Baseball’s injury report reads like a rotating cast of marquee talent, with a dozen star players currently sidelined and a similar number eyeing a return in the coming weeks. The latest medical updates reveal a mix of fractures, strains, and surgical recoveries that will influence roster decisions for both contending clubs and rebuilding teams.
Injury Landscape in the Majors
Jose Ramirez remains out after a fractured hamate bone, with a projected absence of five to seven weeks, while Aaron Judge’s stress fracture in his rib places him in a four to six week reassessment window. Ronald Acuna Jr. is slated to make his comeback in late June after a strained hamstring, and Oneil Cruz faces a four to six week recovery from a fractured hand. Hunter Brown is scheduled to return from a shoulder strain on Tuesday, and a group that includes Cal Raleigh, Yainer Diaz, J.P. Crawford and Kodai Senga are all expected to be back in action shortly.
Elly De La Cruz is currently testing his speed on the bases as he evaluates a potential rehab assignment, and Francisco Lindor’s strained calf could see him back before the end of June. Max Fried is progressing toward a mound session as part of his own rehab, while Hunter Greene will begin a rehab assignment on Thursday with the goal of returning before the All-Star break. Tyler Glasnow, dealing with back spasms, is projected to be unavailable until at least the break, whereas Garrett Crochet’s strained lat puts his return in the second half of the season.
Munetaka Murakami is about three weeks into a four to six week timetable for a strained hamstring, and Corey Seager’s concussion may only require the minimum seven days on the injured list. Konnor Griffin’s flexor strain could see him back before month’s end, while Ryan Helsley’s elbow inflammation has him expected back sometime this week. Edwin Diaz, who has loose bodies in his elbow, is trending toward a return around the All-Star break, and Blake Snell’s similar elbow issue has placed him nearly a month into recovery.
Teoscar Hernandez’s strained hamstring is expected to heal faster than his initial one-month timetable, and Eury Perez’s adductor strain will see him start a rehab assignment on Thursday. Brent Rooker, nursing a bone bruise in his knee, hopes a cortisone shot will accelerate his recovery, while Brandon Woodruff’s shoulder inflammation has him slated for another rehab start on Tuesday.
Kris Bubic has resumed throwing after elbow soreness revealed no structural damage, and Spencer Strider’s elbow inflammation will be reevaluated after four weeks. Cole Ragans’ elbow impingement leaves his return uncertain, while Roman Anthony’s sprained wrist and finger make a pre-All-Star break return unlikely. Vinnie Pasquantino’s fractured hamate places him out until the second half of the season, and Will Smith’s neck inflammation suggests a short absence.
Mickey Moniak’s ankle tendinitis could keep him sidelined for a few weeks, while Emilio Pagan’s strained hamstring aims for a June return. Mick Abel’s elbow inflammation looked promising in his first rehab outing, and Shane Bieber’s forearm fatigue showed improvement in his latest rehab start. Matthew Boyd, recovering from a torn meniscus, is preparing for another bullpen session on Tuesday, whereas Logan Henderson’s strained back makes a June return unlikely.
Kyle Teel’s sprained knee will see him begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday, and Daulton Varsho’s wrist inflammation led to a cortisone shot. Trent Grisham’s strained hamstring has him doing light exercises, while Spencer Schwellenbach’s bone spurs in his elbow may keep him out until August. Nick Pivetta’s flexor strain puts him on a trajectory for a second-half return, and Justin Steele’s UCL revision surgery could bring him back in August.
Luis Robert’s herniated disc may see him back in the second half, Trevor Story’s sports hernia surgery targets a second-half return, and Joe Musgrove’s Tommy John procedure offers hope for a second-half comeback. Seth Lugo’s concussion should result in a brief absence, while Brendan Donovan’s strained groin has yet to be cleared for running. Giancarlo Stanton’s strained calf was tweaked after resuming running, and Noah Schultz’s patellar tendinitis has him starting a rehab assignment on Tuesday.
Bailey Ober’s flexor strain will see him resume throwing off the mound this week, Jorge Polanco’s Achilles bursitis has him set to resume his rehab assignment this week, and Addison Barger’s elbow inflammation puts him on the verge of a rehab assignment. Heliot Ramos’s strained quadriceps is ready for a rehab assignment, and Grayson Rodriguez’s back inflammation is not considered serious.