MLB Injuries - Page 26

The San Diego Padres were defeated by the Atlanta Braves 7-1 on Saturday. Michael King was supposed to pitch in the game, but the Padres surprisingly scratched him right before the contest. So what led to King being scratched? “Manager Mike Shildt said after the game King woke up with some pain in his shoulder […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing well for the most part in 2025. Their starting pitching could receive a pivotal boost soon, though, with the potential of Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes provided the latest Ohtani pitching update on Sunday, via MLB Network Radio. “It amazes me watching him […]

When will Giancarlo Stanton return from injury? That seems to be the question everyone is asking at the moment as the star’s injury timeline remains uncertain. The latest update on Stanton — who is dealing with elbow injuries — surfaced on Sunday as Yankees general manager Brian Cashman made an appearance on MLB Network Radio. […]

The Chicago Cubs have placed catcher Miguel Amaya on the injured list due to an oblique injury, the team announced Sunday. Catcher Reese McGuire was promoted to the big league club in a corresponding move. Moises Ballesteros, a prospect who was recently demoted, was seemingly a candidate to earn the promotion. In the end, Chicago […]

The Texas Rangers are just 25-28 overall so far in the 2025 MLB season. As a result, the team is sitting in fourth place in the American League West division, However, it is far too early to count the Rangers out, especially since star shortstop Corey Seager could return from injury soon. Seager is currently […]

The Texas Rangers are looking for a new closer, and the club is reportedly going to try an unorthodox approach to fix that need. The club is seriously considering trying Kumar Rocker in the role when he returns off the injured list, per USA TODAY. Rocker is dealing with a shoulder problem that has kept […]

The San Diego Padres were anticipating a significant addition to the starting rotation when Yu Darvish began a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso on May 14. It was Darvish’s first game action since spring training, and he appeared to be on the verge of coming off the injured list and making his 2025 season […]

Currently in second place in the AL East, the Boston Red Sox sit at .500 on the season. Their 26-26 record is five games behind their hated rivals the New York Yankees, who sit at the top of the division. As they seek to close that gap, there’s a strong possibility that third baseman Alex […]

The Boston Red Sox demolished the hapless Baltimore Orioles Friday, running the score up to a laughable 19-5 final. Everything seemed to go Boston’s way in the big win as the offense put on a show. However, there was one concerning development for the Red Sox during the convincing victory. Third baseman Alex Bregman was […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday in what should be a fun matchup. However, it was announced that St. Louis has officially scratched first baseman Willson Contreras from the lineup. Reports indicate that the Cardinals removed Contreras from the lineup after the 33-year-old first baseman was suffering […]

The Houston Astros, for all their misfortune and blemishes, are actually in a considerably better position than the one they were in this time last season. Through 50 games in 2024, Joe Espada’s ballcub was 22-28. The Stros are now 26-24 and could jump into first place in the American League West if they sweep […]

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Anthony Santander left the 14-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday with a hip injury. He hasn’t played since then, as he’s been nursing his hip. On Friday, the club announced their next steps for Santander with the possibility of placing him on the injured list. Manager John […]

For the second offseason in a row, New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns made low-key moves to address the starting pitching rotation rather than pursue a high-profile free agent or trade option. The strategy appeared even riskier this year, though, as both Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas suffered injuries in spring training. […]

The Detroit Tigers lost their season opener against the Cleveland Guardians 7-0 on Thursday. The matchup between the leaders in the American League Central division got off to a bad start for Detroit. However, AJ Hinch will have Matt Vierling at his disposal for the first time this season in the second game. The 28-year-old […]

The Boston Red Sox are taking on the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, and a scary sight has unfolded for the Red Sox. Star third baseman Alex Bregman has exited the game with an apparent injury. He called a trainer out after reaching base in the fifth inning, and he ended up leaving the game and […]

The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians got together for the first time this season on Thursday night, and it was an ugly one for the Tigers. Detroit is off to a fantastic start as it currently has the best record in baseball, but the Guardians were the better team in Game 1 of this four-game […]

Despite multiple injuries impacting the starting rotation this season, the Seattle Mariners have managed to stay atop the AL West. And one of Seattle’s brightest young starters was finally ready to rejoin the team as George Kirby made his long-awaited injury return. Unfortunately, Kirby’s 2025 debut didn’t go quite how he envisioned. The 27-year-old righty […]

The Atlanta Braves (24-24) overcame their early season mudslide and have shifted back into neutral mode. Now comes the hard part. Considering the depth in the National League, a genuine breakthrough is needed if this ballclub wants to contend for a playoff berth in 2025. There is plenty of time left in the season, and […]

The Houston Astros’ season continues to unravel, as yet another key pitcher lands on the injured list. Right-hander Ronel Blanco, a vital piece of the team’s pitching staff, has been placed on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation—further compounding an already dire rotation crisis. With a 25–24 record, the club trails the AL West-leading Seattle […]

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager initially injured his hamstring on April 22, necessitating a 10-day IL stint. However, the Rangers were thrilled when Seager missed a minimal amount of time and was reinstated from the injured list. Unfortunately, just a week later, he strained his hamstring again and was placed right back on the 10-day […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers finally got some encouraging news regarding Tyler Glasnow’s injury status, offering hope for their depleted rotation. After weeks of uncertainty since his placement on the injured list with shoulder inflammation on April 27, Glasnow is now set to throw a bullpen session on Friday, per FantasyAlarm.com. In a brief update, FantasyAlarm […]

The Washington Nationals put one of their key young players on the injured list on Thursday. Former second-overall pick Dylan Crews is on the injured list with an oblique strain, continuing a tough year for the Nationals. Even amid a winning streak, Washington just can’t get any good news. But Crews is looking at the […]

The Los Angeles Angels are scrapping and clawing to stay in the playoff picture as they hover just below .500. Of course, the goal when Mike Trout went down with a knee injury was to just hang around in the AL West race. Since then, the Angels have been treading water until their star player […]

Shortstop Carlos Correa and outfielder Byron Buxton were sent to the injured list after the two collided into each other in a May 15 contest when the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-0. Both players suffered a concussion, and now the club has received a mixed bag of updates for Buxton and Correa. Reports […]

The Seattle Mariners enter Wednesday’s action at 27-20, 2.5 games above the Houston Astros for first place in the AL West. They’ve done that without one of their top pitchers, which is changing soon. The Mariners are getting starter George Kirby back from a shoulder injury for Thursday’s game against the Astros. Bob Condotta of […]

After a lengthy stretch of season-altering or ending injuries, Los Angeles Angels’ star Mike Trout was hoping to return to form in 2025 by remaining healthy. Unfortunately, the three-time MVP landed on the 10-day injured list in early May with a bone bruise in his left knee. The Angels initially expressed optimism regarding the injury, […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been on the struggle bus to begin the season as the team owns a 16-33 record, and is 13 games behind the first-placed Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. Things went from bad to worse on Wednesday when news dropped that Paul Skenes’ co-star in the pitching rotation will get surgery […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani continues to do his thing offensively, and sooner rather than later, it appears he will be back on the mound as well. The reigning NL MVP winner has been throwing bullpens as he recovers from Tommy John, and Tuesday marked a huge milestone in his eventual return. Ohtani threw […]

The Aaron Boone injury update fans have been waiting for just dropped, and it’s about one of the New York Yankees’ biggest question marks. According to the Yankees manager, Giancarlo Stanton’s injury recovery is nearing its final phase. Boone told Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News, who shared the skipper’s comments on X […]

The Texas Rangers have placed veteran pitcher Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder fatigue, the team announced less than an hour before first pitch of their series opener against the New York Yankees. The move is retroactive to May 19 and the Rangers called up Cole Winn from Triple-A Round Rock […]

The Detroit Tigers have dealt with a rash of injuries to their outfield, and Javier Baez has been one of the team’s answers. The versatile fielder has played 24 games in center field this season — the only 24 games of his career at the position — and he’s earned the admiration of his manager. […]

The Detroit Tigers received crucial injury updates on two key players on Tuesday. Catcher Jake Rogers and Parker Meadows have both been out for a while, but returns for both of them are on the horizon. Rogers hasn’t played since early April because of an oblique injury, but he will be back on Tuesday as […]

The Chicago Cubs are dealing with injury concerns, but the good news for the team is that star outfielder Ian Happ is set to return. The Cubs previously promoted prospect Moises Ballesteros amid Happ’s injury, as the outfielder has been dealing with an oblique issue. With Happ returning, though, Ballesteros is being demoted back to […]

The Chicago Cubs may lead the National League Central with a 28-20 record, but the ball club is dealing with multiple concerning injuries. Cubs manager Craig Counsell recently provided the latest updates on starting pitcher Shota Imanaga and closer Porter Hodge, via Patrick Norton. According to Counsell, Imanaga likely won’t return until “well into June.” […]

The Houston Astros have received a cautiously optimistic update regarding their star slugger. In the latest Yordan Alvarez injury development, the Houston DH said his hand is “getting a lot better,” sparking hope for a return to the Astros lineup soon. Alvarez has been out since May 5 due to a muscle strain in his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers haven’t looked like their dominant selves of late. The team uncharacteristically got swept by the Los Angeles Angels in a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. In fact, the Dodgers haven’t looked right since losing Teoscar Hernandez to a Grade 1 adductor strain in early May. LA is just 5-7 since Hernandez […]

The Cincinnati Reds were forced to place right-handed pitcher Hunter Greene on the injured list after he sustained a groin injury in early May. Since then, the club has been without one of its top pitchers. However, on Monday, manager Terry Francona shared an inspiring update on Greene’s status. During a guest appearance on MLB […]

Hayden Wesneski, the pitcher that the Houston Astros acquired from the Chicago Cubs in the Kyle Tucker trade, will miss the rest of the 2025 season and undergo Tommy John surgery. Wesneski has been on the injured list since May 9 with right elbow discomfort. Doctors diagnosed him with a torn UCL last week. “I […]

After a month-long absence, Atlanta Braves starter Spencer Strider is officially back. The ball club officially reinstated Strider from the Injured List on Monday, paving the way for him to take the hill on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals. Strider was placed on the IL just days after his first outing of the 2025 season […]