2 min read • June 30, 2025
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As MLB approaches midseason, injuries remain critical storylines. Here’s the latest comprehensive update sorted alphabetically by league and team.
Kyle Bradish (Tommy John): Started facing live hitters on June 29.
Zach Eflin (back tightness): Likely headed to IL after leaving June 28 start.
Grayson Rodriguez (elbow/lat inflammation): Threw bullpen session June 27.
Adley Rutschman (left oblique): Could return after All-Star break; resumed throwing.
Tyler O'Neill (shoulder impingement): Homered during Double-A rehab on June 29.
Jordan Westburg (sprained finger): Resumed swinging bat and playing catch on June 29.
Alex Bregman (quad strain): Took swings and resumed fielding activities as of June 28.
Jordan Hicks (toe inflammation): Likely activation vs. Reds on June 30.
Tanner Houck (flexor pronator strain): Struggled in third rehab outing on June 29.
Masataka Yoshida (shoulder labrum tear): Set for Triple-A rehab assignment July 1.
Luis Robert Jr. (left hamstring strain): Placed on 10-day IL retroactive to June 26.
Gabriel Arias (left ankle sprain): MRI scheduled June 30 after negative X-rays.
Shane Bieber (right UCL tear): Bullpen session on June 27; live BP soon.
John Means (UCL surgery): Anticipated return in late Aug./early Sept.; throwing live BP.
Gleyber Torres (neck): Exited the July 5 game against the Guardians with a neck contusion, expected to only be a minor issue and minimum absence.
Kerry Carpenter (hamstring tightness): MRI scheduled, injury not believed serious.
Reese Olson (finger inflammation): Potential July 1 return following bullpen session.
Yordan Alvarez (hand fracture): Recovering from a right-hand fracture, inflammation causing pain has slowed his progress and he will continue to be evaluated before a return timeline is available.
Chas McCormick (left oblique): Scheduled for live at-bats June 29 in Florida..
Jeremy Peña (left ribcage fracture): Added to the 10-day IL after he missed a second straight game June 29 after negative X-rays but further scans revealed the fracture, expect it to be longer than a minimum stay on the IL.
Hunter Harvey (teres major strain): Scheduled mound session June 29.
Alec Marsh (shoulder impingement): Shut down for two weeks; rehab paused.
Yoán Moncada (knee inflammation): Began Arizona Complex League rehab June 29.
Jorge Soler (back inflammation): Nearing return as of June 28.
Royce Lewis (hamstring strain): Played seven innings June 29; likely activated Tuesday.
Clarke Schmidt (forearm): Added to the 15-day IL after he was removed from the July 3 start due to right forearm tightness, will have an MRI to determine the injury and likely to miss more than the minimum IL stint.
Luis Gil (lat strain): Next live BP session scheduled between June 30-July 6.
Shane McClanahan (triceps nerve irritation): Scheduled full-intensity bullpen July 1.
Ha-Seong Kim (calf): Will miss the July 5 game after experiencing a calf issue on July 4.
Tyler Mahle (shoulder): Added to the 60-day IL after last starting on June 10, diagnosed with a right rotator cuff strain and will not return until at least mid-August.
Wyatt Langford (left oblique strain): Placed on 10-day IL retroactive June 24.
Andres Gimenez (ankle): Jammed his ankle on July 2 and appeared to aggravate the injury on July 4, will have an MRI and possible IL stint.
Bo Bichette (knee): Currently day-to-day with a knee concern after stepping on a baseball in the June 30 pregame warmup, expected to return shortly.
Bowden Francis (shoulder impingement): Resumed throwing after cortisone shot.
Alek Manoah (UCL surgery): Scheduled live BP July 1; timetable pending.
Anthony Santander (shoulder inflammation): Hasn't resumed swinging yet.
Daulton Varsho (hamstring strain): Resuming base running activities soon.
Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow): Added to the 15-day injured list with a fractured right elbow after he had soreness following his last start against the Phillies. He will miss at least a month and unlikely to return this season.
Daysbel Hernández (forearm inflammation): Began Triple-A rehab June 29.
Corbin Carroll (left hand) began rehab assignment on July 3 as he recovers from a chip fracture in his left hand, may be able to return in the coming days.
Jameson Taillon (calf): Added to the 15-day injured list with a right calf strain that is likely to cause him to miss at least a month.
Graham Ashcraft (groin strain): Bullpen June 29; simulated game likely July 2.
Jake Fraley (shoulder labrum tear): Received cortisone shot to continue playing.
Hunter Greene (groin strain): Scheduled bullpen July 2 in Boston.
Hunter Goodman (hamstring): Sustained a hamstring strain in late June, expected to be placed on the 10-day IL.
Max Muncy (knee): Exited the June 2 game against the White Sox due to a left knee injury suffered in a collision at third base, placed on the 10-day injured list with a bone bruise and will miss at least six weeks.
Tyler Glasnow (shoulder inflammation): Two rehab starts done; more needed, likely to return in mid-July.
Roki Sasaki (shoulder impingement): Playing catch; out until at least All-Star break.
Blake Snell (shoulder inflammation): Full pitch bullpen session June 28; timetable unclear.
Michael Kopech (knee inflammation): Added to the 15-day IL.
Max Meyer (hip labrum surgery): Season-ending surgery June 27; out until 2026.
Nestor Cortes (elbow flexor strain): Scheduled 50-pitch rehab start July 2.
Garrett Mitchell (left shoulder surgery): Surgery July 1, season likely over.
Brandon Woodruff (shoulder): Rehab start June 29; expected MLB return July 6.
Kodai Senga (hamstring): Will begin rehb assignment July 5, may return next week.
Griffin Canning (Achilles rupture): Surgery June 27, out at least 9 months.
Sean Manaea (oblique/elbow): Bullpen June 29; timetable pending cortisone shot results.
Brooks Raley (Tommy John surgery): Rehab in Double-A; return after All-Star break.
Jesse Winker (oblique strain): Rehab assignment High-A Brooklyn June 29.
Bryce Harper (right wrist inflammation): Returned June 30 against the Padres after missing over three weeks.
Yu Darvish (elbow inflammation): Bullpen session June 28 went well; simulated game next.
Michael King (right shoulder/long thoracic nerve injury): Slowly ramping up throwing after a month of rest, without a timetable for return.
Xander Bogaerts (hamstring): Sustained a hamstring injury on a swing in the July 4 game, will undertake imaging to determine the severity but expect a short-term absence.
Nolan Arenado (jammed finger): Injury minor after leaving June 29 game.
Jordan Walker (appendicitis): Rehab began June 28; possible MLB return July 2.
MLB teams are closely monitoring these injuries as they significantly influence postseason races. Follow closely as key stars progress toward crucial second-half returns.
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