MLB Injuries - Page 45

The New York Yankees are fighting for first place in the American League East. New York currently holds a half-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles in the division. Will Anthony Rizzo play a role for the Yankees down the stretch as the ball club prepares for a postseason push? Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided an […]

At 47-68, the Oakland Athletics are ending their Bay Area legacy on a sad note. However, young stars like closer Mason Miller could be building blocks for the future, and he’s now ready to contribute to the squad again. Miller got activated Wednesday after suffering a fractured left pinky finger on July 25, via the […]

The San Diego Padres are surging as of late. Suddenly, they are just four games back of the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the National League West. The Padres are 12-2 in their last 14 games entering Wednesday, and they are on top of the NL Wild Card standings. Moreover, they have been […]

The Chicago Cubs were dealt some brutal injury news on one of their key relief pitchers, Adbert Alzolay. The 29-year-old righty has to undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his 2024 season in the midst of a months-long injury rehab. The latest update on Alozolay was that he was moved to the 60-day injured list with […]

Kyle Tucker’s injury timeline was previously rather uncertain. The Houston Astros outfielder received a fresh update on Wednesday from general manager Dana Brown, though. “We should get him back sometime this month,” Brown said, via SportsTalk 790. “He’s pretty much pain free & making great progress. He had good activity yesterday in Houston. There’s a […]

The New York Yankees have their groove back after trading for Jazz Chisholm Jr. They could keep the momentum going if starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt can return from the 60-day injured list as soon as he can. Schmidt, who has been sidelined since May with a right lat strain, conducted a live throwing session against […]

The primary storyline from Tuesday night’s Houston Astros-Texas Rangers game was Corey Seager ending Framber Valdez’s no-hit bid with two outs in the 9th inning. Seager hit a two-run home run to spoil Valdez’s chances at throwing a no-hitter. However, Tyler Mahle’s return from injury, and first start with the Rangers, should not be overlooked. […]

The long-awaited 2024 debut of Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol ended in devastating fashion. The right-hander, who spent the last four-plus months on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, was helped off the mound in LA’s 6-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies with what initially appeared to be a serious leg injury. Graterol […]

The Atlanta Braves have had some brutal injury luck this season. But, things are starting to look up, with center fielder Michael Harris II looking like he’s close to a return. Harris II hasn’t played since June 14, leaving the Braves game against the Tampa Bay Rays early after straining his left hamstring while running […]

The Baltimore Orioles began a three-game series against the Blue Jays in Toronto Tuesday. The team entered the game tied with the New York Yankees for first place in a tight AL East race. As Baltimore attempts to stay atop the division, they had to face the Blue Jays without starter Grayson Rodriguez who was […]

When Mookie Betts comes off the Injured List, he will play shortstop and bat second, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed on Tuesday. Betts could return as soon as Monday in Milwaukee, according ton ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez. Betts has played 65 games this season at shortstop, as opposed to second base or right field where […]

The Seattle Mariners have been without one of their top relievers, Matt Brash, for all of the 2024 season. Brash underwent Tommy John surgery in May and was expected to be out for at least a year. Despite all of the concerns that come with anyone recovering from Tommy John, the Mariners just got a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been without shortstop Bo Bichette since he strained his right calf on July 19 and went on the 10-day injured list. However, things may be looking up. The Blue Jays are likely going to see their star infielder return at some point this season. Before Tuesday’s game against the Baltimore […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are continuing the push towards October, as the team is in prime position for the top spot in the National League. Some good news is never a bad thing, and the Dodgers certainly received a positive injury-related update. According to the The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya, rookie starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw […]

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo underwent season-ending wrist surgery but is expected to be ready for Spring Training in 2025, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. That puts an end to the best season of Rengifo’s career so far — one in which he hit .300, stole 24 bases, and became […]

The San Francisco Giants are on the outside of the National League playoffs heading into Tuesday’s action. Now, their infield is a little bit thinner. Andrew Baggart of The Athletic reports that Giants’ infielder Wilmer Flores is out for the season with a quad injury. Flores last played on July 23 and was placed on […]

As the San Diego Padres fight for a playoff spot, pitcher Joe Musgrove could be nearing a return. Musgrove is with the team as it plays in Pittsburgh this week, according to MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell. Musgrove said he is not sure if he will require another rehab start, but that when he ultimately returns, he […]

The Texas Rangers are five games out of the playoffs and first place in the American League West. They have suffered through many injuries during their title defense, including to ace Max Scherzer just last week. Now, they are getting Tyler Mahle back from injury in time for a pivotal series with their rival Houston […]

The New York Yankees have won three straight series and appear to be out of their mid-season swoon. The pitching staff has been an issue since Clarke Schmidt hit the injured list with a right lat strain. Now, manager Aaron Boone has provided a status update on the starter, according to Gary Phillips from the […]

The New York Yankees are tied for first place in the American League East but have had the worst starting pitcher ERA in baseball since June 15. New York got some good news on the pitching front, however, when Clarke Schmidt took another step toward his return to the rotation. Schmidt, who has not pitched […]

The Cleveland Guardians have the best record in baseball and lead the extremely competitive AL Central by 3.5 games. However, multiple Guardians pitchers are dealing with injury issues and the team has now lost three straight games. The most impactful injury for Cleveland involves ace Tanner Bibee, who missed his scheduled start last Saturday due […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers gained an additional weapon as they make a push to overcome their recent slump. Brusdar Graterol was spotted at Dodger Stadium on Monday, and now the team has announced his activation from the 60-day injured list, with another talented reliever in Blake Treinen hitting the IL. Graterol suffered the injury all […]

Gerrit Cole is supposed to be a source of calmness for New York Yankees fans, not the cause of their anxiety. He induced some heart palpitations in The Bronx after being a scratch in his scheduled start against the Philadelphia Phillies, with there being the constant fear of his elbow issues reemerging late in the […]

The Houston Astros have rocketed up the American League standings after a poor start to the season. They were hoping to get veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. back from injury before the season ended. That dream ended on Sunday. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that in Astros’ manager Joe Espada’s injury update, he said […]

The Minnesota Twins have had an injury-plagued season. Fans feared another injury when centerfielder Byron Buxton left Sunday’s game after he crashed into the wall making a catch. Buxton avoided injury, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic, and was pulled from the game for precautionary reasons. Buh Buh BUXTON AT THE WALL!!!#MNTwins #MLB pic.twitter.com/fz2HbW36Lv […]

The Minnesota Twins have been working hard to hold onto the second American League wild card spot over the past few weeks, and they have been doing so without star shortstop Carlos Correa. Thanks to plantar fasciitis in his right foot, Correa hasn’t taken the field for the Twins since July 12th due to the […]

One of the New York Yankees’ most notable veterans, first baseman Anthony Rizzo, is going to remain on the shelf for a little while longer. Yankees manager Aaron Boone gave injury updates on a couple players, including Rizzo, to reporters on Saturday morning. Via Bryan Hoch: “Yankees injury updates: RHP Ian Hamilton to throw ‘high-intensity’ bullpen […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ season has gone mostly according to script so far, as the defending NL champions are currently 59-51. That record is good enough for second place to their rival, the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are currently four games ahead of the Snakes. They also own the second Wild Card slot at the moment, […]

The Miami Marlins’ World Series came at the MLB trade deadline, as the last-place ballclub completed several trades in the last week that replenished their farm system and brightened their long-term future. Though, there are still a couple of reasons for fans to focus on the present, namely the injury status of top starting pitcher […]

The Cleveland Guardians have the best record in baseball and topped the most recent MLB power rankings. While the team has won six of their last eight games, the Guardians’ starting pitchers have struggled with injuries. Cleveland hopes to have turned a corner on its banged up rotation but the team’s latest injury updates are […]

Ron Washington and Perry Minasian are having such a headache of a season. After their continuous plunge in the AL West with the Oakland A’s nearly usurping them, another big problem occurred in the system. It has to do with Mike Trout’s injury which may spell doom for a squad that is hoping to make […]

For teams hoping to land the Oakland Athletics’ Mason Miller at the MLB trade deadline, the standout closer hit the injured list at the worst possible time. Miller landed on the 15-day IL just five days before the trade window officially closed for the 2024 season. Despite the injury, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal is adamant […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were one of the most active teams at the MLB trade deadline, acquiring six players including pitchers Jack Flaherty and Michael Kopech. As the dust settled with the passing of the deadline, Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts shared some injury news that could have a significant impact on the team’s success this […]

The Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-4 today to remain a half game ahead of the New York Yankees in the AL East. Unfortunately for Baltimore, the win appears to have been a Pyrrhic victory as the team lost All-Star infielder Jordan Westburg to injury. Orioles’ manager Brandon Hyde says that Westburg has […]

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Wednesday that Lance Lynn was placed on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation. St. Louis also optioned right-handed pitcher Chris Roycroft to Triple-A and recalled right-handed pitcher Ryan Loutos. Right-handed pitcher Jacob Bosiokovic was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Additionally, the Cardinals later announced that […]

Fans of the New York Yankees can now breathe more easily. After being scratched from a scheduled start on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, Gerrit Cole will “likely start this weekend” against the Toronto Blue Jays, provided that his bullpen session on Friday goes as smoothly as planned, according to Meredith Marakovits, Yankees clubhouse reporter […]

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is still on the injured list with an oblique strain. The veteran slugger landed on the IL in May and has not played since. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes provided an update on Muncy’s status Tuesday, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. “We still feel very strongly Max will […]

The Texas Rangers transferred outfielder Evan Carter to the 60-day injured list on Monday. Rangers general manager Chris Young provided an unfortunate update on Tuesday, suggesting that Carter’s season is likely over, via Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. “Chris Young says the Rangers are not expecting that Evan Carter will play again this […]

In a move that should surprise absolutely no one, Los Angeles Angels’ cautionary tale Anthony Rendon has landed on the 10-day injured list with lower back inflammation, per Angels PR on X. The move is retroactive to July 27. This will be Rendon’s second IL stint of 2024 after he missed two and a half […]