MLB Injuries - Page 7

The Philadelphia Phillies recently placed starting pitcher Zack Wheeler on the 15-day IL after he was diagnosed with a blood clot. He underwent surgery over the weekend, and the organization has shared an update regarding Wheeler’s status. Reports indicate that Wheeler, who is 35 years old, had a successful surgery, according to Jason Dumas of […]

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton left his start against the Milwaukee Brewers early on Monday with an apparent injury. The Cubs have not released additional info as of this writing, but Bleacher Nation reports Horton is dealing with a blister. Regardless of the reason for his quick exit, it seems to be just about […]

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Sunday to end the Crew’s 14-game winning streak. Jose Trevino had two RBI, and Austin Hays hit a walk-off in the tenth inning. The Reds started the day by designating Jake Fraley for assignment just after he suffered a knee injury. Terry Francona spoke with MLB.com’s […]

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jon Gray is dealing with an illness this season, that may end his campaign. One team insider thinks that Gray may also be done with baseball, following this ailment. “Thoracic outlet syndrome for Jon Gray, according to Bruce Bochy. With Gray in the last year of his deal, a baby on […]

The New York Yankees are getting some backup! In their previous game against the St. Louis Cardinals, outfielder Cody Bellinger and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt were out of the starting lineup. The Yankees managed to win the game 12-8, and now they are set to bring back two of their best hitters. On the announcement […]

As Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez continues to take steps towards a return, he has now received another huge update that makes his inevitable recovery almost to an end. With the Astros looking to take the AL West from the Seattle Mariners, getting back Alvarez will be crucial, but he first has to be on […]

As the Kansas City Royals are coming off the trade deadline, the team has currently won four of its last five games, but Saturday’s victory against the Chicago White Sox featured a concerning moment. While the Royals wouldn’t necessarily deal with an injury, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino would have to leave the game due to […]

Aaron Judge launched his 39th home run of the season Saturday night at Busch Stadium, but the blast came at a cost for St. Louis. Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II jammed his foot into the base of the wall while attempting to rob Judge’s third-inning shot, leaving the game later with a left ankle […]

If the Cincinnati Reds (64-60) fall short of a Wild Card berth by the end of the season, they may very will remember their brutal August series versus the Milwaukee Brewers as the defining point of their campaign. And it is not even done yet. Although it may seem impossible to beat the molten-hot Brew […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had bad news to share on Saturday, which concerns far more than their championship aspirations. Zack Wheeler has a blood clot near his right shoulder and is heading to the 15-day injured list, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. It is currently unclear when he will rejoin the club. Wheeler has been one […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for life without Max Muncy, again, following the third baseman being placed on IL once more, the team might actually be getting some infield reinforcements sooner than some may have expected. That’s right, while Muncy works to get back from a sore side, his teammate, Hyeseong Kim, was back […]

The Houston Astros’ lineup has experienced more than its fair share of injuries this season. Astros manager Joe Espada has done a good job weathering the storm and keeping his team in contention. However, Josh Hader’s injury is another big obstacle that the has to overcome. Luckily for him, Jake Meyers and Yordan Alvarez could […]

The Milwaukee Brewers made a key roster move during their red-hot surge through the National League standings, placing pitcher DL Hall on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain. The team also announced the recall of Grant Anderson from Triple-A Nashville just one day after optioning the right-hander. The news was confirmed Saturday […]

The Houston Astros have dealt with injuries throughout the 2025 season. Despite seeing players fall in and out of the lineup, the team is still at the top of the American League West. However, Astros manager Joe Espada faces his toughest test with the absence of his closer Josh Hader. Bryan Abreu has stepped into […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to receive a much-needed spark in the heart of their lineup as third baseman Alec Bohm rejoins the team this afternoon. The Bohm activation comes at a pivotal juncture for the club, offering the Philadelphia offense boost fans have been waiting for. The sixth-year veteran returns from a fractured left […]

The Philadelphia Phillies gained relief this afternoon as closer Jhoan Duran reassured teammates and fans that he is healthy after a frightening injury scare. The severity of his situation diminished rapidly when Duran dropped his “100%” claim. His status had been a major talking point since the incident, as losing a key bullpen piece during […]

After a fire sale at the MLB trade deadline, the Minnesota Twins have a new look across their roster. Many young players have been promoted to the big-league roster in order to try and lock in spots for the future. Their most recent promotion? Outfielder James Outman, recently acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers, was […]

The Giants’ nightmare homestand continued Friday with a 7-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, their sixth straight defeat and 14th loss in their last 15 games at Oracle Park. While the loss added to San Francisco’s misery, there was at least some positive news on the injury front for infielders Matt Chapman and Casey […]

At long last, Lance McCullers Jr. may finally be nearing his return to the big-league mound — though his role when he gets there is still up for debate. In what could have been his final rehab outing before rejoining the Houston Astros, McCullers worked five innings Friday night for Triple-A Sugar Land against Salt […]

The stakes are high as the San Diego Padres take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in a pivotal divisional clash. Earlier this week, the Padres overtook the Dodgers for first place in the NL West. LA hasn’t been out of first place this late in a season since 2021. And, more astoundingly, it’s the latest […]

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran received a positive initial update after leaving Friday’s 6-2 victory over the Washington Nationals with a frightening injury. Duran, acquired from the Minnesota Twins at the MLB trade deadline, was struck on his right foot/ankle by a 94.1 mph line drive off the bat of Nationals infielder Paul DeJong in […]

The San Francisco Giants moved third baseman Matt Chapman to the 10-day injured list after he struggled to regain full strength from a right-hand injury. Chapman initially hurt his hand on June 8 while diving back to first base against the Houston Astros, an injury that sidelined him for 23 games earlier this season. After […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been coasting at the top of the NL East over the last few weeks while the New York Mets struggle and Philly continues to thrive. The addition of star closer Jhoan Duran at the trade deadline is a big reason why the Phillies have continued to close out games in clutch […]

Despite injuries piling up all season long, the Los Angeles Dodgers had been able to maintain a lead in the NL West. But after the Los Angeles Angels extended the team’s losing streak to four straight games, the Dodgers dropped in the standings. LA is now a game behind San Diego as the division rivals […]

The San Diego Padres are riding high. Manager Mike Shildt has lead his squad back to the top of the National League West. The Padres turned heads when they tied the Los Angeles Dodgers, but now they are leading the way. The most impressive part? San Diego is doing so without Michael King. Luckily for […]

After making a few roster moves, the San Diego Padres have announced that Wandy Peralta will start Friday night’s series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers, following the surprising placement of Michael King on the 15-day injured list. The 34-year-old left-hander owns a 3.13 ERA with 45 strikeouts across 54.2 innings this season. King had […]

The Kansas City Royals face a tough road to a potential playoff seed. Unfortunately, the team has not been able to rely on their ace, Cole Ragans. Matt Quatraro has done a good job, pivoting to Seth Lugo and standout Royals rookie Noah Cameron. However, the dark cloud of Ragans’ shaky availability could define Kansas […]

Milwaukee Brewers rookie phenom Jacob Misiorowski has been on the 15-day IL due to a tibia contusion. On Friday, Misiorowski finally returned to the mound in his first game back since sustaining the injury. However, it wasn’t the best performance, as he was pulled after recording just four outs. It was expected that the 23-year-old […]

After the Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy was a late scratch for Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels, manager Dave Roberts provided an injury update. Muncy is headed to the IL with a Grade 1 oblique strain injury. Roberts also announced that the Dodgers acquired third baseman Buddy Kennedy to fill in for […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have an important three-game series against the San Diego Padres over the weekend, as both teams are neck-and-neck in the NL West. Unfortunately for L.A., it sounds like the club will be without Max Muncy for Friday’s contest. Reports indicate that the 34-year-old third baseman is dealing with side soreness, according […]

The New York Yankees will take on the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in the first contest of a three-game series. However, the club will be without first baseman Paul Goldschmidt in the starting lineup due to a knee injury. Despite that, Goldschmidt shared some positive news about his current status. While talking with media […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have been as dominant as ever despite dealing with injuries. With Jackson Chourio out with a hamstring issue, Brewers manager Pat Murphy was already without one of his stars. Jacob Misiorowski joined him, robbing the rotation of its young phenom. However, Milwaukee got some exciting news about the All-Star before taking on […]

The Houston Astros are 6-4 in their last 10 games despite a banged-up bullpen. Bryan Abreu and Bennett Sousa have done well for Astros manager Joe Espada in bigger roles. However, Josh Hader’s injury has had a huge impact on Houston’s normal dominance. After his latest update, Espada might have to ride with Abreu as […]

For the first time in ages, the Los Angeles Dodgers do not lead the NL West. That right is owned by the San Diego Padres, who lead the West by one game going into Friday’s matchups. A four-game losing streak, including a sweep by their crosstown rivals, the Los Angeles Angels, has caused a bit […]

In what’s unfortunately an all-too-familiar sight for Houston Astros fans, Lance McCullers Jr is on the road to recovery again. A few days ago, the right-handed pitcher was sent to the injured list due to a blister on his hand. This was the latest addition to the long list of injuries that McCullers has dealt […]

Despite the Minnesota Twins being virtually out of the playoff picture, starting pitcher Pablo Lopez still wants back in. After being shut down in early June due to injury, Lopez is aiming to return to the mound this season. It’s a surprising return, for sure, as the pitcher would risk another injury even though they […]

The New York Yankees are getting two of their injured pitchers back on track. On Thursday, the Yankees announced RHP Fernando Cruz and LHP Ryan Yarbrough are scheduled for rehab starts.  Both will make their way to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre just in time before New York takes on the St. Louis Cardinals. In late June, Cruz […]

The Atlanta Braves are closely monitoring Chris Sale rehab developments after the left-handed pitcher took a line drive to the rib cage during a game against the New York Mets on June 18th, resulting in a fracture that landed him on the injured list. With the club still searching for consistency in the Braves rotation, […]

The San Diego Padres made a key pitching move just ahead of their crucial three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers starting Friday. The team announced that right-hander Michael King has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left knee inflammation — a decision that directly impacts both the Dodgers series and the […]