MLB Injuries - Page 61

The Cincinnati Reds aren’t making many storylines with the way they’re playing this season but the franchise was part of history on Monday. Unfortunately, it comes at the expense of Reds outfielder TJ Friedl who was placed on the injured list for the second time in 2024. Friedl returned on May 7 from a wrist […]

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins left his team’s loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night due to a hamstring injury, but there is some good news here. Hoskins was “encouraged” that the injury was to his right leg rather than his left leg, via The Associated Press. Hoskins missed the entire 2023 campaign […]

The Atlanta Braves have stayed relatively healthy in the 2024 MLB season, one of the few teams who can claim that midway through May. The injury bug finally got to the Braves on Sunday when All-Star third baseman Austin Riley was pulled from a 4-3 loss to the Mets. Riley felt tightness on his left […]

The San Francisco Giants came away with a 6-5 win in 10 innings over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, but manager Bob Melvin said after the game that outfielder Jung Hoo Lee has a separated left shoulder and will be going for an MRI exam, according to Maria Guardado of MLB.com. The signing of Jung […]

The Cincinnati Reds haven’t played all that well to begin the season and it sounds like the franchise might be receiving some bad news regarding TJ Friedl. The veteran outfielder was just activated off the injured list and there’s a possibility he just got hurt again. TJ Friedl was hit by a pitcher early on […]

It’s been a tough go for the Colorado Rockies early on this season as the franchise is still in a rebuild. However, it sounds like the club could get a nice boost as Kris Bryant and Nolan Jones receive an injury update. Reports indicate that both Bryant and Jones could return to the Rockies lineup […]

Masataka Yoshida hasn’t played since April 28 after falling to injury. However, it sounds like he’ll be out of the Boston Red Sox lineup for a little while longer after manager, Alex Cora, provided an update. The good news is, Yoshida likely avoided a serious injury. Reports indicate that Yoshida will avoid surgery on his […]

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy knows his team is in a tough position right now. The club is decimated by injuries, and the manager is trying hard to navigate the team through the turbulence. "We're thin and you have to work around it." Bruce Bochy and the team speak on the recent injuries the Rangers' […]

It’s been a slow start to the season for the St. Louis Cardinals. They’re currently ranked last in the National League Central while being eight games back. But the franchise finally received some good news on Saturday, as it sounds like Matt Carpenter is making a return from injury. The veteran infielder is officially being […]

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins by a final score of 8-2 on Friday night. Designated hitter Kyle Schwarber suffered an injury scare during the contest, however. Schwarber exited late in the game after feeling soreness in his back. The Phillies slugger is not too concerned about the issue, though. “I just wanted to […]

It’s looking like Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward may be returning sooner rather than later. Heyward has been sidelined since April 3 with lower back tightness. But he says he is feeling good and was taking live batting practice as the Dodgers prepared to take on the San Diego Padres on Friday night, via […]

Seattle Mariners star relief pitcher Matt Brash had Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, Mariners general manager John Hollander said (via Adam Jude of The Seattle Times). Brash has not pitched at all during the 2024 regular season after injuring his elbow during Mariners spring training. Some wondered if Brash would immediately undergo surgery, but a […]

The Chicago Cubs have placed shortstop Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained right knee, via Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune. As a corresponding move, the Cubs have activated outfielder Seiya Suzuki just ahead of the club’s series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Swanson’s IL trip is retroactive to this past […]

Nothing has seemed to go right for the Houston Astros, who find themselves at the bottom of the AL West, early on in the 2024 MLB season. However, things might be coming back around Houston’s way as the Astros are nearing the return of two key difference makers. Both Jose Urquidy and and Chas McCormick […]

New year, same old Los Angeles Angels. The 2024 campaign has looked awfully similar to previous disappointing campaigns for the Angels as they have crawled out to a 14-23 record while enduring several big injuries and poor production from their pitching staff. They aren’t going to stand pat, though, and idly continue to rack up […]

The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Jorge Soler on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, the team announced. Soler, who signed with San Francisco during the offseason following his All-Star 2023 campaign with the Miami Marlins, suffered a right shoulder sprain. The move is retroactive to May 5. The Giants recalled outfielder Heliot Ramos in a […]

Before the 2024 season even began, the Texas Rangers were decimated by pitching injuries. While they’ve managed to keep hold of their AL East lead, things will become much trickier for the Rangers after their latest injury. Texas is placing Dane Dunning on the injured list due to a shoulder problem, manager Bruce Bochy confirmed, […]

The New York Yankees have been patiently waiting for the return of top prospect Jasson Dominguez. While it’ll still take some time before he plays with the Yankees again, Dominguez is prepared to take a major step in his recovery. The outfielder has a chance to begin playing rehab games by the middle of May, […]

There’s good news for the Chicago Cubs, and it involves Cody Bellinger. The outfielder will be activated from his 10-day IL and will be playing as designated hitter on Tuesday. (per MLB’s official website) Bellinger fractured two of his ribs after crashing into Wrigley Field’s outfield wall back on April 23 against the Houston Astros. […]

The Houston Astros have gotten off to a disappointing start during the 2024 season. They are 12-22 and just a half-game ahead of the Los Angeles Angels for last place in the American League West. One reason why is the flurry of injuries to the roster. And, it looks like there is another as pitcher […]

The New York Yankees have been without ace Gerrit Cole for the first month of the 2024 season after he felt discomfort in his elbow in spring training. The Bronx Bombers ultimately placed him on the 60-day IL, but Cole took a huge step toward a return on Saturday. The veteran finally threw off a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are experiencing a tough blow in their lineup. Team shortstop Trea Turner is out for at least six weeks with a hamstring injury, per The Athletic. Turner isn’t expected to be back anytime before that. The Phillies infielder experienced the injury while hustling hard in a Friday game against the San Francisco […]

The Chicago Cubs are off to a respectable 19-14 start to the 2024 season despite being without two key players in Cody Bellinger and Seiya Suzuki. But, it appears they won’t be sidelined for much longer. Craig Counsell said Saturday that Bellinger and Suzuki will likely come off the IL at some point in the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers hold a 21-13 record and lead the National League West by 4.5 games as of this story’s writing. LA has performed well despite dealing with a plethora of pitching injuries. Things are beginning to look up for the Dodgers rotation, however. It was recently revealed that Walker Buehler will make his […]

The New York Yankees have been throwing the ball extremely well this season, but it’s common knowledge they’re without reigning AL Cy Young winner, Gerrit Cole. The ace felt discomfort in his elbow in spring training and was ultimately shut down due to the injury. That being said, it sounds like it won’t be too […]

When the Miami Marlins reached the postseason in a 162-game campaign for the first time since the George W. Bush Administration (first term), many fans hoped a new age of Fish baseball was officially underway. The constant injury troubles and days of wallowing in the National League East dungeon would finally end, or at least […]

Almost every MLB team is dealing with injuries to their pitching staff during the 2024 season. Aces and relievers alike are dropping like flies and it is due to more than just arm injuries. Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi left his start on Thursday in the sixth inning after feeling tightness in his groin. “It […]

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is eligible to return from the injured list in late May. Yankees manager Aaron Boone recently declined to predict an injury return date for the reigning American League Cy Young winner, though. “I’m sure it’s soon, but I don’t have that,” Boone said, via nydailynews.com. “I wouldn’t even want […]

The Baltimore Orioles are flush with young offensive talent, helping them stake out an early lead in the AL East. With a healthy pitching staff, the Orioles are hoping to reach even greater heights. After beginning the season on the Injured List with an elbow injury, Kyle Bradish is being activated on Thursday, via Jon […]

The Baltimore Orioles revealed a mixed bag of injury updates on Wednesday. Right-handed starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez was reportedly placed on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, while left-handed starting pitcher John Means has been activated, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Pitching injuries have been far too common in MLB over […]

Not again. Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout, who has been plagued by injuries throughout his illustrious career, requires surgery for a torn meniscus, according to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez and Jeff Passan. This is utterly devastating news for him and Halos fans, as an unpromising campaign reaches new lows. There is a glimmer of hope, […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been without a familiar face in the lineup since Opening Day. Outfielder Dylan Carlson, who is an everyday player when healthy, is slated to begin a rehab assignment in the minors this week, the team announced on Monday. Carlson injured his shoulder on March 25, three days before the 2024 […]

Los Angeles Angels fans shouldn’t expect to see Anthony Rendon any time soon. As bad as that might sound, that is the reality the Halos have to face this 2024 season after Rendon himself confirmed the severity of his hamstring injury. Rendon suffered the injury during their showdown against the Cincinnati Reds on April 20. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the National League West, but they have endured some inconsistent moments to begin the 2024 season. Expectations are high for LA following their huge offseason. Thus far, the Dodgers have performed well but they feature the potential to play much better. The starting rotation has dealt with injury concerns, as […]

The Miami Marlins scratched left-handed pitcher Jesus Luzardo from his Friday start after he experienced elbow discomfort on Thursday, the team announced. He will undergo further testing to determine the extent of the injury. Luzardo, 26, is in his sixth MLB season and fourth with the Marlins after Miami acquired him via trade during the […]

The Atlanta Braves are rolling this season and that’s without their sluggers thriving so far. On top of that, first-string catcher Sean Murphy hasn’t played since Opening Day against the Philadelphia Phillies when he strained his oblique. Although Murphy isn’t quite ready to return, he took an important step towards getting behind the dish again […]

Cody Bellinger is the latest Chicago Cubs star to deal with health problems, suffering a rib injury Tuesday against the Houston Astros. While Bellinger initially didn’t seem too concerned about the injury, Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday on 670 The Score that the star will go on the IL with a fractured rib. Bellinger […]

DJ LeMahieu was seemingly on the verge of returning to the New York Yankees heading into his most recent rehab game. Barring any setbacks, New York was hopeful that the veteran infielder would re-join the big league ball club as soon as possible. LeMahieu, however, exited Tuesday’s rehab game early after feeling soreness in his […]

Blake Snell, who has recorded a lackluster 11.57 ERA across three starts thus far with the San Francisco Giants in 2024, is reportedly being placed on the 15-day IL, the team announced. Snell is dealing with a left adductor strain, and the IL move is retroactive to April 23. Right-handed pitcher Landen Roupp was recalled […]