MLB Injuries - Page 64

The New York Yankees have placed Nestor Cortes on the 15-day IL with a left rotator cuff strain. It’s a devastating blow to the Yankees and their already fading playoff hopes. It’s the second time in the 2023 season that the same injury has put Nestor Cortes on the IL. Cortes’ rotator cuff injury sent […]

There are certain people in life you are just always drawn to, regardless of their past baggage. Even after a litany of injuries and inexplicable setbacks, Boston Red Sox fans cannot get enough of Chris Sale. All of the past pain disappears as soon as he is activated off the injury list. This is not […]

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has final injury return dates for starting pitchers Chris Sale and Garrett Whitlock. Cora expects Sale to start Friday against the Detroit Tigers and throw four innings, while Whitlock should be on the hill Sunday, per Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald. Boston put Chris Sale on the 60-day […]

Carlos Rodon is looking to make sure that his second IL stint with the New York Yankees is much shorter than his first one. Two days after Rodon’s hamstring injury landed him on the 15-day IL, the Yankees’ pitcher was back to throwing a baseball. Rodon was seen throwing on flat ground at Guaranteed Rate […]

The Boston Red Sox are in a brutal slump right now, winning just three of their last seven games. A big reason for that is their offense, which isn’t swinging it well by any means. Justin Turner, one of their most consistent hitters, is one who is immensely struggling but that’s due to a brutal […]

On Tuesday, Los Angeles Dodgers veteran designated hitter JD Martinez left the team and flew back to LA to get an MRI amid a series in Phoenix against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It’s now been revealed that the results of the MRI did not show anything significant beyond what the Dodgers already know. “Nothing new,” Dodgers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have their hopes of seeing Walker Buehler and Blake Treinen in action before the end of the 2023 MLB season get a boost after seeing both players face live hitters on Wednesday, as noted by Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. “A lot of spectators in the dugout for Walker […]

Toronto Blue Jays fans were glad with the news about getting a former New York Yankees pitcher. Chad Green was very close to his debut for the Canada-based MLB team. A call-up was looming and inevitable because he had been playing well in the Triple-A. However, that excitement may have to be paused after the […]

It’s been that kind of year for the St. Louis Cardinals and Tyler O’Neill. For the second straight night, the Cardinals’ outfielder is not in the lineup because of left knee tightness. Tyler O’Neill’s injury wasn’t initially considered to be serious, though his absence from Wednesday’s lineup is somewhat concerning. O’Neill didn’t play against the […]

The Texas Rangers continue to surge in the American League, winning eight straight games to remain in first place in the AL West — and reinforcements are on their way. Both catcher Jonah Heim and starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi are ahead of schedule in their respective injury recoveries, according to manager Bruce Bochy. “Some good […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers still have another road game against the Arizona Diamondbacks before returning home to face the Colorado Rockies for a four-game series beginning Thursday. JD Martinez is already on his way back to LA, though. After being scratched from Tuesday’s eventual 5-4 win with a hamstring/abductor injury, the veteran designated hitter is […]

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. got some good news after he exited Tuesday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on the road after getting hit by a pitch. Acuna got hit in his left elbow by a 97-MPH sinker from Pirates reliever Colin Holderman in the sixth inning of the contest and was […]

Atlanta Braves superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr was forced to exit Tuesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with an apparent injury after he was hit by a pitch during the top of the sixth inning, according to Bally Sports Braves on X, formerly known as Twitter. Ronald Acuña Jr. gets hit by a 97-mph sinker […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers promoted Victor Gonzalez to the big league club and optioned Bryan Hudson, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Additionally, injured reliever Blake Treinen is still hopeful he can possibly return in 2023, via Harris as well. Treinen underwent offseason surgery on his shoulder in November. The initial report stated […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are making a push in hopes of winning the American League East and making a deep run in October. However, it looks like they will have to sustain it without Shane McClanahan. The Rays ace, who emerged as a Cy Young candidate, is “highly unlikely” to pitch this season, per Marc […]

The Boston Red Sox are expected to get Trevor Story back as he has recovered from elbow surgery, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. With Trevor Story being activated today, Yu Chang’s locker has been cleared out, and it appears Pablo Reyes is staying with the Red Sox amid his strong play. It makes […]

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung recently fractured his thumb, and now it has been reported that he will have surgery to stabilize the fracture and that he is expected to be out for six weeks, according to Evan Grand of the Dallas Morning News. Josh Jung was having a very successful season before he […]

The New York Yankees announced that starting pitcher Carlos Rodon is going on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, among three other moves. Carlos Rodon left Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros with his hamstring strain. He gave up five runs to the Astros before leaving the game. However, the Yankees did get […]

The New York Yankees announced that starting pitcher Carlos Rodon is going on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain after leaving Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros. Carlos Rodon had struggled with injuries throughout the season. In spring training, he had a forearm strain that was supposed to keep him out for […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers need their guy back. Despite building distance with a four-game lead in the National League West, the perennial powerhouse has been sporting a chink in its armor for a while. LA just does not have enough pitching depth. Well that is changing very soon, as manager Dave Roberts revealed that Clayton […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been on the injured list because of left shoulder soreness since July 3, and he had a bullpen session on Sunday. Kershaw spoke after his bullpen session and what is ahead for him. “I did it,” Clayton Kershaw said, via Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. […]

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale has been out since June when he suffered a stress reaction in his shoulder. Sale threw in a rehab game on Tuesday, and his second rehab game on Sunday gave Red Sox fans reason to be optimistic for his eventual return to the rotation. Chris Sale pitched 4.1 […]

The Los Angeles Angels opted to keep Shohei Ohtani and buy ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The decision initially excited the fanbase, but the Halos haven’t performed well since the trade deadline. Ohtani was also forced to exit his most recent outing on the mound after dealing with finger cramping. Fortunately, it appears as […]

Friday was just one of those days for the San Diego Padres. With .500 finally in reach, they entered the weekend ready to begin a big home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hours before first pitch, Joe Musgrove was placed on the injury list and shut down with a shoulder injury. Then, the team’s […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have benefited from their trade deadline acquisitions so far. LA is set for some more additions soon, as the team received a trio of injury updates, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. “Some injury news from Dave Roberts: J.D. Martinez is available to pinch-hit today. Should be back in the lineup […]

San Diego Padres fans have been forced to modify their definition of reaching the mountain top a number of times throughout this season. Before the year began, the apex was the World Series. Nothing else would suffice after falling short last season. After a poor start, that definition remained intact but no longer entailed winning […]

Commitment is not an easy thing to do, really in any stage of life. The fear of failure and humiliation can be too crushing for some. The Los Angeles Angels put themselves out there ahead of the trade deadline, taking a massive leap to try to make the playoffs and subsequently keep Shohei Ohtani in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers expect ace righty Walker Buehler to make a major step towards his return to the mound on Friday. Dave Roberts said Buehler will throw a bullpen session in San Diego. He could be headed towards a rehab assignment very soon, according to Rowan Kavner of Fox Sports. If Buehler’s bullpen sessions […]

Last year around this time, many Milwaukee Brewers fans were beside themselves after the organization traded top closer Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres. This year, instead of losing a pivotal pitcher during the postseason they are gaining one. The long-awaited return of right-handed starter Brandon Woodruff is expected to take place this Sunday […]

The New York Yankees have placed Anthony Rizzo on the 10-day injured list. Rizzo’s IL stint is due to “post-concussion syndrome,” which the Yankees believe likely is connected to a collision he had with San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. on May 28. Oswaldo Cabrera was called up to replace Rizzo on the Yankees’ […]

The Minnesota Twins reportedly selected former Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel’s contract Thursday. In a different move, Joe Ryan was placed on the 15-day IL with a groin strain, per Twins writer Betsy Helfand. Dallas Keuchel joins the Twins’ active roster Keuchel, 35, won the 2015 American League Cy Young award while pitching for the […]

The New York Yankees received updates on SP Nestor Cortes and 1B Anthony Rizzo. The good news for New York is that Cortes is expected to return from injury and start on Saturday versus the Houston Astros, per Yankees beat writer Greg Joyce. Rizzo, however, is not in the Yankees lineup for a second consecutive […]

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger JD Martinez is dealing with a painful mystery injury, and had a difficult time explaining the ailment to the press as he struggles to walk. “Nobody knows, including myself,” Martinez said when asked what it could be, per Mike DiGiovanna of the LA Times. “It’s weird because it tightens up on […]

Chicago White Sox star reliever Liam Hendriks reportedly underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, per White Sox beat writer Daryl Van Schouwen. Hendriks isn’t expected to return until 2025, per Bob Nightengale. The entire MLB world is rooting for Hendriks, who defeated cancer earlier this season and returned to pitch for Chicago. He has become one […]

Bo Bichette’s injury is a little more serious than the Toronto Blue Jays would’ve hoped. One day after the Blue Jays said that Bo Bichette avoided any significant structural damage when hurting his knee, the shortstop has been placed on the IL with right patellar tendinitis. The announcement comes one day after Toronto completed a […]

Toronto Blue Jays fans can probably breathe a sigh of relief regarding their best hitter. The Blue Jays’ trade for Paul DeJong seemed to be a potential sign that Bo Bichette’s injury was serious. Just a few hours before the 2023 MLB trade deadline, Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters that Bo Bichette is […]

Noah Syndergaard left his Cleveland Guardians debut against the Houston Astros after getting drilled by a line drive in the sixth inning. Syndergaard was in the middle of a strong debut, throwing 5.1 scoreless innings. He spoke with Guardians trainers on the mound before eventually leaving the game, though he was able to walk to […]

Toronto Blue Jays star Bo Bichette just exited Monday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles with a leg injury in the third inning. Bichette pulled up on the base paths between first and second and reached for his right knee. “Bo Bichette tried to stop after rounding first toward second on a single to RF, grabbed […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German was scratched from tonight’s start against the Tampa Bay Rays due to discomfort in his armpit, and Jhony Brito will start in place of him, according to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic. Jhony Brito will hope to help the Yankees bounce back after losing a series to the […]