MLB Injuries - Page 22

This season hasn’t gone to plan for the Arizona Diamondbacks, but that doesn’t mean that the team isn’t fighting. The Snakes are four and a half games out of the last NL Wild Card spot, and they are poised to get a boost going into Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. Outfielder Corbin Carroll […]

There was plenty of reason to be excited about the Ha-Seong Kim signing when it happened in February. The South Korean infielder stands out as a quintessential member of the Tampa Bay Rays, displaying the excellent defense and solid baserunning skills that helps characterize this franchise. But fans had to wait more than three months […]

The Chicago Cubs seemingly have all the pieces in place to solidify their spot in October. But there is a need for the Cubs to upgrade their pitching following a series of injuries.  The latest being right-hander Jameson Taillon, who is missing more than a month of the season. However, the Cubs are picking up […]

The San Diego Padres are facing uncertainty as they approach Sunday’s game against the Texas Rangers with a notable gap in their starting rotation. All eyes were on Yu Darvish, who has been sidelined with an elbow injury and had raised hopes for a return. However, manager Mike Shildt tempered expectations, describing Darvish’s availability as […]

The Tampa Bay Rays’ shortstop Ha-Seong Kim’s much-anticipated debut on Friday against the Minnesota Twins was cut short by a right calf injury, raising concerns about another potential setback for the team’s high-profile offseason acquisition. The Rays ultimately fell 4-3 in walk-off fashion, but all eyes postgame were on Kim’s status. After the game, Rays […]

Ha-Seong Kim made his season debut against the Minnesota Twins on Friday. However, Kim’s long-awaited return didn’t last long as he exited his first game with the Tampa Bay Rays in the seventh inning. During a replay review of Kim getting caught stealing third base, manager Kevin Cash and the Rays’ athletic trainer came out […]

The Baltimore Orioles brought in multiple starters to replace Corbin Burnes this offseason. The Orioles lost their ace to the Arizona Diamondbacks, shifting the pressure onto Grayson Rodriguez. The third-year pro is perfectly capable of leading interim manager Tony Mansolino’s starting rotation with Kyle Bradish and Zach Eflin. Unfortunately, Rodriguez has had to wait for […]

It’s been a touch-and-go season for Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander. In late May, Santander was placed on the injured list due to inflammation in his left shoulder. On Friday, the Blue Jays placed him on the 60-day injured list, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. In addition, they optioned pitcher Justin Bruihl and brought […]

Since the Los Angeles Angels named Yoán Moncada as their starting third baseman this spring, the oft-injured infielder has dealt with multiple ailments that have sidelined him for most of the season. Moncada has been out since the beginning of June with his latest injury. But the Angels received a positive update indicating a return […]

The St. Louis Cardinals’ form lately has been up and down as of late. They were just swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates on the road. Before those three straight losses, they swept the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Those two results came after splitting a series with the Chicago Cubs at home, and on Friday, […]

The New York Mets were the darlings of the National League East for the first month and change of the MLB season, but the club’s recent struggles have pushed them behind the division-leading Philadelphia Phillies in the standings. Now, an illness will sideline one of the Mets’ more dynamic arms. According to Mike Puma of […]

The New York Yankees are in an absolute tailspin. They were swept by the Toronto Blue Jays in a four-game series for the first time in franchise history. That knocked them out of first place in the AL East as the second Subway Series of the year kicks off in Queens. It only got worse […]

The San Francisco Giants may be getting a much-needed boost soon, as third baseman Matt Chapman appears close to returning from a right-hand sprain. Chapman, sidelined since June 8th, took batting practice ahead of the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks and looked strong in his swings—a promising sign for a club chasing playoff position. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had to slightly temper their joy on an otherwise celebratory Wednesday night, which included Clayton Kershaw’s 3,000th career strikeout and a thrilling walk-off win versus the Chicago White Sox, as two-time All-Star Max Muncy suffered a knee injury and exited the game. LA placed him on the injured list on Thursday, […]

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida has yet to play a game in the 2025 regular season. The third-year pro suffered a shoulder injury during one of Boston’s spring training games. The former NPB star has been working towards his return all season. The Red Sox continue to navigate an up-and-down season without him, but […]

The Los Angeles Angels received a mix of optimism and caution this week as standout rookie Christian Moore provided fans with a promising update on his recovery. The 22-year-old second baseman suffered a sprained left thumb during Wednesday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves, the second contest of a three-game series. He has since been […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made headlines Thursday as they claimed infielder CJ Alexander off waivers from the New York Yankees, adding infield depth amid a critical stretch of the season. This move came hours after third baseman Max Muncy got injured against the Chicago White Sox Wednesday night, leaving a gap in Los Angeles’ infield […]

The Atlanta Braves have stumbled to a 39-46 record this season despite the returns of Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider. The Braves’ bullpen has struggled over the first half as Atlanta is in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017. However, the team could soon bolster the bullpen with the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the middle of their best stretch of the season. The Blue Jays took down the New York Yankees on Canada Day to bring themselves one game away from completing a sweep. John Schneider’s team fought its way into a tie for first in the American League East without their […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have quietly entered the conversation in the American League East. Despite going 5-5 across the last ten games, Kevin Cash’s team is one win away from the top of the division. Tampa Bay’s ownership has even talked to Major League Baseball about changing their playoff venue. They have a chance to […]

The New York Mets are dealing with a slowed-down pitching rotation as they placed right-handed pitchers Paul Blackburn and Dedniel Núñez on the 15-day injured list. Blackburn had a right shoulder impingement, while Núñez had an elbow sprain. Blackburn was set to take the mound for Friday’s game against the Yankees, but his last appearance […]

The Colorado Rockies remain at the bottom of the Major League Baseball standings. Interim manager Warren Schaeffer has settled into his new position after Colorado made a change. However, the Rockies have a ways to go in their rebuild. Shortstop Ezequiel Tovar is an important piece of Colorado’s future. Schaeffer confirmed that his recovery is […]

As the Houston Astros are dealing with injuries to stars such as Yordan Alvarez, it doesn’t stop there, as it also includes outfielder Chas McCormick, though there is positive news on that front. While some speculate that the Astros outfielder in McCormick should be on the trade block, he looks to turn around his season, […]

The Texas Rangers are over halfway through another disappointing season. Since winning the 2023 World Series, they missed the 2024 playoffs and are under .500 in 2025. Part of the reason for the Rangers’ struggles this year has been Joc Pederson, who is dealing with a hand injury amid a poor year. Bruce Bochy has […]

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy exited Wednesday’s game after suffering an injury scare. The Dodgers earned a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox, but attention turned to Muncy’s injury status after the game. Dave Roberts said the Dodgers are “optimistic” following the initial tests, via Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. Further updates should […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are hosting the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night for Game 2 of a three-game series, and through five innings, the White Sox were up 4-2. To make matters worse for the Dodgers, third baseman Max Muncy went down with an injury in the top of the sixth inning. There was […]

The Texas Rangers have played well below their standards this season. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy has expressed his frustration throughout the season, but injuries have also played a large role in his team’s struggles. However, outfielder Wyatt Langford faced Jon Gray and Josh Sborz in live at-bats on Wednesday, an encouraging sign. Langford has been […]

The Minnesota Twins have had an up-and-down season. After dominating in May, the Twins have cooled off significantly. Pablo Lopez’s shoulder injury sent Minnesota spiraling, and manager Rocco Baldelli lost another starter. Bailey Ober joins Lopez and Zebby Matthews on the injured list and will be out for two weeks. Ober is out with a […]

The Astros hoped that the return of Yordan Alvarez from injury would mark a turning point. Instead, a fresh setback has clouded those plans. During a recent batting session, Alvarez felt renewed soreness in his previously fractured right hand. The team immediately shut down his rehab. Out since May 2, Yordan Alvarez had worked his […]

The St. Louis Cardinals avoided a major setback Tuesday as catcher Willson Contreras received positive news on the injury front. After being struck in the left hand by a fastball during the fourth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Contreras underwent X-rays that came back negative—an encouraging development for a team locked in the heart of […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow has been out since April 27 with a shoulder injury. His injury is one of many that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has dealt with throughout the regular season. While Shohei Ohtani has been electric for Los Angeles on the mound, the team’s fans eagerly await Blake Snell and […]

The Baltimore Orioles suffered a setback Tuesday as infielder Jorge Mateo’s return from injury was delayed once again. With the Orioles playoff hopes hanging in the balance, Mateo’s status is becoming increasingly critical, not only for Baltimore’s second-half surge but also for the veteran’s long-term future. According to MASN’s Roch Kubatko, the injury has taken […]

With the Atlanta Braves’ roster getting more crowded after the team traded for pitcher Hunter Stratton, it needed to clear room on the 40-man roster. To do that, the Braves have moved Chris Sale to the 60-day injured list. Atlanta acquired Stratton from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, sending minor league outfielder Titus Dumitru and […]

Yordan Alvarez has been out with injury since early May after it was revealed he had suffered a fracture in his hand. Expectations were for the Houston Astros star to make his return soon; however, it appears there was a setback that will likely concern the fan base. Reports indicate that the 28-year-old slugger experienced […]

Three days after Jeremy Pena was hit by a pitch on Friday, the Houston Astros placed him on the injured list with a small fracture in one of his ribs. Speaking to the media on Tuesday before the Astros took on the Colorado Rockies in Denver, Pena explained what’s next as he works to get […]

Detroit Tigers right fielder Kerry Carpenter has been having hamstring issues since last season, and the team finally decided to place him on the IL on Monday. There have been times when the issue is really acting up and Carpenter can barely run, and there are other times where it doesn’t look too bad. On […]

The Minnesota Twins initially placed Royce Lewis on the injured list on June 14 after he suffered a hamstring injury. After missing 15 straight games, the prospect third baseman finally receives an update regarding his health. Reports indicate that Lewis, who is 26 years old, is being reinstated from the IL on Tuesday, according to […]

Anthony Santander, who inked a five-year, $92.5 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays in January — complete with $61.75 million in deferred payments, as reported by ESPN — remains on the sidelines. Still, there’s a glimmer of hope that he might return before the All-Star break. The 29-year-old outfielder landed on the injured list […]

The Toronto Blue Jays will be without Bo Bichette for a second straight game after he suffered a minor knee injury during batting practice on Monday before the team’s game against the New York Yankees. Though Bichette is considered day-to-day, the team has called up Leo Jimenez from Triple-A Buffalo for added depth. The Blue […]