2 min read • July 14, 2025
Posted in
As MLB heads into the All-Star break, teams across both leagues are navigating a wave of key injuries. Here are the latest updates from across the league.
Zach Eflin (lower back strain): Allowed two runs over four innings in a rehab start July 13 for Double-A Chesapeake.
Ryan Mountcastle (right hamstring strain): Rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk scheduled for July 22.
Cade Povich (left hip inflammation): Tossed three perfect innings in July 13 rehab start for High-A Aberdeen.
Hunter Dobbins (right knee ACL tear): Placed on 15-day IL July 12; season likely over after injury July 11.
Gabriel Arias (left ankle sprain): Fully resumed baseball activities; expected to run bases week of July 14.
Shane Bieber (Tommy John surgery): Rehab start scheduled July 15 in the Arizona Complex League.
Kerry Carpenter (right hamstring strain): Started agility drills and running progression; participating in hitting and defensive drills as of July 12.
Yordan Alvarez (right hand fracture): No pain reported; re-evaluation scheduled July 17, could soon resume swinging.
Spencer Arrighetti (right thumb fracture): Progressed to throwing live BP; rehab assignment likely shortly after All-Star break.
Cristian Javier (Tommy John surgery): Struggled in first rehab start July 12 for FCL Astros; allowed three runs (two earned) in 1⅓ innings.
Jake Meyers (right calf strain): Placed on 10-day IL July 11; expected to miss more than three weeks.
Ha-Seong Kim (left foot contusion): Left game July 13 after foul ball injury; initial X-rays negative.
Shane McClanahan (left triceps nerve irritation): Solid rehab outing July 13 at Triple-A Durham (5 outs, 3 Ks); previous rehab start July 8 also positive.
Alek Manoah (right UCL surgery): Scheduled to begin rehab assignment July 14 in Florida Complex League.
Daulton Varsho (left hamstring strain): Also starting rehab assignment July 14 in Florida Complex League.
Austin Riley (strained right abdomen): Placed on 10-day IL July 12.
Miguel Amaya (left oblique strain): Likely to begin rehab after All-Star break; needs a full week of games.
Jameson Taillon (right calf strain): Started baseball activities; not running yet, per July 12 update.
Ezequiel Tovar (left oblique strain): Expected to return after All-Star break.
Roki Sasaki (right shoulder impingement): Resumed throwing bullpens; potential return late August.
Blake Snell (left shoulder inflammation): Threw 31 pitches in first rehab start July 10; next rehab outing July 15.
Edward Cabrera (right elbow discomfort): Removed July 11 after four innings; MRI conducted July 12.
Connor Norby (left wrist soreness): Out of lineup through July 13 following July 11 discomfort.
Sal Frelick (left hamstring discomfort): Exited July 13 game against Nationals.
Dedniel Núñez (elbow injury): Scheduled for Tommy John surgery next week.
Alec Bohm (left rib-cage bruise): Injured July 12; remained out July 13.
Aaron Nola (right ankle sprain, stress fracture in rib): Threw bullpen session July 12; scheduled for live batting practice July 15 and 19.
Oneil Cruz (right hip tweak): Out July 13; scheduled to participate in July 14 Home Run Derby.
Nolan Arenado (right index finger sprain): Out of lineup since recurrence July 11; status day-to-day.
Lars Nootbaar (left side discomfort): Placed on 10-day IL July 13.
Keibert Ruiz (concussion): Improved and progressed to hitting off tee; July 12 update positive.
Stay tuned for more MLB injury updates as teams gear up for the crucial stretch after the All-Star break.
Sign up to our FREE Weekly Newsletter here for all of our best injury-insights, free injury-based picks and special offers!
SIC Picks 3-Star MLB Spread Picks are 24-10 winning at over 70% this season!
SIC PICKS ARE BASED ON INSIDER INJURY KNOWLEDGE FROM FORMER PRO SPORTS TEAM DOCTORS TO GIVE YOU A WINNING EDGE IN SPORTS BETTING!
SIC PICKS are powered by the proven SIC Score algorithms from our exclusive panel of former Pro Sports Team doctors to give you a sports betting edge. Each day our team of doctors analyze the players and teams and share their expert insights to help you make informed bets on the biggest unknown to sportsbooks and sports bettors - player health and injuries!
For our Best Bets including spreads, totals, props and live in game with instant alerts as game day opportunities arise with research notes, sign up to SIC Picks here for less than $2 a day on an annual plan.
Sign up to SIC Picks today to get our picks sent direct to your cell!
Written by
