David Chao, MD
2 min read • August 26, 2024
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As the MLB season progresses, injuries continue to impact teams across the league. Here’s an updated look at key players currently dealing with injuries.
Michael Harris II: The Braves' outfielder exited Sunday's game due to left-hand soreness. Fortunately, postgame evaluations revealed no fractures, which is a relief for Braves fans as they hope for a quick return.
Cedric Mullins: Mullins left Friday's game with left quad tightness and was subsequently out of the lineup for the next two games.
Ryan Mountcastle: Mountcastle has been dealing with right wrist soreness and missed several games over the weekend.
Zach Eflin: The right-hander is recovering from right shoulder inflammation and anticipates being ready to return when eligible on September 1st without requiring a rehab assignment.
Trevor Story: Story, recovering from a fractured left shoulder, is expected to begin a rehab assignment within two weeks, according to manager Alex Cora.
Tyler O’Neill: O'Neill returned to the lineup on Sunday after missing games on Friday and Saturday due to a finger injury.
James Paxton: The Red Sox were dealt a blow with Paxton’s partially torn right calf, leading to his transfer to the 60-day injured list, effectively ending his regular season.
Liam Hendriks: Hendriks is making strides in his recovery from right UCL surgery, with his second rehab appearance for Double-A Portland recently completed.
Justin Slaten: Slaten started his rehab assignment with Double-A Portland on Friday, recovering from right elbow inflammation.
Javier Báez: The dynamic infielder was placed on the 10-day injured list with lumbar spine and hip inflammation.
Casey Mize: Mize was scheduled for his fourth rehab start with Triple-A Toledo as he recovers from a left hamstring strain.
Andrew Abbott: Abbott was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a low-grade left shoulder strain. The Reds are optimistic about his return this season.
Javier Báez: Báez, dealing with lumbar spine and hip inflammation, was placed on the 10-day injured list.
Casey Mize: Mize, recovering from a left hamstring strain, was scheduled for his fourth rehab start with Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.
Yordan Alvarez: Alvarez was out of the lineup for three consecutive games due to neck discomfort but was available off the bench on Sunday, with a probable return in Monday's series opener against the Phillies.
Kyle Tucker: Tucker remains sidelined after fouling a ball off his shin in June. While he is making progress, he still faces the hurdle of running before he can return to action.
Hunter Renfroe: The Royals placed Renfroe on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, further depleting their roster.
Mickey Moniak: Moniak returned to the lineup on Sunday after missing Friday and Saturday’s games due to a left elbow issue.
Nolan Schanuel: Schanuel has been out of the lineup for three consecutive games, dealing with back discomfort.
Shohei Ohtani: The Dodgers' star was hit on the left forearm during a game against the Rays, but postgame scans revealed no serious damage.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto: Yamamoto is dealing with right triceps tightness and is expected to make his first rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, with a possible return in September.
Tyler Glasnow: Glasnow, suffering from right elbow tendinitis, is progressing slowly but remains hopeful for a return before the regular season ends.
Brusdar Graterol: Graterol is working his way back from a right hamstring strain, with a rehab assignment expected within the next week.
Tony Gonsolin: Gonsolin, recovering from Tommy John surgery, is optimistic about a late-season return, though the timeline remains uncertain.
Xavier Edwards: Edwards missed the weekend games due to lower back discomfort.
Andrew Nardi: Nardi was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow muscle injury.
Carlos Correa: Correa is still without a clear timeline for his return from plantar fasciitis in his right heel but had a positive sprinting session on Friday.
Max Kepler: Kepler was scratched from the lineup on Sunday due to left knee soreness and was unavailable for the game.
DJ LeMahieu: LeMahieu returned to action on Sunday after missing two games due to a facial contusion.
Clarke Schmidt: Schmidt began his rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset, showing promising results in his first outing.
Jon Berti: Berti, along with Ian Hamilton, was sent on a rehab assignment to Double-A Somerset as they recover from left calf and right lat strains, respectively.
Joey Bart: Bart left Sunday's game with left hamstring discomfort, adding to the Pirates' injury woes.
Jared Jones: Jones, dealing with a Grade 2 right lat strain, is expected to make his next start with the Pirates, according to general manager Ben Cherington.
Fernando Tatis Jr.: Tatis, recovering from a right femoral stress reaction, took batting practice for the first time since landing on the injured list. The team is keeping his return timeline under wraps.
Yu Darvish: Darvish pitched three simulated innings on Sunday as he works his way back from a left groin strain and right elbow inflammation.
Ha-Seong Kim: Kim is making progress from right shoulder inflammation, and the Padres are optimistic his IL stint won’t extend much beyond the minimum 10 days.
Wandy Peralta: Peralta began a rehab assignment with Single-A Lake Elsinore as he recovers from a left adductor strain.
Robbie Ray: Ray left Sunday’s game with left hamstring tightness, with an MRI scheduled for Monday to assess the injury’s severity.
Victor Robles: Robles was hit by a pitch on Saturday, causing him to miss Sunday’s game due to right-hand soreness. X-rays were negative.
Willson Contreras: Contreras suffered a fractured right middle finger after being hit by a pitch on Saturday and was placed on the injured list on Sunday.
Jacob deGrom: DeGrom made his first rehab appearance last week, with the team estimating he’ll need four rehab outings before rejoining the Major League roster.
Max Scherzer: Scherzer was slated to begin a rehab assignment last week but was scratched due to right shoulder fatigue.
As the season heads into its final stretch, teams are eagerly awaiting the return of these key players. The next few weeks will be crucial as these athletes progress through their rehab and aim to rejoin their teams for the playoff push. Stay tuned to Sports Injury Central for the latest injury updates and recovery timelines.
Written by David Chao, MD
