2 min read • May 05, 2025
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Stay up to date with the latest MLB injury updates as of May 6, 2025.
Key news on stars like 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.
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.
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; set to start 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): Played rehab games May 2 after hip cortisone shot.
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.
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.
Teoscar Hernández exited the May 5 game against the Marlins during the fourth inning with left hamstring tightness. More details to come following the MRI today.
Clayton Kershaw (LHP): Rehabbed 5 IP on April 30; next start May 6 in AZ Complex League.
Shohei Ohtani (DH): Still months away from pitching post-elbow surgery.
Tommy Edman (INF): On 10-day IL (ankle inflammation); last played April 29.
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.
Jackson Merrill (OF): Expected to be activated during the three-game series against the Yankees.
Zach Eflin (RHP): 4 scoreless rehab innings May 4 (High-A). Could return soon.
Andrew Kittredge (RHP): Rehabbed one inning May 4 post-knee surgery.
Ramón Urías (INF): On IL with right hamstring strain, could resume activity week of May 5.
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. The 40-year-old hasn't pitched since March 29 and will be eligible to return May 29.
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).
Jesse Winker (OF): Left May 4 with right oblique strain; will miss six to eight weeks.
Danny Young (LHP): Opted for Tommy John surgery for elbow ligament injury.
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).
Iván Herrera (C): Rehab slowed by left knee pain; DH-only for now.
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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