MLB Injury Updates May 13 - 19 Ohtani, Cole, Bryant Injury Insights

Stay informed about the latest injuries impacting Major League Baseball with our weekly update on players sidelined due to various ailments.

Yankees:

1. Gerrit Cole: Dealing with right elbow discomfort, Cole threw 29 pitches in a bullpen session. His velocity hovered around 89 mph. A date to face hitters is yet to be determined.

2. DJ LeMahieu: Battling a right foot fracture, LeMahieu participated in live batting practice, showing promising signs in his recovery.

3. Oswald Peraza: With a right sub-scapular strain, Peraza's rehab assignment moved to Double-A Somerset, but he remains weeks away from MLB readiness.

4. Tommy Kahnle: Commencing a Minor League rehab assignment, Kahnle aims for five outings before rejoining the Yankees, recovering from right shoulder inflammation.

Dodgers:

• Shohei Ohtani: Experienced lower back tightness, leading to his removal from a game against the Padres. While sidelined for the series finale, long-term concerns are minimal.

• Jason Heyward: Progressing in his recovery from lower back tightness, Heyward engaged in live batting practice, a significant step towards returning to play.

Rangers:

• Max Scherzer: Facing a herniated disk and right thumb soreness, Scherzer's return timeline remains uncertain, despite feeling fine in his back.

• Evan Carter: Dealing with lower back stiffness, Carter was scratched from a lineup, with his availability dependent on his recovery progress.

Phillies:

• Kyle Schwarber: Out for two consecutive games due to lower back stiffness, Schwarber's return date remains uncertain as he aims to recover.

Braves:

• Austin Riley: Removed from Sunday's game and will be re-evaluated today after he felt discomfort in batting practice and felt further discomfort in the third inning.

Mets:

• Brandon Nimmo: Sidelined with "right intercostal irritation," Nimmo exited a game early Saturday after tweaking his side. The severity is minor and he played as pinch hitter Sunday.

• Kodai Senga: Working on mechanical adjustments, Senga aims to progress towards a rehab assignment after a bullpen session.

Cubs:

• Dansby Swanson: Placed on the 10-day injured list with a right knee sprain, Swanson's return date is uncertain as he undergoes treatment.

Giants:

• Michael Conforto: Left Saturday's game due to right hamstring tightness, adding to the Giants' injury concerns.

• Jung Hoo Lee: Remained out of the lineup due to an ongoing recovery from a left foot injury sustained earlier.

• Jorge Soler: Progressing in his recovery from a right shoulder strain, Soler initiated a hitting progression, signaling positive steps towards his return.

Rockies:

• Kris Bryant: Managing a lower back strain, Bryant engaged in infield practice and outfield running, potentially requiring a Minor League rehab assignment before returning.

• Nolan Jones: Nursing a lower back strain, Jones initiated light throwing, indicating a gradual return to baseball activities.

Stay tuned for more injury updates on MLB injuries as the season progresses.