2 min read • June 23, 2025
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Stay ahead of your fantasy leagues and betting slips with this up-to-date MLB injury roundup. Here’s the latest from across both leagues, organized by team and league for fast reference.
Adley Rutschman: Rutschman's left oblique strain is considered mild, but the catcher is still expected to remain on the 10-day injured list through the All-Star break
Jordan Westburg: Day-to-day (left hand discomfort); he left the June 27 game after recently missing three games due to a sprained left index finger.
Zach Eflin: Exited his June 28 start with lower back tightness after throwing just 28 pitches.
Tyler O'Neill: Rehab restarted June 22 (left shoulder impingement).
Maverick Handley: Left game June 22 after collision at the plate.
Hunter Dobbins: 15-day IL (right elbow strain) on June 22.
Kutter Crawford: Will undergo season-ending surgery on his right wrist after an off-field accident, which Red Sox manager Alex Cora said was not due to anything irresponsible.
Jordan Hicks: Rehab assignment started June 22 (toe inflammation).
Tanner Houck: Next rehab start June 24 (right flexor strain).
Alex Bregman: Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that it "looks like" Bregman (quadriceps) won't return until after the All-Star break.
Jonathan Cannon: Rehab starts June 24 (lower back strain).
Mike Tauchman: Missed games through June 22 (groin soreness).
Jose Ramirez: Returned to the starting lineup on June 28, after being hit-by-pitch on his right forearm in the June 26 game against the Blue Jays.
Jeremy Pena: Hit by a pitch in the ribs on June 27 against the Cubs, x-rays were negative and is considered day-to-day.
Yordan Alvarez: Progressing in rehab in the batting cage as he recovers from a right-hand fracture.
Michael Massey: Rehab set for June 24–25 (left ankle sprain).
Cole Ragans: Shut down until early July (left rotator cuff strain).
Mike Trout: Dealing with soreness in his left knee, limiting his running and return to the outfield, continuing to play DH.
Zach Neto: An MRI revealed no structural damage to Zach Neto’s surgically repaired right shoulder, and the Angels shortstop is considered day-to-day after a head-first slide into second base Tuesday night. Did not start June 27 however had one AB as a PH.
Jorge
Soler: Dealing with low back inflammation, is yet to resume on-field activities.
Yoan
Moncada: Recovering from right knee inflammation, he is participating in light baseball activity.
Luis Gil: Threw live BP June 21 (lat strain) and is scheduled for live batting practice during the June 30-July 6 Road trip.
Ryan Yarbrough: 15-day IL (right oblique strain), manager Aaron Boone described the strain as low grade.
Marcus Stroman: Rehab start scheduled for June 24 (left knee inflammation).
Wyatt Langford: Added to the 10-day injured list on June 27 due to a mild left oblique strain, likely to need longer than the minimum stay to fully heal.
Nathan Eovaldi: Made his return to the Rangers June 27, throwing three innings (triceps fatigue).
Jon Gray: Threw bullpen session June 21 (wrist fracture).
Jake Burger: 10-day IL (left oblique strain) on June 21.
Cody Bradford: Will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the UCL in his left elbow.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: Was a late addition to the starting lineup on June 27 after suffering a right forearm contusion when hit-by-pitch on June 26.
Daulton Varsho: Running bases, rehab games likely this week (hamstring).
Max Scherzer: Returns June 25 (right thumb inflammation).
Bowden Francis: Shut down at least through June 22 (shoulder impingement).
Corbin Carroll: suffered a chip fracture to his left wrist when hit-by-pitch on June 18, he will be placed on the 10-day IL and will not return until after the All-star break.
Josh Naylor: Removed from the June 27 game after three at-bats due to neck stiffness after three, likely to be a precautionary short-term absence.
Ildemaro Vargas exited Tuesday's game with a fractured fifth metatarsal after a hit by pitch.
Chris Sale: 15-day IL (fractured left rib cage); no return timeline yet, however it is unlikely to be until late in the season.
Hunter Greene: Greene (groin/back) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session when the Reds are in Boston early next week
Shota Imanaga: Ready for next MLB start after dominant rehab, returned to the Cubs on June 26.
Matthew Boyd: On schedule after bruised shoulder June 20, scheduled to start June 25 after recovering from a bruised left shoulder.
Thairo Estrada: Out through June 22 (hand contusion).
Kyle Freeland: Expects June 27 return (back stiffness).
Ezequiel Tovar: No timeline (left oblique strain).
Tyler Glasnow: Rehab assignment began June 22 (shoulder inflammation), threw 66 pitches and likely to return to the Dodgers around the All-Star break.
Blake Snell: Throwing bullpens but not close to facing hitters.
Brandon Woodruff: Will likely have one more sim game before returning to the Brewers rotation.
Griffin Canning: Exited his June 26 start after suffering a likely Achilles tear, if confirmed it will cause him to miss the remainder of the season and early part of next season.
Mark Vientos: Rehab ongoing; expected return this week (hamstring).
Frankie Montas: Slated to return June 24 (lat strain).
Sean Manaea: Experienced elbow discomfort during his rehab and was diagnosed with a loose body in his left elbow. He received a cortisone shot on June 24 and he will have a bullpen session on June 29 to determine next steps.
Bryce Harper: Participating in full batting practice (right wrist inflammation); could be activated from the IL early next week.
Aaron Nola: Playing catch (ankle sprain, rib fracture).
Yu Darvish: Sim game June 20; threw 40 pitches (shoulder inflammation).
Ryan Bergert exited Tuesday's game after getting hit by a line drive, x-rays on his right forearm were negative however placed on 15-day IL.
Xander Bogaerts: late scratch from Wednesday's lineup with a shoulder injury, returned June 27.
Jordan Walker: placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Monday with appendicitis, the team announced Wednesday.
Matt Chapman: Swinging in cage with one hand (right hand inflammation).
Keibert Ruiz was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday after being hit in the head by a foul ball off teammate Josh Bell’s bat while sitting in the dugout the day before.
Notable upcoming returns: Max Scherzer (June 25), Frankie Montas (June 24), and possibly Nathan Eovaldi this week. Injury re-evaluations for stars like Corbin Carroll and Blake Snell loom large. Subscribe to SICscore for more these updates to stay sharp on fantasy and betting decisions.
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