MLB Injuries - Page 45

With the season winding down, two of the Los Angeles Angels’ most notable players are heading to the injured list. Third baseman Anthony Rendon and right handed reliever Ben Joyce are both being placed on the 15-day injured list, the Angels announced ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins. The Angels said that Rendon […]

The New York Yankees made a smattering of roster moves before playing the Kansas City Royals. Chief among them was top prospect Jasson Dominguez making his way from AAA to the majors. In a corresponding move, DJ LeMahieu was put on the shelf with a hip injury. Aaron Boone announced that LeMahieu’s future is fairly […]

The beleaguered Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff got some rare good news on Tuesday. Tony Gonsolin, who has not pitched in the Majors this season, will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday night in Oklahoma City. It will be his first time on a professional mound since August 13, 2023. It is the 15th time this […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have dealt with injuries throughout the 2024 season. On Tuesday, they activated pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto off the injured list just in time to make a start against the Chicago Cubs. The Dodgers announced the deal on their social media account. “The Dodgers have activated RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto and designated LHP Nick […]

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon is giving an honest take on how injuries have affected him personally. Rendon is battling a bad back that has kept him out of the team’s lineup in recent days. “No matter what I do, everything I try, it doesn’t work,” Rendon said, per the Orange County Register. […]

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa has been out since July 12 with right plantar fasciitis, and he does have a target for an injury return in mind, but he needs to confirm it with the team. “I was waiting to get to this point so I could push the envelope and this percentage right now, […]

Alec Bohm expects to return to the Philadelphia Phillies lineup soon, but he’s not pain-free just yet. The third baseman spoke to the media on Monday, three days after the Phillies placed him on the injured list with a left hand strain. “I can tell it’s getting better each day,” he said, per Scott Lauber […]

The Texas Rangers got great injury news on Sunday regarding pitchers Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer. Both pitchers have missed time this season, contributing to a disappointing season for the defending World Series champions. Manager Bruce Bochy told reporters Sunday that both veterans are ready to return to the mound this season. “(deGrom)’s ready to […]

Before the San Diego Padres took on the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park on Saturday, Padres manager Mike Shildt provided critical injury updates on star players Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill, shedding light on their current health statuses and immediate futures with the team. As the Padres continue their season, the health of […]

As usual, the Los Angeles Dodgers (84-57) are fighting for one of the top records in the National League and are all but guaranteed a postseason slot. But they are also beset with pitching injuries, also per usual. LA is in danger of entering October with a scarce starting rotation yet again. Ergo, it is […]

The Atlanta Braves (77-64) have been battling injuries throughout the 2024 MLB campaign but have mostly managed to stay afloat to this point. They cannot tread water for much longer, though, as the scorching-hot New York Mets (77-64) pull even with them in the National League Wild Card standings. Manager Brian Snitker needs warm bodies. […]

The New York Mets have been red hot as they make a playoff push, but the ball club will have to get by without a key player for the rest of the season. Jeff McNeil took a pitch off the wrist in Friday’s win over the Cincinnati Reds and he’s been ruled out for the […]

Help is on the way. The New York Yankees made a flurry of roster moves ahead of their game against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday that will provide some much-needed depth to their pitching staff. The Yankees announced that starter Clarke Schmidt and reliever Ian Hamilton have both been been activated off of the 60-day […]

The hits keep coming for the Toronto Blue Jays. In what has been an incredibly disappointing season from start to finish, the Blue Jays just got some concerning injury news about one of their franchise cornerstones. Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirmed that closer Jordan Romano has been shut down for the season after making […]

Even though the Los Angeles Dodgers are just one game back of the Philadelphia Phillies for the best record in all of baseball, they have had to endure some of the most brutal injury luck throughout the entire season. On Friday, the Dodgers were given even more bad news when starting pitching Gavin Stone was […]

This is getting way out of hand. Injuries are a part of all sports, but the Los Angeles Dodgers may have to seriously reconsider how they manage their pitchers after seeing another one land on the shelf. Rookie right-hander Gavin Stone is being placed on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation, per the team. […]

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Alec Bohm was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday, the team announced. Philadelphia was hoping Bohm could avoid an IL stint, but his injury has held him out in recent action. Infielder Buddy Kennedy was recalled to the big league club in a corresponding move. The Phillies have been dealing […]

One of the Philadelphia Phillies’ key trade deadline acquisitions is on the mend again. The Phillies announced outfielder Austin Hays was sent to the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a kidney infection. Outfielder Cal Stevenson was recalled from Triple-A to take Hays’ place on the active roster. This is the second time Hays has […]

The Houston Astros expect to receive a huge boost this weekend with the return of All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker. MLB.com reports the Astros hope Tucker, who’s been out since June 3 after fouling a ball off his right leg, will be available to start Friday as a designated hitter. Astros manager Joe Espada said Tucker […]

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim is hoping to return from his shoulder injury soon. However, Kim admitted that his injury recovery is “taking a little longer” than expected, per Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Kim was placed on the 10-day injured list in late August. The Padres are hoping the 28-year-old can […]

As confirmed by Manager Rocco Baldelli, Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler’s move to the injured list was an expected yet disappointing development for the team. The decision highlights the challenges faced by the Twins as they navigate mid-season injuries. Rocco Baldelli, known for his straightforward approach, summed up the situation succinctly during Thursday’s pregame interview, […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper exited the team’s 4-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday after getting hit by a pitch. Harper provided an update on his status after the game, via MLB.com. “I feel good. I feel fine,” Harper said. Harper’s message, although brief, is encouraging. The outfielder-turned-first baseman has dealt with […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be making his return to the rotation on Tuesday at home against the Chicago Cubs, according to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been out since the middle of June due to a shoulder injury, and his return to the rotation is welcomed by the Dodgers. […]

Disaster struck after what was supposed to be a celebration at the Washington Nationals game on Aug. 28. Midfielder Croix Bethune, a member of the gold medal-winning United States Women’s National team at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the Washington Spirit, will miss significant time after reportedly injuring herself while throwing out a celebratory first […]

The Chicago Cubs are facing a significant challenge as left-handed pitcher Justin Steele has been placed on the 15-day injured list. The injury comes as a huge blow to the team and their rotation. The injury is due to left elbow tendinitis, according to Cubs beat writer Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. This situation […]

Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young said the team is placing star shortstop Corey Seager on the 15-day injured list with a hip injury, per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. McFarland also reports that the Rangers are not sure if the injury is season-ending. Either way, Texas’ playoff hopes were already dwindling and […]

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was hit in the first inning of Wednesday’s against the Toronto Blue Jays by pitcher Bowden Francis, and he left the game with a left elbow contusion, according to Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bryce Harper will be evaluated further, and hopefully it will not be revealed as anything […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks made two significant roster moves ahead of Tuesday’s game against the San Francisco Giants. While they did get one of their stars back from the injured list, another key player may also be out for an extended period of time. First baseman Christian Walker was activated from the injured list after missing […]

Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Justin Steele remains optimistic despite the team scratching him from his scheduled start on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Steele felt soreness in his elbow on Monday and an MRI came back positive on Tuesday. The test showed elbow inflammation, which he had been feeling “for a while,” according to Paul […]

Bo Bichette is progressing as he recovers from injury. The Toronto Blue Jays shortstop has been on the Injured List since July 19 with a calf strain after enduring the worst season of his career to date. Bichette has taken a key step closer to a return to the lineup, however, according to Kaitlyn McGrath […]

The Texas Rangers have endured a forgettable 2024 season. Texas has dealt with no shortage of injury concerns and their playoff hopes are slim at the moment. Max Scherzer is currently dealing with an injury, but will the Rangers star pitcher return before the end of the season? According to MLB.com, Scherzer is expected to […]

Jacob deGrom’s long road back to the major leagues is reaching its pivotal moment, with the Texas Rangers ace potentially just one start away from making his highly anticipated return. After undergoing UCL reconstruction surgery in June 2023, deGrom has been methodically working his way through the rehab process, with his latest outing at Triple-A […]

The Chicago Cubs are doing their best to remain in the hunt for a National League wild card spot, but things haven’t gone their way over the past 24 hours. After they collapsed in their 5-3 loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, they received a tough injury update on their best starting pitcher in […]

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole left his start against the Texas Rangers on Monday with an apparent injury. The Yankees have announced it as a right calf cramp. With the Yankees leading 7-1, Cole came out to pitch the 7th inning but did not face a batter. As he was warming up for the […]

The Houston Astros remain in the driver’s seat in the American League West with a comfortable six-game lead over the Seattle Mariners. On the other hand, the Astros have been hoping to get Kyle Tucker back from injury for the final month of the regular season. On Monday, a report came out that showed the […]

The San Diego Padres enter Labor Day as the second National League Wild Card team but remain five games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL West lead. The Padres have been one of the best teams in baseball since the MLB All-Star break, and the trade deadline acquisitions have paid dividends. Now, they […]

The Houston Astros (74-62) have a five-game lead in the American League West and are looking like the New York Yankees’ biggest obstacle to reaching the World Series. No, this is not the year 2017, 2019 or 2022. Despite a turbulent start, the 2024 version of this club is finding its top form at the […]

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman was out of the lineup once again during Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. Bregman had previously attempted to play through his elbow injury but Astros manager Joe Espada said the issue is impacting the infielder’s swing, per Space City Home Network. “He’s sore,” Espada said before Saturday’s […]

The New York Yankees want to keep a hold on their first-place American League East standing in September, and they will be tested against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. The Yankees have dealt with their fair share of injury woes during the 2024 season, including an absence from first baseman Anthony Rizzo. However, New […]