MLB Injuries - Page 13

The Chicago Cubs’ dream season has gradually been slowing down, and with the Milwaukee Brewers’ rapid ascent, they now find themselves down by four games in the NL Central standings following their 5-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. And while the Cubs look to find a way to avoid letting the Brewers build […]

The Toronto Blue Jays breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday night when outfielder Joey Loperfido avoided a serious injury after being struck on the right knee by a 98.2 mph fastball. Loperfido collapsed in the sixth inning at Coors Field, but X-rays and follow-up imaging revealed no fractures or patellar damage.  MLB’s Keegan Matheson took […]

The Baltimore Orioles may have suffered another frustrating blow in an already turbulent season, as outfielder Tyler O’Neill was removed during Tuesday’s second game of a three-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies due to right wrist discomfort. The Orioles went on to lose 5–0, dropping to 51–63 and remaining in last place in the AL […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff has been a major story throughout the season. After months of injuries, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has a full rotation. With Shohei Ohtani working his pitch count up and Yoshinobu Yamamoto continuing to lead the way, Los Angeles is fearsome on the mound. If Roki Sasaki comes back at […]

At 60-53, the Seattle Mariners are staring down the barrel of a playoff spot. Currently second in the AL West and tied with the New York Yankees for the second AL Wild Card spot, 2025 has been a strong one thus far. After bringing in corner infielders Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez at the trade […]

The Chicago Cubs (65-47) have played .500 baseball during the second half of the campaign, losing control of the National League Central to the MLB-leading Milwaukee Brewers (68-44). Their positioning remains solid at the moment, however, as they hold a six-and-a-half game cushion in the Wild Card standings. However, if the squad clinches a playoff […]

The Boston Red Sox are blistering hot and have passed the New York Yankees in the standings. After trading Rafael Devers, there was a lot of skepticism around the team. But their young stars have stepped up to launch them into a playoff discussion. But Red Sox star Roman Anthony has now missed two straight […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are one of the best teams in Major League Baseball. Former All-Star outfielder Jackson Chourio has led the way, alongside Christian Yelich, Sal Frelick, and others. However, Brewers manager Dan Wilson has to get creative now that he is without his center fielder for a long stretch. Chourio’s lower leg injury will […]

Shelby Miller took one step closer to making his Milwaukee Brewers debut on Tuesday when the team assigned him to Triple-A Nashville to begin a rehab assignment. Miller last pitched on July 5 for the Arizona Diamondbacks before going on the injured list with a forearm strain. The Diamondbacks dealt him and pitcher Jordan Montgomery […]

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo is dealing with an injured blister once again. The hurler left a game on Monday against the Chicago Cubs, due to the pain. Lodolo says he was shocked to discover the injury on his hand. “It really just kind of came up,” Lodolo said, per the Associated Press. “I pitched […]

The Chicago Cubs pulled off one of the most interesting trades ahead of the deadline when they acquired pitcher Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals in exchange for a couple of prospects in infielder Ronny Cruz and outfielder Christian Franklin. That trade addressed a major goal for Chicago, which was to add depth to its […]

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is poised to return after being on the 10-day injured list. Yankees manager Aaron Boone officially confirmed Judge’s return to the lineup after Monday’s latest debacle, per ESPN. The Yankees are in the midst of a three-game series against the Texas Rangers and just lost their fourth consecutive game, […]

It’s no secret that the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers have had injured pitchers. This season has been a test of their patience to repeat as champions with a hobbled rotation and bullpen.  On Monday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided a glimpse into what comes next for three injured relievers, per Dodgers Tailgate. Those relief […]

The Toronto Blue Jays got a much-needed boost to their playoff push when they acquired former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, and now his return to the big-league rotation is on the horizon. Bieber, who’s working his way back from Tommy John surgery, has a clear rehab schedule set […]

The Philadelphia Phillies could soon welcome back one of their most consistent bats, as third baseman Alec Bohm continues making strides in his recovery from a fractured left rib. Bohm, who has been sidelined since July 19 after taking a pitch to the ribs from Yu Darvish, was seen running the bases ahead of the […]

The Atlanta Braves received a key update relating to their injury-riddled rotation Monday. It was confirmed that 29-year-old pitcher Grant Holmes will avoid Tommy John surgery, choosing rest and rehabilitation to address damage to his ulnar collateral ligament. This latest Braves rotation news adds to a growing list of setbacks as the team works to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers got a much-needed boost Monday night as veteran slugger Max Muncy returned to the lineup after a month-long stint on the injured list. His comeback comes at a critical time, with versatile infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman expected to be sidelined once again due to a recurring ankle injury. “He’s back!” the Dodgers […]

Boston Red Sox veteran pitcher Liam Hendriks still intends to pitch this season despite being sidelined since late May with a right hip injury. After Hendriks tried to ramp back up in July, the issue returned and a second opinion revealed a strained abdominal side wall. Speaking to reporters on Monday, he shared the hilarious […]

The Detroit Tigers received some bad injury news recently when they learned that starting pitcher Reese Olson was going to miss the rest of the season with a shoulder strain. Olson was an integral part of the rotation, and the team had already dealt with a lot of difficult injury news regarding pitchers this season. […]

After an anxious weekend filled with uncertainty, the Colorado Rockies finally received some good news regarding rookie closer Seth Halvorsen. Interim manager Warren Schaeffer confirmed Monday that Halvorsen has a mild flexor strain in his right elbow and will not require surgery — a significant sigh of relief for a team that feared the worst. […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ already dismal 2025 season has taken another hit. Right-handed starter Grayson Rodriguez will undergo season-ending elbow debridement surgery, interim manager Tony Mansolino confirmed Monday. The procedure, expected to take place early next week, is intended to relieve impingement issues and is not related to the ulnar collateral ligament, meaning it is not […]

Minnesota Twins rookie Luke Keaschall appears to be nearing a return to the Major Leagues. Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune noted before the Twins faced the Tigers in Detroit on Monday that Keaschall has a locker in the visitors’ clubhouse. “Likely a sign that he will be activated from the IL tomorrow,” Nightengale […]

The Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds were going at it in the Speedway Classic on Sunday after the rain cut Saturday night’s main event short. The two teams picked things back up on Sunday morning with almost the full game to play, but a damper was put on things on the Atlanta side pretty […]

The Colorado Rockies lost a lot of talent before the MLB trade deadline passed this season. One person they didn’t lose though was reliever Seth Halvorsen. Halvorsen is unfortunately headed to the injured list due to an injury, per the Denver Post. Halvorsen is dealing with an elbow problem. He has been working as the […]

The Boston Red Sox have seen a lot of production from rookie sensation Marcelo Mayer during this campaign. Boston’s rookie infielder though is getting some bad news, due to a recent injury. His sprained wrist is proving to be more serious than originally thought and may require season-ending surgery, per USA Today. The Red Sox […]

Milwaukee Brewers phenom Jacob Misiorowski was scratched from Sunday’s start against the Washington Nationals and placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left tibia contusion, the team announced. The injury is retroactive to July 31, and the Brewers have recalled Logan Henderson from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Henderson will start Sunday’s […]

The Athletics are well out of the postseason picture, languishing in last place in the AL West and entering play Saturday 14 games under .500. Despite the record, the A’s feature an exciting core of talented players. But after losing All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson to the IL, A’s fans were left holding their breath when […]

The Kansas City Royals were buyers at the trade deadline as the team eyes a playoff berth with a second-half push. And new addition Mike Yastrzemski helped power Kansas City over the Toronto Blue Jays in the series opener. However, the Royals lost the game and their leadoff hitter on Saturday. Jonathan India got drilled […]

The Baltimore Orioles made a last-minute lineup change on Saturday, removing veteran outfielder Tyler O’Neill before their matchup against the Chicago Cubs. The scratch was officially attributed to illness, not injury-related, but it sparked renewed questions about O’Neill’s long-term availability and role in the Baltimore lineup. The news broke shortly before first pitch when MASN […]

Heading into Saturday’s game against the Seattle Mariners, the Texas Rangers are in a bit of a slump. After winning eight of their first nine games post-All-Star Break, the team has now lost four of its last five. That includes two straight to their division rivals, the Seattle Mariners, who are two games ahead of […]

The Houston Astros received a bit of a scare Friday night when star shortstop Jeremy Pena exited the 10th inning of their extra-inning loss against the Boston Red Sox. However, manager Joe Espada offered a reassuring update that should ease concerns around the Astros playoff race and the health of one of their most important […]

The Boston Red Sox (60-52) have battled adversity all season-long, some of which has been self-inflicted, but they just keep on trucking. Alex Cora’s ballclub will need to dig even deeper following the official news that Tanner Houck is done for the rest of the season. He will also miss most, if not all, of […]

Entering the second matchup of this weekend’s series versus the Tampa Bay Rays, the Los Angeles Dodgers received quite a boost. Friday night’s 5-0 win over the Rays allowed the Dodgers to maintain their three game NL West lead. Now heading into Saturday’s game, the team announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Snell would be […]

Just one day after the MLB trade deadline passed without a move involving Nolan Arenado, the St. Louis Cardinals placed him on the 10-day injured list with a strained right shoulder, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “One day after Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado wasn’t traded, he goes on the 10-day IL with strained right […]

The New York Yankees made a splash as one of the trade deadline’s biggest winners. The team upgraded its bullpen and bench Thursday after adding third baseman Ryan McMahon last week. Still, Aaron Judge’s injury overshadowed New York’s deadline success. But the Yankees’ slugger received a positive update on Friday. Judge took batting practice in […]

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash has been one of the best setup men all season. However, Mariners manager Dan Wilson might lean on him even more. Seattle saw Trent Thornton go down with a leg injury against the Texas Rangers. It took the wind out of the Mariners’ sails after Cal Raleigh made history. […]

With a one game lead in hand, the Milwaukee Brewers head into a six-game road trip on Friday looking to build open that advantage. Back-to-back series with the two teams towards the bottom of the NL East, the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves, provide them with a great chance to increase their lead. However, the […]

After landing on the Injured List with an Achilles issue, it appears Ronald Acuña Jr. avoided the worst-case scenario. Initial testing revealed that the Atlanta Braves’ star isn’t dealing with a significant injury as Acuña was given a 2-3 week return timeline. But considering the former MVP’s injury history and the Braves’ current record, there […]

The Houston Astros are atop the American League West with the MLB trade deadline approaching. They lost Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker in the offseason, but did not miss a step. Part of the reason was Isaac Paredes, who joined Houston to replace Bregman in the Tucker trade. But a recent injury has the Astros […]