MLB Injuries - Page 20

As the San Diego Padres fight for a playoff spot, pitcher Joe Musgrove could be nearing a return. Musgrove is with the team as it plays in Pittsburgh this week, according to MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell. Musgrove said he is not sure if he will require another rehab start, but that when he ultimately returns, he […]

The Texas Rangers are five games out of the playoffs and first place in the American League West. They have suffered through many injuries during their title defense, including to ace Max Scherzer just last week. Now, they are getting Tyler Mahle back from injury in time for a pivotal series with their rival Houston […]

The New York Yankees have won three straight series and appear to be out of their mid-season swoon. The pitching staff has been an issue since Clarke Schmidt hit the injured list with a right lat strain. Now, manager Aaron Boone has provided a status update on the starter, according to Gary Phillips from the […]

The New York Yankees are tied for first place in the American League East but have had the worst starting pitcher ERA in baseball since June 15. New York got some good news on the pitching front, however, when Clarke Schmidt took another step toward his return to the rotation. Schmidt, who has not pitched […]

The Cleveland Guardians have the best record in baseball and lead the extremely competitive AL Central by 3.5 games. However, multiple Guardians pitchers are dealing with injury issues and the team has now lost three straight games. The most impactful injury for Cleveland involves ace Tanner Bibee, who missed his scheduled start last Saturday due […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers gained an additional weapon as they make a push to overcome their recent slump. Brusdar Graterol was spotted at Dodger Stadium on Monday, and now the team has announced his activation from the 60-day injured list, with another talented reliever in Blake Treinen hitting the IL. Graterol suffered the injury all […]

Gerrit Cole is supposed to be a source of calmness for New York Yankees fans, not the cause of their anxiety. He induced some heart palpitations in The Bronx after being a scratch in his scheduled start against the Philadelphia Phillies, with there being the constant fear of his elbow issues reemerging late in the […]

The Houston Astros have rocketed up the American League standings after a poor start to the season. They were hoping to get veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. back from injury before the season ended. That dream ended on Sunday. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that in Astros’ manager Joe Espada’s injury update, he said […]

The Minnesota Twins have had an injury-plagued season. Fans feared another injury when centerfielder Byron Buxton left Sunday’s game after he crashed into the wall making a catch. Buxton avoided injury, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic, and was pulled from the game for precautionary reasons. Buh Buh BUXTON AT THE WALL!!!#MNTwins #MLB pic.twitter.com/fz2HbW36Lv […]

The Minnesota Twins have been working hard to hold onto the second American League wild card spot over the past few weeks, and they have been doing so without star shortstop Carlos Correa. Thanks to plantar fasciitis in his right foot, Correa hasn’t taken the field for the Twins since July 12th due to the […]

One of the New York Yankees’ most notable veterans, first baseman Anthony Rizzo, is going to remain on the shelf for a little while longer. Yankees manager Aaron Boone gave injury updates on a couple players, including Rizzo, to reporters on Saturday morning. Via Bryan Hoch: “Yankees injury updates: RHP Ian Hamilton to throw ‘high-intensity’ bullpen […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ season has gone mostly according to script so far, as the defending NL champions are currently 59-51. That record is good enough for second place to their rival, the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are currently four games ahead of the Snakes. They also own the second Wild Card slot at the moment, […]

The Miami Marlins’ World Series came at the MLB trade deadline, as the last-place ballclub completed several trades in the last week that replenished their farm system and brightened their long-term future. Though, there are still a couple of reasons for fans to focus on the present, namely the injury status of top starting pitcher […]

The Cleveland Guardians have the best record in baseball and topped the most recent MLB power rankings. While the team has won six of their last eight games, the Guardians’ starting pitchers have struggled with injuries. Cleveland hopes to have turned a corner on its banged up rotation but the team’s latest injury updates are […]

Ron Washington and Perry Minasian are having such a headache of a season. After their continuous plunge in the AL West with the Oakland A’s nearly usurping them, another big problem occurred in the system. It has to do with Mike Trout’s injury which may spell doom for a squad that is hoping to make […]

For teams hoping to land the Oakland Athletics’ Mason Miller at the MLB trade deadline, the standout closer hit the injured list at the worst possible time. Miller landed on the 15-day IL just five days before the trade window officially closed for the 2024 season. Despite the injury, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal is adamant […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were one of the most active teams at the MLB trade deadline, acquiring six players including pitchers Jack Flaherty and Michael Kopech. As the dust settled with the passing of the deadline, Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts shared some injury news that could have a significant impact on the team’s success this […]

The Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-4 today to remain a half game ahead of the New York Yankees in the AL East. Unfortunately for Baltimore, the win appears to have been a Pyrrhic victory as the team lost All-Star infielder Jordan Westburg to injury. Orioles’ manager Brandon Hyde says that Westburg has […]

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Wednesday that Lance Lynn was placed on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation. St. Louis also optioned right-handed pitcher Chris Roycroft to Triple-A and recalled right-handed pitcher Ryan Loutos. Right-handed pitcher Jacob Bosiokovic was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Additionally, the Cardinals later announced that […]

Fans of the New York Yankees can now breathe more easily. After being scratched from a scheduled start on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, Gerrit Cole will “likely start this weekend” against the Toronto Blue Jays, provided that his bullpen session on Friday goes as smoothly as planned, according to Meredith Marakovits, Yankees clubhouse reporter […]

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is still on the injured list with an oblique strain. The veteran slugger landed on the IL in May and has not played since. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes provided an update on Muncy’s status Tuesday, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. “We still feel very strongly Max will […]

The Texas Rangers transferred outfielder Evan Carter to the 60-day injured list on Monday. Rangers general manager Chris Young provided an unfortunate update on Tuesday, suggesting that Carter’s season is likely over, via Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. “Chris Young says the Rangers are not expecting that Evan Carter will play again this […]

In a move that should surprise absolutely no one, Los Angeles Angels’ cautionary tale Anthony Rendon has landed on the 10-day injured list with lower back inflammation, per Angels PR on X. The move is retroactive to July 27. This will be Rendon’s second IL stint of 2024 after he missed two and a half […]

Ron Washington just got a very big headache in his very first season. The Los Angeles Angels have not seen any action from Mike Trout since April due to an injury. While a lot were expecting him to be back by the MLB Trade Deadline, those hopes might not come to fruition just yet. Even […]

The Texas Rangers are hoping to have Jacob deGrom return from his Tommy John surgery recovery as soon as possible. The Rangers star hurler is trending in a positive direction. deGrom provided an important update on Tuesday, via Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. “Jacob deGrom said today he’s confident that he will pitch […]

Amid the approaching MLB trade deadline, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ first baseman Christian Walker left the game against the Nationals on Monday due to a suspected injury. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Nick Piecoro relayed the Diamondbacks’ report that Walker exited the game due to “left oblique tightness.” Meanwhile, in another post, Jon Morosi […]

Getting back to the hunt for a World Series berth is always hard. Bruce Bochy and the Texas Rangers are learning this in the most difficult way. As of writing, they currently sit third in the AL West behind the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros. While being behind by 4.5 games is not that bad, […]

Atlanta Braves 2024 All-Star starting pitcher Reynaldo López suffered an injury scare on Sunday against the New York Mets. Atlanta won the game 9-2 but López’s exit, as he left with forearm tightness, was far from ideal. The Braves pitcher received an important update on Monday, via Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Reynaldo López’s […]

The Texas Rangers are going into August with a lot of question marks. With a 51-55 record entering Monday, they sit in third place in the American League West and on the wrong side of .500. The Rangers have also been without Josh Jung for essentially the entire season. He played just four games and […]

Mike Trout was seemingly on the verge of returning from his injury after beginning a rehab assignment before suffering a setback.  The Los Angeles Angels star was removed from his rehab game at the Triple-A level. Trout, who has been rehabbing from a torn meniscus, still hopes to return fairly soon. Angels manager Ron Washington […]

The Atlanta Braves were dealt another injury scare Sunday when pitcher Reynaldo Lopez left his start against the New York Mets with right forearm tightness. The Braves say Lopez’s departure after three innings was precautionary, but this will have to be monitored closely as the team continues to deal with key injuries. Lopez has been […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans have already waited a long time for Walker Buehler to reclaim the form that earned him two All-Star selections and Cy Young consideration. And unfortunately, the wait is ongoing with no end in sight. Buehler scuffled in his first rehab start on Friday night for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Baseball Club, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have the best record in baseball and a comfortable nine-game lead in the NL East. While the team is loaded with weapons, the Phillies boast one of MLB’s best starting rotations. However, one of those starters will be on the shelf for a couple weeks as Philadelphia has placed Ranger Suarez on […]

The Texas Rangers have turned things around over the last month, going from potential sellers to hopeful buyers at the MLB trade deadline. As the reigning World Series champs inch closer to a .500 record, the team received a positive update on injured starter Jacob deGrom. The 35-year-old ace will join the Rangers in St. […]

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed on Saturday that starting pitcher Kodai Senga may be out for the year after suffering a high grade calf strain. Senga exited his first start back from the injured list with the concern. The Mets are now considering changing their MLB trade deadline strategy as a result of […]

After a lengthy stint on the injured list, starting pitcher Kodai Senga made his 2024 debut and helped the New York Mets overtake the Atlanta Braves in the standings. But his momentous return comes at a terrible cost, one that will send him back on the shelf for the remainder of the regular season. Manager […]

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter was looking like he would be one of the best young superstars in baseball. Unfortunately for him and the Rangers, he just hasn’t been able to stay healthy, and may not be seeing the field again anytime soon. Carter has been on the injured list with lower back soreness and […]

The Houston Astros are getting some good news about their veteran ace, Justin Verlander. Verlander is progressing from his neck injury and throwing in the bullpen, per MLB.com. The Astros aren’t committing to a rehab assignment for the ace, but his health is certainly on the mend. Verlander got hurt during a start on June […]

The Boston Red Sox may be close to receiving an important reinforcement. First baseman Triston Casas is reportedly nearing a rehab assignment, per MLB.com. The Red Sox will continue to monitor his status and listen to how Casas says he is feeling. Casas has been limited to 22 games played in 2024 due to a […]