2 min read • May 19, 2025
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As the 2025 MLB season intensifies, player injuries continue to shape team outlooks and betting lines. Here’s the latest round of injury updates across Major League Baseball, organized by league and team in alphabetical order. Bookmark this page for up-to-date information on key player recoveries, rehab progress, and return timelines — all crucial for fantasy baseball managers and bettors alike.
Tyler O’Neill (OF) – Placed on the 10-day IL (retroactive to May 16) with a left shoulder impingement.
Colton Cowser (OF) – Recovering from a left thumb fracture; took BP on May 17 and could begin a rehab assignment soon.
Ramon Laureano (OF) - Exited the May 20 game with left ankle discomfort after getting his foot caught in the grass when fielding.
Alex Bregman (3B) - Exited the May 23 game against the Orioles with a right quad strain, added to the 10-day injured list on May 24.
Walker Buehler (RHP) – Coming back from shoulder inflammation; started May 20 vs. Mets, throwing 52 pitches.
Richard Fitts (RHP) – Threw live BP May 17. Likely to begin a rehab stint within a week.
Shane Bieber (RHP) – Rehabbing from Tommy John surgery; nearing return to game action.
David Fry (C/INF) – Recovering from UCL revision; starting rehab with Double-A Akron the week of May 19.
Ben Lively (RHP) – Right flexor tendon strain. Will get further evaluation from Dr. Keith Meister on May 20.
Gleyber Torres (Right Leg Discomfort): Removed from the May 22 game against the Guardians due to discomfort in his right leg. Further evaluation is pending.
Parker Meadows (OF) – Battling right upper arm nerve discomfort. Rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo could begin this week.
Yordan Alvarez (DH/OF) – Right hand muscle strain. Hitting soft toss and tee work as of May 18. Progressing slowly.
Ronel Blanco (P) - Placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow inflammation, retroactive to Tuesday. Manager Joe Espada said Blanco is seeking a second opinion on the injury, and the team will provide an update once more clarity is available.
Hayden Wesneski (RHP) – Set for season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.
Jonathan India (2B) – Scratched May 18 due to right knee soreness after a hard slide.
Cole Ragans (LHP) – Placed on the 15-day IL (left groin strain) on May 17.
Seth Lugo (RHP) – Also placed on the 15-day IL May 17 (retroactive to May 14) with a third finger sprain.
Mike Trout (OF) - Progressing in his recovery from a left knee bone bruise, he is running and doing agility drills.
Yusei Kikuchi (LHP) – Left May 18 start due to right ankle irritation following a collision at first base. Was already at 98 pitches.
Carlos Correa (SS) – Activated on May 23 from the 7-day concussion IL after collision in center field.
Byron Buxton (OF) – On 7-day concussion IL (May 17) and was expected to resume baseball activities on May 21, however still no timetable for return.
Danny Coulombe (LHP) – Landed on the 15-day IL May 18 with a left forearm extensor strain.
Giancarlo Stanton (DH) – Recovering from torn elbow tendons. Still ramping up hitting; no rehab date yet.
Oswaldo Cabrera (UTIL) – Underwent left ankle surgery (fracture + ligament repair). Unlikely to return this season.
Marcus Stroman (RHP) – Battling persistent left knee inflammation. Multiple cortisone shots administered; no structural damage.
Jacob Wilson (SS) - Existed the May 20 game against the Angels after being hit by a pitch on his left arm in the third inning.
Julio Rodríguez (Back Tightness): Scratched from the May 22 lineup due to tightness in his back, returned to the lineup on May 23.
Bryan Woo (Lower Leg): Took a foul ball to the lower leg in the dugout during the May 22 game vs. the Astros. Despite the scare, he's still expected to make his scheduled start on May 24.
Logan Gilbert (Right Elbow Flexor Strain): Scheduled to throw a two-inning simulated game against live hitters on May 23 in Houston as part of his rehab progression.
Bryce Miller (Right Elbow Inflammation): Will also throw an up-and-down sim game on May 23. If all goes well, he could be activated as soon as May 27.
Shane McClanahan (SP) - On the 60-day IL recovering from left triceps nerve irritation, is playing catch at 90 feet but does not have a timetable for return.
Chandler Simpson (OF) – Injured right hand sliding home on May 17. Out of lineup May 18.
Corey Seager (SS) - Progressing through recovery from a hamstring strain, faced live pitching on May 24 and expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list on May 26.
Evan Carter (OF) – Grade 2 right quad strain. Placed on 10-day IL May 18.
Anthony Santander (Left Hip Inflammation): Exited the May 21 game against the Padres after re-aggravating a lingering hip issue. He admitted playing at less than full strength prior to the game and will be evaluated further day-to-day.
Max Scherzer (Right Thumb Inflammation): Will throw one or two more bullpen sessions before advancing to live batting practice. His return timeline remains uncertain, though progress is being made.
Andres Giménez (Right Quad Strain): Resumed running on May 19 and 20 and is continuing to ramp up baseball activity. A return appears on the horizon pending continued progress.
Nick Sandlin (Right Lat Strain): Reportedly felt good following a bullpen session on May 20 and will continue throwing as part of his rehab process.
Ronald Acuña Jr. (OF) – Activated from the injured list May 23. His return will be 362 days following the ACL injury he sustained last season.
Spencer Strider (RHP) – Recovered from a right hamstring strain, started May 20 against the Nationals.
Ian Happ (OF) – Activated from the 10-day IL on May 20 after dealing with oblique discomfort.
Shota Imanaga (SP) - Recovering from a hamstring strain, will not return from the injured list until well into June according to Cubs manager Craig Counsell.
Reese Olson (SP) - Placed on the 15-day injured list with right ring finger inflammation. His most recent start was May 17 where he threw six scoreless innings.
Porter Hodge (P) - Suffered a left oblique injury and will be placed on the 15-day injured list.
Hunter Greene (RHP) – Right groin strain. Threw bullpen May 18 as part of rehab progression.
Noelvi Marte (INF) – Left oblique strain. Follow-up MRI moved up from June 4 to May 27 due to progress.
Jeimer Candelario (INF) – Lumbar spine strain. Resumed baseball activities.
Blake Snell (SP) - Recovering from left shoulder inflammation, has resumed a throwing program.
Tyler Glasnow (SP) - Recovering from right shoulder inflammation has resumed a throwing program including a bullpen session on May 23.
Shohei Ohtani (DH/RHP) – Recovering from UCL tear., is set to face live hitters on May 24.
Teoscar Hernández (OF) – Recovered from a left groin strain, he was activated May 19.
Kirby Yates (RHP) – Placed on 15-day IL May 18 with right hamstring strain.
Blake Treinen (RHP) – Right forearm sprain. MRI showed low-grade strain. Pain-free and nearing throwing progression.
Xavier Edwards (INF) – Left mid-back strain. Placed on IL May 18, retroactive to May 15.
Eury Pérez (RHP) – Made fifth rehab start on May 16 with Single-A Jupiter (Tommy John recovery).
Brandon Woodruff (RHP) – Right ankle tendinitis. Threw bullpen May 18. Rehab assignment starts May 21.
Jose Quintana (LHP) – Scheduled bullpen sessions May 20 and 23 (shoulder impingement).
Aaron Civale (RHP) – Nearing return from left hamstring strain. One final rehab start on May 20.
No major updates.
Aaron Nola (RHP) – Placed on 15-day IL May 16 with a right ankle sprain. First IL stint due to injury since 2017. Progressing through recovery, aiming to throw off a mound during the current series.
Colin Holderman (P) - placed on the 15-day IL on May 20 with right thumb inflammation.
Jared Jones (RHP) - underwent season-ending surgery for a UCL repair.
Joe Musgrove (RHP) – Recovering from Tommy John surgery. Will throw from 90 feet the week of May 19.
Justin Verlander (SP) - The Giants will place Justin Verlander on the injured list with pectoral soreness that affected his velocity and command in Sunday’s start, where he walked five and averaged just 91.3 mph on his fastball. Verlander, who remains winless through 10 starts despite a 4.33 ERA, had been dealing with the issue quietly before informing the team.
No major updates.
Dylan Crews (OF) - Placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain on Wednesday.
Jacob Young (OF) – Day-to-day with sore left shoulder after crashing into the outfield wall May 17.
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