MLB Injuries - Page 23

Before suffering a a back injury, Ranger Suarez performed like the best pitcher in the Philadelphia Phillies’ rotation. With the Phillies in the midst of a slump, Suarez is nearing his much anticipated return. The left-hander threw a two inning simulated game on Tuesday, via MLB.com. Manager Rob Thompson said that Suarez simply, “looked good,” […]

New York Mets slugger J.D. Martinez is day-to-day after taking a pitch to the elbow and exiting New York’s 9-4 defeat to the Oakland Athletics early. The injury he sustained, thankfully, doesn’t seem to be super bad. The Mets are not far removed from the playoff picture but let a chance to pick up a […]

The Minnesota Twins’ 8-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday left a bittersweet taste in the team’s mouth, thanks to Byron Buxton’s injury scare in the fifth inning. After experiencing hip discomfort, Buxton left the field where the medical staff assessed his condition. The team sat him out of the lineup on Tuesday’s […]

The never-ending injury woes of the Los Angeles Dodgers continue as they placed pitcher River Ryan on the injured list with a UCL strain. The star prospect had started Saturday’s victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 but left the game in the middle of the fifth inning due to right forearm tightness. After testing and […]

San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove made his long-awaited return to the mound on Monday. Musgrove had been out since May while recovering from inflammation and triceps tendinitis caused by a bone spur in his right elbow. In Musgrove’s first game back, he pitched 4.1 scoreless, two-hit innings as the Padres got a critical 2-1 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the hottest teams in baseball since the All-Star break. The Dodgers are top four in the latest MLB power rankings and the team has managed to hold onto first place in what’s becoming a tight race for the NL West crown. The Dodgers would certainly benefit from […]

The New York Yankees made a major splash at the MLB trade deadline by acquiring Jazz Chisholm Jr. in a deal with the Miami Marlins. Unfortunately, Chisholm suffered an injury on Monday night in a game against the Chicago White Sox, sparking worries among the franchise. Now, he is likely headed to the IL with […]

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Pepiot is hopeful that he will be able to return to big league action as soon as this week. It has been nearly a month since the last time Pepiot pitched in an MLB game, as he landed on the 15-day injured list last July due to a knee infection […]

New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. left Monday night’s game against the Chicago White Sox with a left-elbow injury, and he will have imaging done on Tuesday. Chisholm Jr. has been great so far with the Yankees after they recently traded for him with the Miami Marlins, so hopefully this injury is nothing […]

The Colorado Rockies are having a season to forget. The team is in last place in the NL West, 25.5 games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rockies are 31 games under .500 entering play on Monday and clock in as baseball’s third-worst team in the latest MLB power rankings. Today the Rockies had […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are fighting to make the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six seasons. The Cardinals were buyers at the trade deadline improving their rotation, bullpen and offense. Now the team hopes it can upgrade from within the organization with some help from the farm system. St. Louis will recall […]

The Houston Astros are in the midst of a playoff race in the American League West. They got some great news about their veteran ace Justin Verlander on Sunday after his first rehab start. Verlander has dealt with a neck injury but is set to make his return just in time to join the playoff […]

The Boston Red Sox got some bad news on Sunday. Starting pitcher James Paxton left the team’s game against the Houston Astros after just five pitches, per Mass Live. The pitcher suffered a calf strain, and had difficulty leaving the mound under his own power. Nothing short of brutal for the Red Sox. James Paxton […]

Seattle Mariners star outfielder Julio Rodriguez is set to make his return to the lineup on Sunday against the New York Mets, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. Rodriguez will be activated off the injured list and take the designated hitter spot for Sunday’s game. Rodriguez hasn’t played since July 21 due to a high ankle […]

The Baltimore Orioles became the first team in the MLB to reach 70 wins on Saturday night when they recorded a 7-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, and they have done so despite the fact that their starting rotation has been banged up seemingly all year long. The latest guy to hit the shelf […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken another hit to their pitching rotation. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said rookie hurler River Ryan will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing medical tests Sunday, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. The next steps are still being determined. Ryan left the Dodgers’ game early Saturday against the […]

The Houston Astros are in a dogfight for the American League West. As the team attempts to claw its way back into the playoffs for the eighth straight season, most eyes are on star outfielder Kyle Tucker’s uncertain return from injury. Astros’ relief pitcher Kendall Graveman has received less attention after undergoing offseason surgery. However, […]

Chicago White Sox’s players are trapped in a waking nightmare of a season. The team is almost impossibly bad and losing at a near comical rate. The atmosphere around Chicago has become so toxic that even the White Sox’s own fans are mercilessly mocking the team. One player who’s missed most of this misery is […]

The Washington Nationals are mired in another disappointing season. However, the team’s young shortstop has been a bright spot for the organization. Whether playing solid defense or hitting mind-blowing home runs CJ Abrams is turning into a star for the Nationals. While Abrams missed Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels, he isn’t overly concerned […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout is once again dealing with a significant injury and rehab process. Trout recently tore his meniscus while on a Minor League rehab assignment for a torn meniscus in the same knee that he previously injured earlier this season. Luckily for Trout and the Angels, the latest update on the […]

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn is currently on the injured list due to right knee inflammation. The right-handed hurler recently played catch off the mound and threw long toss, MLB.com reports. He is expected to return in mid-August barring any setbacks. The Cardinals are seven games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the National […]

The Texas Rangers have been without star pitcher Jacob deGrom since last April. DeGrom has spent the past 15 months rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, and may finally be close to making a return. DeGrom threw a live batting practice session on Thursday. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said on Saturday that it went “really well” […]

When Boston Red Sox star infielder Trevor Story went down with a shoulder injury in early April, it appeared that he may end up missing the entire 2024 season. Story’s injury timeline was set at around six months, leaving the door open for a possible late season/postseason return. It appears that Story could end up […]

Cleveland Guardians fans collectively held their breathe when Tanner Bibee had his most recent start pushed back due to shoulder tightness. But after Bibee’s latest update, those same fans will be clenching their first with excitement. The right-hander is expected to start for the Guardians on Sunday, via Zack Meisel of The Athletic. In not-so-positive […]

The Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians are set to play a double-header on Friday. Both teams made impactful roster moves before the games, as Cleveland placed starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco on the 15-day IL. The Twins later announced an injury move of their own, as starting pitcher Joe Ryan is also being placed on the […]

The Cleveland Guardians made a plethora of roster moves on Friday. Cleveland placed right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco on the 15-day injured list with a hip strain. They also optioned outfielder Angel Martinez to Triple-A. Additionally, the Guardians recalled outfielder Will Brennan, right-handed pitcher Peter Strzelecki and left-handed pitcher Joey Cantillo, per GuardsInsider. However, Cantillo will […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe was removed from Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels after fouling a ball off his foot. The Yankees announced that Volpe is currently being examined by the head team physician. Volpe exited the game after hitting a Tyler Anderson pitch off his leg in the second inning. The […]

The Boston Red Sox are trying to keep their slim postseason hopes alive, as the team is currently third in the AL East. Six games behind the division co-leaders, the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees, the Red Sox could use a bit more help in their bid to return to the playoffs. Yet, the […]

With the Los Angeles Dodgers’ regular season efforts looking like they will lead to yet another postseason spot, manager Dave Roberts is looking to get the squad ready for another march to the World Series. The team is starting to round into better health, and one player that is close to returning is starting pitcher […]

The Colorado Rockies have the second worst record in baseball entering play on Thursday. The team has long been out of contention in the NL West and the National League Wild Card race. Nonetheless, the Rockies were fairly quiet at the MLB trade deadline, opting to hold onto third baseman Ryan McMahon and eschewing the […]

The Seattle Mariners are on the outside of the American League Wild Card race. Entering Thursday, they were 4.5 games back of the final spot, so they have an uphill climb if they want to get into the postseason. Moreover, they have been playing without superstar outfielder Julio Rodriguez, who was placed on the injured […]

The Boston Red Sox are currently dealing with a plethora of injuries, but may be getting some help back as well. The Red Sox announced a flurry of roster moves ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Kansas City Royals . Most notably, outfielder Tyler O’Neill is heading to the injured list and set-up man Chris […]

The Boston Red Sox may be getting a major boost to their bullpen. Reliever Liam Hendriks appears to be working his way through the final stages of his rehab, and could be joining the Red Sox sooner rather than later. Hendriks, who underwent Tommy John surgery in August of 2023, just reached a major milestone […]

The New York Yankees are fighting for first place in the American League East. New York currently holds a half-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles in the division. Will Anthony Rizzo play a role for the Yankees down the stretch as the ball club prepares for a postseason push? Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided an […]

At 47-68, the Oakland Athletics are ending their Bay Area legacy on a sad note. However, young stars like closer Mason Miller could be building blocks for the future, and he’s now ready to contribute to the squad again. Miller got activated Wednesday after suffering a fractured left pinky finger on July 25, via the […]

The San Diego Padres are surging as of late. Suddenly, they are just four games back of the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the National League West. The Padres are 12-2 in their last 14 games entering Wednesday, and they are on top of the NL Wild Card standings. Moreover, they have been […]

The Chicago Cubs were dealt some brutal injury news on one of their key relief pitchers, Adbert Alzolay. The 29-year-old righty has to undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his 2024 season in the midst of a months-long injury rehab. The latest update on Alozolay was that he was moved to the 60-day injured list with […]

Kyle Tucker’s injury timeline was previously rather uncertain. The Houston Astros outfielder received a fresh update on Wednesday from general manager Dana Brown, though. “We should get him back sometime this month,” Brown said, via SportsTalk 790. “He’s pretty much pain free & making great progress. He had good activity yesterday in Houston. There’s a […]

The New York Yankees have their groove back after trading for Jazz Chisholm Jr. They could keep the momentum going if starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt can return from the 60-day injured list as soon as he can. Schmidt, who has been sidelined since May with a right lat strain, conducted a live throwing session against […]