MLB Injuries - Page 51

Bryce Elder is about to make his 2024 MLB season, as the Atlanta Braves have called up the pitcher from Triple-A Gwinnett, the team announced via X (formerly Twitter). The #Braves today recalled RHP Bryce Elder to Atlanta. The club optioned RHP Darius Vines to Triple-A Gwinnett following last night’s game. Elder is expected to […]

With pitching injuries becoming a daily occurrence in the MLB this season, Cincinnati Reds right-hander Frankie Montas got some unfortunate luck during his abrupt start on Sunday. Montas was struck on the forearm by a ball at 101 mph off the bat of Taylor Ward in the first inning of the Reds’ 3-0 win over […]

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly was scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday after feeling discomfort in his right shoulder, per D-backs beat writer Steve Gilbert. Although he underwent an MRI in San Francisco on Saturday, Kelly is slated for a second MRI in Phoenix on Monday, per ESPN. Kelly experienced the sensation while […]

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is set to join the Somerset Patriots for a rehab assignment starting on Tuesday, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. DJ LeMahieu has missed the start of the season due to a foot injury that he suffered after fouling off a ball during a drill in spring training. LeMahieu […]

The Atlanta Braves have been red-hot this season despite getting hit by the injury bug early on. They’re definitely in the mix right now and look like a true contender for the World Series this season. And from the sounds of it, the club is nearing full health after the latest Sean Murphy and Ozzie […]

The Los Angeles Angels placed third baseman Anthony Rendon on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to a left hamstring strain, which just adds to the lengthy list of injuries he has suffered since signing with the team ahead of the 2020 season. Rendon came up limping after running out an infield hit during […]

The Los Angeles Angels took on the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night, falling behind early as the Reds scored five runs in the first inning to two for the Angels. The Angels’ Anthony Rendon made headlines for the wrong reasons and went through an injury scare while attempting to beat out an infield single. The […]

The Texas Rangers have a big game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Although this team hasn’t separated itself from the other teams in the American League West, Texas received some good news about Nathaniel Lowe’s injury status. The Rangers announced that Lowe has officially been activated from the 10-day injured list. Nathaniel Lowe was […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to take on the New York Mets on Saturday. However, LA was forced to make a change to the roster due to injury. It’s another injury to a pitcher, but this time it’s centered around someone in the bullpen. Kyle Hurt was officially placed on the injured list ahead […]

It’s been a slow start to the season for the St. Louis Cardinals as they’re currently in last place in the National League Central. And from the sounds of it, the club is facing an uphill battle due to injuries. However, the franchise could be getting healthier sooner, rather than later. Two players hit the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have started the 2024 season on a high note for the most part. They have endured some ups and downs, but overall they appear to be a contending team once again. Philadelphia has dealt with pitching uncertainty, though, but Taijuan Walker is reportedly on the verge of a return from injury, per […]

Walker Buehler is going to make at least one more rehab start before joining the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation. So why has Buehler not returned to the big league club yet? Although the Dodgers star is seemingly not dealing with injury trouble anymore, he did walk four batters during his most recent rehab outing. Dodgers […]

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu hasn’t played in a game since March 16th in spring training after fouling a ball off his foot. And by the sounds of it, the veteran isn’t having much progress in his recovery. LeMahieu had an MRI on Thursday evening that showed minimal healing, therefore the Yanks are pushing […]

The 2024 MLB season is currently underway and the Texas Rangers certainly want nothing more than a successful title defense. For that to happen, however, the team will first have to be at full strength. The Rangers are currently dealing with a number of pitcher injuries, one of which revolves around Max Scherzer. Last December, […]

The Cleveland Guardians have started the 2024 season strong, going 12-6 through their first 18 games. Yet, Cleveland is taking a different approach with their success. A team that typically relies on pitching has produced some of the best offensive results in the sport so far. The starting pitching, meanwhile, has struggled at times. Of […]

San Diego Padres veteran pitcher Yu Darvish will be out for some time after the National League West division club decided to put him on the 15-day injured list because of tightness in his neck, as reported by Rich Rovito of MLB.com. The move is retroactive to Apr. 15, a day after he made his […]

Although expectations were relatively low for the New York Mets (9-8) entering the 2024 season, there were reasons to believe they could surprise people. An 0-5 start temporarily stifled said optimism, but they are rolling right now. Moreover, fans are enjoying watching this club take the field. Winning definitely helps in that regard, but there […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Suzuki is dealing with a right oblique strain, an injury he’s dealt with in the past (although it was previously on the left side). “Rough one for the Cubs. Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch have been […]

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander is getting close to returning to the team’s rotation, as he has made a few rehab starts, and he addressed the possibility of starting at some point this week. “I think pitch-count wise, I think it’s pretty close and health-wise I bounce back all the ways I would like […]

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O’Neill left Monday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians with an injury after colliding with third baseman Rafael Devers in the top of the seventh inning. Here’s the full video of the collision between Rafael Devers and Tyler O’Neill… O’Neill is coming out of the game. pic.twitter.com/vGcsScMJRs — Tyler Milliken ⚾️ […]

The New York Yankees have the best record in baseball thanks to a hot start to the 2024 season. Without the likes of Gerrit Cole and DJ LeMahieu, the Yankees are 12-4 to begin the season as they try to reestablish themselves as a contender in the American League. While Cole’s return is nowhere near […]

The Houston Astros are getting some good news about the health of two of their key players. Astros’ hurlers Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez are recuperating from injuries and are expected to join the team soon, per The Athletic. Verlander has been battling inflammation in his shoulder, while Valdez has been nursing an elbow injury. […]

The Texas Rangers aim to repeat for another World Series and look like one of the best teams in the league early on. However, the club is facing some complications after Cody Bradford received an unfortunate injury update. The pitching rotation is becoming a bit thin. Bradford was officially placed on the IL with back […]

Well, it happened. Every fan in the state of Georgia’s worst fears have been confirmed. Saturday, the Atlanta Braves confirmed their ace pitcher Spencer Strider, coming off a season where he set a new franchise record with 276 strikeouts, had undergone season-ending Tommy John surgery. In their quest to right the wrongs of last season’s […]

The Chicago Cubs’ rotation was dealt a blow in spring training when starter Jameson Taillon suffered a back injury. He’s yet to pitch in the big leagues this season, but the righty took a big step toward a potential return on Friday evening. Taillon threw 68 pitches in 3.2 innings in a rehab start for […]

This version of the Boston Red Sox (7-7) is the one many fans feared would be taking the field in 2024. The melancholy that is currently permeating Fenway Park was portended by ownership’s quiet offseason and insistence to largely fix the team’s glaring issues in-house rather than in the free agent market. The beam of […]

The Texas Rangers are getting some very bad news. Rangers pitcher Brock Burke is headed to the injured list, per MLB.com. Burke hurt his hand after punching a wall following a bad outing for the team. Burke punched the wall in frustration on Friday during a game against the Houston Astros, per the Associated Press. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have endured a sluggish start to the 2024 campaign, and while they haven’t exactly played well on the field, the bevy of injuries they are currently dealing with isn’t exactly helping them much. Luckily, it seems like they are close to getting a few reinforcements, with Jordan Romano and Alek Manoah […]

Carlos Correa didn’t have a great 2023 campaign with the Minnesota Twins, but he’s proven to be intent on getting back on track in 2024. While he’s put together a solid start to the new season, his momentum appears to have come to a halt thanks to some untimely injury news that will surely upset […]

This is heartbreaking. In his last start for the Atlanta Braves, Spencer Strider looked… off. After giving up multiple runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the ace exited the game pretty early. Immediately after his exit, rumors emerged about a potential elbow injury. Now, the Braves’ worst fears have been confirmed. Spencer Strider will miss the […]

After getting hurt in a game last week, Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story was diagnosed with a fractured glenoid, signaling an end to his season. The 31-year-old recently underwent shoulder surgery in Los Angeles, according to an announcement by the team. Specifically, Story had gone through a successful arthroscopic repair of the posterior labrum, […]

Philadelphia Phillies star catcher JT Realmuto suffered a frightening injury scare on Tuesday night after a breaking ball bounced in the dirt and hit him in the throat. Zack Wheeler bounced a curveball that landed in front of home plate and hit Realmuto in-between his catching mask and chest protector in the throat area. According […]

The Chicago White Sox own the American League’s worst record two weeks into the 2024 MLB season. That record could get even worse for the 2-9 White Sox after the latest bad news on the injury front regarding third baseman Yoan Moncada. Chicago announced Wednesday that Moncada will miss 3-6 months as he recovers from […]

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe missed his third straight game on Tuesday. Kevin Cash has now revealed why, dealing a disappointing injury update. Lowe injured his right oblique while warming up to pinch hit, Cash confirmed. The infielder is undergoing an MRI, but Tampa Bay’s manager didn’t seem too optimistic about an immediate […]

It hasn’t been an ideal start for the Houston Astros, who now hold a 4-8 record and are tied with the Seattle Mariners at the bottom of the AL West. The team has been dealing with several injuries, one of which involves Framber Valdez. Due to elbow soreness, the left-handed pitcher has been placed on […]

The Atlanta Braves have jumped out to a 6-3 start in the National League East, one year removed from the team’s league pennant-clinching season of 2023. The Braves’ Columbus, Ohio-born starting pitcher Spencer Strider has an ERA of 7.00 on the season so far with 12 strikeouts in nine innings of work, and now he […]

Tuesday was supposed to be a day of celebration at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox, unexpectedly sitting at 7-3 heading into their home opener, are set to honor the 2004 curse-breaking World Series team. The day should have had nothing but good vibes, but instead, the team is in chaos mode after the Red […]

Chicago Cubs top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong reportedly suffered an injury scare Sunday. Crow-Armstrong, who is the No. 16 overall prospect in the sport according to MLB.com, was removed from Triple-A Iowa’s game for precautionary reasons after experiencing soreness in his non-throwing elbow, per MLB.com. The good news is that the concern is not considered to […]

Trevor Story has dealt with injury after injury since signing a massive deal with the Boston Red Sox in 2022. And just eight games into the 2024 campaign, it was revealed that the shortstop is set to miss a significant amount of time. Story, who suffered a fractured shoulder, will reportedly have surgery and miss […]