MLB Injuries - Page 54

Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees may still be at the top of the AL East standings but their recent slump might be a point of concern. They have split their last five games and just came off a big 9-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Now, the Aaron Judge-led squad has a […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that starting pitcher Gerrit Cole will make his season debut on Wednesday at home against the Baltimore Orioles, according to Talkin’ Yanks. Gerrit Cole has been out since Spring Training when an elbow injury surfaced. That injury sparked fear that he could potentially be out for the season, […]

An official homecoming for slugger Joey Votto may finally be on the horizon. He has begun a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League, according to MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson, which likely puts him on the fast-track to making his Toronto Blue Jays debut. Votto suffered an ankle injury in spring training and has gradually been […]

Baseball is an unfortunate sport sometimes. Sunday afternoon was one of those times for Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Betts exited LA’s 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday after getting hit by a pitch in the hand. Although he doesn’t need surgery, Betts’ left hand is fractured. The Dodgers do […]

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo left Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox after colliding with pitcher Brennan Bernadino at first base, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Anthony Rizzo was safe at first base, but fell to the ground and seemed to hurt his wrist as he braced for his fall. He […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts left Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Royals after getting hit on the hand with a 97.9 mph fastball thrown by Dan Altavilla, according to Noah Camras of Dodgers Nation. Mookie Betts stayed on the ground in pain after getting hit by the pitch, and Miguel Rojas eventually replaced […]

The New York Yankees are getting some bad news. Yankees star prospect and outfielder Jasson Dominguez is getting placed on the injured list for the organization’s triple-A team, per MLB.com. Dominguez was removed from a game Saturday, playing with triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Dominguez is one of the top Yankees prospects in the team’s farm system. He […]

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thompson is expecting to get star shortstop Trea Turner back on Monday against the San Diego Padres “unless something weird happens, according to ESPN. Trea Turner has not played since May 3 for the Phillies due to a left hamstring strain. In the meantime the Phillies have built up a big […]

When will Gerrit Cole return from his injury? The New York Yankees lead the American League East, but fans are still wondering when the ace will re-join the big league ball club. Cole has been battling an elbow concern, but he is hoping to return “soon,” via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. “Gerrit […]

The Houston Astros are trying to climb the AL West standings after a shaky start to the 2024 MLB season. One part of Houston’s struggles is health-related. Club manager Joe Espada dropped a truth bomb on outfielder Kyle Tucker’s lower leg injury ahead of Saturday’s Detroit Tigers matchup. Espada said if Tucker “doesn’t start running […]

If one had been stranded on an island for about five years and just returned to civilization during the 2024 MLB season, they would probably not be too alarmed by how the Atlanta Braves (37-30) are playing. After all, the team ranks in the top half in most offensive categories and holds the top position […]

Although the team still has its share of flaws, this is at least closer to the brand of St. Louis Cardinals baseball that fans have come to expect over the last couple of decades. A 3-0 win versus the Chicago Cubs in Wrigley Field on Friday lifts the Redbirds back to .500 (34-34) and continues […]

Atlanta Braves star Michael Harris II was forced to leave Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays with a concerning leg injury. In the first inning of the contest, Harris was seen grimacing in pain while running the bases after an Ozzie Albies double. Harris apparently suffered from a hamstring injury, with a team trainer […]

The word “but” can be applied to the Chicago Cubs’ 2024 season in a variety of instances. They snagged manager Craig Counsell from a rival, but the Milwaukee Brewers are seven and a half games ahead of them in the standings. The team ranks fifth in most walks drawn and is in the top-10 in […]

Wilson Contreras has been out with injury since early May after suffering a broken forearm during JD Martinez’s at bat. It was a strange injury too, as the St. Louis Cardinals star seemed to be sitting much more closer to the batter than usual. Regardless, the latest update regarding Contreras sounds like a good one […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to look strong as the middle of the 2024 MLB season approaches. Los Angeles has won six of their last 10 games and ranks first in the NL West standings. The Dodgers are in the process of getting star pitcher Clayton Kershaw back from injury, and he got brutally honest […]

Although the Texas Rangers (32-35) cannot afford to overlook the Los Angeles Dodgers (42-27) in Thursday night’s rubber match, they are gearing up for a pivotal series against the American League West-leading Seattle Mariners. Consequently, manager Bruce Bochy is being careful in LA. Corey Seager, who enjoyed a notable return to Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, […]

There is perhaps no franchise that is currently inspiring less hope than the Chicago White Sox. They are 17-52 and already 27 and a half games out of first place in the American League Central. The MLB’s clear-cut worst team appropriately ranks last in batting average, slugging percentage and OPS, is 29th in ERA and […]

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado exited his team’s win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon after being hit by a pitch on his right hand, via John Denton of MLB.com. To add insult to injury for Arenado, he swung on the pitch, which resulted in a strikeout. He went 0-for-4 on the […]

Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees are known to be a step ahead of most of their rivals in the AL East. This squad prides itself in prospect development and has gotten to reap the benefits of that program. The next big hitter that they are developing is Jasson Dominguez. He might be the […]

The Atlanta Braves are staying afloat despite losing stars such as Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider to injuries. Atlanta currently holds a 35-29 record, which is good for second place in the National League East. However, they trail the Philadelphia Phillies by 10 games in the division. Regardless, Atlanta should be able to compete […]

While the San Francisco Giants are facing fierce competition in the NL West, the team is still battling to remain involved in the playoff conversation. When LaMonte Wade Jr. returns from injury, the Giants will like their chances much more. Wade was able to take grounders and began some light running on Tuesday, via Andrew […]

The Houston Astros have had a challenging start to the 2024 MLB season. Houston ranks third in the AL West standings, but they look to build momentum as they close their series against the San Franciso Giants. Furthermore, the Astros received an important injury update on outfielder Kyle Tucker. Tucker is dealing with a lower […]

In taking over the AL West, the Seattle Mariners have relied on their pitching. Bryan Woo had been one of Seattle’s most trustworthy starters. However, Woo’s historic run has hit a speed bump sure to worry Mariners fans. The right-hander is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his pitching elbow after being scratched from his […]

San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar exited his team’s win over the Oakland Athletic on Tuesday night due to an injury that we now know is a sore knee, Padres manager Mike Shildt said. “I mean, it’s something he’s been battling and playing with a little bit,” Shildt said, via ESPN. “… It’s something he’s […]

Alex Cora has been doing his best to keep the Boston Red Sox afloat in the AL East. Prior to facing the Philadelphia Phillies, they were at an even .500 record. They have also split their win-loss record in the last 10 games. So, is there anything that’s set to change for this squad as […]

The Detroit Tigers are flirting with the .500 mark at the midway point of June. But injury issues keep on hitting the team. On Tuesday, the Tigers placed Javier Baez on the IL with lumbar spine inflammation, per the team’s announcement. “The Tigers have announced the following roster moves: • Placed INF Javier Báez on […]

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is rehabbing from an oblique injury, and things aren’t going as well as he would like. Muncy says he’s not progressing as quickly as he would like from his ailment. .@Dodgers slugger @maxmuncy9 says he is "not progressing as fast" as he would like to from his oblique injury. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed catcher J.T. Realmuto on the 10-day injured list as a result of right knee pain, via Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a corresponding move, the Phillies have called up catcher Rafael Marchan from Triple-A Lehigh. Realmuto will undergo right knee menisectomy surgery on Wednesday, per Coffey. The three-time […]

New York Yankees star Juan Soto is returning to the lineup. Soto suffered an injury scare on Thursday. The outfielder was dealing with an arm injury, but fortunately he dodged a serious issue. According to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, Soto is set to return to the lineup and DH against the Kansas City Royals […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to lead the National League West. LA currently holds an eight-game lead over the second place San Diego Padres. The Dodgers are cruising in the division despite important players such as Bobby Miller, Clayton Kershaw, and others out due to injuries. Miller is nearing a return, however. Miller performed fairly […]

Future Hall of Fame pitcher Max Scherzer made his first professional start since April on Sunday, tossing four scoreless innings for the Texas Rangers Triple-A team. It was his second start since his surgery in December. Scherzer struck out five batters and surrendered only two base runners. He was pulled after walking the leadoff batter […]

The Seattle Mariners have had a strong start to the 2024 MLB season. Seattle’s 36-30 record ranks them first in the AL West standings. However, the Mariners received a tough injury update on first baseman Ty France during their series against the Kansas City Royals. France has been dealing with tenderness in his right heel, […]

The Chicago Cubs are scuffling, losers of three games in a row after falling to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. The Cubs are now in last place in the NL Central, though they remain right in the thick of the mediocre Wild Card chase. More good news is that Seiya Suzuki is back in the […]

The Texas Rangers (30-34) have been in start-stop mode all yearlong and desperately need to steady the ship before embarking on a challenging six-game road trip next week. In order for the reigning World Series champions to stay afloat by All-Star break,  a healthy roster is critical. The latest injury updates will have fans feeling […]

The Atlanta Braves are breathing a sigh of relief. The team is getting closer to having outfielder Jarred Kelenic back on the field, per MLB.com. Kelenic has been out after jamming his wrist during a game. Kelenic could return to the lineup as soon as Saturday, per MLB.com. The outfielder was available on the bench […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are hanging around in a crowded National League Central division, as they are one of three teams that finds themselves 6.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the standings. The Cardinals have been fighting to stay alive without their star catcher Willson Contreras, but it sounds like a return may not […]

The Texas Rangers are in what you could call a World Series slump, sitting at 30-32 on the season after winning the Fall Classic last year. They’re dealing with numerous injuries to pitchers, including Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer. On top of that, shortstop Corey Seager just got hurt, too. Seager tweaked his hamstring on […]

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz has been sidelined with a lower back injury he suffered in early May, but he seems to be inching closer to a return. Matz threw a rehab start at Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, going a couple of innings and throwing 24 pitches, via Daniel Guerrero of the St. […]