MLB Injuries - Page 17

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 […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been one of Major League Baseball’s most disappointing teams in 2025. With the MLB trade deadline looming, veterans across the roster could be moved. Tony Mansolino took over earlier this season as manager, and his lineup could look different in 24 hours. Along with Ryan O’Hearn, starting pitcher Zach Eflin is […]

When pitcher Shohei Ohtani exited the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Wednesday night game against the Cincinnati Reds after throwing six straight balls, it stopped the world for fans of the Blue and White. After looking alright at the top of his scheduled start, Ohtani looked visibly frustrated with his command, forcing skipper Dave Roberts to remove […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans held their breath on Wednesday night when Shohei Ohtani exited the mound in the middle of an at bat after throwing six straight balls. Something wasn’t feeling right for Ohtani, and the Dodgers decided that it was best to bring in a new pitcher. However, Ohtani bats too, and he stayed […]

Almost all of the news on Wednesday in the MLB world revolved around the upcoming MLB trade deadline. This was especially true for a Los Angeles Dodgers ball club that is preparing to buy once again. However, a frightening moment occurred during the Dodgers’ game against the Cincinnati Reds, as Shohei Ohtani exited the matchup […]

New York Mets’ catcher Francisco Alvarez suffered an injury scare on Wednesday in the 5-0 loss to the San Diego Padres. However, he and the club received good news, as it sounds like Alvarez may have avoided serious injury. Alvarez, who is 23 years old, was hit in the head by a pitch while serving […]

A tough 2025 season for the Atlanta Braves got a bit tougher with the injury to star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. The All-Star right fielder already missed quite a bit of time this season due to injury, and didn’t make his season debut until late May. Once again, he’ll miss time, as his leg continues […]

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto might not be out for an extended period of time, but the team will have to survive at least one day without the four-time All-Star. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that Soto will be out of the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the San Diego Padres. Soto suffered a […]

The Houston Astros received two important injury updates Wednesday. According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Astros are looking for starting pitcher Christian Javier to throw around 55-60 pitches at Triple-A on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Jeremy Pena could return to the big league ball club soon. “The Astros hope to get 55-60 pitches out of […]

The Chicago Cubs are not placing outfielder Ian Happ on the injured list, Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports. It seemed as if an IL stint would potentially be necessary after Happ fouled a ball off his shin Tuesday, but X-rays came back negative. The Cubs still made two roster moves Wednesday morning, however, promoting prospect […]

The Minnesota Twins will play the Boston Red Sox at 1:10 PM EST on Wednesday. Carlos Correa was removed from Tuesday’s game due to an illness, however, and he is not in Wednesday’s starting lineup, the Twins announced. It is also worth mentioning that Correa has been linked to a Houston Astros reunion in recent […]

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez has battled an injury in recent days. Suarez is expected to return to Arizona’s lineup on Wednesday, in what may be his final game with that franchise. “All Star 3B Eugenio Suarez is back in the Arizona Diamondbacks lineup in what should be his final game before he’s traded. […]

The New York Mets, despite plenty of ups and downs, have been one of the best teams in all of Major League Baseball so far this season, but they know they will need to stay healthy in order to stay at the top of the NL East and make a push for a World Series. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers secured a pivotal divisional win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night, but it came with a brief scare involving one of the game’s brightest young stars. Outfielder Jackson Chourio exited early with a right hamstring issue, raising concern among Milwaukee fans. Fortunately, both Chourio and team officials struck a cautiously optimistic […]

The Chicago Cubs received a much-needed sigh of relief Tuesday night following a scare involving veteran outfielder Ian Happ. In the late innings of their loss against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Happ fouled a pitch directly off his left shin and exited in visible pain. While initial concerns suggested a possible fracture or serious contusion, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers received encouraging news on Tuesday as manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence that All-Star closer Tanner Scott could return sooner than initially feared. After being placed on the injured list with elbow inflammation just over a week ago, Scott has already resumed throwing, offering a positive sign ahead of the MLB trade […]

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has been placed on the 10-day injured list after his exit from Tuesday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, according to several reports. “Ronald Acuña Jr. will go on the 10-day IL with right Achilles tightness,” said David O’Brien of The […]

The New York Mets have a big series against the San Diego Padres leading into the MLB trade deadline. They already added Gregory Soto, a key piece to their bullpen. But a key player suffered an injury on Tuesday that could change the entire season. Mets superstar outfielder Juan Soto left Tuesday’s game with a […]

In a game the Atlanta Braves really needed to win over the Kansas City Royals, disaster struck when star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. jogged off the field and exited the game with Achilles tightness. Breaking down what happened to the five-time All-Star in the sixth inning, The Athletic’s David O’Brien broke down what he saw […]

It is never a good time to lose a big bat, but navigating a key injury weeks before the MLB trade deadline can have far-reaching consequences for a team. While Brandon Lowe has been dealing with plantar fasciitis, the Tampa Bay Rays (54-53) have slid down the American League Wild Card standings. They are currently […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are hosting the Chicago Cubs in one of the most important series of the season. After taking Game 1, Milwaukee opened up a one-game lead in the NL Central. Brewers star Jackson Chourio legged out a triple, but was pulled from the game with an apparent injury seconds later. Jackson Chourio left […]

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Justin Slaten has been on the injured list since July 1 with right shoulder inflammation, but manager Alex Cora had a promising update on the 27-year-old righty. “I don’t know how fast he’s going to go from now on, but the fact that he was able to do that with […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks avoided disaster Tuesday after a frightening moment involving third baseman Eugenio Suarez. The slugger was hit by a 95.6 mph fastball on the hand during the ninth inning of Monday’s 5-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers, immediately leaving the game in pain. Thankfully for the Diamondbacks, Suarez’s scans came back clean, preserving […]

With the 2025 MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, all eyes are on the Minnesota Twins as they work the phones to set their team up for the future. As opposing teams continue to call about the availability of everyone from Harrison Bader to Jhoan Duran, one player who won’t be going anywhere anytime soon is […]

When Dave Roberts broke the news that he had not one but two infielders who could land on IL in the short-term future in Hyeseong Kim and Tommy Edman, it left an already injured Los Angeles Dodgers infield in dire straits. How would Los Angeles overcome losing three of their top five infield players including […]

As the trade deadline on Thursday gets closer and closer, Arizona Diamondback star Eugenio Suarez looks like the face of the midseason cutoff for deals to be made. At the moment, Suarez is the biggest name that seems to be available, but his status got a bit more complicated on Monday. Suarez went down with […]

The New York Yankees lost to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, continuing a dismal stretch of baseball. They are 15-23 since June 15, the worst record in the American League in that stretch. The worst possible news came out to make matters worse, as Yankees captain Aaron Judge suffered an elbow injury. Aaron Boone […]