MLB Injuries - Page 36

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. has irritation in the meniscus of his right knee, and he will gradually increase baseball activities and is expected to be ready for Opening Day. Acuna’s comments on how he feels should quiet concerns for Braves fans. “Yeah I feel good you know, I feel like nothing happened, but […]

With the Boston Red Sox in desperate need of starting pitching, Lucas Giolito signed a two-year, $38.5 million contract with the franchise. However, before Giolito officially throws his first pitch in Boston, the right hander’s Red Sox tenure is already off to a brutal start. Giolito has a partial tear in his UCL and a […]

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander is getting some rough news as Opening Day approaches. The veteran hurler is going to begin the 2024 baseball season on the injured list, per MLB.com. The pitcher is battling a shoulder problem. “He’s doing well, but we’re running out of days and won’t be able to build him up […]

The Atlanta Braves organization and their fans held a collective breath when Ronald Acuna Jr. picked up a spring training knee injury. While no Acuna injury is good news, Braves fans can now breathe a sigh of relief. After visiting Dr. Neal ElAttrache, it was confirmed that Acuna is dealing with irritation in the meniscus […]

Sonny Gray was removed from Monday’s spring training game with right hamstring tightness, per Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Gray is set to undergo an MRI later on Monday, and the St. Louis Cardinals will provide more information once it is made available, per Katie Woo of The Athletic. Gray inked a three-year […]

There is arguably nothing that causes baseball fans more anxiety than a health update on a pitcher’s elbow or shoulder. Seasons can instantly be altered by such injuries. Hence, the Great White North might be sweating a tad over the latest news regarding Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman. Though, it appears he has […]

The Washington Nationals are getting some good news about the health of one of their best prospects. Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile is out of the hospital after suffering a back injury in a Spring Training game, per ESPN. Lile got hurt on Saturday during a game against the Boston Red Sox, in the seventh inning. […]

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander threw about 60 pitches off of the mound in a bullpen session on Sunday, which is a good sign considering he came into spring dealing with an issues with his side, but it remains up in the air whether or not he will be ready for Opening Day on […]

Playing in Coors Field, the Colorado Rockies are always in need of pitching. Unfortunately for Colorado, the Rockies won’t have one of their best pitching options in German Marquez to start the season. However, Marquez has been cleared to throw bullpen sessions and will do so in the coming week, via Jon Morosi of the […]

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson is getting some good news. Henderson is getting closer to being able to play in a Spring Training game for the team, per MLB Network. Henderson hasn’t played a single Grapefruit League game for the team this year due to an oblique injury. The infielder could go as soon as […]

The Washington Nationals are getting some bad news on Saturday. Prospect Daylen Lile suffered a bad injury while fielding a ball during a spring training game, per the Washington Post. Lile was taken to a local hospital following the incident. The injury occurred during a game Saturday between the Nationals and the Boston Red Sox, […]

The Boston Red Sox are getting some cold water thrown on their excitement for Opening Day. Red Sox second baseman Vaughn Grissom is doubtful to be ready for Opening Day due to a groin injury, per the Boston Globe. Grissom apparently suffered the injury while completing in field activities for the team during Spring Training. […]

Diego Cartaya, a highly-regarded prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers farm system, is reportedly dealing with a back injury in spring training, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. “Dodgers catching prospect Diego Cartaya has been dealing with a back issue this spring,” Ardaya wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Similar to the stuff he’s dealt with […]

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil is reportedly dealing with an injury, Tim Healey of Newsday Sports reports. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed that McNeil is battling left bicep soreness. He is still working in the infield but will be shut down from hitting “for a few days.” “The Mets will reassess Tuesday. They […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ reportedly suffered a mild left hamstring strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. The injury is concerning, but manager Craig Counsell still expects Happ to be ready for Opening Day, via Montemurro as well. Happ, a 2022 All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, is a key piece to the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans felt a wave of anxiety last Wednesday when Max Muncy got hit by a pitch on his left hand. The slugger had to exit the Dodgers’ exhibition game against the Texas Rangers to undergo x-ray testing. While the results came back negative, there was no immediate word on when Muncy would […]

The Seattle Mariners are heading in Opening Day with hopes of once again reaching the playoffs. However, before the Mariners even throw their first pitch, Seattle is dealing with injuries in the bullpen. Matt Brash has been diagnosed with right inflammation, via Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. The right-hander opted not to have surgery […]

When Max Muncy left Wednesday’s spring training contest, every Los Angeles Dodgers fan collectively held their breath. While not completely out of the woods, Muncy’s latest injury update will have Dodgers fans breathing a sigh of relief. Muncy confirmed that his MRI came back negative and that the swelling on his left hand has gone […]

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy reportedly is having X-Rays on his left hand after being hit by a pitch in his first at-bat today against the Texas Rangers in spring training, according to David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports. Luckily, the X-Rays did come back negative, according to Bob Nightengale of USA […]

Walker Buehler continues to work his way back from his second Tommy John surgery. The Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher threw his first live batting practice of 2024 spring training on Tuesday, via Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. On Wednesday, Buehler told Harris he felt good during his round of live BP, and, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are opening the 2024 season in Seoul on March 20 against the San Diego Padres, and with Shohei Ohtani recovering from Tommy John Surgery to try to come back and be a designated hitter this season, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave a good update regarding where he is from a health […]

Anthony Rizzo dealt with concussion concerns in 2023, which led to him missing a significant amount of time. The New York Yankees first baseman recently addressed returning in 2024 after his injury-plagued ’23 campaign, via Greg Joyce of the New York Post. “You’re just up to speed,” Rizzo said. “When you’re not up to speed, […]

Tommy Edman received a pivotal injury update Monday. The versatile St. Louis Cardinals former Gold Glove winner is dealing with a wrist injury. He underwent right wrist surgery and his return timeline is uncertain. Cardinals manager Oli Marmol provided the latest update on Edman Monday, via John Denton of MLB.com. “Oliver Marmol said that CF/SS […]

The Houston Astros aim to be one of the best teams in the league yet again, however, there is some concern regarding Justin Verlander. Many are hopeful he’ll be ready to go by Opening Day. But the veteran pitcher provided an uninspiring update. Justin Verlander tweaked his shoulder during spring training and the injury could […]

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga is taking some time to heal after suffering a shoulder injury. The hurler won’t be able to start throwing for at least three weeks, per MLB.com. Senga got a PRP injection in his shoulder to help the healing process. The Mets ace suffered some arm fatigue during spring training. […]

Spring training has finally begun as the Cleveland Guardians are preparing for the 2024 season. However, the franchise was dealt some bad news on Saturday after one of their top prospects received an injury. Prospect outfielder, George Valera, officially fell to a hamstring injury, per team reporter Mandy Bell. The Guardians’ prospect is due to […]

The New York Yankees have high expectations for the 2024 season following their difficult 2023 campaign. There will be pressure on the team to turn things around. Health will play a pivotal role throughout the ’24 season, and Aaron Judge provided an injury update in spring training after he suffered a torn ligament last year. […]

Heading into Opening Day, the St. Louis Cardinals are poised to have Masyn Winn as their starting shortstop. After some early spring training injury concerns, Winn is on track to start gearing up for the regular season. Winn returned to full activities on Friday after missing time due to a back injury. While he won’t […]

It remains to be seen if the Atlanta Braves made big enough moves this past offseason following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ shopping spree. Adding Chris Sale does not exactly make this pitching staff less of a wildcard, as more stable options like Sonny Gray opted to sign elsewhere in free agency. There is one proven […]

When will Shohei Ohtani make his spring training debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers? Dave Roberts revealed that Ohtani, who is recovering from surgery, will not play in spring training games this weekend (Feb. 22-Feb. 25), per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. However, Ohtani could make his debut next week, via Harris as […]

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander is currently dealing with a shoulder injury. Verlander’s chances of being ready for Opening Day are in question at the moment. Jon Heyman of the New York Post shared the latest Verlander update along with quotes from the Astros star. “Verlander threw for the third time down here on Wednesday […]

It was previously reported that New York Mets star pitcher Kodai Senga was dealing with arm fatigue before spring training. On Thursday, David Stearns provided a Senga injury update, via Tim Healey of Newsday Sports. “Update: Kodai Senga has a moderate shoulder strain, David Stearns said. He’s shut down ‘until symptoms subside and strength returns.’ […]

Shohei Ohtani is in his first spring training with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and is coming off of receiving Tommy John surgery at the end of last season. Ohtani gave a good update on the live batting practice sessions he has had so far with the Dodgers. “I’m feeling good at the plate, seeing the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals did not have the campaign they were hoping for in 2023, and they will be hoping to turn things around this upcoming season. In order to do so, they will need contributions from folks up and down their roster, with one such guy set for a bigger role with the team […]

The New York Mets received a concerning Kodai Senga update on Wednesday, via Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. “Kodai Senga is experiencing a bit of arm fatigue, so he didn’t work out today. The Mets should have more information in the coming days, per Carlos Mendoza,” DiComo wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Senga, 31, made his […]

Heading into the 2024 season, the San Francisco Giants are counting on Keaton Winn to help solidify the back half of their rotation. However, those plans took a turn after Winn suffered a worrying spring training injury. Winn felt elbow soreness after his last bullpen session, via Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports. While his MRI […]

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson is continuing to rehab from Tommy John surgery. Anderson recently provided an injury update and revealed one important change he made to his pitching motion, via David O’Brien of The Athletic. “Ian Anderson said he feels great in his TJ surgery rehab, is aiming for return around mid-summer, but […]

After undergoing Tommy John surgery, Los Angeles Dodgers star Walker Buehler was forced to miss the entire 2023 season. But as spring training kicks off, Buehler is hopeful to soon make his return to the Dodgers. The last time Buehler pitched in a major league game was June 10, 2022. It has been a long […]

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton features some of the best power in the game, and he’s looking to bounce back in 2024 following a forgettable 2023 season. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman previously said that he’s expecting Giancarlo Stanton, who has dealt with injury trouble over the past few seasons, to “wind up […]