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.
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): Took batting practice June 29, progressing to live at-bats in Florida.
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.
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.
Wyatt Langford (left oblique strain): Placed on 10-day IL retroactive June 24.
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.
Daysbel Hernández (forearm inflammation): Began Triple-A rehab June 29.
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.
Tyler Glasnow (shoulder inflammation): Two rehab starts done; more needed.
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.
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.
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 (wrist inflammation): Possible June 30 return; faced Minor Leaguers June 28.
Yu Darvish (elbow inflammation): Bullpen session June 28 went well; simulated game next.
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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