2 min read • May 12, 2025
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Stay up to date with the latest MLB injury news as of May 13, 2025.
See below for detailed updates on Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, Jose Altuve, Spencer Strider, and more from across the league.
As the 2025 MLB season heats up, injuries continue to reshape lineups and impact fantasy baseball and betting outcomes. Here’s the latest injury roundup from key players around the league as of May 13, 2025.
Blake Snell (Shoulder): Still feeling discomfort and did not throw during the team’s 10-game road trip. He’ll meet with team doctors on May 12.
Tyler Glasnow (Shoulder Inflammation): Has resumed playing catch and will also check in with doctors on May 12.
Shohei Ohtani (Elbow & Shoulder Recovery): Completed an up-and-down bullpen session on May 10. Next steps remain undecided.
Clayton Kershaw (Toe & Knee Surgeries): Allowed two runs in 4 innings during his May 11 rehab start. Expected to return May 18.
Evan Phillips (Elbow Inflammation): MRI confirmed inflammation. Shut down from throwing for at least two weeks.
Tommy Edman (Ankle Inflammation): Still in pain while running but taking live at-bats.
Corey Seager (Right Hamstring Soreness): Seager’s hamstring injury flared up in his return to the lineup on May 10. He was subsequently held out of games on May 11 and 12 and underwent further evaluation on May 12. He is likely to take a cautious approach before returning.
Oneil Cruz (Lower Back Tightness): Left the May 10 game and missed action May 11 and 12. Listed day-to-day.
Jose Altuve (Hamstring Tightness): Left May 10 game vs. Reds. Did not play May 11.
Yordan Alvarez (Right Hand Muscle Strain): Progressing well, now gripping a bat and expected to swing soon.
Spencer Strider (Hamstring): Threw over 40 pitches in a side session on May 10. He will throw a 70-75 pitch simulated game on May 14, then the team will assess when he can return to the rotation.
Ronald Acuna (ACL): Acuña Jr. is expected to start a rehab stint Tuesday with Atlanta’s Florida Complex League team. The former MVP will continue workouts and game action at the team’s Spring Training complex in North Port as he works toward a return later this month.
A.J. Minter (Left Lat): Will undergo season-ending surgery on May 12.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. (Right Oblique Strain): Has resumed throwing and is scheduled to begin hitting off a tee on May 13, a positive step in his recovery.
Casey Mize (Hamstring): Placed on IL May 10. Will continue throwing during recovery.
George Kirby (Shoulder): Threw 54 pitches in a rehab start. One more rehab outing expected.
Logan Gilbert (Elbow Flexor Strain): May return to mound work by May 14.
Oswaldo Cabrera (Left Leg): Cabrera was taken off the field in an ambulance following a collision at the plate during the May 12 game in Seattle. Further details on the severity of the injury are pending.
Luis Gil (Right Lat Strain): Progressing through his throwing program and is on track for a return in 2–3 weeks.
DJ LeMahieu (Left Calf Strain): Expected to make his season debut on May 14 against the Mariners.
Jonathan Loáisiga (UCL Surgery): Targeting activation after back-to-back rehab outings on May 17–18 with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Giancarlo Stanton (Elbow Tendons): Manager Aaron Boone noted on May 11 that Stanton has been “ramping up quite a bit,” signaling steady progress.
Brandon Woodruff (Shoulder): Woodruff will have to wait a bit longer to return to the majors after developing tendinitis in his right ankle during a rehab start. The issue flared up Sunday with Triple-A Nashville, leading Milwaukee to pause his comeback from offseason shoulder surgery.
Aaron Ashby (Oblique): Rehab assignment moved to Triple-A Nashville on May 10.
Freddy Peralta (Groin): Bullpen session went well; on track for May 12 start.
Ian Happ (Oblique): Missed three straight games after discomfort on May 9.
Anthony Santander (Shoulder): Injured diving into the stands May 8. Sidelined through May 11.
Walker Buehler (Shoulder): Aims to return May 19–21 vs. Mets.
Romy Gonzalez (Quad Contusion): Placed on IL May 10; slower recovery than expected.
Luis Robert Jr. (Knee): Day-to-day with routine soreness.
Mike Tauchman (Hamstring): Began rehab with Triple-A Charlotte on May 10.
Kris Bryant (Back): Underwent ablation on May 8, currently resting.
Ryan Feltner (Back Spasms): Resumed playing catch; rehab needed.
Austin Gomber (Shoulder): Throwing but not yet off the mound.
Ezequiel Tovar (Hip): Rehab start began May 10 at Triple-A Albuquerque.
Dylan Cease (Forearm Cramp): Left May 7 game as precaution. Played catch with no issues May 9.
Hunter Greene (Groin Strain): Placed on IL May 9 with Grade 1 strain.
Luis Torrens (Groin): Exited May 11 after being hit by foul ball.
Jose Siri (Fractured Tibia): Ahead of schedule; sprinting and hitting in cage.
Sean Manaea (Oblique): Throwing from 120 feet.
Frankie Montas (Lat): Threw fourth bullpen session; set for live BP this week.
Jerar Encarnacion (Hand Fracture): Rehab assignment started May 10.
Lane Thomas (Wrist Bruise): Pain-free and ramping up strength; rehab assignment expected this week.
Ben Lively (Right Forearm): Lively left Monday’s game against the Brewers after three innings due to right forearm inflammation. He attempted to warm up for the fourth but felt discomfort and exited after speaking with trainers. Manager Stephen Vogt said Lively will undergo further testing Tuesday.
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