2 min read • April 14, 2025
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As the 2025 MLB season progresses, several teams are managing injuries to key players.
Here's an updated list of notable injuries for MLB Week 4:
Spencer Strider (RHP): Spencer Strider made his long-awaited return from elbow surgery, striking out his 500th career batter in his 2025 debut. He allowed two runs over five-plus innings in the Braves’ 3-1 loss to the Blue Jays. It was Strider's first start in 376 days after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Ronald Acuña Jr (OF).: Progressing well through rehab and has been cleared to increase his strength and conditioning in preparation for a rehab assignment.
Grayson Rodriguez (RHP): Threw a second full bullpen April 12; he was on track in his rehab from right elbow inflammation, however will undergo an MRI after experiencing soreness in his right shoulder.
Kyle Bradish (RHP): Threw first bullpen since Tommy John surgery on April 12.
Andrew Kittredge (RHP): Coming off knee debridement; threw first bullpen April 12 and is “ahead of schedule.”
Richard Fitts (RHP): Placed on 15-day IL April 13 (right pectoral strain).
Brayan Bello (RHP): Rehabbed April 11 at Triple-A; one more start expected before rejoining rotation.
Liam Hendriks (RHP): Made second rehab appearance April 13 (1 IP, 18 pitches).
Masataka Yoshida (OF/DH): Expected to begin extended spring training games this week (shoulder labrum/back).
Justin Steele (LHP): Will undergo season-ending elbow surgery (flexor tendon/UCL) on April 18.
Seiya Suzuki (OF): Day-to-day with right wrist pain. Exited April 12 game, originally injured wrist April 7.
Matt McLain (INF): Could return April 15 from left hamstring tightness.
Tyler Stephenson (C): Resumed light baseball activity; expected to catch bullpens starting April 15.
Alexis Díaz (RHP): Nearing return from hamstring strain; has made five Triple-A rehab appearances.
Lane Thomas (OF): Day-to-day with right wrist contusion after HBP on April 8; sidelined through April 13.
Kris Bryant (INF / OF): Placed on the 10-day IL April 14 with lumbar degenerative disc disease, the move to IL is a precaution and the team will need to manage this injury.
Brenton Doyle (OF): Day-to-day with left quad soreness.
Tyler Freeman (INF): Placed on 10-day IL April 13 (left oblique strain).
Alex Cobb (RHP): Scheduled bullpen session on April 12 (hip inflammation).
Parker Meadows (OF): Working through a hitting progression (nerve discomfort, right upper arm).
Brendan Rodgers (INF): Day-to-day with sore left hip.
Lance McCullers Jr. (RHP): Threw six innings (8 K, 2 ER) in Triple-A rehab start April 12.
Jonathan India (INF): Left April 12 game (right quad tightness); day-to-day.
Hunter Harvey (RHP): Placed on 15-day IL April 11 (teres major strain).
Sam Long (LHP): 15-day IL on April 13 (left elbow inflammation).
Shohei Ohtani (DH): Threw 30-pitch bullpen April 12; fastball hit 90–92 mph.
Clayton Kershaw (LHP): Clayton Kershaw looked sharp in his first rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City, tossing three scoreless innings with two strikeouts and 22 of 30 pitches for strikes. The Dodgers lefty is still working back from offseason toe and knee surgeries.
Tony Gonsolin (RHP): Next rehab start with Triple-A OKC on April 15.
Evan Phillips (RHP): Rehab progressing after rotator cuff tear; two outings complete.
Michael Kopech (RHP): Progressing through bullpen work after right shoulder impingement.
Brandon Woodruff (RHP): Rehab assignment began April 12 with Triple-A Nashville (3.2 IP, 5 K, 2 ER).
Tobias Myers (RHP): Threw 5 innings (60 pitches) in second Triple-A rehab start April 13.
Carlos Correa (SS): Exited the April 15 game after sustaining a left hand/wrist injury, more details to come.
Ryan Jeffers (C): Returned to lineup April 13 after thumb swelling kept him out April 12.
Pablo López (RHP): Placed on 15-day IL April 11 (right hamstring strain).
Matt Walner (RF): Exited the April 15 game after sustaining a leg injury in the first innings, more details to come.
Jose Siri (OF): Left April 12 game after fouling ball off left shin and confirmed as suffering a fractured left tibia.
Jesse Winker (OF): Missed April 12–13 games with flu-like symptoms.
Francisco Alvarez (C): Rehab started April 9 with Single-A.
Jeff McNeil (2B): Rehab began April 11 (oblique strain) alongside Alvarez.
Luis Gil (RHP): Recovering from a right lat strain, was scheduled to begin a throwing program yesterday, but has been delayed about 10 days.
Marcus Stroman (RHP): Placed on IL April 12 with left knee inflammation.
Clarke Schmidt (RHP): Rehab start April 10; targeting return April 15 or 16 vs. Royals.
DJ LeMahieu (INF): Began at-bats April 12–13 in Tampa; entering spring-training-style buildup.
Zack Gelof (INF): Progressing in hitting and throwing drills following hamate fracture.
Richie Palacios (INF/OF): Rehab assignment started April 12 at Double-A.
Nick Castellanos (RF): Exited the April 17 game against the Giants due to left hip flexor tightness. He described the exit as precautionary and expects to return to the lineup on April 18.
Brandon Marsh (CF): Missed the April 17 game after tweaking his right knee on April 16. He is considered day-to-day and is not expected to require a stint on the injured list.
Ranger Suárez (SP): On the 15-day injured list since March 27 due to lower back stiffness. He is scheduled for his third rehab start on April 22 with Triple-A Lehigh Valley and will likely need at least one additional outing before returning.
Nick Gonzales (INF): Nick Gonzales was placed on the 10-day IL with a nondisplaced left ankle fracture after showing discomfort running the bases following his Opening Day home run. The Pirates recalled utility man Enmanuel Valdez in his place and will send Gonzales to Pittsburgh to see a foot specialist. His return timeline remains unclear.
Jackson Merrill (OF): Jackson Merrill was placed on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring injury and won’t return by April 18, extending his absence. The Padres say it’s not serious, but they’re prioritizing rest to prevent further issues. Merrill will not travel with the team for their upcoming road trip.
Brandon Lockridge (OF): For the second time in a week, the Padres have placed their starting center fielder on the IL with a hamstring strain—first Jackson Merrill, now Brandon Lockridge. With both out, San Diego promoted Connor Joe from Triple-A El Paso, but the team is now without a natural center fielder on the active roster.
Masyn Winn (INF): Placed on 10-day IL April 12 with back spasms.
Richie Palacios (OF): Rehab began April 12 (fractured ring finger) at Double-A Montgomery.
Jack Leiter (RHP): Threw bullpen April 13 (blister); expected rehab start with Triple-A Round Rock coming.
George Springer (OF): Left April 13 game with left wrist discomfort.
Daulton Varsho (OF): Recovering from shoulder surgery; began throwing from outfield April 12.
Max Scherzer (RHP): Threw in Baltimore April 12; imaging “checked out normal.”
Erik Swanson (RHP): Threw bullpen April 11; facing live hitters next.
CJ Abrams (SS): Placed on 10-day IL April 12 (right hip flexor strain).
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