MLB Injuries - Page 45

The Houston Astros are in the midst of a playoff race in the American League West. They got some great news about their veteran ace Justin Verlander on Sunday after his first rehab start. Verlander has dealt with a neck injury but is set to make his return just in time to join the playoff […]

The Boston Red Sox got some bad news on Sunday. Starting pitcher James Paxton left the team’s game against the Houston Astros after just five pitches, per Mass Live. The pitcher suffered a calf strain, and had difficulty leaving the mound under his own power. Nothing short of brutal for the Red Sox. James Paxton […]

Seattle Mariners star outfielder Julio Rodriguez is set to make his return to the lineup on Sunday against the New York Mets, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. Rodriguez will be activated off the injured list and take the designated hitter spot for Sunday’s game. Rodriguez hasn’t played since July 21 due to a high ankle […]

The Baltimore Orioles became the first team in the MLB to reach 70 wins on Saturday night when they recorded a 7-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, and they have done so despite the fact that their starting rotation has been banged up seemingly all year long. The latest guy to hit the shelf […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken another hit to their pitching rotation. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said rookie hurler River Ryan will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing medical tests Sunday, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. The next steps are still being determined. Ryan left the Dodgers’ game early Saturday against the […]

The Houston Astros are in a dogfight for the American League West. As the team attempts to claw its way back into the playoffs for the eighth straight season, most eyes are on star outfielder Kyle Tucker’s uncertain return from injury. Astros’ relief pitcher Kendall Graveman has received less attention after undergoing offseason surgery. However, […]

Chicago White Sox’s players are trapped in a waking nightmare of a season. The team is almost impossibly bad and losing at a near comical rate. The atmosphere around Chicago has become so toxic that even the White Sox’s own fans are mercilessly mocking the team. One player who’s missed most of this misery is […]

The Washington Nationals are mired in another disappointing season. However, the team’s young shortstop has been a bright spot for the organization. Whether playing solid defense or hitting mind-blowing home runs CJ Abrams is turning into a star for the Nationals. While Abrams missed Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels, he isn’t overly concerned […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout is once again dealing with a significant injury and rehab process. Trout recently tore his meniscus while on a Minor League rehab assignment for a torn meniscus in the same knee that he previously injured earlier this season. Luckily for Trout and the Angels, the latest update on the […]

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn is currently on the injured list due to right knee inflammation. The right-handed hurler recently played catch off the mound and threw long toss, MLB.com reports. He is expected to return in mid-August barring any setbacks. The Cardinals are seven games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the National […]

The Texas Rangers have been without star pitcher Jacob deGrom since last April. DeGrom has spent the past 15 months rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, and may finally be close to making a return. DeGrom threw a live batting practice session on Thursday. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said on Saturday that it went “really well” […]

When Boston Red Sox star infielder Trevor Story went down with a shoulder injury in early April, it appeared that he may end up missing the entire 2024 season. Story’s injury timeline was set at around six months, leaving the door open for a possible late season/postseason return. It appears that Story could end up […]

Cleveland Guardians fans collectively held their breathe when Tanner Bibee had his most recent start pushed back due to shoulder tightness. But after Bibee’s latest update, those same fans will be clenching their first with excitement. The right-hander is expected to start for the Guardians on Sunday, via Zack Meisel of The Athletic. In not-so-positive […]

The Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians are set to play a double-header on Friday. Both teams made impactful roster moves before the games, as Cleveland placed starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco on the 15-day IL. The Twins later announced an injury move of their own, as starting pitcher Joe Ryan is also being placed on the […]

The Cleveland Guardians made a plethora of roster moves on Friday. Cleveland placed right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco on the 15-day injured list with a hip strain. They also optioned outfielder Angel Martinez to Triple-A. Additionally, the Guardians recalled outfielder Will Brennan, right-handed pitcher Peter Strzelecki and left-handed pitcher Joey Cantillo, per GuardsInsider. However, Cantillo will […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe was removed from Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels after fouling a ball off his foot. The Yankees announced that Volpe is currently being examined by the head team physician. Volpe exited the game after hitting a Tyler Anderson pitch off his leg in the second inning. The […]

The Boston Red Sox are trying to keep their slim postseason hopes alive, as the team is currently third in the AL East. Six games behind the division co-leaders, the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees, the Red Sox could use a bit more help in their bid to return to the playoffs. Yet, the […]

With the Los Angeles Dodgers’ regular season efforts looking like they will lead to yet another postseason spot, manager Dave Roberts is looking to get the squad ready for another march to the World Series. The team is starting to round into better health, and one player that is close to returning is starting pitcher […]

The Colorado Rockies have the second worst record in baseball entering play on Thursday. The team has long been out of contention in the NL West and the National League Wild Card race. Nonetheless, the Rockies were fairly quiet at the MLB trade deadline, opting to hold onto third baseman Ryan McMahon and eschewing the […]

The Seattle Mariners are on the outside of the American League Wild Card race. Entering Thursday, they were 4.5 games back of the final spot, so they have an uphill climb if they want to get into the postseason. Moreover, they have been playing without superstar outfielder Julio Rodriguez, who was placed on the injured […]

The Boston Red Sox are currently dealing with a plethora of injuries, but may be getting some help back as well. The Red Sox announced a flurry of roster moves ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Kansas City Royals . Most notably, outfielder Tyler O’Neill is heading to the injured list and set-up man Chris […]

The Boston Red Sox may be getting a major boost to their bullpen. Reliever Liam Hendriks appears to be working his way through the final stages of his rehab, and could be joining the Red Sox sooner rather than later. Hendriks, who underwent Tommy John surgery in August of 2023, just reached a major milestone […]

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 […]