MLB Injuries - Page 15

The Cleveland Guardians are in the midst of a big series against the Minnesota Twins. They will finish it without one of their best hitters. Steven Kwan has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a back injury, according to Mandy Bell from MLB.com. “The Guardians have called up Myles Straw,” Bell posted on […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have had a rough year, and some hard decisions will be made this off-season as the organization charts a path forward. One of those decisions will be what to do with shortstop Bo Bichette, who’s coming back from injury Tuesday night. Toronto activated shortstop Bo Bichette, in addition to other roster […]

The Atlanta Braves have slipped to third place in the National League East as injuries continue to pile up. Fortunately, they are still in the playoff race and second baseman Ozzie Albies is working his way back from a wrist fracture. Ahead of their series against the Cincinnati Reds, the Braves announced that Albies will […]

Los Angeles Dodgers have placed backup catcher Austin Barnes on the injured list with a fractured left big toe, the team announced on Monday. LA has recalled catcher Hunter Feduccia to replace him. Barnes exited the Dodgers’ 9-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday in the fifth inning and manager Dave Roberts did not […]

One day after leaving the Mets’ game Sunday against the Phillies with back discomfort, shortstop Francisco Lindor is out of the New York lineup Monday night. Jose Iglesias will lead off and play shortstop for the Mets against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. The issue cropped back up in the first inning of the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching staff just got weaker. Right-handed star Tyler Glasnow, who was in the midst of a stellar season, is down for the count. Glasnow is unlikely to return this season, via The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. “Tyler Glasnow has a ‘sprained elbow,’ [Dodgers manager] Dave Roberts said. His return this season is ‘highly […]

The New York Yankees are fighting for first place in the American League East. They currently hold a respectable three-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles in the division. According to manager Aaron Boone, New York may receive two necessary bullpen reinforcements soon, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. “More bullpen help coming for Yankees? RHP Cody […]

New York Mets superstar shortstop and National League MVP candidate Francisco Lindor left Friday’s 11-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies due to lower-back soreness. In order to have some more middle-infield depth while Lindor is hobbled, the Mets called up someone who’s name baseball fans will immediately recognize. The Mets are promoting Luisangel Acuna from […]

The New York Mets won Friday’s matchup 11-3 over the Philadelphia Phillies. It was an important victory for the residents of Citi Field, who cut the Phillies’ lead to seven games in the NL East. The Mets currently reside in second place, but a sweep of Philadelphia would help cut their deficit to five games. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has not pitched all season after tearing a ligament in his elbow last August with the Los Angeles Angels and undergoing surgery last September. While the Dodgers had initially shut down any plans for Ohtani to potentially pitch during the 2024 season so he could focus on his hitting, […]

The Texas Rangers are going to get a huge boost when Jacob deGrom makes his season debut on Friday. DeGrom has not pitched in the Major Leagues since April 28, 2023 after injuring his elbow and undergoing Tommy John surgery and is looking to show that he can still be one of the best pitchers […]

The Cleveland Guardians placed starting pitcher Alex Cobb on the 15-day IL with a blister, per Tom Withers of the AP. Right-handed pitcher Alex Walters was promoted to the big league club in a corresponding move, per Withers as well. The Cobb move is retroactive to September 9, according to Al Pawlowski of Guardians Live. […]

The Houston Astros will try to break a three-game slide Thursday. They’ll do so without Jose Altuve. Houston’s All-Star second baseman was held out of the lineup less than 24 hours after being removed from Wednesday’s game in the fifth inning due to right-side discomfort. Altuve was looked at by a trainer and Astros manager […]

As the St. Louis Cardinals think about the future of their pitching rotation, Tink Hence is at the front of their minds. However, the Cardinals organization is now holding their breath after Hence’s latest injury. After throwing 29 pitches, Hence was removed from his Double-A start due to an undisclosed injury, via Daniel Guerrero of […]

The Minnesota Twins are finally starting to get healthy at the right time and expect an All-Star back in the lineup this weekend. Center fielder Byron Buxton will return from the injured list Friday for Minnesota’s series-opener against the Cincinnati Reds, Twins manager Rocco Badelli announced Wednesday night. Utility player Austin Martin was optioned to […]

The Seattle Mariners placed starting pitcher Luis Castillo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a Grade 2 hamstring injury. Castillo has played an impactful role for Seattle throughout the 2024 campaign. So will he be able to return as soon as 15 days are up, or will Castillo require more time on the IL? […]

The Chicago Cubs earned a 6-3 victory over the NL West leading Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. But before the game was made final, closer Porter Hodge had to battle through a worrying health scare. With the Dodgers down to their last out, Hodge stepped off the mound. He was greeted by catcher Miguel Amaya, […]

With their 80-68 record, the Kansas City Royals are right in the thick of the playoff race. If Michael Lorenzen were to return from injury, the Royals would only roster a stronger pitching staff. The right-hander made a rehab start for Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday. Lorenzen pitched just 1.2 innings, allowing three runs on […]

The Atlanta Braves picked up a huge 12-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night, but along the way, they were dealt yet another potentially crushing injury blow. That’s because their starting pitcher, Reynaldo Lopez, lasted just one inning in the game before he ended up getting pulled due to a shoulder injury. Lopez […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up to get ready for some postseason action. There is no better time to bolster their depth and implement new schemes than against squads who are also gunning to make a playoff push. This is exactly what Dave Roberts may plan to do when they go up against the […]

Jacob deGrom is inching closer to a return to the Texas Rangers. The Rangers have officially set a debut date for deGrom, who missed over a year while after undergoing Tommy John surgery last June. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy announced his starting rotation for the upcoming series against the Seattle Mariners and named deGrom the […]

With the season winding down, two of the Los Angeles Angels’ most notable players are heading to the injured list. Third baseman Anthony Rendon and right handed reliever Ben Joyce are both being placed on the 15-day injured list, the Angels announced ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins. The Angels said that Rendon […]

The New York Yankees made a smattering of roster moves before playing the Kansas City Royals. Chief among them was top prospect Jasson Dominguez making his way from AAA to the majors. In a corresponding move, DJ LeMahieu was put on the shelf with a hip injury. Aaron Boone announced that LeMahieu’s future is fairly […]

The beleaguered Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff got some rare good news on Tuesday. Tony Gonsolin, who has not pitched in the Majors this season, will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday night in Oklahoma City. It will be his first time on a professional mound since August 13, 2023. It is the 15th time this […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have dealt with injuries throughout the 2024 season. On Tuesday, they activated pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto off the injured list just in time to make a start against the Chicago Cubs. The Dodgers announced the deal on their social media account. “The Dodgers have activated RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto and designated LHP Nick […]

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon is giving an honest take on how injuries have affected him personally. Rendon is battling a bad back that has kept him out of the team’s lineup in recent days. “No matter what I do, everything I try, it doesn’t work,” Rendon said, per the Orange County Register. […]

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa has been out since July 12 with right plantar fasciitis, and he does have a target for an injury return in mind, but he needs to confirm it with the team. “I was waiting to get to this point so I could push the envelope and this percentage right now, […]

Alec Bohm expects to return to the Philadelphia Phillies lineup soon, but he’s not pain-free just yet. The third baseman spoke to the media on Monday, three days after the Phillies placed him on the injured list with a left hand strain. “I can tell it’s getting better each day,” he said, per Scott Lauber […]

The Texas Rangers got great injury news on Sunday regarding pitchers Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer. Both pitchers have missed time this season, contributing to a disappointing season for the defending World Series champions. Manager Bruce Bochy told reporters Sunday that both veterans are ready to return to the mound this season. “(deGrom)’s ready to […]

Before the San Diego Padres took on the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park on Saturday, Padres manager Mike Shildt provided critical injury updates on star players Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill, shedding light on their current health statuses and immediate futures with the team. As the Padres continue their season, the health of […]

As usual, the Los Angeles Dodgers (84-57) are fighting for one of the top records in the National League and are all but guaranteed a postseason slot. But they are also beset with pitching injuries, also per usual. LA is in danger of entering October with a scarce starting rotation yet again. Ergo, it is […]

The Atlanta Braves (77-64) have been battling injuries throughout the 2024 MLB campaign but have mostly managed to stay afloat to this point. They cannot tread water for much longer, though, as the scorching-hot New York Mets (77-64) pull even with them in the National League Wild Card standings. Manager Brian Snitker needs warm bodies. […]

The New York Mets have been red hot as they make a playoff push, but the ball club will have to get by without a key player for the rest of the season. Jeff McNeil took a pitch off the wrist in Friday’s win over the Cincinnati Reds and he’s been ruled out for the […]

Help is on the way. The New York Yankees made a flurry of roster moves ahead of their game against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday that will provide some much-needed depth to their pitching staff. The Yankees announced that starter Clarke Schmidt and reliever Ian Hamilton have both been been activated off of the 60-day […]

The hits keep coming for the Toronto Blue Jays. In what has been an incredibly disappointing season from start to finish, the Blue Jays just got some concerning injury news about one of their franchise cornerstones. Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirmed that closer Jordan Romano has been shut down for the season after making […]

Even though the Los Angeles Dodgers are just one game back of the Philadelphia Phillies for the best record in all of baseball, they have had to endure some of the most brutal injury luck throughout the entire season. On Friday, the Dodgers were given even more bad news when starting pitching Gavin Stone was […]

This is getting way out of hand. Injuries are a part of all sports, but the Los Angeles Dodgers may have to seriously reconsider how they manage their pitchers after seeing another one land on the shelf. Rookie right-hander Gavin Stone is being placed on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation, per the team. […]

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Alec Bohm was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday, the team announced. Philadelphia was hoping Bohm could avoid an IL stint, but his injury has held him out in recent action. Infielder Buddy Kennedy was recalled to the big league club in a corresponding move. The Phillies have been dealing […]

One of the Philadelphia Phillies’ key trade deadline acquisitions is on the mend again. The Phillies announced outfielder Austin Hays was sent to the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a kidney infection. Outfielder Cal Stevenson was recalled from Triple-A to take Hays’ place on the active roster. This is the second time Hays has […]