2 min read • April 28, 2025
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As the 2025 MLB season heats up, several teams are managing key injuries to star players. Here's the latest MLB injury update for this week:
Tyler Glasnow exited after one inning on April 27 with right shoulder soreness, marking his second consecutive early exit, he was added to the 15-day IL on April 28.
Shohei Ohtani (right elbow, left shoulder surgeries) threw a 31-pitch bullpen session on April 26 but will delay facing hitters until his full pitch mix is ready.
Clayton Kershaw (left toe and knee surgeries) made his second rehab start with Double-A Tulsa and will aim for five innings and 75 pitches in his April 29 start.
Luis Arraez (concussion protocol) is now symptom-free and could return April 29.
Jason Heyward (left knee inflammation) is progressing well and may also be back by April 29.
Jordan Westburg (left hamstring strain) was added to the 10-day IL on April 28.
Gary Sánchez (right wrist inflammation) was placed on the 10-day IL on April 28.
Tyler O'Neill was placed on the 10-day IL on April 26 with neck inflammation and is expected to miss multiple weeks.
Zach Eflin (right lat strain) threw a bullpen and plans another next week.
Cole Ragans (left groin strain) is playing catch but uncertain for his April 30 start.
Luis Gil (right lat strain) began a throwing program on April 27.
DJ LeMahieu continues his rehab, playing games at second base and preparing for third base reps.
Brandon Marsh (right hamstring strain) exited his rehab game due to cramping.
Cristopher Sánchez (left forearm soreness) threw a bullpen session on April 27.
Ranger Suárez (lower back stiffness) made his fourth rehab start and could be activated soon.
Josh Jung suffered a lacerated right index finger and left the game on April 27.
Daulton Varsho (right rotator cuff surgery) is likely to make his season debut on April 29.
Logan Gilbert (right forearm strain) will be shut down for two weeks following a mild flexor strain diagnosis.
George Kirby (right shoulder inflammation) could face live hitters as soon as April 28.
Garrett Mitchell (strained left oblique) is expected to miss about a month.
Luke Keaschall suffered a non-displaced right forearm fracture.
Royce Lewis (left hamstring strain) started a rehab assignment on April 25.
Matt Wallner (left hamstring strain) is playing catch but not yet fully back.
Paul DeJong (fractured nose) is set for surgery on April 28.
Matt Vierling (right rotator cuff strain) has a follow-up MRI scheduled for April 28.
Spencer Horwitz (right wrist) began a rehab assignment on April 27.
Ryan Feltner experienced back soreness and had his April 27 start pushed back to April 28.
Gabriel Arias (left hip irritation) missed the April 27 game as a precaution.
Shane Bieber, Trevor Stephan, and David Fry are progressing from UCL surgeries, eyeing a May return to game activities.
A.J. Minter (left lat strain) was placed on the 15-day IL after exiting his April 26 appearance early.
Lucas Giolito (left hamstring strain) is set for his Red Sox debut on April 30.
Connor Wong (left pinkie fracture) started a rehab assignment on April 27.
J.T. Ginn (right elbow inflammation) was placed on the 15-day IL.
Zack Gelof (right hamate fracture) will begin a rehab assignment on April 29.
Tyler Fitzgerald (chest soreness) was out April 26-27 but could be available off the bench moving forward.
Nolan Schanuel fouled a ball off his right knee but avoided structural damage and is improving.
Lance McCullers Jr. (right flexor tendon surgery) threw 71 pitches in a Double-A rehab start on April 26.
Iván Herrera (left knee bone bruise) continues hitting and could start a rehab assignment on May 1.
Kendall Graveman (back tightness) threw 22 pitches in an extended spring game.
Kevin Ginkel (right shoulder inflammation) is making minor league rehab appearances.
Eury Pérez (Tommy John surgery) and Ryan Weathers (left flexor strain) began rehab assignments with Single-A Jupiter.
Griffin Conine will undergo shoulder surgery next week to repair a dislocation.
Stay tuned to SICscore.com for ongoing MLB injury updates, player return timelines, and health insights that impact team performance, fantasy leagues, and betting!
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