MLB Injuries - Page 28

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is preparing to return to the mound in 2024. Ohtani previously made his 2025 spring pitching debut via a bullpen, and he was back on the bump on Tuesday. According to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register, Ohtani threw 21 total pitches and stuck with only fastballs […]

The Texas Rangers’ title defense in 2024 did not go as planned. After winning the 2023 World Series, Texas took the field last April to high expectations, but a spate of injuries helped derail their season, leading to a 78-84 finish. The team can reset headed into 2025, and it appears two critical pieces are […]

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado has had almost as many injuries as on-field accomplishments, but he’s finally turned a corner. For now, at least. Machado joked about the last time he felt completely healthy, via The Sporting Tribune’s Marty Caswell. Manny Machado on what it means to be full healthy and addition of Nick […]

The New York Mets made the biggest splash of the MLB offseason by signing Juan Soto. But their moves surrounding Soto are what make them a serious contender in the National League. One of those signings, Frankie Montas, has been shut down with an injury just days into Mets’ spring training. New York Post beat […]

The New York Yankees have opened spring training and already have a significant injury. After a historic postseason run last year, Giancarlo Stanton is back on the shelf. Stanton told the Associated Press that he is dealing with a tennis elbow injury, something he dealt with for parts of last year. “Tennis elbow or however […]

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is getting some bad news. Stanton is entering Spring Training hobbled by elbow soreness, per The Athletic. Stanton is considered behind schedule, although it’s uncertain what exactly that means. The outfielder may not be able to go for Opening Day, per the Associated Press. “I’m not going to put […]

Former Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Bobby Jenks is battling cancer. The White Sox are sharing a message of love and hope to Jenks amidst that cancer journey. We stand with you, Bobby Jenks. Thinking of Bobby as he is being treated for Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. https://t.co/47VIPnIq7V pic.twitter.com/jH4R9KN4cx — Chicago […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers come into 2025 as the overwhelming World Series favorites. After winning the Fall Classic last season, they improved multiple parts of their lineup. Freddie Freeman won World Series MVP with a historic performance while dealing with an ankle injury. Jack Harris of The Los Angeles Times has the latest on the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers received good news as star outfielder Christian Yelich could be set to make a return from injury soon after only appearing in 73 games last season. The Brewers could have Yelich back in the lineup as soon as the 2025 campaign gets under way, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Christian Yelich is […]

There’s a sense of excitement surrounding the Boston Red Sox as they report for spring training after the team finally spent big in free agency to sign former Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman. However, even though they haven’t started playing any games yet, it looks like their pitching staff is already dealing with some […]

Los Angeles Angels third baseman, Anthony Rendon, is needing hip surgery and will be out for the foreseeable future. That’s another blow for the Angels, who are in the sixth season of his massive seven-year, $245 million contract—one that’s been nothing short of a disaster. The team hasn’t had a winning season since 2015 or […]

Brusdar Graterol, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ hard-throwing reliever, is optimistic heading into the 2025 season. Graterol, who had his right shoulder repaired on Nov. 14, 2024, had his labrum and ligament repaired, but thankfully avoided damage to his rotator cuff. The 26-year-old reliever shared with Bill Plunkett that he feels like he has “a new […]

The New York Mets went to the National League Championship Series last season. During that run, it was revealed that outfielder Brandon Nimmo was dealing with plantar fasciitis, a foot injury. He kept playing, helping the Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies before falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Friday, Newsday’s Tim […]

Expectations are extremely high for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025 following their World Series victory last season. LA improved its roster even further by adding stars such as Roki Sasaki and Blake Snell, and now they will once again enter the season with a championship-or-bust mentality. Injuries may be the only element of the […]

The Cleveland Guardians did not really make any splashy additions this offseason. One can even say that the team’s biggest move in free agency was retaining its most accomplished starting pitcher, Shane Bieber. There are questions scattered throughout the rotation, so manager Stephen Vogt is counting on the 2020 Cy Young to bring stability. But […]

Spring training is here, but one key member of the Atlanta Braves has not been able to take the field quite yet. Star right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr.’s 2024 campaign came to a premature end as he suffered a torn ACL for the second time in his career. Acuna may not be far from getting […]

There was a time when Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. looked like a future MLB star. The 31-year-old right-handed hurler has not appeared in an MLB game since 2022 because of injuries, however. While speaking to reporters on Friday, McCullers provided an important update, via Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He told reporters that […]

Future first-ballot Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw is officially back with the Los Angeles Dodgers for his 18th season, but fans will have to wait a bit longer to see the Dodgers legend take the mound in 2025. On Thursday, the Dodgers announced Kershaw’s one-year, $7.5 million contract, making his return to the only MLB […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to begin the 2025 season without two of their top bullpen arms, as both Michael Kopech and Evan Phillips are expected to start the year on the injured list. The setbacks put the Dodgers’ bullpen depth to the test early, though the team made key offseason additions to help […]

Anthony Rendon has not lived up to expectations with the Los Angeles Angels since signing a seven-year, $245 million contract. This time around, Rendon didn’t even make it to spring training. The third baseman will be undergoing hip surgery and is set to miss, “a long amount of time,” via Sam Blum of The Athletic. […]

The Atlanta Braves saw Spencer Strider’s 2024 campaign cut short after undergoing elbow surgery to repair UCL damage. But as they prepare for 2025, the Braves are hopeful to have Strider back in the rotation sooner rather than later. The right-hander threw a bullpen session on Tuesday as he continues to ramp up his rehab. […]

After a surprising run to the playoffs in 2024, the Detroit Tigers are looking to run it back in 2025. However, before the team even began spring training, Detroit is already dealing with an injury to their pitching rotation. Alex Cobb underwent a PRP injection for his right hip inflammation. Manager AJ Hinch said the […]

If the New York Yankees are going to return to the World Series in 2025, they will probably need some of their older, injury-prone players to last through the season. DJ LeMahieu is one of those players, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone seems to like his chances. Boone met with the media on Tuesday, the […]

The Atlanta Braves had bad luck with injuries in 2024, losing star players such as Spencer Strider, Ronald Acūna Jr. and many others at various points in the season. This is a trend that the club will hope to see reversed in 2025, hoping they can stay healthy for the majority of the campaign. According […]

Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara was once one of the most dominant starters in the game. In fact, it was only 2022 when he won the NL Cy Young. Since then, however, Alcantara has struggled to stay healthy, undergoing Tommy John in 2023, which sidelined him for the entire 2024 campaign. But after a 16-month […]

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Tyler Glasnow shared a positive update about his health as spring training approaches. After Glasnow missed the final part of the 2024 season due to a sprained elbow, he recently stated at the team’s DodgerFest event that he is fully recovered and ready to pitch again. “I feel as good as […]

Freddie Freeman solidified himself as one of the most universally beloved and respected baseball guys of his time during the 2024 playoffs. He pushed through an ankle sprain, hobbling his way around the bases, and helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win a championship. His instantly classic walk-off grand slam versus the New York Yankees is […]

The Baltimore Orioles will try to wash the taste of their premature playoff exit last season out of their mouths as soon as possible. Luckily, they’ll have “The Mountain” to aid that mission in 2025, via MASN’s Roch Kubatko. “There will be ramp up with Félix Bautista in spring training,” Kubatko reported. “Not typical full […]

Houston Astros pitcher Cristian Javier is rehabbing from an elbow injury. Javier says he’s on the mend after having Tommy John surgery and hopes to return after the 2025 All-Star break, per KPRC in Houston. Javier is counted on by the Astros to give the team a heavy load of innings. An injury however really […]

The Houston Astros are coming off a disappointing 2024 campaign where they lost in the AL Wild Card. Injuries were an unfortunate reality for the ball club throughout the campaign as well. Luis Garcia barely didn’t pitch at all in ’24, while Lance McCullers Jr. hasn’t taken the mound since 2022. However, Astros GM Dana […]

Chicago White Sox right-hander Drew Thorpe, one of the most promising arms in the organization, experienced a “soreness setback” during his offseason training, delaying his preparation for Spring Training. Thorpe revealed the issue while speaking to MLB.com’s Scott Merkin. “Drew Thorpe had a soreness setback this offseason. He got a cortisone shot today and hopes […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a super-team. They continue to sign players in MLB free agency, and LA is the favorite to repeat as World Series champions in 2025. Injuries may be the only element of the game that could derail their championship plans. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes recently provided a promising Michael Kopech […]

After winning the 2023 World Series, the Texas Rangers wanted to repeat the feat in 2024. Unfortunately, that was not meant to be. Dealing with injuries and a host of other factors, manager Bruce Bochy and his team didn’t even make it back to the postseason. One of the many reasons why: veteran ace Jacob […]

Texas Rangers star Adolis Garcia is rehabbing from an injury, and things appear to be going well. Garcia told reporters that he’s swinging a bat again after hurting his knee last season, per the Dallas Morning News. “We’re in very good conditions right now,” Garcia said. Garcia is a hard-hitting outfielder who played a pivotal […]

As long as first baseman Pete Alonso remains a free agent, there is a major question mark on the New York Mets infield status. An unfortunate injury could take one of the Mets’ options away before they even have a chance to utilize him. Ronny Mauricio is still in the midst of his knee injury […]

Right-handed relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman is now a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, but he could have just as easily signed with the Atlanta Braves or Baltimore Orioles. The only problem is the 2024 All-Star failed his physical with both teams. Braves beat writer Mark Bowman reported on Monday that Hoffman had a deal […]

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah has set his sights on a late-season comeback after undergoing elbow reconstruction surgery in June. The one-time ace, who was dominant in his first two MLB seasons with a 2.60 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP, shared his progress and optimism during an appearance on the Deep Left Field podcast. […]

Oftentimes, a player’s third season is when they break out, and bad injury luck prevented Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (wrist) from enjoying that trajectory. However, the 26-year-old is ready for spring training, via The DLLS Rangers Weekly Podcast. “I’m full-go,” Jung said. “I don’t know if Dr. [Steven] Shin waved some magic fairy […]

It appears that Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock is trending in the right direction in terms of his availability for the 2025 MLB season. On Monday, Boston chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said that Whitlock is expected to see action for at least most of the upcoming campaign, per Mac Cerullo of the Boston […]