2 min read • April 21, 2025
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As we approach the end of April, the MLB injury landscape is rapidly shifting. From All-Stars being stretchered off the field to pitchers on the verge of returning from IL stints, here’s the latest team-by-team breakdown of key player injuries.
Luis Arraez (2B): Stretchered off April 20 after an on-field collision. Transported to Houston Methodist Hospital. Placed on 7-day IL concussion protocol.
Jason Heyward (OF): Placed on 10-day IL (April 19) with left knee inflammation.
Tyler Glasnow (SP): Left April 20 start due to lower leg cramps.
Blake Treinen (RP): Diagnosed with a low-grade forearm sprain, rehabbing without surgery.
Blake Snell (SP): Threw bullpen April 19. No rehab assignment expected before return.
Brandon Marsh (OF): 10-day IL with left hamstring strain (April 20).
Ranger Suárez (SP): Scheduled for third rehab start on April 22.
Griffin Conine (OF): Moved to 60-day IL with dislocated left shoulder (April 20).
Jeff McNeil (INF): Continuing rehab for right oblique strain.
Francisco Alvarez (C): Out with fractured hamate bone, remains on rehab track.
Brayan Bello (SP): May return vs. Mariners (April 22–24).
Kutter Crawford (SP): Heads to Fort Myers April 22 to face live hitters.
Lucas Giolito (SP): Fourth rehab start on April 20; one more start likely before activation.
Heston Kjerstad (OF): Day-to-day after HBP on right elbow. X-rays negative.
Grayson Rodriguez (SP): Undergoing further shoulder evaluation after elbow inflammation.
Ben Rice (C): Day-to-day with left elbow contusion after two HBPs.
DJ LeMahieu (INF): Rehab assignment may begin April 22.
Jonathan Loáisiga (RP): Third live BP session scheduled for April 20.
Nick Sandlin (RP): 15-day IL (April 20) with right lat strain.
Erik Swanson (RP): Threw simulated game April 19; rehab assignment could begin soon.
Chase Meidroth (INF): Undergoing imaging for right thumb inflammation.
Martín Pérez (SP): 15-day IL (April 19) with left elbow inflammation; MRI pending.
Josh Lowe (OF): Progressing from oblique strain, hitting off tee soon.
Shane McClanahan (SP): May begin throwing week of April 21.
Spencer Horwitz (INF): Resumed baseball activities; heading to extended Spring Training.
Colin Holderman (RP): Rehab assignment imminent.
Tim Mayza (RP): 15-day IL (April 19) with lat strain; further evaluation this week.
Ketel Marte (2B): Running program underway; progressing well.
A.J. Puk (RP): 15-day IL (April 19) with elbow inflammation; imaging scheduled.
Kevin Ginkel (RP): Threw 21 pitches to live hitters.
CJ Abrams (SS): Nearing return from hip flexor strain.
Michael Soroka (SP): Could begin rehab start this week after April 19 throwing session.
Kyle Freeland (SP): Left April 20 start with a finger blister.
Kris Bryant (OF): Ongoing lumbar disc issues; no return timetable.
Ezequiel Tovar (SS): 10-day IL (April 19) with hip pain.
Thairo Estrada (INF): Wrist fracture is healing but not yet cleared.
Lucas Erceg (RP): Day-to-day with left foot contusion after 109 mph liner.
Pablo López (SP): Rehab outing April 19: 63 pitches, 4 2/3 innings.
Javier Assad (SP): Rehab start delayed to April 22 due to weather.
Tyson Miller (RP): Made rehab appearance April 19; back-to-back outings this week.
John Brebbia (RP): 15-day IL (April 19) with right triceps strain.
Casey Schmitt (INF): 10-day IL (April 19) with oblique injury.
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