As the MLB season hits the final eight weeks and the playoff race intensifies, several star players are dealing with injuries that could shape the rest of the 2025 season.
Stay up to date with the latest MLB injury news, updated daily.
American League
Baltimore Orioles
Ryan Mountcastle (Hamstring strain): Likely to return Aug. 4-6 vs. Phillies.
Grayson Rodriguez (Elbow inflammation): Will undergo right elbow debridement surgery next week; will not return in 2025.
Cade Povich (Hip inflammation): Scheduled to start Aug. 4 vs. Phillies.
Boston Red Sox
Marcelo Mayer (Wrist sprain): Received injection; status update expected by Aug. 5; could miss rest of season.
Tanner Houck: Undergoing Tommy John surgery; out for the season.
Liam Hendriks (Hip inflammation): Unlikely to pitch again this season.
Chicago White Sox
Miguel Vargas (Oblique strain): Placed on IL Aug. 3.
Chase Meidroth: Out since July 30 after HBP; X-rays negative, remains sidelined.
Houston Astros
Yordan Alvarez (Hand fracture): Increasing swing volume in rehab.
Luis Garcia (Tommy John surgery): Completed fifth rehab outing; progressing.
Spencer Arrighetti (Thumb fracture): Likely returning Aug. 6 vs. Marlins.
Isaac Paredes (right hamstring strain): Received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right hamstring, attempting to return from the 10-day injured list this season. Has opted to forgo season-ending surgery on his strained right hamstring and instead will rehab the injury in an effort to return this season.
Minnesota Twins
Byron Buxton (Rib cartilage irritation): Progressing, aiming for Aug. 6 activation.
New York Yankees
Aaron Judge (Elbow flexor strain): Return Aug. 5 as DH, could return to the outfield over the coming week.
Jonathan Loáisiga (Back tightness): Placed on 15-day IL Aug. 3.
Mark Leiter Jr. (Fibular head stress fracture): Possible activation Aug. 4-6; rehab ongoing.
Seattle Mariners
Josh Naylor (left shoulder) Exited the August 7 game with left shoulder soreness after two at-bats where he showed discomfort.
Bryce Miller (Elbow bone spur): Rehab start successful Aug. 1; threw four scoreless innings at Triple-A.
Tampa Bay Rays
Jonathan Aranda (Fractured wrist): Placed on 10-day IL Aug. 1; aims to return in 2025.
Texas Rangers
Evan Carter (Back spasms): Placed on IL Aug. 2.
Josh Jung (Calf soreness): Missed fourth consecutive game on Aug. 3.
Toronto Blue Jays
Shane Bieber: Made successful rehab start Aug. 9 with 78 pitches, may need one more rehab start before joining the Blue Jays rotation.
George Springer (Concussion): On 7-day IL since July 29; progressing towards return.
Alejandro Kirk (Concussion): Possible activation Aug. 3.
National League
Atlanta Braves
Austin Riley (Lower abdominal strain): Placed on 10-day IL.
Chris Sale (Ribs): Rehabbing from a left ribcage fracture, will need a rehab assignment that is scheduled for Aug. 12.
Chicago Cubs
Jameson Taillon (Calf strain): Began rehab assignment Aug. 3.
Javier Assad (Oblique strain): Next rehab start Aug. 6.
Michael Soroka (Shoulder): Soroka exited his debut early with right shoulder discomfort and will be placed on the IL, the team announced Monday.
Cincinnati Reds
Hunter Greene (Groin strain): Completed his fourth rehab outing on Aug 8 with 79 pitches. Close to a return for the Reds.
Nick Lodolo (Blister): Lodolo placed on the IL after exiting Monday’s 3-2 win over the Cubs with a blister on his left index finger.
Colorado Rockies
Antonio Senzatela (Finger blister): Placed on IL Aug. 2.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Roki Sasaki (Shoulder impingement): Faced hitters in simulated innings on Aug. 2, then felt good after a bullpen session on Aug. 5, he is scheduled to throw three simulated innings Aug. 8 then plans to progress to a rehab assignment.
Kirby Yates (Lower back pain): On IL retroactive to July 29.
Max Muncy (Knee bone bruise): Activated off the injured list and returned to the lineup after a month on the IL with a knee bone bruise.
Tommy Edman (ankle): Placed on the 10-day IL after exiting the August 3 game with a right ankle sprain he tweaked for the second time in a week.
Milwaukee Brewers
Jacob Misiorowski (Tibia contusion): Placed on 15-day IL Aug. 3.
Jackson Chourio (Hamstring strain): Out at least one month since Aug. 1.
Sal Frelick (Knee soreness): Precautionary removal Aug. 2; status day-to-day.
Philadelphia Phillies
Alec Bohm (Rib fracture): Participated in fielding drills Aug. 3.
Aaron Nola (Ankle sprain/rib fracture): Progressing through rehab assignment, next scheduled for Aug. 12 then could be activated.
San Diego Padres
Michael King (Shoulder/thoracic nerve injury): Rehab outing Aug. 3 for 61 pitches in his first game since May 18; scheduled to return to start for the Padres on August 9 against the Red Sox.
San Francisco Giants
Wilmer Flores (Hamstring tightness): Day-to-day since Aug. 1; IL stint unlikely.
St. Louis Cardinals
Nolan Arenado (Shoulder strain): Placed on 10-day IL Aug. 1.
Stay tuned for continued updates on MLB injuries as teams approach critical stretches of the 2025 season.
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