MLB Injuries - Page 63

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. […]

Max Scherzer has every intention of playing in the American league Championship Series versus the Houston Astros. The Texas Rangers starting pitcher is “ready to go” after throwing another bullpens session Friday, per ESPN. Scherzer continues to progress toward an ALCS return after being sidelined for over a month with a shoulder injury. Texas has […]

The Minnesota Twins reached the ALDS in 2023. They ultimately were defeated by the Houston Astros, but still enjoyed a positive season overall. Superstar Byron Buxton is one of MLB’s best players when healthy… but injuries have unfortunately been a consistent issue for him. The 29-year-old was limited to 85 games in 2023. Buxton, who […]

The Texas Rangers are gearing up for their most important postseason series in over a decade. That type of pressure, coupled with the chance to finally dethrone the Houston Astros, makes it extremely difficult to relax. Max Scherzer, however, seems to be having no problem staying loose. The 39-year-old ace’s playing status has not yet […]

The bad news is already here for the Milwaukee Brewers at the start of the offseason. On Friday, it was reported that top pitcher Brandon Woodruff will likely miss the entire 2024 season after having surgery on his right shoulder, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com ‘News from the Brewers: RHP Brandon Woodruff underwent surgery today […]

The New York Mets struggled in 2023. There is no question about that. Shortstop Francisco Lindor was a bright spot, however. His work ethic was called into question during the year though. A recent report about Lindor will force his critics to reconsider their thoughts on the shortstop. Lindor reportedly played through an elbow injury […]

MLB has approved Byron Buxton’s return to the Twins’ roster to replace the injured Alex Kirilloff for Game 4 against the Houston Astros tonight, according to Talkin’ Baseball. Byron Buxton has not played for the Twins since August 1, but he is an impact player when he is on the field. The Twins will look […]

After a potential breakthrough, the Miami Marlins would probably prefer to enjoy the offseason a bit and then focus on building off their momentous 2023 season. For Jazz Chisholm Jr., however, the main priority will be getting healthy for 2024. The former All-Star underwent successful surgery to remedy a lingering turf toe injury, almost a […]

The Atlanta Braves are currently focused on their NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies. They were dealt some devastating injury news prior to Game 1, however. Braves pitcher Kyle Wright is expected to undergo shoulder surgery and miss the entire 2024 season, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Wright, 28, enjoyed a superb 2022 season. He posted […]

The Texas Rangers took care of business in the American League Wild Card Series and will play the AL’s best team, the Baltimore Orioles, in the ALDS. Max Scherzer has been taking steps towards a potential return from injury. However, Scherzer is not on Texas’ ALDS roster, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nightengale reported […]

Miami Marlins star pitcher Sandy Alcantara, who won the National League Cy Young award in 2022, dealt with inconsistency in 2023. Alcantara did not look like himself and it appears an injury may have been bothering him throughout the season. Alcantara announced on Instagram Friday that he underwent Tommy John surgery and will not return […]

Clayton Kershaw has largely struggled with a lingering shoulder injury throughout the season, but if Freddie Freeman’s latest comments are any indication, it seems the southpaw pitcher is peaking at the right time as they gear up for the MLB playoffs. Speaking to reporters on Friday ahead of their National League Division Series with the […]

The Texas Rangers head into the ALDS against the Baltimore Orioles without three key starters, but it appears one could possibly make a miraculous return in the MLB Playoffs. Max Scherzer, who suffered a shoulder injury in mid-September, is about to take a massive step in the right direction. The veteran is set to throw […]

The Atlanta Braves can’t wait to see ace Max Fried again in action. The expectation is that Fried will be ready to make his first start after a while in the 2023 National League Division Series against a to-be-determined opponent. Braves manager Brian Snitker offered an encouraging update on Fried, whose blister landed him on […]

The San Diego Padres did not have the 2023 season they were hoping for, but the same cannot be said for Manny Machado, who had another great season for the Padres. Machado’s batting average took a dip this year (.258 BA, 30 HR, 91 RBI, .782 OPS), but he still managed to put together one […]

The American League Wild Card series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Minnesota Twins begins on Tuesday. Ahead of the series with the Blue Jays, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli gave a huge update on Royce Lewis, per D0-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. ‘Rocco said Royce Lewis’ hamstring is doing “really well.” He might hold back on […]

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsel said that starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff is out for the Wild Card series against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to a right shoulder capsular injury, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “His availability for the postseason is up in the air at this point,” Craig Counsel said, via […]

Baltimore Orioles fans have been on cloud nine since the team clinched the American League East title earlier this week, but their excitement will undoubtedly be dampened by this latest piece of devastating news. Felix Bautista will undergo Tommy John surgery, according to Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post. The All-Star reliever, and at one […]

Frankie Montas was expected to miss the entire season due to injury. However, he’s fought hard through his rehab and the New York Yankees recently announced there’s a chance Montas could make his 2023 debut during the final weekend of the season. Despite the Yankees already being out of playoff contention, Montas may still appear […]

Jeff McNeil will miss what’s left of the 2023 MLB season. The New York Mets moved him to the IL with a left elbow sprain, and it turns out he has a partially torn UCL. As of now, McNeil doesn’t plan to have surgery this offseason. He said he will have a PRP injection to […]

After over a week of absence, it appears that Michael Brantley is on track to finally make an appearance on the field in Wednesday night’s crucial series-finale matchup between the Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners. Brantley, who last saw action on Sep. 17 against the Kansas City Royals on the road, has missed seven […]