MLB Injuries - Page 31

The New York Yankees have released some good news today about veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu. The 36-year-old is beginning his rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on his way to an eventual return to the Yankees’ roster. New York manager Aaron Boone can’t wait to get his versatile infielder back to give Aaron Judge and company […]

New York Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice is back in the lineup on Tuesday night after not starting the last two days as he’s dealt with an elbow bruise. Rice did pinch hit on Monday night in the Yankees’ loss to the Cleveland Guardians, grounding out in his only plate appearance. He will DH and […]

The Cleveland Guardians are reportedly placing outfielder Lane Thomas on the 10-day injured list before Tuesday night’s game against the New York Yankees, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. “Lane Thomas is going on the 10-day injured list with that bone bruise in his wrist. Guardians are calling up infielder Will Wilson,” Meisel wrote on […]

The Boston Red Sox are poised to get a boost to their starting rotation. The team will activate pitcher Brayan Bello and he will start Tuesday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners. Bello, who started Opening Day for the Red Sox last year, missed spring training and the start of the 2025 season with shoulder […]

New York Mets outfielder Jose Siri is likely looking at another couple months on the shelf. Team president David Stearns spoke to the media on Monday, where he revealed the timeline for the first-year Met. “I think from the point of injury it’s probably 8-10 weeks,” Stearns said. Siri last played on April 12 when […]

Luis Arraez seems to have avoided serious injury, but the San Diego Padres have placed their first baseman on the seven-day concussion injured list, the team has announced. Arraez sustained his injury in the first inning of the Padres’ 3-2 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday. The three-time batting champion laid down a drag […]

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Max Scherzer on the injury list on March 30 after the veteran pitcher experienced inflammation in his right thumb. On Monday, the club received some good news about Scherzer’s progress, however, his return shouldn’t be expected anytime soon. Scherzer claimed his thumb felt “OK” after throwing from flat ground in […]

Atlanta Bravers starting pitcher Spencer Strider made his 2025 debut last week against the Toronto Blue Jays, and he is now back on the IL with a hamstring injury. Strider was out for over a year after undergoing elbow surgery, and now he is going to have to miss even more time. “Atlanta ace Spencer […]

Fans witnessed a horrible sight on Sunday when San Diego Padres star Luis Arraez was carted off the field with an injury. During a play at first base, he collided with Houston Astros infielder Mauricio Dubon. Thankfully, despite how terrifying the play looked, Arraez is in stable condition. Dubon stayed in the game until the […]

A frightening scene unfolded Sunday night in Houston, but the San Diego Padres were able to breathe a collective sigh of relief after receiving promising news on Luis Arraez. The Padres’ designated hitter was carted off the field in the first inning of their 3-2 win over the Astros after a violent collision at first […]

For a moment on Sunday, it looked like the Dodgers might be staring down yet another major blow to their depleted pitching staff. Tyler Glasnow had cruised through four scoreless innings against the Texas Rangers, striking out six and allowing just three hits. But after throwing just one pitch in the fifth, he walked off […]

The Atlanta Braves are tumbling down the National League standings. Even with Spencer Strider back and three wins in the bank from a weekend set against the Twins, they are struggling. Braves’ star Ronald Acuña Jr, who has not played since last May, criticized manager Brian Snitker before Sunday’s game. He responded to the criticism […]

San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez has been carted off the field after a scary collision with Houston Astros infielder Mauricio Dubon. Nasty collision between Luis Arráez and Maurico Dubón resulted in Arráez being carted off the field pic.twitter.com/MVnPeVK5QS — Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) April 20, 2025 The Padres announced that Arraez has been transported to […]

The New York Yankees (13-8) were dealt devastating injury news before the 2025 MLB campaign even began, as Gerrit Cole required season-ending Tommy John surgery, Rookie of the Year Luis Gil suffered a lat strain and Giancarlo Stanton incurred tendinitis in both elbows. They have pushed through the adversity, however, and were on the verge […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to another great start to their season, but Dave Roberts’ Dodgers team hasn’t been immune to the injury bug. Before their game against the Texas Rangers on Saturday, the Dodgers gave updates on the status of Blake Treinen and Evan Phillips. Dodgers fans are balancing the news while trying […]

The Colorado Rockies shook up their roster on April 18, placing shortstop Ezequiel Tovar on the 10‑day injured list (retroactive to April 16) due to a left hip contusion and outfielder Brenton Doyle on the bereavement list (retroactive to April 17), per Troy Renck. To fill the openings, Colorado recalled former top prospect Jordan Beck […]

The Kansas City Royals were swept by the New York Yankees earlier this week and now the team has dropped the first two games of a four-game series against the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers to fall to 8-13 on the season. Adding injury to insult, reliever Lucas Erceg was forced to leave Friday’s contest after […]

The San Diego Padres are off to one of their best starts in franchise history despite injuries to Jackson Merrill and others. Before Friday’s game against the Houston Astros, manager Mike Shildt gave updates on players sitting on the IL, including Merrill, Yu Darvish, and Jake Cronenworth. San Diego is still a few weeks away […]

The New York Yankees are off to a strong start in 2025, sitting atop the American League East with a 12-7 record. But even with early success, injuries have loomed large over the Bronx. Now, the club is getting some much-needed positive news on two of their key veterans: Marcus Stroman and DJ LeMahieu, per […]

Justin Steele was off to a great start to his fifth season with the Chicago Cubs. However, elbow tightness he experienced against the Texas Rangers turned into a situation where Steele required season-ending surgery. Craig Counsell will have to continue the season without one of his top talents on the mound. After his surgery, Steele […]

The New York Yankees are riding a wave of optimism as spring turns to summer in the 2025 MLB season, with two cornerstone pieces, Giancarlo Stanton and DJ LeMahieu, inching closer to their return. Yankee Stadium is alive with anticipation, as fans dream of a lineup bolstered by the raw power of Stanton and the […]

Luke Keaschall will join the Minnesota Twins and make his MLB debut against the Atlanta Braves. The top prospect for the Twins was called up to the majors as Rocco Baldelli looks for a replacement for the injured Jose Miranda, according to The Athletic. Minnesota is looking for a new look to help jump-start a […]

Nick Castellanos concerned Philadelphia Phillies fans when he exited Wednesday’s game against the San Francisco Giants. The initial reason for being pulled from the game was not known. However, after leaving the field in the sixth inning, he was replaced by Edmundo Sosa. It was revealed by Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb that Rob Thompson […]

The Baltimore Orioles raised concerns about pitcher Grayson Rodriguez after he sustained an elbow injury during spring training. Those concerns are now heightened following a serious setback. On Thursday, Rodriguez was scratched from a bullpen session due to a sore shoulder, per Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com. He will undergo an MRI on his shoulder. Rodriguez […]

Jose Miranda has had a tough season so far, and Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli made the decision to demote the third baseman to Triple-A. Miranda’s status went from bad to worse when he got hurt carrying water bottles. Miranda was reportedly carrying a case of water bottles that he almost dropped, according to MLB.com’s […]

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias faced a lot of pressure this offseason. His team had just completed a 101-win season, and fans hoped that he could keep the team together. After losing Corbin Burnes in free agency and an injury bug crushing the rotation, Elias offered reassurance to the Orioles faithful. The Orioles have […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers veteran pitcher, Clayton Kershaw, is in the midst of returning from injury while the team aims to win its second consecutive World Series. After receiving surgery on his toe and knee at the end of the 2024 season, the three-time Cy Young Award winner finally had his first rehab start in […]

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa left Tuesday’s 6-3 win over the New York Mets in the fifth inning due to left wrist soreness, and he is expected to undergo an MRI. Correa fouled off a pitch from Mets pitcher Tylor Megill and then shook his left hand before he was checked out by a trainer […]

The Washington Nationals (7-10) rode a Jake Irvin gem to a 3-0 victory versus the Pittsburgh Pirates (6-12) on Tuesday night, but it did not come without a serious injury scare. Veteran infielder Paul DeJong exited the game after getting hit in the face with a 93 mph fastball. He suffered a cut underneath his […]

Outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. took a major step toward a return to the Atlanta Braves lineup on Tuesday when doctors officially cleared him to “ramp up activity and begin progressing toward a rehab assignment,” according to Braves beat writer Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Toscano added that there’s still no timetable for Acuna’s return […]

The times are tough for the Colorado Rockies to begin the 2025 MLB season. Entering Tuesday, the Rockies have the worst record in the league with a 3-13 mark. Their last win came on April 10 against the Milwaukee Brewers, and they just got swept by the San Diego Padres and began a three-game series […]

Toronto Blue Jays star pitcher Max Scherzer is dealing with a thumb problem. That problem has left him off the mound for the club, and it may be awhile before he can return. Scherzer is set to visit yet another specialist about the issue, per the Associated Press. “The longer he is out, the longer […]

It has been a strong start to the 2025 season for the New York Mets. They moved to 11-5 on the year after taking a 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday, and their pitching, in particular, has been a major bright spot through the first 16 games of the new campaign. However, an […]

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger is out of the lineup for Monday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals while he is getting treatment for a sore back, and manager Aaron Boone explained why Monday was the time to get him a rest. “He’s doing well. I just want to pick some spots here, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a hot start this season despite not having Shohei Ohtani in the pitching rotation. He’s been one of the most prolific hitters in the league, which helps the team tremendously, but many are wondering exactly when the two-way star will return to the mound. From the sounds of […]

The Chicago Cubs took two out of three games against the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend. After a sluggish start to the season in Tokyo, they have picked it up in recent weeks. But Sunday came with some bad news as well, as the Cubs announced that starter Justin Steele suffered a season-ending injury. Manager […]

The Atlanta Braves have gotten off to a miserable start to the 2025 MLB season. They started 0-7 and even after taking a set against the Philadelphia Phillies, they are 4-11. Injuries ruined their chances at a deep playoff run last year, and Ronald Acuña Jr and Spencer Strider remain out. But Braves manager Brian […]

The Atlanta Braves’ rollercoaster of a start to the 2025 season has taken another confusing turn, as the club made a head-scratching roster decision that has fans venting online. On April 12, following a narrow 5-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, Atlanta optioned right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver to Triple-A Gwinnett. In his place, the Braves […]

New York Mets outfielder Jose Siri might be going on the injured list after fouling a ball off of his shin during Saturday’s 3-1 loss to the Athletics, manager Carlos Mendoza said. “He’s in pain,” Carlos Mendoza said, via Joe Pantorno of AMNY. “He walked in this morning still on crutches. He’s pretty sore, not […]