#mlb-injuries

#mlb-injuries

Aaron Ashby has a favorable MRI result and is expected to return by mid-April after recovering from an oblique strain.

Tyler Black will miss 6-8 weeks of the season due to a hamate fracture in his right hand, impacting his development.

Brandon Drury will miss the season start due to a fractured thumb, impacting his chances for the opening-day roster.

The Chicago White Sox are managing player injuries but received good news with Andrew Benintendi's return for Opening Day.

Freddie Freeman's finger injury sidelined him just after his return, raising concerns for the Dodgers regarding lineup stability and player health.

The Tigers are facing significant injuries in their outfield, impacting the lineup for Opening Day.

Jorge Soler is recovering from a mild hamstring strain and remains day-to-day for the Braves.

Ozzie Albies is likely to return earlier than expected to the Atlanta Braves' lineup after suffering a fractured toe.

The Dodgers maintain the best MLB record despite facing the highest number of injuries in the league this season.

The Dodgers struggled despite Yoshinobu Yamamoto's strong return, losing again due to late-game pitching issues.

Mookie Betts is recognized for his community contributions, nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award.

The Dodgers are bolstering their pitching staff with key roster moves to address injury woes.

Austin Riley is out for the season due to an unhealed fractured hand, impacting the Braves' playoff chances.

Michael Harris II returned after a wrist injury, hitting a two-run homer and helping the Braves win in a thrilling game against the Twins.

Alex Cobb's season is over due to a back injury, impacting the Guardians' postseason strategy.

Avisaíl García is likely out for the entire season after back surgery, with hopes to return in winter ball next offseason.

Alex Bregman is likely to miss the weekend series against the White Sox due to a right elbow injury, but no structural damage was found.

Bo Bichette's season was marred by injuries and struggles, leading to uncertainty about his future with the Blue Jays.

The decision to trade or extend Bichette is complicated by his poor performance and health concerns.

The Blue Jays continue to struggle offensively, facing their ninth shutout of the season.

Multiple top pitching prospects for the Blue Jays have undergone Tommy John surgery this season.

Reynaldo López's injury adds to the Braves' difficult season, but the team's offense remains strong, highlighted by recent win over the Nationals.

Gio Urshela is set to join the Atlanta Braves roster to replace injured Austin Riley, who will be out for 6-8 weeks.

The Atlanta Braves acquired Whit Merrifield as a low-risk solution to injury problems, filling a critical gap at second base.

Merrifield's previous struggles with the Phillies raised doubts about his impact, but he proved to be valuable for the Braves.

Injuries significantly impacted the Braves' roster strategy, emphasizing the need for depth in the infield.

The Braves signed Harold Ramirez on a minor league deal to strengthen roster depth amid injuries.

Kershaw's injury will sideline him for the postseason, significantly impacting the Dodgers' chances.

Kershaw's performance this season has not matched his previous standards due to injuries.

Connor Brogdon elected minor league free agency after an unimpressive tenure with the Dodgers, opening a spot on their 40-man roster.

Gray ended his first Cardinals season on the injured list due to tendonitis, despite showing strong metrics throughout the year.

Left-hander Justin Steele set to join Cubs' Triple-A affiliate for rehab assignment, aiming to return to rotation soon.

Chris Stratton's injury likely ends his 2024 season, raising concerns about a potential surgery affecting 2025.

Stratton's performance has been disappointing this season, highlighted by low strikeout and high walk rates.

Rich Hill's return isn't enough to overcome the challenges posed by pitching injuries and key player health issues for the Red Sox.

Rafael Devers aims to improve in the 2025 season despite being sidelined by shoulder injuries.

Rafael Devers struggled with shoulder inflammation throughout the season, affecting his performance and leading to a disappointing batting average.

Dedniel Núñez will miss the entire 2024 season with a flexor injury, impacting the Mets' pitching strategy.

Núñez had shown great promise in his debut season before injury setbacks.

Lindor's potential return is uncertain, and the Mets are managing without him successfully.

The Pirates activated pitchers Ryan Borucki and Colin Holderman, enhancing their pitching options as they head into the final stretch of the season.

The Pirates made significant roster changes, including designating pitcher Jake Woodford for assignment after a poor season.