MLB Injuries - Page 17

The Atlanta Braves placed ace Chris Sale on the injured list Saturday with a fractured rib cage, but he doesn’t want fans to worry. He told MLB Network’s AJ Pierzynski that he’ll be just fine. Pierzynski updated fans during a Monday appearance on MLB Network after having a conversation with the 2024 NL Cy Young […]

The San Diego Padres and their fans got some big news on Sunday, as Jackson Merrill returned to the lineup. Merrill has been out hurt after sliding awkwardly in a game on June 15 against Arizona. Merrill injured his head in that contest and left the field accompanied by medical staff. The Padres activated Merrill […]

The Baltimore Orioles are having a tough season, and the problems got even worse Sunday. The Orioles lost another catcher to injury, during a 4-2 loss to the New York Yankees. Maverick Handley got banged up in a collision at home plate with Yankees star Jazz Chisholm Jr., per ESPN. Handley left the game following […]

The New York Yankees have been struggling to find wins in recent days, for many reasons. One of the reasons is because the Yankees pitchers are banged up. Ryan Yarbrough is the latest hurler to head to the injured list, per the Associated Press. Yarbrough is headed to the 15-day IL with a strained right […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have patiently waited while pitcher Max Scherzer heals up. Scherzer is expected to return soon to the Blue Jays rotation. That return could be as soon as Tuesday June 24, per USA Today. Scherzer has battled with a thumb injury that he suffered way back in March. He has made just […]

MLB fan bases are closely monitoring the myriad of pitching injuries that have afflicted the Los Angeles Dodgers (47-30) this season, but the defending World Series Champions overcame a similar calamity last year. While a scarcity of arms is obviously concerning, believe it or not, the biggest priority of this team could actually be keeping […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been plagued by injuries this season. The ailments have contributed to a nightmare campaign as Baltimore is 10 games below .500 and 11 games back in the AL East. And the news just keeps getting worse for the team. After All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman was scratched from the lineup Friday, the […]

Kutter Crawford has not thrown a single pitch for the Boston Red Sox in 2025. Boston’s starting pitcher was progressing through his recovery, but delays have pushed his return date back. He, along with Tanner Houck and Jordan Hicks, are all on Alex Cora’s injured list with different injuries. Unfortunately for the Red Sox, Crawford’s […]

The Texas Rangers snapped a three-game losing streak Friday behind another strong outing from Jacob deGrom. The veteran ace delivered his fourth straight quality start, leading Texas to a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, it wasn’t all good news for the Rangers as first baseman Jake Burger exited the game early with an […]

The Chicago Cubs lead in the National League Central is one of the bigger gaps in the league. However, the Cubs have had to tread water without their best pitcher on the mound. Craig Counsell has been without Shota Imanaga since May 4. The 31-year-old suffered a hamstring strain against the Milwaukee Brewers and has […]

The Atlanta Braves have lost their ace for the time being. Reigning NL Cy Young winner Chris Sale appeared to suffer a rib cage injury during Wednesday’s stellar outing against the New York Mets, and as a result, the Braves have placed him on the 15-day IL backdated to June 19, the team announced Saturday. The […]

The New York Yankees received a major update regarding the return of right-handed pitcher Luis Gil, as manager Aaron Boone shed light on the anticipated timeline. Gil, who has been sidelined since spring with a shoulder injury, could make his return by late July or early August — a move that could significantly bolster the […]

The Baltimore Orioles have officially placed catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain, marking a major setback for a team already battling through a wave of injuries. This IL move comes after Rutschman experienced discomfort during batting practice before Friday’s game against the New York Yankees, leading to his […]

The Tampa Bay Rays secured a convincing 14-8 victory over the 48-win Detroit Tigers on Friday night showcasing their offensive depth and resilience amid a difficult situation involving injured reliever Hunter Bigge. Following the win, Kevin Cash, manager of the Rays, shared a positive injury update on Bigge who suffered a serious foul ball injury […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have anxiously awaited the return of pitcher Max Scherzer for quite some time. It now appears the wait for Scherzer is close to over. The Blue Jays plan to use Scherzer as quickly as possible to help fill a gap in their rotation, per MLB.com. Toronto doesn’t want to tire out […]

The New York Mets are in desperate need of help in their starting rotation. Kodai Senga’s hamstring injury was a tough blow to the Mets’ pitching staff earlier this month. However, New York’s manager will get veteran starter Frankie Montas back on the mound as soon as next week. Montas joined the Mets this offseason […]

The Baltimore Orioles played Friday’s game against the New York Yankees without their catcher. Rutschman was scratched from Tony Mansolino’s lineup with abdominal tightness. He is one of just three starters to miss the game, but he is day-to-day moving forward. Tyler O’Neill and Jorge Mateo, on the other hand, are rehabbing more serious injuries. […]

The Tampa Bay Rays received an important injury update on Friday. Infielder Ha-Seong Kim, who signed with the Rays this past offseason, has yet to play in a regular season game with Tampa Bay due to injury. He was previously set to begin a rehab assignment but it was delayed due to a hamstring issue. […]

Adley Rutschman is a late scratch from the Baltimore Orioles’ lineup for their Friday contest against the New York Yankees. New reports reveal the exact reason why he’s receiving a second off-day in one week. The 27-year-old catcher has been ruled out, as he is dealing with left abdominal tightness, according to Roch Kubatko of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays (40-34) presently occupy the second American League Wild Card slot and are only three games behind the New York Yankees for first place in the AL East. Following a hugely disappointing 2024 campaign, many understandably counted them out. This franchise is defying expectations thus far, and is doing so at well […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost rookie starting pitcher Roki Sasaki to a shoulder injury in mid May. Los Angeles signed the former NPB star when he was made available to MLB teams for the first time over the offseason. Unfortunately, Sasaki has joined a growing list of Dodgers pitchers sidelined by injury. On Friday, LA […]

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson and his team were dealt a tough blow in early June. Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper was put on the injured list thanks to wrist inflammation. His exit came just three days after he rejoined Philadelphia’s roster after Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider hit him in the elbow with a […]

The New York Yankees are in the middle of the worst stretch of their season. Aaron Boone’s team is 4-6 in their last ten games and have squandered a big lead in the American League East. New York’s offense has been their biggest weakness, but their pitching has not kept them in games long enough […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks will begin a series with the Colorado Rockies on Friday evening, but their star player remains out of the lineup. Corbin Carroll rested on Thursday after suffering a hand injury on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. While he wanted to play in the series opener in Denver, Torey Lovullo explained why […]

The Kansas City Royals pitcher Cole Ragans will be out of action for at least another three weeks after being diagnosed with a mild rotator cuff strain in his left shoulder. The 27-year-old left-hander has been shut down from throwing and is expected to be re-evaluated in early July, according to the team. Ragans first […]

The Tampa Bay Rays were rocked by a terrifying scene Thursday night when relief pitcher Hunter Bigge was struck by a 105 mph foul ball while seated in the dugout. The chilling moment unfolded during the seventh inning of the Rays vs. the Baltimore Orioles matchup at George M. Steinbrenner Field, as catcher Adley Rutschman […]

As the Houston Astros (43-31) gain more separation in the American League West — led the Seattle Mariners by five and a half games entering Thursday night’s matchup versus the Athletics, it is becoming easier to overlook their depleted pitching staff. And that cannot happen. Although Joe Espada’s club continues to excel with more than […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced three roster moves ahead of their game on Thursday afternoon against the Toronto Blue Jays. Catcher Gabriel Moreno was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hand contusion in a move that is retroactive to June 16. In corresponding moves, catcher Aramis Garcia was promoted to the big league […]

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer is nearing a return to the mound. The injury journey for Scherzer began on March 29, when he exited his Blue Jays debut after just three innings against the Baltimore Orioles due to right thumb discomfort. On Wednesday, the veteran right-hander took a major step forward, delivering a dominant […]

The Boston Red Sox have been in the headlines recently after trading star slugger Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a stunning move. Unfortunately for Red Sox fans, they got even more bad news on Wednesday. Minor league pitcher Yordanny Monegro, one of the top prospects in the Red Sox farm system, suffered […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a good streak when it comes to the health of their pitchers. Shohei Ohtani made his Dodgers debut on Monday against the San Diego Padres. After winning the first two games of the series, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts brings another starter off of the injured list. Emmet Sheehan […]

Things are finally looking up for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting rotation. Shohei Ohtani made his Dodgers debut on Monday, much to the joy of the fanbase. Tyler Glasnow faced live batters before Tuesday’s game against the San Diego Padres. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts added to the good news, providing an update on Blake […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers received some promising news Tuesday afternoon as Tyler Glasnow’s rehab continues to trend in the right direction. In what marks a pivotal step, the right-hander threw two innings in a simulated game outing, suggesting he’s closing in on a full recovery from shoulder inflammation. A clip shared by Dodgers Nation on […]

The New York Mets kick off their season series against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. Before then, though, Carlos Mendoza and the team made some roster changes. After Tylor Megill went on the 15-day injured list with an elbow sprain, Justin Garza will rejoin the team in the major leagues. Megill joins Kodai Senga […]

The Detroit Tigers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday to kick off a three-game series. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch walks into the series with good news regarding the leader of his bullpen. Hinch’s closer, Will Vest, suffered a finger injury during his last start, causing concern among fans in Detroit. After losing Reese Olson […]

The scuffling New York Yankees made a move that could bolster their pitching staff before the second game of their four-game set with the Los Angeles Angels. New York announced on Tuesday that it has returned JT Brubaker from his rehab assignment. It has not yet made a corresponding move and could still opt to […]

Despite losing their fourth game in a row, this time 1-0 to the visiting Los Angeles Angels, the New York Yankees’ focus is already on Tuesday’s tilt. Veteran designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton made his season debut after rehabbing injuries in both elbows. Stanton went 2 for 4 with a strikeout in the loss. He discussed […]

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. has been placed on the injured list after a “freak accident” in the team’s weight room. The sprain, located above his big toe, will sideline the right-hander for at least 15 days, retroactive to June 13th. The Athletic’s Chandler Rome shared new details about the freak accident in a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without Blake Snell since early April after he was originally placed on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation. Since then, he was put on the 60-day IL in May after experiencing a setback during a bullpen session. Now, it sounds like Snell is finally making a move toward […]