MLB Injuries - Page 7

The San Diego Padres’ rotation has taken another hit, as the club announced Friday afternoon that left-handed starter Nestor Cortes has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to September 4) with left biceps tendinitis. Cortes appeared to sustain the injury during his most recent start on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles, where he […]

Nine and a half games out of first place in the AL Central, the Kansas City Royals’ best shot at a playoff spot lies through the Wild Card. The Royals are set to begin a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins at home. This weekend provides the perfect platform for Kansas City to vault themselves […]

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado appears to be closing in on a return, with signs pointing toward a rehab assignment starting early next week. After spending time in Florida rehabbing a persistent right shoulder strain, the All-Star has rejoined the team and is expected to report to Double-A Springfield on Tuesday or Wednesday, […]

The Chicago Cubs’ push toward October has hit a concerning snag with star outfielder Kyle Tucker battling another injury setback. Tucker, acquired from the Houston Astros in a blockbuster offseason trade, has already played a pivotal role in Chicago’s 2025 campaign. However, Cubs manager Craig Counsell’s latest update on his health has cast doubt on […]

Five games out of the AL West lead with just a little over three weeks left in the season, the Texas Rangers likely won’t win their division once again. After losing their last two games against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Rangers’ momentum after winning six in a row has been halted. The timing could not […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are closing in on clinching a spot in the playoffs as they are the No. 1-ranked team in the AL East. With the regular season nearing a close, it sounds like outfielder Anthony Santander could be making a return from injury soon. Reports indicate that Santander, who turns 31 years old […]

The Texas Rangers are not out of the American League playoff picture completely. However, Bruce Bochy needs to pull off some magic for his team to squeak into the postseason. After Texas lost Nathan Eovaldi for the season to injury, the team’s morale took a huge hit. Now, Adolis Garcia and Jon Gray are heading […]

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith offered some hope that he could put an awful August behind him after going 3-for-5 with one RBI in Tuesday’s game versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Unfortunately, however, the three-time All-Star did not get the chance to build on his big outing. He took a foul ball off the hand […]

Still sitting atop the AL Central, the Detroit Tigers are set to begin a weekend series against the division cellar-dwelling Chicago White Sox on Friday evening. After losing a series between first-place teams to the New York Mets, the Tigers will look to get back on track with a series opener win against the White […]

The New York Yankees started spring training with a formidable starting rotation. Aaron Boone saw New York add another ace by signing Max Fried to a long-term deal in free agency. He joined Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon as the core of a top-tier trio on the mound. However, Tommy John surgery ended Cole’s season […]

The New York Yankees open a massive series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. They return to The Bronx three games behind the Jays for the American League East lead. Yankees captain Aaron Judge is making his return to right field for the first time since he suffered a flexor strain injury in […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are placing right-handed relief pitcher Nick Mears on the 15-day injured list, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. “The Brewers have placed RHP Nick Mears on the 15-day IL with back tightness, joining Trevor Megill, Shelby Miller and Grant Anderson as key Milwaukee relievers on the shelf. RHP Carlos Rodriguez recalled from Triple-A […]

Following a four-game sweep at the hands of the Chicago White Sox at home, the Minnesota Twins have continued their rough form after the July 31st trade deadline. Twins leadership dealt a good amount of major league contributors, most notably closer Jhoan Duran and shortstop Carlos Correa. As the team looks to get back on […]

The Chicago Cubs were waiting for star outfielder Kyle Tucker to break his home run drought, and he finally did at the end of August. But Tucker then suffered a calf injury and was ruled out for the series finale against the Atlanta Braves. Tucker played on Tuesday for the Cubs against the Braves but […]

The New York Yankees managed to take home an 8-7 victory in their series finale against the Houston Astros on Thursday night, but it did come at a cost. Reports that came out after the game revealed that second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., who had to exit the game prior to the start of the […]

The New York Yankees faced a concerning moment in their series finale against the Houston Astros on Thursday night. Second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. left the game with contusions in both knees, injuries the team said occurred on separate plays. His left knee was hurt when it collided with Jose Altuve’s helmet while tagging him […]

The New York Mets are making a critical move ahead of a pivotal weekend. As part of their ongoing playoff push, the club is set to activate catcher Francisco Alvarez from the injured list on Friday, just in time for a crucial series against the Cincinnati Reds with Wild Card implications. The Venezuelan catcher has […]

Cristian Javier’s return from Tommy John surgery has been a study in reinvention, but Thursday in the Bronx he flashed something wonderfully familiar: pure, unfiltered gas. Working a 1-2 count to Aaron Judge, Javier reached back for 95.5 mph — his hardest pitch since returning — and dotted the top of the zone. For a […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are attempting to extend their six-game win streak as they take on the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday evening. It’s been an impressive stretch for this club as they continue fighting for a potential spot in the postseason. However, their playoff hopes took a hit after the team announced its star shortstop […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kick off a weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. However, Dave Roberts’ infield might be even thinner than it was before. The Dodgers have been without Tommy Edman and Max Muncy thanks to injury. Depending on further test results, Will Smith might join them. If he misses time, Ben […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are inching closer to getting a key piece of their offense back. Veteran third baseman Max Muncy has officially started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, signaling that his return to the big league roster is on track. After weeks of uncertainty, this injury update comes at a crucial time […]

The Kansas City Royals’ postseason hopes took a major hit Thursday as the team placed right-hander Seth Lugo on the 15-day injured list with lower back strain. The move takes effect retroactively from September 1, keeping the 35-year-old out for at least two starts right in the thick of the Royals’ American League playoff push. […]

The Houston Astros received a mixed injury update on All-Star closer Josh Hader that could impact their postseason trajectory Thursday. While imaging shows his shoulder is healing, manager Joe Espada revealed Hader has yet to resume throwing. That delay adds uncertainty to the club’s bullpen struggles and raises questions about their ability to hold their […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped the first two games of their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates after Wednesday’s 3-0 defeat. However, the team suffered an even greater loss as Will Smith left the contest with an injury. With the All-Star catcher banged up, the Dodgers made a series of roster moves. Los Angeles has selected […]

The Texas Rangers received two important injury updates on Thursday as they continue their push for an American League Wild Card spot in September. Sitting 1.5 games behind the Seattle Mariners for the third Wild Card position and 5.5 games back of the AL West–leading Houston Astros, Texas lines up for a three-game set against […]

The Milwaukee Brewers announced that Christian Yelich would miss the finale against the Philadelphia Phillies after he was scratched from Wednesday’s game. The former MVP is experiencing back pain that manager Pat Murphy attributes to a hustle double against the Arizona Diamondbacks last week. The team initially said that Yelich is expected to return for […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have enjoyed a strong 2025 season. Milwaukee’s 86-54 record leads the entire National League, and the Brewers also hold a six-game advantage over the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. However, relief pitcher Shelby Miller — who was acquired at the trade deadline from the Arizona Diamondbacks — recently provided a concerning […]

At present, the Houston Astros are poised to make it to the playoffs as the winner of the AL West division, and their 8-7 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday increased their lead in the division after the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers both lost their most recent games. And with the regular […]

Milwaukee Brewers fans are on edge despite the team’s win over the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday. Christian Yelich was scratched from the lineup due to a sore back. It’s a dreaded update for the Brewers faithful after Yelich underwent season-ending back surgery last year. The former MVP has been dealing with pain in his back since […]

When Dave Roberts marched Dalton Rushing out to pinch hit for Will Smith at what would have been his second at-bat against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third inning, it left fans wondering what went wrong. After watching the veteran catcher get clipped by a foul ball in the second inning, Smith was pulled from […]

Early on in the 2025 MLB season, it appeared as though the Boston Red Sox’s season was going down the drain. Following a loss to the Cincinnati Reds on July 2, Boston was five games under .500 at 45-50. They had traded Rafael Devers, their best hitter, to the San Francisco Giants for peanuts. All […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing increased uncertainty in their quest to repeat as World Series champions, as manager Dave Roberts confirmed there are no plans to bring pitcher Roki Sasaki back to the majors anytime soon. The injury update comes after Sasaki’s latest rehab outing with Triple-A Oklahoma City, where the 23-year-old’s velocity and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are battling the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, with the reigning World Series champions looking to get back at the host team. The Bucs defeated their visitors in the series opener on Tuesday via a score of 9-7. However, the Dodgers have found themselves behind the […]

The Houston Astros received encouraging news in their playoff push, as Isaac Paredes shared a positive update on his injury rehab. The third baseman, sidelined since mid-July with a right hamstring strain, reported progress during light defensive drills and running work this week—giving Houston a reason for optimism as the AL West standings tighten. According […]

Will Vest has been the Detroit Tigers’ closer when healthy all season long. However, Detroit decided to give AJ Hinch’s bullpen a boost at the trade deadline. The Tigers went out and acquired Kyle Finnegan, one of the top relievers on the market to pair with Vest. However, it looks like he got hurt while […]

The Boston Red Sox are going for the sweep of the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday after a big Game 2 11-7 win. While the playoff race is getting real in Boston, the Fenway faithful have been waiting on injury news all Wednesday long. Before the game, Alex Cora gave the update that fans were fearing. […]

The Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians, 11-7, but the victory came with a costly setback as Roman Anthony went down with an injury. Alex Bregman spoke openly about the impact on the team, admitting the loss is tough to process. Still, the star infielder emphasized the need to stay focused and stick to […]

The Chicago Cubs host the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night, looking for a series sweep. While the Milwaukee Brewers are running away with the NL Central, Chicago is roaring to a playoff berth. The one-year experiment with Kyle Tucker has worked out well so far for the Cubs, but a nagging injury could change things. […]

The Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 11-7 on Tuesday night to secure a series win. They overcame a rough Garrett Crochet start to take the win at Fenway Park. But a concerning injury had Boston fans holding their collective breath after the game. Red Sox star rookie Roman Anthony left the game in […]