MLB Injuries - Page 41

The Cincinnati Reds entered the month of September in territory to snag a playoff berth. It’s a territory that very few people thought they would be in at the start of the season. Young players like Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Spencer Steer, Graham Ashcraft, Andrew Abbott and Jonathan India have been major contributors […]

This has been a disastrous season for the New York Mets. They came into this season with World Series aspirations. Considering how much money they shelled out in the offseason, that was a fair expectation. However, New York collapsed in brutal fashion this season. A combination of injuries and poor play led to the team’s […]

Walker Buehler’s previous ideal injury return date was set for September 1st. Here we are on September 2nd, and the star pitcher still isn’t with the Los Angeles Dodgers. That said, he is close to a return. Buehler is scheduled to throw one-two innings in a minor league rehab start on Sunday, per Bill Plunkett […]

The Detroit Tigers are still fighting for a postseason spot, but that playoff bid just took a brutal blow after outfielder Riley Greene landed on the injured list. According to the latest updates, Greene suffered a right elbow inflammation, pushing the team to place him on the 10-day injured list. Greene sustained the injury during […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are desperately chasing a chance at the playoffs this season. They sit 2 and a half games away from a Wild Card spot; not an ideal place to be, but they’re at least in striking distance. However, Toronto might lose one of their key starters late into their playoff push. During […]

Shohei Ohtani’s elbow injury situation has often been compared to Bryce Harper’s, as the Philadelphia Phillies superstar underwent Tommy John surgery during this past offseason and returned as a DH early in 2023. However, Ohtani’s already undergone Tommy John surgery once before, causing this scenario to be quite different for the Los Angeles Angels two-way phenom, […]

Shohei Ohtani’s UCL injury and the prospect of getting a second Tommy John surgery are looming over the future of the Los Angeles Angels star. Not only would getting the procedure in 2023 prevent Shohei Ohtani from pitching in 2024, but it could also affect him at the plate. It’s a fact that Philadelphia Phillies’ […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani unfortunately tore his UCL in his throwing arm on August 23rd, although the injury has not kept him out of the lineup. With his massive MLB free agency coming up, many are questioning why he hasn’t already opted for surgery so that he can return as soon as possible. […]

John Means looks like he is back in prime condition with the Norfolk Tides. His rehabilitation start with the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles proves that an MLB call-up could come soon. He has gotten hot from the past five rehab starts with the team and consistently shown out. The last stretch of the […]

The San Diego Padres are hanging onto the 2023 season by a thread. After many picked them to win their division, they sit 22 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West standings and 7.5 games out of a playoff spot. Now, Yu Darvish has a bone spur in his elbow and Padres […]

The Seattle Mariners are fighting for the American League West title. However, all eyes are currently on Julio Rodriguez who’s dealing with a foot injury. Rodriguez is reportedly frustrated with the injury, per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. “Julio Rodriguez is frustrated about the issue with his foot particularly since it arose without any […]

Seattle Mariners fans might have been a bit concerned after learning the playing status of their red-hot star, Julio Rodriguez, for Tuesday’s home matchup with the Oakland Athletics. In the midst of a historic run for both player and franchise, Rodriguez has been scratched from the lineup because of left foot soreness, per MLB.com’s Daniel […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly placed shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list with a right quad strain, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. The Blue Jays have called up infielder Mason McCoy as a corresponding move, according to Matheson. This has been a brutal two-day stretch of injury updates for the Blue […]

The Houston Astros reinstated OF Michael Brantley from the injured list Tuesday, the team announced. Brantley’s return comes at the perfect time, as Houston is currently battling for the American League West with the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers. OF Corey Julks was optioned to Triple-A and RHP Jake Cousins was designated for assignment in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced SP Tony Gonsolin will undergo Tommy John surgery, per Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. It was already known that Gonsolin could miss the remainder of the 2023 season after being placed on the IL. However, this update puts him in jeopardy of missing all of 2024 as well. […]

Amid all of the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks hoopla, the Milwaukee Brewers have quietly won eight games in a row to maintain control in the National League Central. They are gearing up for a pivotal three-game series with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Before that begins, though, the organization had to make an […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are slowly falling back in the AL Wild Card race and were handed a crushing blow on Sunday, with Matt Chapman leaving early with a finger injury. Well, just a day later, the team has placed their third baseman on the 10-day IL, per MLB Trade Rumors. This is honestly a […]

The Atlanta Braves reinstated 2B Ozzie Albies from the injured list Monday, per David O’Brien of The Athletic. “Ozzie is back. The #Braves reinstated second baseman Ozzie Albies from the injured list, recalled right-hander Darius Vines, and and optioned lefty Jared Shuster and infielder Vaughn Grissom to Triple-A Gwinnett,” O’Brien reported.  Albies, a key infielder […]

The Los Angeles Angels can take the most drastic step involving the oft-injured Anthony Rendon, and that’s by getting rid of him without even seeking a trade, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “Rendon, who received a seven-year, $245 million contract with the Angels, will have missed 338 games in the past three full […]

When a pitcher has a UCL injury, teams usually don’t see them on the playing field for a while. Los Angeles Angels ace Shohei Ohtani is not like other pitchers, though. Even though the possibility exists that he won’t take the mound again for a long time, he’s still providing value as the designated hitter. […]

The San Francisco Giants reportedly hope to get Mike Yastrzemski and Mitch Haniger back for their series against the Cincinnati Reds that starts on Monday, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. Mitch Haniger, who has been on a rehab assignment, will play another rehab game tonight, while Mike Yastrzemski ran bases today […]

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Chase Silseth was taken to the hospital after getting hit in the head on a weird play in the fourth inning of a 5-3 victory over the host New York Mets on Saturday night. Angels manager Phil Nevin gave an optimistic update on Silseth’s situation after the game, per ESPN. “He […]

Well, that’s a terrifying sight to see. An MLB-level pitch to the face is never a pretty sight in baseball. Against the Los Angeles Angels, New York Mets star Pete Alonso was hit by a wild pitch to the head. Naturally, Alonso was taken out of the game, but not before having some words with […]

Los Angeles Angels fans are going through a rough time. This, after a 2023 MLB season full of devastating blows. And that follows seven years of futility. So, perhaps a rough decade might be more appropriate. Whatever anguish they are suffering through has been made exponentially worse by the Shohei Ohtani injury situation. Following speculation […]

With the Milwaukee Brewers still in sight and the Cincinnati Reds breathing down their necks, the Chicago Cubs (67-61) should be entering September with legitimate divisional title aspirations and plenty of high-stakes drama. They can claim their seventh National League Central crown or be left out of the postseason entirely. Having such a thin margin […]

To add insult to injury, the San Diego Padres have lost an everyday player for an extended period of time. Jake Cronenworth is going on the IL with a fractured right wrist. Jake Cronenworth suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch and forced to leave the Padres’ game against the Milwaukee Brewers […]

The latest Anthony Rizzo and Josh Donaldson injury updates indicate that both players could return for the New York Yankees in 2023. Aaron Bone told reporters that the players took live at-bats at the Yankees’ complex Saturday. Josh Donaldson could start a minor-league rehab assignment at some point in the near future, Boone said. The […]

Kenley Jansen’s injury might not keep him from pitching for the Boston Red Sox in this weekend’s series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kenley Jansen threw a live batting practice session that went well, and the Red Sox pitcher thinks he can pitch Sunday in the series finale with the Dodgers, according to MLB.com’s Ian […]

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic is reportedly on track to begin a rehab assignment. Kelenic is expected to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma soon, per Daniel Kramer. “Jarred Kelenic is slated to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma early next week, Mariners GM Justin Hollander just said. It will be a more extended […]

The Miami Marlins are currently going through a brutal case of growing pains in the second half of the 2023 MLB season. They have lost six of their last eight games, after already having separate losing streaks of five and eight games since the All-Star Break. And yet, the Fish are still in contention for […]

Los Angeles Angels superstars Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout are both dealing with injuries. Trout was placed on the IL, while Ohtani will not pitch for the remainder of the season. For now, Ohtani will continue to hit, however. Questions have surfaced about Ohtani’s future as a pitcher following his torn UCL injury. Trout isn’t worried […]

Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon have both missed a significant amount of time due to injuries. Trout remains beloved among the fans though, while many have become frustrated with Rendon. Rendon reportedly hasn’t handled his injury situation well, something that Angels writer Sam Blum of The Athletic pointed out during a recent podcast. “I don’t […]

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani won’t appear on a mound anytime soon after suffering a torn UCL. Tommy John surgery isn’t guaranteed but remains a possibility. Even if he doesn’t opt for the surgery, Ohtani won’t pitch again in 2023. However, what is Ohtani’s status as a hitter? Alden Gonzalez of ESPN reports that […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is expected by many to receive a $600 million dollar contract in free agency following the 2023 season. However, the Angels two-way phenom was diagnosed with a torn UCL injury on Wednesday. Since Ohtani’s value stems from his abilities as both a pitcher and a hitter, will the looming […]

The Boston Red Sox are holding out hope of somehow landing a Wild Card spot. However, it is going to be an uphill battle, with them currently four games behind the Seattle Mariners for the third spot. An injury to Kenley Jansen certainly isn’t good news for the Red Sox, but he gave a somewhat […]

The foreseeable future of Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels has been flipped upside down. The two-way superstar suffering a tear in the UCL of his pitching arm will keep him off the mound for the remainder of the season. When addressing Ohtani’s injury, Angels general manager Perry Minasian doesn’t believe that this injury […]

It’s the worst day of the season for the Los Angeles Angels faithful, and perhaps for all MLB fans in general. This is after it was revealed that Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout have sustained injuries that will sideline them for a significant period. Ohtani left Wednesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds due to what […]

The Los Angeles Angels can’t get a break. Both of their superstars in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout got devastating injury updates late Wednesday. Ohtani, who exited the Cincinnati Reds game, has been diagnosed with a UCL tear, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Shohei Ohtani has a tear in his UCL, Angels GM Perry […]

It appears that the wait for the return of Walker Buehler to the big leagues is going to have to wait a little longer, as he’s yet to have a rehab assignment. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts isn’t even certain when exactly Buehler will be able to take that crucial step toward a comeback, […]