MLB Injuries - Page 5

The Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays are set to go head-to-head on Thursday afternoon. The leaders of the American League West and American League East, Houston and Toronto are both in the conversation for the best record in the AL. The Detroit Tigers currently hold the best mark at 84-62, while the Blue Jays […]

The Toronto Blue Jays signed slugger Anthony Santander to a $92.5 million contract to give their lineup some extra firepower. However, injuries have taken a major toll on Santander’s debut in Toronto. Now, the outfielder is set to begin a rehab assignment at the Triple-A level on Thursday, via Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. He is […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe received a cortisone shot in his left shoulder after feeling a “pop” during a diving play in against the Rays. Volpe’s injury first surfaced in early May during a Yankees game against the Tampa Bay Rays, but initial tests revealed no major damage. Since then, his performance has dipped, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers reactivated Tommy Edman after a five-week absence and immediately inserted him into the heart of their defense. He returned from a right ankle sprain to start in center field for Wednesday’s series finale vs. the Colorado Rockies. The comeback of the 2024 NLCS MVP gives the Dodgers lineup a timely boost […]

The Washington Nationals are set to welcome back a key piece of their future, as MacKenzie Gore will return to the mound Thursday against the Miami Marlins. The injury update comes at a pivotal point in the Nationals rebuild, offering a rare September storyline for a team focused on evaluating talent. The update surrounding the […]

Following an abysmal run in which they finished with a losing record in five straight years and posted the two worst seasons in franchise history, the Colorado Rockies have produced their greatest catastrophe yet. They are utterly unwatchable in 2025, accumulating a team-record 105 Ls and stomping on every morsel of optimism the fan base […]

The St. Louis Cardinals may not be officially eliminated from the playoff race yet, but they may as well be; they are 4.5 games behind the New York Mets for the third and final NL Wild Card spot with four teams ahead of them in the standings. Their 5-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners on […]

For Romy Gonzalez, Tuesday night in Sacramento was shaping up to be another showcase of his breakout season. Batting leadoff for just the seventh time all year, the 29-year-old first baseman homered in his first at-bat and doubled in his second, extending his MLB-best hitting streak to 12 games. Then, just as quickly, his night […]

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyler Stowers was in the midst of a breakout season before a left oblique injury put him on the shelf. While he was able to advance to a rehab assignment, an unfortunate setback has now halted Stowers’ return in its tracks. The Marlins pulled the outfielder off of his assignment after suffering […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers received a promising sign during their series against the Colorado Rockies, as starting pitcher Roki Sasaki delivered his most encouraging rehab performance to date. While not a guaranteed boost, the latest update surrounding Sasaki brings renewed optimism for a potential late-season return and adds intrigue to a critical stretch in the […]

With their 78-66 record, the Houston Astros hold a two-game lead over the field in the AL West. As the enter the home stretch of the regular season, the Astros will now receive a crucial boost to their pitching corps. Houston has recalled right-handed pitcher JP France from Triple-A, via Matt Kawahara of the Houston […]

In a clash of first-place teams, the Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays locked horns in a Tuesday night series opener. Over the next three matchups, the Astros and Blue Jays could give fans a potential glimpse at a postseason showdown. Unfortunately for the Astros, starting pitcher Luis Garcia was pulled after just 1.2 innings […]

The San Diego Padres have received a timely reinforcement as right-hander Michael King has been activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Game 2 in their series against the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday night. The move provides a crucial lift in the middle of a heated Padres playoff race, with the team just half a […]

Fresh off a 7-0 win over the Athletics in their series opener Monday night, the Boston Red Sox are looking to lock in their spot in the AL playoff field. Three games behind the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East, Boston’s third-place status might relegate them to a Wild Card spot. While the Red […]

The Texas Rangers (75-70) trail the Seattle Mariners by one and a half games for the final American League Wild Card slot and have upcoming games against the Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets and Houston Astros. It goes without saying that there should be a high sense of urgency in their clubhouse. Baseball is never […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated left-handed reliever Alex Vesia from the injured list and optioned right-hander Ben Casparius to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a late-season roster shakeup. With the Dodgers playoff race heating up in September, every bullpen move carries weight—and this one signals a calculated push toward October. Vesia, sidelined since August 21 […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are dealing with some tough injury news, as the season winds down. Toronto had to place Bo Bichette on the injured list. Bichette suffered an injury while trying to slide into home plate in a recent game with the New York Yankees. The club’s manager can’t help but be frustrated. “Yeah, […]

The Chicago Cubs own the top Wild Card spot in the National League as September rolls on. But in recent weeks, their All-Star outfield has struggled. Pete Crow-Armstrong missed a game after fouling a ball off himself, but avoided the IL. The Cubs have placed Kyle Tucker on the injured list with a calf injury […]

In the countdown to the end of the regular season, the Toronto Blue Jays will be without shortstop Bo Bichette for at least the next 10 days after he was officially placed on the injured list with a left knee sprain. The designation was made on Tuesday, retroactive to September 7, as the team looks […]

New York Mets starting pitcher Frankie Montas, who suffered an elbow injury in August, will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026, according to a report from the New York Post. Montas last pitched on August 15 against the Seattle Mariners, just three days after manager Carlos Mendoza […]

The Boston Red Sox are working their way through an injury to Dustin May. Boston is calling up Connelly Early to replace May in the rotation, per Foul Territory. Early is expected to start Tuesday night against the Athletics. May is expected to head to the injured list. He is struggling this year, spending time […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were certainly feeling the Monday blues as they decided to place Trea Turner on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 hamstring strain. While Turner did dodge a major bullet considering that it was a worse hamstring strain that kept him out for six weeks, this is the last thing the […]

The Texas Rangers are making a strong push for at least a Wild Card spot in the 2025 MLB postseason, and they are doing so of late despite missing a couple of key players due to injuries. Outfielder Adolis Garcia and shortstop Corey Seager are still both on the 10-day injury list, dealing with quad […]

The New York Mets turned to three rookie pitchers to help save the season. New York has World Series aspirations in 2025 but the team needed to revamp its struggling rotation. The Mets were hoping to get an additional boost from injured starting pitcher Tylor Megill. But the fifth-year righty suffered a setback. The Mets […]

If the Chicago Cubs (81-62) face the San Diego Padres (78-65) in the National League Wild Card Series, which has long been the matchup penciled in, they will need a plethora of reliable arms to combat the Friars’ elite bullpen. Unfortunately, that may not be a luxury this team has come October. The Cubbies’ pitching […]

The Atlanta Braves’ frustrating 2025 season took another hit Monday as the club officially placed catcher Sean Murphy on the season-ending injured list. The decision came after weeks of growing concern about Murphy’s health, as he attempted to play through a worsening hip issue. Now set to undergo surgery, the veteran backstop becomes the latest […]

The New York Mets are once again reshuffling catchers. The team just activated Francisco Alvarez from the IL on Thursday. The fourth-year pro returned to the lineup after missing 17 games with a thumb sprain. Luis Torrens filled in behind the plate during Alvarez’s absence. But now New York’s backup catcher has landed on the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are about to begin a four-game series against their division rival New York Mets, and they will do so short-handed. Phillies superstar Trea Turner left Sunday’s loss with a hamstring injury. On Monday, the Phillies placed Turner and third baseman Alec Bohm on the injured list, taking both players out of the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies lost more than just a game on Sunday afternoon in Miami. Star shortstop Trea Turner exited in the seventh inning of a 5–4 defeat to the Marlins with a right hamstring strain, raising immediate concerns for a team eyeing a deep October run. Turner had just reached on a throwing error by […]

Currently seven games clear of the New York Mets, the Philadelphia Phillies hold a commanding lead over the NL East. The Phillies will likely hold that lead, especially considering their form as of late. Despite Sunday’s 5-4 series finale loss to the Miami Marlins, Philadelphia has still won seven out of its last ten games. […]

The Chicago Cubs lost to the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Sunday to drop the three-game series at Wrigley Field. Carson Kelly hit two homers, continuing an excellent season from behind the plate. But they were missing one of their key outfielders, which did not help in the loss. The Cubs were without Pete Crow-Armstrong due […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have a big game against the New York Yankees on Sunday. Toronto is trying to hold on to first place in the American League East, and the Yankees are trying to topple them. The Blue Jays are going into Sunday’s series finale without one of their stars. Bo Bichette is not […]

The Houston Astros are in one of the tightest divisional races in Major League Baseball. Heading into Saturday’s action, Joe Espada’s team has a 3.5 game lead in the AFC West. Unfortunately, his pitching staff has seen multiple key pieces miss time due to injury, including Josh Hader and Bennett Sousa. Spencer Arrighetti joins that […]

The Kansas City Royals hung on for a 2-1 win in their series opener against the Minnesota Twins on Friday. The Royals are eying a playoff berth as the team is now just one game back in the AL Wild Card standings. But Kansas City’s postseason hopes hinge on the health of Bobby Witt Jr. […]

Despite a rough past few weeks, the Los Angeles Angels are still in the AL Wild Card hunt. Although they are seven games out from the final spot, a winning streak could certainly help narrow that gap. After losing their last two games to the Kansas City Royals and the Athletics, the Angels will look […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong exited Saturday’s game against the Washington Nationals with an apparent injury. The Cubs later announced that Crow-Armstrong exited the game with a right knee contusion, according to Zoe Grossman of Marquee Sports Network. A 2025 All-Star, Crow-Armstrong has endured ups and downs in recent weeks. The Cubs are hopeful that […]

Detroit Tigers veteran pitcher Alex Cobb recently revealed that he will undergo hip surgery, bringing an end to his 2025 season, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Cobb, 37, is hesitant to confirm the possibility of retirement, but he also did not rule it out. “Alex Cobb said today he’s going to have a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were dealt a potential blow in a pivotal 3-game set with the New York Yankees, as star shortstop Bo Bichette exited Game 2 with a concerning leg injury during a crucial moment in the sixth inning. The incident occurred when Bichette attempted to score from first on a single to left […]

The Texas Rangers are pushing hard for a playoff spot, and early Saturday morning, they received a much-needed update. Marcus Semien is now out of his walking boot. The veteran second baseman has been recovering from a left foot injury suffered on August 21 when he fouled a ball off his foot during a game […]