MLB Injuries - Page 39

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 […]

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. may be back on the mound soon. Astros general manager Dana Brown says that McCullers could be back in the rotation for an April 25-27 series against Kansas City, per Sports Illustrated. That’s good news for Astros fans, and for a club looking to win the American League West. […]

The Chicago Cubs are 10-7 to start the season and in first place in the National League Central. But a massive injury may be crushing their chances at a playoff push later in the year. Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced Sunday that Justin Steele suffered an elbow injury that will end the starter’s season. “Justin […]

The Chicago Cubs are in Hollywood for a big series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. After losing Game 1, almost everything went right on Saturday for the Cubbies. They won 16-0, dominating LA’s bullpen and smoking the World Series favorite. But the Cubs lost Seiya Suzuki to an injury in the middle of the game […]

The Boston Red Sox appeared to be in cruise control on Saturday in their contest against the Chicago White Sox, but that changed when starting pitcher Richard Fitts was abruptly forced out of the game with a right pectoral strain. Now that he’s headed to the injured list, the Red Sox have promoted former Rookie […]

The New York Yankees continue to deal with injuries to their pitching staff as Marcus Stroman becomes the latest to go down. Stroman received a cortisone shot in his left knee to reduce swelling. “The MRI was good, but he had some swelling in there somewhere,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday. “So try to […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is working his way into being ready to pitch. Ohtani is rumored to be ready to pitch now for the team if needed, per USA Today. He has been dealing with an elbow problem that dates back to last season. Ohtani is likely to not pitch immediately. He is […]

A rough year just got worse for Marcus Stroman. The New York Yankees are placing the two-time All-Star pitcher on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation, per the team. They are calling up fellow right-hander Allan Winans in his absence. Stroman exited Friday’s 9-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants with knee discomfort […]

With their sights set on another playoff appearance in 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers received a bit of unfortunate news on Friday evening. Starting pitcher Aaron Civale, who was set to be one of the key cogs in Milwaukee’s rotation, suffered a setback in his comeback from a hamstring injury. Brewers beat reporter Adam McCalvy said […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt is reportedly nearing a return from injury. Schmidt has yet to pitch in 2025, but according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, the pitcher is expected to return on either April 15 or 16. “Clarke Schmidt is set to rejoin the Yankees rotation April 15 or 16 following two […]

The New York  Yankees were defeated 9-1 by the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. The Yankees could not bounce back after going down early. Marcus Stroman lasted just 0.2 innings while surrendering five earned runs. After the game, Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed that Stroman is dealing with a knee concern, via Yankees Videos. […]

The Kansas City Royals’ bullpen suffered a tough setback Friday when the team placed reliever Hunter Harvey on the 15-day injured list with a right teres major strain. The injury is classified as a Grade 1 strain—the least severe—but Harvey will remain in Kansas City to begin a rehab program while the team heads out […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers (10-4) may have an abundance of riches, but certain players cannot be replaced. Future Hall of Fame first baseman Freddie Freeman undoubtedly falls under that category. Despite being an iron man for much of his 16-year MLB career, he knows it is imprudent to play through pain early in the season […]

The San Diego Padres made an injury announcement regarding infielder Jake Cronenworth and outfielder Jackson Merrill. Merrill suffered a hamstring strain ahead of the Padres’ matchup against the Athletics on Tuesday. Then Cronenworth sustained a contusion during the game as he exited before the bottom of the third inning. San Diego made an official decision […]

The San Diego Padres have been one of the best teams in the MLB this season as they battle tooth and nail with the Los Angeles Dodgers for supremacy in the NL West. The Padres even nearly matched the Dodgers’ unbeaten start, as the Friars won their first seven games on their way to a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs will go head-to-head in LA on Friday night. First baseman Freddie Freeman previously re-injured his ankle after a shower “mishap.” The expectation is that Freeman will return on Friday against the Cubs, but is Freeman officially playing tonight? The answer to that question is yes. The Dodgers have […]