MLB Injuries - Page 39

The Los Angeles Dodgers will face off against the division-rival San Diego Padres in the NLDS starting on Saturday. Injuries have been one of the biggest storylines for the Dodgers during the regular season, and expect to continue to impact them throughout the postseason. Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas, who has been playing through a tear […]

The New York Yankees will begin their postseason journey on Saturday, October 5, against the Kansas City Royals in the ALDS. However, it’s likely they won’t have first baseman Anthony Rizzo on the field. The veteran has two fractured fingers and probably won’t be on the roster for this series. However, Yankees manager Aaron Boone […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers received encouraging news about first baseman Freddie Freeman’s injury status, hinting at a potential return in time for the postseason. Dodgers General Manager Brandon Gomes provided a positive update on Freeman’s recovery from a recent injury that had sidelined him, raising hopes for his timely comeback. According to David Vassegh on […]

The biggest story going forward for the Atlanta Braves as they prepare for their Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres is Chris Sale’s health. Sale was a last-second scratch from the win or go home Game 2 of Monday’s doubleheader and is not on the Braves’ Wild Card round roster as he continues […]

The Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 3-1 in a thrilling Game 1 victory to take a 1-0 lead in the Wild Card round. The biggest reason why the Tigers were able to get the win: American League Cy Young favorite Tarik Skubal. Skubal dominated the AL West champion Astros, pitching six scoreless innings and […]

The Kansas City Royals trusted left-hander Cole Ragans to come through in his MLB playoffs debut in a frenzied environment, and he did that and more in Tuesday’s 1-0 win versus the Baltimore Orioles. The All-Star pitcher left everything on the mound in Camden Yards, and unfortunately, was removed after the sixth inning due to […]

The Houston Astros begin their playoff run with a Wild Card matchup against the Detroit Tigers. As the Astros begin the series, Houston is preparing to bring some massive pop back into their lineup. Designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is in the lineup for Game 1, via Chandler Role of The Athletic. He is batting second […]

It has been a while since Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino was last seen in action in the big leagues. A thumb injury has put him on the 10-day injured list, and he has not played for Kansas City since late August. However, the Royals have teased a a return soon for Pasquantino. […]

There’s not much that can dampen the mood for a Major League Baseball team when they clinch the playoffs, but the injury update the Atlanta Braves got on Chris Sale just might do it. Hours after the Braves scratched Sale from their must-win Game 162 on Monday, manager Brian Snitker told reporters that he “does […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expects Freddie Freeman and Miguel Rojas to be ready for the start of the National League Division Series on Saturday. If they can’t go, however, he has a plan. With Freeman nursing a sprained ankle and Rojas dealing with a left adductor injury, both hope to be on the […]

A whirlwind Monday for the Atlanta Braves has taken a serious turn for the worse. Just minutes after losing the first game of a season-defining doubleheader to the New York Mets on Monday, the team has scratched Cy Young favorite Chris Sale from Game 2 due to back spasms, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. […]

With one game left in the 2024 regular season campaign, the Los Angeles Dodgers have locked up the best record in all of baseball, ensuring them home-field advantage throughout the postseason. They’ve managed to do this despite dealing with a bevy of injuries throughout the year, and they are still getting hit hard by the […]

The San Diego Padres will be roaring back into the playoffs following a dissatisfying 2023 season, but they are not going to be at full strength. Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is done for the remainder of 2024, according to USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale. The Gold Glover has been out of action for over a month with […]

Aside from scouting a potential postseason opponent, the Houston Astros have no reason to emotionally invest in their last two 2024 regular season games against the Cleveland Guardians. They have the No. 3 seed in the American League secured and will duke it out with either the Detroit Tigers or Kansas City Royals in the […]

The NL-Central champion Milwaukee Brewers can not afford any missteps with the postseason just days away. After a scary incident during Friday’s 8-4 win over the postseason-hopeful New York Mets on Friday, they could be without one of their most important players for a significant amount of time. Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick crashed into the […]

Freddie Freeman is entering the 2024 postseason with a right ankle injury to keep an eye on. Fortunately for the Los Angeles Dodgers, their star first baseman should be okay. Freeman left the Dodgers’ last game, an NL West-clinching win over the San Diego Padres, in the seventh inning after a collision on a ground […]

Because of their dangerously thin starting pitching rotation, the Los Angeles Dodgers (95-64) will be relying heavily on their superstar triumvirate at the top of the lineup. That’s the plan, anyway. Fans are cursing the baseball gods after seeing Freddie Freeman sprain his ankle while trying to avoid a tag in Thursday’s 7-2 division-clinching victory […]

Will Clayton Kershaw be able to return for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the playoffs? The situation is currently not looking too optimistic. “Dave Roberts said Clayton Kershaw will likely not be a ‘viable’ option to pitch for at least a couple more weeks,” Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times wrote on X, formerly […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made multiple roster moves ahead of Thursday night’s game against the San Diego Padres. LA placed reliever Brusdar Graterol on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation, a move that could impact the team’s playoff bullpen. The team also announced that catcher Austin Barnes was activated, right-handed pitcher Ben Casparius was […]

The Atlanta Braves are hoping to clinch a postseason spot. There is no question that Atlanta has not played up to their expectations, though. Part of that is due to Ronald Acuna Jr.’s injury absence, as he was ruled out for the season in May with a torn ACL. Acuna provided an update on his […]

It has been a rough few years for Kris Bryant since he signed a long-term deal with the Colorado Rockies, specifically on the injury front related to his back, and he did not hold back when talking about how he is dealing with everything related to that. “I’m not doing too good,” Kris Bryant said, […]

Shortstop Bo Bichette was one of the biggest disappointments in all of baseball this season for the Toronto Blue Jays. Bichette, who had a career-worst season in almost every statistical category, has not played since breaking his finger on Sept. 17. Ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox, manager John Schneider provided an […]

With the Minnesota Twins’ postseason hopes quickly dwindling, they just got some awful news about one of their best hitters. Outfielder Matt Wallner, who left Tuesday’s 4-1 loss to the Miami Marlins early, just received an official injury designation. Wallner, who experienced left oblique tightness while striking out as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning […]

The New York Mets got some unfortunate news on Wednesday when the final two games of their crucial series against the Atlanta Braves were postponed to a doubleheader on Monday. However, if the Mets had played, they would have gotten their best player back in the lineup after a lengthy injury spell. Before Wednesday’s rainout […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have endured a forgettable 2024 season. They are currently hovering around the .500 mark. The Rays traded star pitcher Tyler Glasnow to the Los Angeles Dodgers before the season, and they have been without ace Shane McClanahan for the entire year due to Tommy John surgery. However, the latest McClanahan update […]

The Cleveland Guardians received a significant boost ahead of the postseason with the return of All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan from the injured list. After being sidelined since Sept. 14 due to a back issue, Kwan was activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, just in time for the final stretch of the regular […]

The New York Yankees will be looking to make a World Series run this postseason after a fantastic 2024. However, they could be without a key piece of their rotation for part of the ALDS, at the very least. Nestor Cortes has been placed on the IL with an elbow injury. He was supposed to […]

Fans of the New York Mets got a bit of good news to ease the pain after a 5-1 road loss to the Atlanta Braves. Mets’ star Francisco Lindor looks to be ready for a contributing role to finish out the regular season’s last handful of games. Lindor came out to pinch hit in the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation has dealt with injuries all season. While it was always a long shot that Tony Gonsolin could return, the Dodgers have made a firm decision about his status going forward. Gonsolin will not be activated before the end of the regular season, according to Bill Plunckett of the Orange […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched a playoff spot and are close to winning the National League West again. They have done it without franchise legend Clayton Kershaw. He started the season recovering from a shoulder injury and now has a lingering toe issue. Manager Dave Roberts spoke about Kershaw’s playoff availability with Bill Plunkett […]

The Houston Astros lost to the Seattle Mariners on Monday night, keeping the American League West in the balance. Designated hitter Yordan Alvarez did not play in the game with a knee injury, raising fans’ concern levels. Less than 48 hours after the injury, Alvarez is already reporting progress, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. […]

While the Boston Red Sox didn’t have a great season, their closer was splendid once again. Right-handed hurler Kenley Jansen’s season officially ended on Monday due to injury, however. Boston put Jansen on the 15-day IL, via the team’s social media. “The Red Sox today placed RHP Kenley Jansen on the 15-Day Injured List with […]

Houston Astros superstar Yordan Alvarez left Sunday’s 9-8 loss to the Los Angeles Angels after sliding hard into second base in the third inning with what the team described as a “knee contusion.” The Astros got some more clarity on how serious Alvarez’ injury is ahead of Monday’s game against the Seattle Mariners. Manager Joe […]

As the New York Mets intensify their push for a playoff spot, all-star shortstop Francisco Lindor has opened up about the painful reality of his back injury. With the regular season drawing to a close and the Mets clinging to a narrow lead for the final NL Wild Card position, Lindor’s health has become a […]

The New York Mets have put together a magical August and September to enter the race for the playoffs. Their ace, Kodai Senga, has pitched only one game this season as he deals with various injuries. They hoped to get him back during the regular season, but got tough news on Sunday, per ESPN. “Mets […]

The Texas Rangers have not had the 2024 season they hoped for. After winning the 2023 World Series, Texas sits at just third place in the American League East in late September. The team’s woes deepened with a critical injury update on starting pitcher Max Scherzer before their matchup against the Seattle Mariners. The Rangers […]

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Austin Hays is nearing a return to the team after spending time on the injured list due to a kidney infection. Hays is set to begin a two-game rehab stint with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, where he will serve as the designated hitter on Saturday and play left field in the IronPigs’ season […]

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene is expected to take the mound on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, per the Cincinnati Enquirer. The pitcher has been on the injured list with a sore elbow. Greene is expected to be on a pitch count, per Sports Illustrated, so it will be interesting to see how well the […]

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor opened up about his back injury and the steps he’s taking to return to the lineup, including receiving a facet shot to address the lingering issue. The injection, which combines anesthetic and steroids targeting the spine’s facet joints, has provided relief and reduced inflammation. Lindor admitted the recovery process […]