David Chao, MD
2 min read • July 08, 2024
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Here is an injury roundup from covering key players and updates on their injuries:
Ketel Marte missed the weekend games due to back tightness. He is considered day-to-day.
Brandon Pfaadt sustained a left ankle contusion from a comebacker on Saturday and is currently day-to-day.
Eduardo Rodriguez's MRI showed his left lat strain has healed, and he will soon ramp up his throwing program.
Yordan Alvarez was hit on the right knee by a 94 mph fastball during Saturday's game, causing him to miss Sunday's game against the Twins. This knee was previously injured on June 26.
Luis Garcia is recovering from Tommy John surgery. In his second rehab start at Double-A Corpus Christi, he allowed four runs and three hits in 1 1/3 innings.
Jake Bloss showed promise after right shoulder discomfort by pitching four scoreless innings in a Triple-A Sugar Land rehab start. He is expected to return to the rotation later this week.
Victor Caratini is progressing from a left hip flexor strain, hitting in the cage, running, and throwing as part of his rehab.
Taylor Ward injured his left knee during a diving catch attempt and remains hopeful for a quick recovery.
Anthony Rendon took live batting practice and may return as soon as Monday against the Rangers.
Mike Trout is recovering from a torn meniscus in his left knee and aims to return by late July.
Luis Rengifo is on the 10-day IL with right wrist inflammation. Imaging showed no further issues.
Carlos Correa was hit on the right hand by a 96 mph fastball, resulting in a finger contusion. X-rays were negative, and he was replaced by a pinch-runner.
Gleyber Torres missed the weekend games due to right groin tightness after being removed from Friday's game against the Red Sox. He had been playing through this issue for several weeks.
Kyle Schwarber ran the bases at full intensity on Sunday, aiming to return before Tuesday's series opener against the Dodgers.
Bryce Harper ran the bases near full intensity on Sunday. His return could be as early as Tuesday.
J.T. Realmuto is recovering from right knee surgery and took batting practice over the weekend. His return is anticipated after the All-Star break, with a possibility of an earlier comeback.
Blake Snell will start Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays after recovering from a left groin strain.
Alex Cobb pitched two scoreless innings in his second rehab start for Single-A San Jose on Friday.
Wilmer Flores resumed baseball activities on Thursday and will be reevaluated this week after dealing with right knee tendinitis.
Thairo Estrada began a hitting program following a left wrist strain.
Julio Rodríguez's MRI on his quad showed "nothing out of the ordinary," per Mariners manager Scott Servais. Although he missed Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, he pinch-hit in the eighth inning but was hit by a pitch on his elbow guard. Rodríguez was then replaced by a pinch-runner due to his quad issue.
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Written by David Chao, MD
