight down the stretch of the regular season. However, the team suffered a scary moment against the Baltimore […]

The Chicago Cubs entered Wednesday’s action with a chance to sweep the Pittsburgh Pirates. Craig Counsell leaned on his pitching to string some wins together with the playoffs on the way. However, the biggest issue on the team remains the health of Kyle Tucker. He and Daniel Palencia are still on the injured list, leaving […]

When it comes to St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras, his injury woes continue to worsen. On Wednesday, the Cardinals officially announced that Contreras will go on the 10-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain. As a result, his status is retroactive as of Sept. 16. Additionally, INF José Fermín has been […]

The New York Yankees bounced back Tuesday night with a thrilling 10-9 win vs. the Minnesota Twins, fueled by the return of shortstop Anthony Volpe after a week-long absence. His presence provided a much-needed spark after the team was shut out 7-0 in Monday’s series opener. Volpe had been sidelined with a left shoulder injury […]

The New York Mets earned a pivotal win Tuesday night over the San Diego Padres, but all eyes were on catcher Francisco Alvarez after he took a 100 mph fastball off his elbow in the eighth inning. Despite the scare, Alvarez emerged in the postgame handshake line with a large wrap on his arm—and a […]

The New York Mets picked up a crucial win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, but it came with a potentially major cost. Catcher Francisco Alvarez left the game in visible pain after taking a 99.8 mph fastball off his left arm in the eighth inning. Alvarez has already been battling through multiple injuries, […]