MLB Injuries - Page 21

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 […]

The Detroit Tigers are short on pitchers right now as Reese Olson is currently out with a finger injury, and Jackson Jobe is done for the season as he will undergo Tommy John surgery. After the Jobe news, it became even more important for the Tigers to get Olson back as soon as possible. He […]

Injury woes to the New York Yankees’ rotation and bullpen have been the story so far this season, even with the team leading the way in the AL East. On Monday, the organization took another blow to the bullpen, as one of its key relievers is now out for the season. Reports indicate that relief […]

The New York Mets were swept for the first time all season this weekend by the Tampa Bay Rays. Their excellent offense and pitching both disappeared at different points, leading to frustrating home losses. Good news did come out of Sunday’s loss, however, as reinforcements are on the way. And it has nothing to do […]

The San Diego Padres are getting more bad news about outfielder Jackson Merrill, who left a recent game with injury. Merrill is headed to the injured list after suffering a concussion, per the team. San Diego is selecting the contract of Trenton Brooks from Triple-A El Paso as a result. Brooks can play both infield […]

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga has been battling injury for some time, but the Cubs may soon get him back. Imanaga is set to work in the bullpen and then make a start for the Iowa Cubs Friday, per Marquee Sports Network. The Iowa Cubs are the Triple-A affiliate of Chicago. Imanaga has battled a […]

The Chicago White Sox are getting some bad news about outfielder Luis Robert Jr. Robert is scratched from the lineup Sunday due to a thumb injury, per the New York Post. Robert is a star for the White Sox, and the subject of much trade speculation. The White Sox are playing the Texas Rangers on […]

San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill is on his way to MLB superstardom. Merrill is following up his breakout rookie campaign with a strong sophomore season for the Padres. But the 22-year-old All-Star could miss some time after getting banged up in Saturday’s matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Merrill was caught stealing to end […]

Royce Lewis emerged during the 2023 MLB playoffs, helping the Minnesota Twins end a mind-boggling postseason losing streak and advance to the American League Division Series. They ultimately fell short against the Houston Astros, but that October display was supposed to be a forerunner to a successful MLB career. Alas, the former No. 1 overall […]

New York Yankees pitcher Jake Cousins is dealing with an elbow injury. Although it isn’t guaranteed as of this story’s writing, Tommy John surgery is increasingly becoming a likely option, something Aaron Boone recently told reporters. “Jake Cousins is still waiting on opinions, but Aaron Boone said it is trending toward Tommy John surgery,” Bryan […]

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton exited Saturday’s game against the Houston Astros, per Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Buxton, who remained in the game after getting hit by a pitch, later exited with a left elbow contusion, Helfand reports. Buxton features elite potential. He has displayed signs of stardom throughout his career. […]

The Baltimore Orioles put together a season-high six-game win streak earlier this month. However, the team has gone just 3-4 since, as the streak failed to turn a disappointing season around. And Baltimore will be shorthanded for its game against the Los Angeles Angels Saturday. Colton Cowser will miss his second straight game after crashing […]

The Texas Rangers have won five of their last six games. However, that streak could come to an end on Sunday against the Chicago White Sox. Tyler Mahle could miss his scheduled start thanks to shoulder soreness he experienced against the Minnesota Twins. Bruce Bochy is already without Nathan Eovaldi thanks to injury. Losing Mahle […]

The Baltimore Orioles started their weekend series against the Los Angeles Angels strong. The Orioles shut out the Angels on Friday, winning the game 2-0. The wins help Baltimore stave off the trade rumors that circle the team as the deadline looms. Unfortunately, Baltimore will be without Colton Cowser and Ryan O’Hearn in Saturday’s game. […]

When the New York Mets signed Frankie Montas this offseason, fans were excited. Carlos Mendoza’s starting rotation was their biggest issue when New York was eliminated in the National League Championship Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers. David Stearns addressed the problem in the offseason, adding Montas and Clay Holmes. With Kodai Senga out with […]

The Houston Astros made multiple roster moves ahead of Saturday’s Game 2 in their weekend series against the Minnesota Twins, responding to a new wave of injury concerns. Outfielder Jacob Melton has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right ankle sprain, while third baseman Isaac Paredes remains day-to-day after an MRI revealed […]

The Baltimore Orioles are set to play the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday afternoon. According to Roch Kubatko of masnsports.com, the Orioles will receive a boost for the game as Gary Sanchez returns from injury. “Gary Sánchez reinstated from IL. Maverick Handley optioned,” Kubatko wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Sanchez has been dealing with a […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer has had a frustrating season. Scherzer has battled an injured thumb and missed a lot of time for Toronto. The pitcher is currently doing a rehab stint in Buffalo, where he worked more than four innings in a start on Friday. Scherzer threw 56 total pitches in his […]