2 min read • May 12, 2025
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Stay up to date with the latest MLB injury news as of May 17, 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 17, 2025.
Roki Sasaki (Shoulder Impingement): Dodgers placed rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki on the injured list Tuesday due to a right shoulder impingement, marking another setback for a rotation already riddled with injuries.
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 13 and may commence throwing soon after.
Tyler Glasnow (Shoulder Inflammation): Has resumed playing catch and will also check in with doctors on May 12.
Shohei Ohtani (Elbow & Shoulder Recovery): Threw 50 pitches in a bullpen session on May 17. Next steps remain undecided.
Evan Phillips (Elbow Inflammation): MRI confirmed inflammation. Shut down from throwing for at least two weeks.
Teoscar Hernández (Groin Strain): Begins rehab assignment May 17 at Single-A Rancho Cucamonga. Could be activated by May 19.
Tommy Edman (Ankle Inflammation): Feeling improved while running. Eyeing activation on May 18.
Clayton Kershaw (Toe/Knee Recovery): Remains lined up to return to the Dodgers rotation on May 18.
Blake Treinen (Shoulder Soreness): Not previously listed in detail, but working toward a return. Status remains day-to-day.
Aaron Nola (Sprained Right Ankle): Placed on the 15-day IL on May 16. First IL stint due to physical injury since 2017.
Cole Ragans (Left Groin Tightness): Cole Ragans (Left Groin Tightness): Left his May 16 start after a noticeable dip in fastball velocity and a visit from the trainer. Placed on the 15-day injured list on May 17.
Seth Lugo (Right Middle Finger Inflammation): Placed on the 15-day injured list on May 17.
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 has been added to the 10-day injured list and will likely to take a more cautious approach before returning.
Kevin Pillar (Back): Began a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco. He’s 1-for-7 across two games, playing DH and center field. The team expects his rehab to continue through the weekend.
Adrian Del Castillo (Shoulder): Has started a throwing program and could begin a rehab assignment in the complex league next week. Injured in late March, he has been out for over a month.
Jordan Westburg (left hamstring strain): Suffered a setback and will be shut down again, extending his recovery time after being out since April 28.
Oneil Cruz (Lower Back Tightness): Returned to action on May 17 as a pinch hitter for the first time since May 10. Although he struck out, his appearance signals a potential return to the starting lineup soon after sitting out five straight games.
Jose Altuve (Hamstring Tightness): Left May 10 game vs. Reds. Did not play May 11, however returned on May 12.
Yordan Alvarez (Right Hand Muscle Strain): Progressing well, running, taking swings and outfield skills on May 14.
Spencer Strider (Hamstring): will start one of the games in the upcoming series against Washington beginning on May 20.
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.
Ben Joyce (P): Underwent season-ending surgery to repair his right shoulder on May 14.
Yoan Moncada (Right Thumb): Left the May 16 game after a potential aggravation of a previous thumb sprain. Having just returned from nearly a month-long IL stint, he may face another absence. Kevin Newman and Tim Anderson are likely replacements.
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.
Bryce Miller (Elbow): Placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to right elbow inflammation after receiving a cortisone shot Tuesday to treat the injury.
George Kirby (Shoulder): Made his third rehab start on May 16 and expected to return to the Mariners for his next start.
Logan Gilbert (Elbow Flexor Strain): Returned to a bullpen session on May 13 throwing about 25 pitches.
Oswaldo Cabrera (Left Ankle): Cabrera was taken off the field in an ambulance following an injury running into home plate, he was diagnosed with a fractured left ankle and will miss several months.
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.
Carlos Correa (Concussion): Placed on the 7-day concussion IL on May 16 after colliding with Byron Buxton in shallow center.
Byron Buxton (Concussion Protocol): Placed on the 7-day concussion IL on May 16 after colliding with Carlos Correa.
Harrison Bader (Groin): Will not play May 15 after suffering a groin injury on May 14.
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.
Tanner Houck (Elbow): Placed on the 15-day IL on May 14 with a right flexor pronator strain.
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.
Tyler Gilbert (Left Knee – MCL Sprain): Placed on the 15-day IL on May 17 after exiting his May 16 appearance vs. Cubs early. Expected to be out for the remainder of May. Jared Shuster has been recalled from Triple-A to fill his bullpen spot.
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.
Yu Darvish (elbow): Darvish began a rehab assignment on Wednesday night, pitching four innings while allowing two runs on two hits and striking out four. He threw 51 pitches .
Hunter Greene (Groin Strain): Played catch and threw lightly off the mound May 16. Full bullpen session scheduled for May 17.
Rhett Lowder (Elbow Discomfort): Scheduled for third rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on May 16.
Jeimer Candelario (Lumbar Spine Strain): Began baseball activities; will ramp up rehab in Arizona starting May 18.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand (Back Inflammation): Working out in Arizona; nearing a return to baseball activity but no timetable yet.
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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