MLB Injuries - Page 5

The Baltimore Orioles recently re-signed starting pitcher Zach Eflin. Eflin, however, underwent a lumbar microdiscectomy in August. After re-signing with the ball club, Eflin provided an update on his injury timeline. “As of now, I think about four and a half months post surgery, I feel fantastic,” Eflin told reporters, via masn Orioles. “I’ve been […]

The Chicago Cubs received welcome news this weekend as optimism continues to build around the club’s pitching staff. As the Cubs monitor the health of their rotation, left-hander Justin Steele offered an encouraging glimpse into his recovery with a post that resonated with Chicago fans. The Cubs placed Steele on the injured list earlier in […]

The New York Yankees received positive injury news as Carlos Rodon’s rehab reached an important early milestone. The update adds clarity to the Yankees rotation and reinforces optimism about the team’s pitching outlook as the offseason continues. Rodon has officially begun throwing again following his October elbow procedure, marking a key step in his recovery. […]

The Chicago Cubs are sure to make plenty of changes to their rotation throughout the offseason. Any move made will have Justin Steele’s injury return timeline in consideration. The Cubs would like to pencil Steele into their Opening Day rotation. But Craig Counsell doesn’t think that’ll become reality. Still, he is expecting the left-hander to […]

The San Diego Padres were dealt a devastating blow after the 2025 MLB season when it was revealed that Yu Darvish would require UCL surgery — and will likely miss the entire 2026 season as a result. During a recent media availability during the MLB Winter Meetings, new Padres manager Craig Stammen was asked if […]

The New York Yankees are moving through the heart of the offseason, and General Manager Brian Cashman finally brought clarity to several lingering injury questions. The latest Yankees injury updates on Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon return, and Anthony Volpe will shape how the club prepares for the 2026 season. MLB’s Bryan Hoch took to his […]

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Tommy Edman was unable to recreate his heroic finish to 2024, positing a disappointing 2025 campaign that saw him endure more injury problems. LA signed the former National League Championship Series MVP to a five-year, $74 million contract extension less than 13 months ago, so there is some concern about […]

New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea has been bothered by elbow problems in the past. Manaea is working hard this offseason to return to full-strength. The Mets hurler seems to be pleased with where his health is currently. “Last week at a charity event in Brooklyn, Sean Manaea said the loose body in his left […]

The New York Mets were dealt an unwelcome offseason scare when infielder Luisangel Acuna exited a Venezuelan Winter League game after taking a pitch off his forearm, creating an immediate injury concern. The moment quickly drew attention across the league, as the Mets top prospect has become a major part of the organization’s long term […]

There’s no way Grayson Rodriguez could know it at the time but an innocuous start in July 2024 would be his last for the Baltimore Orioles. Rodriguez would be a late injury scratch the following week. And then he’d sit out the rest of his sophomore season and the entire 2025 campaign with a string […]

The Los Angeles Angels started their offseason with a surprising trade, acquiring Grayson Rodriguez from the Baltimore Orioles for Taylor Ward. Perhaps the only thing more shocking was Rodriguez’s recent revelation. The right-hander dealt with numerous injuries throughout his Orioles career. And yet, the Angels didn’t have him take a physical before agreeing to the […]

The Los Angeles Angels made an eye-opening trade to open their offseason, acquiring right-hander Grayson Rodriguez from the Baltimore Orioles. While he has shown flashes of potential, injuries have ultimately cast a grey cloud over Rodriguez’s MLB career. But as prepares to start anew with the Angels, Rodriguez claims he is now fully healthy. After […]

On the surface, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz put together another standout All-Star campaign in 2025. However, the fact he was battling through a series injury makes his performance even more admirable. President of baseball operations confirmed that De La Cruz played with a left squad strain throughout the 2025 campaign. While there […]

A new spot has opened up on the New York Mets’ 40-man roster, as the team announced that Frankie Montas has been designated for assignment. The decision comes just weeks after the right-hander picked up his $17 million option for the 2026 MLB season, which was a move that makes sense for the pitcher, considering […]

Injuries were a major theme for the Houston Astros in 2025. The team never managed to get back to full health throughout the year as Houston missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016. All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve managed to play 155 games for the Astros in 2025. But the 15th-year veteran played […]

Kiké Hernández enjoyed a glorious beginning to his fall, winning his third World Series ring after the Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the Toronto Blue Jays in an all-time great Game 7 on Nov. 1, but he will spend the rest of his year, and part of 2026, recovering. The free-agent utility man revealed on […]

After missing the playoffs for the first time in 2018, the Atlanta Braves are entering the offseason looking to turn things around. After their latest injury update, the Braves will be entering hot stove season with some extra momentum. Spencer Schwellenbach is now pain-free, general manager Alex Anthopolous confirmed to Jon Morosi of the MLB […]

After struggling through a regular season filled with incredible highlights and unfortunate injury setbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/center fielder Tommy Edman is nipping his ankle issues in the bud once and for all with an offseason surgery. Speaking to reporters about his utility man at the MLB GM Meetings in Las Vegas, Dodgers general […]

The Kansas City Royals made waves across Major League Baseball on Tuesday afternoon after placing right-hander Kyle Wright on outright waivers. The 30-year-old, a former first-round pick by the Atlanta Braves in the 2017 MLB Draft and the 2022 National League wins leader, never threw a big-league pitch for the Royals after a shoulder capsule […]

Fans hoping the New York Yankees would avenge their 2024 World Series loss this season were hit with a devastating gut-punch in spring training. New York’s ace Gerrit Cole underwent Tommy John surgery and was lost for the year. The notorious procedure generally requires a 12- to 18-month recovery. The team already announced that Cole […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been without outfielder George Springer for several games after he suffered a side injury in the 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series. However, with Game 6 set to begin on Friday evening, it sounds like Springer is finally set to return. Reports […]

The Toronto Blue Jays stand on the brink of history, holding a 3-2 series lead in the 2025 World Series after a commanding 6-1 Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The matchup now shifts back to Toronto for Game 6, where a championship more than three decades in the making awaits. Yet even […]

When George Springer came up sour after hitting a foul ball off of Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Justin Wrobleski in Game 3 of the World Series, it immediately worried Toronto Blue Jays fans the world over. Exiting the game with an injury to his lower right side, it looked unlikely that Springer would be available […]

As the Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a marathon that lasted 18 innings, 6-5, a key development for the team was the injury to George Springer in Game 3 of the World Series. While the Blue Jays’ leadoff hitter in Springer left Game 3, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal discusses the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to win Game 3 of the 2025 World Series. However, they are locked in a very close game with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. And they have lost one of their most clutch hitters, George Springer, for the remainder of the game. Springer stepped to the plate […]

The 2025 New York Mets failed to make the postseason and underachieved on a number of levels. But injuries and other deficiencies allowed the franchise to get a glimpse of what their pitching staff could look like over the next few years. Starting pitcher Christian Scott was unable to pitch alongside Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat, […]

George Springer has been a pivotal piece of the Toronto Blue Jays’ run to the World Series. However, his magic has all come from the batter’s box. Springer hasn’t played in the field since September 24. But that could change come World Series. If the Blue Jays need Springer in the outfield, he is ready […]

Bo Bichette has been out of the Toronto Blue Jays lineup since early September after the team placed him on the IL due to a knee injury. With the World Series set to begin on Friday night, reports indicate that the veteran infielder could be returning for the championship series. Manager John Schneider revealed some […]

The New York Mets, who fell short of the postseason once again, received a major health update on one of their cornerstones. According to ESPN’s Jorge Castillo, star shortstop Francisco Lindor recently underwent a right elbow debridement procedure. The Mets announced that the surgery succeeded and expect Francisco Lindor to be ready in time for […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have punched their ticket to the 2025 World Series, thanks in large part to George Springer’s heroic three-run dinger that gave Toronto a 4-3 lead over the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the ALCS. Alas, the team that’s waiting on the other side might be the most stacked in MLB […]

The Toronto Blue Jays witnessed George Springer walk off in discomfort in Friday’s game at Seattle. The designated hitter received a massive injury update ahead of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS). Springer took a hit by pitch that forced him to leave. Baseball columnist Shi Davidi dropped this Saturday update. “John […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers face a pivotal decision as reliever Tanner Scott pushes for a World Series roster spot. His return could reshape the Dodgers bullpen and add needed depth as the team aims for back-to-back championships. Scott signed a four-year, $72 million deal last offseason to anchor the bullpen but struggled through a difficult […]

While the Toronto Blue Jays are attempting to go up in the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners in Game 5, George Springer was forced to exit the contest early. The veteran outfielder took a pitch to the knee that had him fall to the ground immediately. In the top of the seventh, the 36-year-old Blue […]

Pat Murphy and the Milwaukee Brewers entered Game 3 of the National League Championship Series needing a big win. Murphy pulled Aaron Ashby after a rough start and his team fought back for the majority of the game. Unfortunately, the Brewers saw one of their stars leave the game. Jackson Chourio limped off the field […]

The New York Yankees made their run to the American League Division Series without Gerrit Cole on their roster. Now, as they try to go on an even deeper run in 2026, Cole still won’t be on the mound. As the Yankees ace continues to make his return from Tommy John surgery, manager Aaron Boone […]

On Wednesday, New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe underwent shoulder surgery. A long time coming as he has been nursing a partially torn labrum in his non-throwing arm for quite some time. On Thursday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that Volpe will undergo a lengthy recovery, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. According to Boone, Volpe […]

The New York Yankees are still feeling the sting of their ALDS exit at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays, and now their offseason has taken another turn. In a report by MLB’s Bryan Hoch, it was revealed that Carlos Rodon underwent a procedure to shave down a bone spur in his left elbow […]

The Texas Rangers enter the 2025 offseason with some big questions to answer around the team. Veteran manager Bruce Bochy chose to retire ahead of this winter after falling just short of the postseason. Corey Seager continues to recover from an injury that hobbled him down the stretch. Now, another injury robs the team of […]

The first inning of the Toronto Blue Jays’ 3-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners in Game 1 of the ALCS was quite eventful. George Springer did give the Blue Jays the lead in the very first at-bat of the game, but what followed right after was a bit of a sneak peek of what was […]