MLB Injuries - Page 42

Tim Anderson cannot seem to go a week without some form of bad news plaguing him during the year 2023. The latest setback for the Chicago White Sox shortstop comes after he was removed from the lineup about an hour before the club is set to battle the Chicago Cubs. “Anderson scratched with neck stiffness […]

The Tampa Bay Rays announced that they have placed outfielder Manuel Margot on the 10-day injured list with right elbow loose bodies. The Rays recalled infielder Jonathan Aranda from Triple-A as a corresponding move. Manuel Margot will have surgery to remove the right elbow loose bodies. It will take place tomorrow, the Rays said in […]

The Toronto Blue Jays announced that they have reinstated relief pitcher Jordan Romano from the 15-day injured list ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Blue Jays optioned relief pitcher Nate Pearson to Triple-A as a corresponding move. Jordan Romano injured his back while pitching for the American League in the All-Star Game […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Aaron Judge will not need surgery to address the toe injury he suffered by crashing through the bullpen wall at Dodger Stadium, according to Talkin’ Yanks. The Yankees’ season took a downturn after Aaron Judge injured his toe in that game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. […]

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette has been out for a couple of weeks due to patellar tendonitis in his right knee, with Paul DeJong filling in during his absence, but he gave an update that should give Blue Jays fans optimism regarding his return. Bo Bichette’s recovery is “moving along a lot quicker than […]

The Atlanta Braves announced that they have recalled infielder Vaughn Grissom as a corresponding move to placing Ozzie Albies on the 10-day injured list. Ozzie Albies being placed on the 10-day injured list is backdated to August 14 with a strained left hamstring, the Braves said in their announcement. This is not the first time […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ promise to Shohei Ohtani of at least a wild card appearance is slowly turning dimmer. Their record now sits below .500 after they had three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games. Phil Nevin can throw any sort of schematic or new lineup but they still lack firepower. One […]

The Chicago Cubs opted not to trade Marcus Stroman or Cody Bellinger prior to the MLB trade deadline. Instead, Chicago opted to buy and try to compete for a playoff spot. Bellinger has continued to swing the bat well for Chicago, but Stroman has been on the injured list. Fortunately for the Cubs, Stroman is […]

The Boston Red Sox have optioned Kyle Barraclough to Triple-A Worcester, clearing a roster spot for Garrett Whitlock, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. Garrett Whitlock was one of the best relief pitchers in all of baseball in the 2021 and 2022 seasons after the Red Sox stole him from the New York Yankees in […]

Tony Gonsolin hasn’t pitched well in 2023. He started out the season on the injured list and hasn’t found his footing since. Dave Roberts said on Saturday that the Los Angeles Dodgers have thought about placing Gonsolin on the injured list once again despite the pitcher not necessarily dealing with a known injury at the […]

Jose Abreu’s miserable season with the Houston Astros is only getting worse. After missing two straight games, Jose Abreu has been placed on the IL with a back injury. David Hensley has taken the first baseman’s place on the Astros’ roster. Abreu underwent an MRI Friday. He was diagnosed with lumbar spine inflammation and received […]

The New York Yankees provided some mixed news on infielder DJ LeMahieu, who is dealing with a calf injury, ahead of the team’s Saturday clash with the Miami Marlins. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that DJ LeMahieu will not be in the lineup for the contest, but that he believes the three-time All-Star will avoid […]

Tampa Bay Rays superstar pitcher Shane McClanahan’s season is over. The team transferred the All-Star to the 60-day IL, effectively ending his regular season, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The odds of McClanahan returning in 2023 were already slim. Despite suffering a forearm injury, there was still a glimmer of hope that he’d upset […]

Dave Roberts indicated that the Los Angeles Dodgers could be without one of their relievers for the near future. Yency Almonte was pulled from the ninth inning of the Dodgers’ 6-1 win over the Colorado Rockies Friday because of a knee injury. Roberts said it wouldn’t surprise him if Yency Almonte ends up on the […]

The San Diego Padres’ playoff hopes are still alive. They currently sit in fourth place in the National League West, making their odds of winning the division rather slim. San Diego is still trying to clinch an NL Wild Card spot, however. The latest injury update on pitcher Michael Wacha will excite Padres fans amid […]

There is a new player coming back every couple days for the Boston Red Sox. With their postseason lives in a vulnerable state right now, the cavalry is arriving just in time. Chris Sale is finally returning to the mound Friday and Garrett Whitlock is expected back Sunday. They could soon be joined by fellow […]

The Cincinnati Reds have announced a number of roster moves. The most significant move involves Nick Senzel. The Reds have decided to send Nick Senzel down to Triple-A Louisville after he struggled for much of the 2023 MLB season. With Senzel going down to the minors, outfielder Henry Ramos will take his place on the […]

The New York Yankees have placed Nestor Cortes on the 15-day IL with a left rotator cuff strain. It’s a devastating blow to the Yankees and their already fading playoff hopes. It’s the second time in the 2023 season that the same injury has put Nestor Cortes on the IL. Cortes’ rotator cuff injury sent […]

There are certain people in life you are just always drawn to, regardless of their past baggage. Even after a litany of injuries and inexplicable setbacks, Boston Red Sox fans cannot get enough of Chris Sale. All of the past pain disappears as soon as he is activated off the injury list. This is not […]

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has final injury return dates for starting pitchers Chris Sale and Garrett Whitlock. Cora expects Sale to start Friday against the Detroit Tigers and throw four innings, while Whitlock should be on the hill Sunday, per Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald. Boston put Chris Sale on the 60-day […]

Carlos Rodon is looking to make sure that his second IL stint with the New York Yankees is much shorter than his first one. Two days after Rodon’s hamstring injury landed him on the 15-day IL, the Yankees’ pitcher was back to throwing a baseball. Rodon was seen throwing on flat ground at Guaranteed Rate […]

The Boston Red Sox are in a brutal slump right now, winning just three of their last seven games. A big reason for that is their offense, which isn’t swinging it well by any means. Justin Turner, one of their most consistent hitters, is one who is immensely struggling but that’s due to a brutal […]

On Tuesday, Los Angeles Dodgers veteran designated hitter JD Martinez left the team and flew back to LA to get an MRI amid a series in Phoenix against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It’s now been revealed that the results of the MRI did not show anything significant beyond what the Dodgers already know. “Nothing new,” Dodgers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have their hopes of seeing Walker Buehler and Blake Treinen in action before the end of the 2023 MLB season get a boost after seeing both players face live hitters on Wednesday, as noted by Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. “A lot of spectators in the dugout for Walker […]

Toronto Blue Jays fans were glad with the news about getting a former New York Yankees pitcher. Chad Green was very close to his debut for the Canada-based MLB team. A call-up was looming and inevitable because he had been playing well in the Triple-A. However, that excitement may have to be paused after the […]

It’s been that kind of year for the St. Louis Cardinals and Tyler O’Neill. For the second straight night, the Cardinals’ outfielder is not in the lineup because of left knee tightness. Tyler O’Neill’s injury wasn’t initially considered to be serious, though his absence from Wednesday’s lineup is somewhat concerning. O’Neill didn’t play against the […]

The Texas Rangers continue to surge in the American League, winning eight straight games to remain in first place in the AL West — and reinforcements are on their way. Both catcher Jonah Heim and starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi are ahead of schedule in their respective injury recoveries, according to manager Bruce Bochy. “Some good […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers still have another road game against the Arizona Diamondbacks before returning home to face the Colorado Rockies for a four-game series beginning Thursday. JD Martinez is already on his way back to LA, though. After being scratched from Tuesday’s eventual 5-4 win with a hamstring/abductor injury, the veteran designated hitter is […]

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. got some good news after he exited Tuesday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on the road after getting hit by a pitch. Acuna got hit in his left elbow by a 97-MPH sinker from Pirates reliever Colin Holderman in the sixth inning of the contest and was […]

Atlanta Braves superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr was forced to exit Tuesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with an apparent injury after he was hit by a pitch during the top of the sixth inning, according to Bally Sports Braves on X, formerly known as Twitter. Ronald Acuña Jr. gets hit by a 97-mph sinker […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers promoted Victor Gonzalez to the big league club and optioned Bryan Hudson, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Additionally, injured reliever Blake Treinen is still hopeful he can possibly return in 2023, via Harris as well. Treinen underwent offseason surgery on his shoulder in November. The initial report stated […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are making a push in hopes of winning the American League East and making a deep run in October. However, it looks like they will have to sustain it without Shane McClanahan. The Rays ace, who emerged as a Cy Young candidate, is “highly unlikely” to pitch this season, per Marc […]

The Boston Red Sox are expected to get Trevor Story back as he has recovered from elbow surgery, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. With Trevor Story being activated today, Yu Chang’s locker has been cleared out, and it appears Pablo Reyes is staying with the Red Sox amid his strong play. It makes […]

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung recently fractured his thumb, and now it has been reported that he will have surgery to stabilize the fracture and that he is expected to be out for six weeks, according to Evan Grand of the Dallas Morning News. Josh Jung was having a very successful season before he […]

The New York Yankees announced that starting pitcher Carlos Rodon is going on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, among three other moves. Carlos Rodon left Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros with his hamstring strain. He gave up five runs to the Astros before leaving the game. However, the Yankees did get […]

The New York Yankees announced that starting pitcher Carlos Rodon is going on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain after leaving Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros. Carlos Rodon had struggled with injuries throughout the season. In spring training, he had a forearm strain that was supposed to keep him out for […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers need their guy back. Despite building distance with a four-game lead in the National League West, the perennial powerhouse has been sporting a chink in its armor for a while. LA just does not have enough pitching depth. Well that is changing very soon, as manager Dave Roberts revealed that Clayton […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been on the injured list because of left shoulder soreness since July 3, and he had a bullpen session on Sunday. Kershaw spoke after his bullpen session and what is ahead for him. “I did it,” Clayton Kershaw said, via Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. […]

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale has been out since June when he suffered a stress reaction in his shoulder. Sale threw in a rehab game on Tuesday, and his second rehab game on Sunday gave Red Sox fans reason to be optimistic for his eventual return to the rotation. Chris Sale pitched 4.1 […]