MLB Injuries - Page 37

The New York Mets started spring training with a bang. Juan Soto hit a homer in his first at-bat on Saturday, launching fans into a frenzy. But less than 24 hours later, Carlos Mendoza announced another spring training injury. Mets depth infield Nick Madrigal will undergo an MRI for a shoulder injury, according to the […]

Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara is stepping onto the mound for the first time in nearly two years. And the pitcher looks like he hasn’t lost a step. Alcantara threw a smoking-hot 99.3 miles per hour pitch in his first start since 2023. The Marlins hurler made the start for the team Sunday in a […]

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani is gearing up for the 2025 season. Ohtani took his first batting practice session of the spring Sunday, per the Los Angeles Times. The slugger batted against 32 pitches. Ohtani is coming off a powerful 2024 season, which was his first with the Dodgers. He batted at a .310 […]

The Milwaukee Brewers, like every other team across the MLB, are preparing for the upcoming 2025 campaign. However, for the Brewers in particular, the injury bug has already reared its ugly head, with the team getting dealt a tough blow involving center fielder Blake Perkins before the season even gets underway. Perkins enjoyed a consistent […]

Those who watched the game or saw the clip online gasped in horror when Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head with a baseball that was traveling almost 106 MPH during Thursday’s spring training opener. Thankfully, the young right-hander was able to leave the mound under his own power. Although he […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is providing some key new information about one of his players. Roberts says team pitcher Tony Gonsolin is progressing well after being hurt last season. Gonsolin is pitching at nearly the same velocity that he was before getting hurt. “I think he’s in a really good spot given what […]

After spending 18 months on the sidelines, Tony Gonsolin finally took the mound again in a competitive setting, marking a significant step in his return from Tommy John surgery. In the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 7-3 exhibition loss to the Chicago Cubs, Gonsolin pitched a scoreless first inning, giving up a leadoff single before striking out […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off the Cactus League on Thursday, a scary moment interrupted the preseason matchup against the Chicago Cubs. A 105.5 mph comeback single struck pitcher Bobby Miller in the head by Cubs first baseman Michael Busch in the third inning. The line drive caught Miller squarely, sending him to the […]

Spring training is getting underway across the MLB, and the Texas Rangers will be looking forward to the opportunity to get back on track after they followed up their World Series victory in 2023 by missing the playoffs entirely in 2024. However, it looks like some injury concerns are already beginning to mount, leading to […]

The Boston Red Sox are entering spring training with an air of excitement around them. Not only have they reinforced their major league roster with talented players this offseason, but they also have a budding crop of prospects that appear to be close to finding their way to the big leagues. The leader of that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to their pitching staff, and that’s without considering the potential return of Dustin May. While he may not be considered a lock for a spot in the starting rotation currently, May has taken another step toward returning from a lengthy injury layoff for […]

The New York Yankees have already dealt with some injuries this spring training. Giancarlo Stanton’s opening day is in jeopardy due to issues in both elbows and Austin Wells just took his first swings. The most recent one was Clarke Schmidt, who was dealing with a “cranky back” that was never officially designated as an […]

The Texas Rangers are hoping to replicate their 2023 World Series season following a disappointing 2024 campaign. In order to get back on track, the Rangers could certainly use a healthy Jacob deGrom, who previously underwent his second Tommy John surgery. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy recently revealed an update on the star pitcher during an […]

With Spring Training games set to commence on Thursday, injury updates are floating in daily from all MLB clubs. The New York Yankees will have their Grapefruit League opener on Friday, but the team will keep their eyes on a certain bullpen session. Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt has been dealing with a “cranky” back […]

The New York Mets received some good news with spring training set to begin soon. Star shortstop prospect Ronny Mauricio, who has been rehabbing an anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee for the last 15 months. Mauricio could be approaching his return, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. “It’s been a long time,” Mauricio said through his […]

The New York Mets have suffered their first spring training injury with starter Frankie Montas on the shelf. The free-agency acquisition has a history of injuries and will be shut down for 6-8 weeks. The Mets do not have the rotation depth to survive a long-term Montas injury. So where should they look for a […]

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 […]