MLB Injuries - Page 62

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung is getting some bad news. The infielder is going to be out for at least two weeks due to suffering a calf strain, per Rangers Today. Jung says he’s out for two weeks, while Rangers manager Bruce Bochy says it’s going to be three. Jung is a key part […]

The Seattle Mariners shook up their roster when they traded Jarred Kelenic in a multi-player deal to the Atlanta Braves. However, the Mariners got some brutal news on one of their return pieces just as spring training is set to begin. Right-hander Cole Phillips underwent Tommy John surgery and is expected to miss the entire […]

The New York Mets have been patiently waiting for the return of star closer Edwin Diaz. As spring training inches closer, Diaz has improved in his health and looks prepared to make his mark in the ninth inning once again. Diaz faced batters for the first since since March 2023 on Thursday, via Tim Healey […]

The Baltimore Orioles have had a strong offseason, and after winning the American League East last year, they seem poised to make another run for the division in 2024. However, even as Spring Training only just gets underway, it looks like the team is dealing with injury issues to one of their top starters in […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are taking things slow with Tommy Edman in spring training as he recovers from arthroscopic surgery on his right wrist last October, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. Tommy Edman’s usual spring training plan will be delayed this year for the Cardinals, but it remains to be seen how long […]

Spring Training is a time for hope for 30 teams in the MLB. After all, every team has a clean slate, and they are entering the season looking to put into practice everything they’ve been working on during the offseason. But for one New York Yankees reliever, the road to recovery for him continues after […]

Houston Astros star Justin Verlander provided an injury update Wednesday. The veteran, who was traded back to the Astros in 2023 after signing with the New York Mets, is expected to lead Houston’s rotation in 2024. The latest update on Verlander’s shoulder is concerning, however. “When I first started playing catch I usually shut it […]

Jasson Dominguez of the New York Yankees is one of the most exciting prospects in baseball, but he’s currently recovering from Tommy John surgery. Dominguez took a major step forward on Monday, though, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. “Latest update on Jasson Dominguez is that he will be playing catch shortly; he’s already shagging fly […]

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns seems to like what he’s seeing from outfielder Starling Marte, who missed a ton of games in the 2023 MLB season due to health issues. Stearns watched Marte play in the Dominican Winter League and based on what he said about the veteran outfielder, it appears […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani said he’s planning to be “ready” for 2024 Opening Day. Ohtani, who underwent offseason elbow surgery and won’t pitch in 2024 as a result, made the comments after his batting practice on Monday, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. “I felt like the swings were feeling really good, which […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have invested heavily in their pitching rotation, adding players such as Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and James Paxton. However, the Dodgers would get another strong weapon out of their rotation if Dustin May were healthy and performing. However, May is still making his return back from flexor tendon surgery. The Dodgers […]

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh is reportedly expected to miss three-to-four weeks after undergoing left knee surgery, per Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports. Based on this timeline, Marsh should still be ready for Opening Day barring any setbacks. The 26-year-old was acquired during the 2022 season by Philadelphia from the Los Angeles Angels. Marsh played […]

Luis Severino didn’t have the best year last season for the New York Yankees. He struggled much throughout and his drop in production hurt the team more than it helped. However, teammate Tommy Kahnle reveals what was really going on and it’s creating some optimism for Severino to possibly have a bounce-back season in 2024. […]

Will Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani be ready for the 2024 season after undergoing offseason surgery? Of course, he won’t pitch until 2025 after the elbow surgery. As for his potential Opening Day status as the Dodgers’ designated hitter, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register provided a pivotal update Wednesday. “Shohei Ohtani came […]

Texas Rangers star shortstop Corey Seager reportedly underwent surgery on Tuesday. However, it isn’t all bad news, per Jeff Wilson of Rangers Today. “Corey Seager underwent surgery today for a sports hernia. #Rangers are hopeful he will be ready for Opening Day. Injury first occurred in the postseason, and initial thought was rest was best […]

Rhys Hoskins missed the entire 2023 season after suffering an ACL injury in spring training. It was a devastating injury blow after Hoskins was fresh off a season that saw him crush 30 home runs and help the Philadelphia Phillies reach the World Series. Hoskins is now looking to bounce back with his new team […]

Believe it or not, MLB spring training games start in a little over five weeks with Opening Day now 70 days away. Teams and players will start to report to their respective camps in Arizona and Florida over the next couple of weeks, with some pitchers already starting their throwing programs and continuing rehab, including […]

Jarren Duran was having a resurgent season for the Boston Red Sox before an injury ended it prematurely. But if the Red Sox were hoping to have Duran in their 2024 lineup, Boston’s wish has been granted. Duran has been medically cleared for spring training, via Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. The Red Sox […]

The Baltimore Orioles are expected to be without their star closer Felix Bautista for the entire 2024 season. But if it were up to Bautista, he would be pitching for the Orioles sooner rather than later. Recovering from Tommy John surgery, Bautista’s realistic expectations are to return by 2025’s Opening Day. However, if he gets […]

The Houston Astros are looking to return to their World Series ways after losing in the ALCS in 2023. But as the Astros look to attack the AL West, Houston will have to do so without one of their best relievers. Kendall Graveman underwent surgery on his right shoulder. He is now expected to miss […]

The Texas Rangers reinvented how a baseball team can win a championship in the modern age, using the perfect blend of big spending, star chasing and player development. Balance reigned supreme in 2023. Perhaps most impressive about Texas’ first ever title win, however, was that it came without an effective Max Scherzer. The four-time Cy […]

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer will miss the first half of the 2024 season. The former All-Star was acquired by Texas prior to the trade deadline in 2023, but dealt with injury trouble during the Rangers’ World Series run. Scherzer most recently underwent surgery on a herniated disc in his back and will reportedly […]

From swiftly cleaning out his Los Angeles Angels’ locker to keeping his MLB free agency movements under wraps, new Los Angles Dodgers acquisition Shohei Ohtani can be perceived as a bit of an enigma. The Japanese star’s inclination to handle his business in private is understandable, but many have been left perplexed by the nature […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have amassed quite a collection of young talent over the course of their recent rebuild, with one of their more promising prospects being Endy Rodriguez. Rodroguez broke in with the Pirates last season for 57 games, and the hope was that he would become a crucial piece of their lineup in the […]

The Dominican Winter League has begun with a big injury. New York Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio, the No. 4 prospect in the organization, limped off the field on Sunday and suffered a torn ACL which will require surgery, as Andy Martino of SNY reports. ‘Source: Ronny Mauricio has a torn ACL and needs surgery’ This […]

After a historic National League MVP season, Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. has taken his talents to the Venezuelan Winter League. While Acuna is using the experience as a way to prepare, a recent inside pitch certainly gave the Braves a scare. Playing for the Tiburones de la Guaira, Acuna was hit on the […]

The New York Yankees will have to add some talent to bounce back from an 82-80 season, but Anthony Rizzo’s performance coming back from a concussion that derailed his 2023 season will be a huge component as well. Anthony Rizzo was off to a great start in 2023 before he and Fernando Tatis Jr. of […]

Clayton Kershaw recently announced that he underwent shoulder surgery. Kershaw’s future with the Los Angeles Dodgers was already in question amid his looming free agency, but now there is even more uncertainty. Max Muncy, Kershaw’s teammate on the Dodgers, revealed during a recent episode of Foul Territory that he did not know the future Hall-of-Famer […]

Embattled pitcher Trevor Bauer couldn’t help but feel bad for his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, following news of Clayton Kershaw’s surgery. Kershaw revealed on Friday that he underwent surgery to repair his bothersome left shoulder injury. The 35-year-old is entering free agency, so the timing of the surgery and its announcement couldn’t have […]

Clayton Kershaw’s future in MLB was in question following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2023 playoff elimination. Fans wondered whether or not he’d opt to return in 2024. Kershaw announced on Friday that he underwent left shoulder surgery, but he still plans to pitch in 2024. Kershaw made the announcement on Instagram, via Jack Harris of […]

Both Adolis Garcia and Max Scherzer are out of the Texas Rangers’ World Series roster due to injuries. And ahead of Game 4 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team officially announced their replacements. Garcia is dealing with an oblique strain after experiencing left side tightness during the eighth inning of Game 3. Rangers GM Chris […]

There’s a good chance that Max Scherzer has already thrown his last pitch in the 2023 MLB World Series. Scherzer lasted just three innings in his start in Game 3 against the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday night after feeling tightness in his back. The future Hall of Famer’s availability for the rest of the series now carries […]

Adolis Garcia has been removed from the Texas Rangers’ World Series roster after suffering an oblique injury during Game 3. Losing Garcia is a brutal blow for Texas despite their current 2-1 series lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks. General manager Chris Young addressed Garcia’s attempt to stay on the roster, per Cody Stavenhagen of The […]

With the World Series tied at one game apiece, the Texas Rangers sent out Max Scherzer in Game 3 to try and gain a lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks. However, Scherzer suffered an early injury, forcing the Rangers to turn to their bullpen. Scherzer left the game in the third inning with back tightness, via […]

Before the World Series even began, the Milwaukee Brewers were dealt with brutal 2024 Brandon Woodruff injury news. While his 2024 outlook doesn’t look great, Woodruff isn’t willing to rule himself completely out. The star pitcher underwent shoulder surgery in early October that is expected to hold him out for much of the 2024 season. […]

Max Scherzer has dealt with several injuries over the last few seasons but his latest one won’t keep him out of the World Series. The Texas Rangers ace has a cut on his right thumb but the future Hall of Fame starting pitcher said it won’t affect his ability to throw. “It’s just a cut. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks are battling for the NLCS. In Game 5, Bryce Harper was trying to score from third base as Bryson Stott attempted to steal second. The Diamondbacks threw the ball home and the ball got away from catcher Gabriel Moreno. Moreno, however, took a shot from Harper in what ended […]

Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez didn’t have his best performance against Jordan Montgomery and the Texas Rangers in Game 1 of the ALCS. Montgomery pitched well and he deserves credit, but it was recently revealed that Alvarez is dealing with an illness, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and FOX Sports. “The Astros’ Yordan Alvarez […]

The Houston Astros have their sights set on back-to-back World Series championships. First, they need to get past the Texas Rangers in the ALCS. Houston will need to battle Texas without key reliever Kendall Graveman, however. “Kendall Graveman’s shoulder hasn’t improved enough to be an option for the ALCS roster,” Astros reporter Julia Morales shared. […]