The End of the Midseason Showcase
The midseason showcase has drawn to a close, and clubs across the league are now turning their attention to the final stretch of the season. While the All‑Star festivities have ended, the injury ledger remains heavy, especially among the rotation.
Rehab Rundown
Several of the game’s most prominent arms are currently navigating recovery plans. Jacob Misiorowski is dealing with arm fatigue and will miss the first series after the break, while Shohei Ohtani was held out of his final pre‑break start because of knee inflammation and was absent from the Summer Classic. Max Fried, sidelined by an elbow issue, is expected to begin a rehab assignment this week, and Carlos Rodon will be throwing daily as he works through elbow inflammation. Jacob DeGrom may soon be placed on the injured list after a glute injury forced him to miss his last start, and Zac Gallen has been on the IL since July 12 with elbow inflammation that could keep him out for the rest of the month. Blake Snell has already started throwing batting practice and is poised to start a rehab outing soon, while Chase Burns is coping with right groin tightness that kept him out of the All‑Star Game. Max Scherzer has begun a back‑spasm rehab during the break and could return as early as next week, Jameson Taillon posted a strong rehab outing on July 11 and expects to rejoin the Cubs shortly, and Edwin Diaz has started his own elbow‑rehab journey.
Fantasy Outlook
For fantasy baseball enthusiasts, the coming weeks will be defined by timing and risk assessment. Monitoring the progress of these rehabbing pitchers will be crucial, as a timely return could provide a decisive edge in playoff push scenarios. Owners should keep an eye on official announcements and injury reports, ready to plug in a fresh arm as soon as it becomes active.
The blend of injury management and strategic roster moves promises to reshape the competitive landscape as the season heads into its decisive phase.