2 min read • May 05, 2025
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Stay up to date with the latest MLB injury updates as of May 10, 2025.
Key news on stars including Oneil Cruz, Jose Altuve, Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, Corbin Burnes, Triston Casas, and more. Full team-by-team breakdown.
As the 2025 MLB season heats up, injuries continue to impact key rosters across the league. Here’s the latest comprehensive roundup of injuries across the league.
Corey Seager (SS): Will miss the May 11 game due to a reaggravation of a right hamstring injury on a swing in the May 10 win, he will be evaluated Monday and likely to miss several games to allow a full recovery.
Jose Altuve (2B): Exited the May 10 game against the Reds with right hamstring tightness.
Yordan Alvarez (DH/OF): Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right hand inflammation. The move is retroactive to Saturday after Alvarez missed the final two games of the weekend series vs. the White Sox. The All-Star is hitting .210 with 3 HR and 18 RBIs this season. On May 7, an MRI revealed a muscle strain that will require rest.
Hayden Wesneski (P): Placed on the 15-day IL on May 9 with right elbow discomfort.
Oneil Cruz (OF): Exited the May 10 game against the Braves with lower back tightness, currently is day-to-day.
Hunter Greene (RHP): Left his May 7 start with a right groin injury during warm-ups in the fourth inning. An MRI revealed a Grade 1 strain, and he will be added to the IL.
Tyler Callihan (2B): underwent surgery on May 6 and will be out for at least 6-8 weeks.
Noelvi Marte (INF): Placed on the 10-day IL on May 7 (retro to May 5) with a left oblique strain.
Teoscar Hernández placed on the 10-day IL with Grade 1 adductor strain.
Michael Kopech (RHP) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on May 8 as he recovers from a right shoulder impingement and before that forearm inflammation.
Clayton Kershaw (LHP): Rehabbed 5 IP on April 30; followed up with 6 IP on May 6 in AZ Complex League, likely to have one more rehab start on May 11 then return to the Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani (DH): Still months away from pitching post-elbow surgery.
Tommy Edman (INF): On 10-day IL (ankle inflammation); Dave Roberts said it's "unlikely" Tommy Edman will come off the IL when he's eligible this weekend. "It's just not responding" as quickly as hoped.
Evan Phillips (RHP): Placed on the 15-day IL on May 7 with right forearm discomfort.
Shota Imanaga (LHP): Exited May 4 start with a left hamstring strain. On Monday, the Cubs placed Imanaga on the 15-day IL.
Corbin Burnes (RHP): May miss next start due to right shoulder inflammation, but no IL stint yet.
Merrill Kelly (RHP): Left May 2 game with right hamstring cramps.
Justin Martinez (RHP): On 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation. Imaging revealed no structural damage.
Kris Bryant (1B/OF): Will undergo an ablation procedure to manage pain from lumbar degenerative disk disease and hopes to resume his rehab afterward.
J.T. Realmuto (C): Left the May 7 game after fouling a ball off his left foot. No X-rays needed, and the team says he is OK. Played on May 8.
Anthony Volpe (SS): Felt a “pop” in his left shoulder on May 3. MRI results were positive.
Clarke Schmidt (RHP): Scratched May 3 with left flank soreness; started on May 6.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. (INF/OF): Out 4–6 weeks with multiple high-grade oblique tears.
Luis Gil (RHP): Progressing from right lat strain, resumed throwing on April 27.
Marcus Stroman (RHP): Threw off a mound May 2 (left knee inflammation); timeline TBD.
DJ LeMahieu (INF): Is expected to return during the May 12-14 series against the Mariners.
George Kirby (RHP): Rehab start on May 4 (Triple-A): 3 IP, 4 K, 1 HR allowed.
Randy Arozarena (OF): Left May 4 with hamstring issue, believed to be minor.
Romy Gonzalez (2B): Did not play on May 8 due to back soreness, likely to return this weekend.
Walker Buehler (RHP): Placed on 15-day IL (shoulder bursitis); no structural damage.
Triston Casas (1B): Underwent season-ending left patellar tendon surgery on May 4.
Kutter Crawford (RHP): Rehab work ongoing in Fort Myers for right patellar soreness.
Kristian Campbell (UTIL): Returned May 4 after rib discomfort.
Masataka Yoshida (OF): MRI confirmed recovery delay in shoulder labrum tear rehab.
Tanner Bibee (RHP): Left May 4 start due to leg cramping.
José Ramírez (3B): Returned May 4 after mild ankle sprain.
Shane Bieber & Trevor Stephan (RHPs): Both threw live BP May 2 as part of TJ/UCL recoveries.
Cole Ragans (LHP): Set to make May 5 start despite mild groin strain.
Hunter Harvey (RHP): Threw bullpens May 1 & 3. Scheduled for live BP on May 5.
Dylan Cease (RHP): Exited his May 7 start with a right forearm cramp. The move was precautionary, and he passed all postgame evaluations. He played catch on May 9 without any issues.
Jake Cronenworth (INF): Began a short rehab stint with Triple-A El Paso on May 6 after suffering a non-displaced right rib fracture. He could rejoin the Padres for the May 9 series in Colorado.
Yu Darvish (RHP): Progressing from right elbow inflammation, has thrown multiple bullpens and is threw a 48-pitch simulated game on May 8.
Jackson Merrill (OF): Activated from IL on May 6 and returned against the Yankees.
Zach Eflin (RHP): After a May 4 rehab outing (High-A), he will throw a bullpen May 7 and is expected to start this Sunday May 11 vs. the Angels.
Tyler O'Neill (OF): Began rehab assignment May 6 (Triple-A Norfolk). Will play multiple games before returning from neck inflammation.
Jordan Westburg (INF): Participated in workouts May 6 and is set to begin a rehab assignment later this week (left hamstring strain).
Andrew Kittredge (RHP): Made a rehab appearance May 4 (High-A), next outing scheduled May 8 for Triple-A Norfolk.
Ramón Urías (INF): On 10-day IL since May 3 (right hamstring strain); could resume baseball activities this week.
Ronny Mauricio (INF): Rehab stint continued May 6 with Single-A St. Lucie, moving to Double-A Binghamton on May 9 as he returns from a torn ACL.
Frankie Montas (RHP): Threw his third bullpen on May 6 (high-grade lat strain); will need a full Spring Training-style buildup.
Sean Manaea (LHP): Progressing from right oblique strain, throwing from 105 feet with increasing intensity.
Jesse Winker (OF): Diagnosed with a right oblique strain; expected to miss 6–8 weeks after exiting May 4 game.
A.J. Minter (LHP): Underwent second MRI April 30; has chosen season-ending surgery for a left lat tear.
Danny Young (LHP): Will undergo Tommy John surgery for a ligament injury in his left elbow.
Sal Frelick (OF): Left May 4 with left knee discomfort; MRI pending.
Freddy Peralta (RHP): Late-May 4 groin tightness, considered minor.
Brandon Woodruff (RHP): Rehab starts scheduled May 6 & 11; return projected May 16–18.
Aaron Civale (RHP): Rehab assignment begins May 7.
DL Hall (LHP): Rehabbed in Arizona Complex League May 3.
Daulton Varsho (OF): Scratched May 4 with lower back tightness.
Max Scherzer (RHP): The Blue Jays transferred Max Scherzer to the 60-day IL as he continues to recover from right thumb inflammation. He faced live batters on May 7 for the first time since his injury and will continue to progress his recovery.
Andrés Giménez (2B): was added to the 10-day IL on May 9 with a right quad strain.
Mike Trout (OF): On 10-day IL with left knee bone bruise; optimistic for short stay.
Yoán Moncada (INF): Began rehab May 3 (thumb soreness).
Jesús Sánchez (OF): Missed May 3–4 due to back tightness.
Otto Lopez (INF): On IL with Grade 2 right ankle sprain (retro to May 3).
Nolan Arenado (3B): Scratched pregame on May 7 due to back spasms.
Iván Herrera (C): Continuing rehab assignment with DH-only role due to lingering left knee pain.
Josh Bell (1B): Missed several games with groin tightness.
Michael Soroka (RHP): Dominant rehab start May 2: 5 IP, 11 K, 1 ER.
Injuries continue to reshape lineups and rotations across the league as teams battle through the early stretch of the 2025 season.
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