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Buffalo safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson exited practice with a lower calf strain; tests indicate a non-Achilles injury and not season-ending. Recovery timelines vary by grade (roughly 1–3 weeks for a Grade 1, 4–8 weeks for a Grade 2), and Dawkins said Gardner-Johnson could walk and appeared to be OK.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson was diagnosed with a lower calf strain after an MRI following Saturday’s practice, sidelining him for now with six weeks until the Bills’ season opener; the veteran safety joined Buffalo as a free agent this offseason.
Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson left Saturday’s practice with a non-contact injury described as a right lower-calf strain. A league source told The Athletic of the strain, and the Bills have not issued an official update. Gardner-Johnson was carted to the locker room after the play, with teammates expressing cautious optimism as he undergoes medical evaluation and protocol.
Texas placed third baseman Josh Jung on the injured list with a right calf strain and recalled Josh Smith to bolster infield depth as the Rangers host Seattle in a pivotal AL West series. Jung is having a strong season (.294/.361/.441, 9 HR in 396 PA) but carries a -12 DRS at third this year, while Smith brings defensive improvement at the hot corner (9 DRS in 178 career games) though he’s struggled this year (70 wRC+ in 23 Triple-A games).
The Mets placed slugger Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain, with an initial recovery estimate of 4-6 weeks. Eric Wagaman was recalled to fill Soto’s spot as Soto’s calf issues linger and he has been used at DH recently. Soto has a history of calf trouble, is batting .283/.408/.539 with 21 homers in 359 plate appearances, and if the strain worsens and New York stays out of playoff contention, the club might shut him down by mid-September. The move comes amid ongoing roster shuffles ahead of the trade deadline.
The Houston Astros placed Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list with a mild left calf strain, expecting a minimal absence and roughly a week-to-10-day rehab; Nick Allen will start at shortstop as Peña heads to the IL, Raynel Delgado was optioned, and Houston braces for a big series against the division-leading Rangers ahead of the All-Star break.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner exited Game 4 with a right calf strain and will miss Game 5, adding to a season heavily disrupted by injuries. Wagner helped push Orlando to a 3-1 series lead over Detroit, averaging 16.8 points in the playoffs, but the team must now close out without him as they weigh his long-term health. The Magic will rely on a next-man-up approach while evaluating his return.
The Yankees placed Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day injured list with a low-grade right calf strain (backdated to April 25) and recalled Jasson Domínguez to serve as the designated hitter, with a reliever likely to be recalled soon as they manage a 12-man pitching staff and await Anthony Volpe’s return.
Francisco Lindor was placed on the Mets’ 10-day injured list with a left calf strain and will wear a walking boot for about a week, with a full re-evaluation in three weeks. If cleared in mid‑May, he would need roughly a week of activities plus rehab games to rejoin the lineup by late May, though the exact timeline remains uncertain. The Mets, off to a slow start at 9-17, will rely on Ronny Mauricio at short in Lindor’s absence, as Lindor’s earlier hamate surgery and subpar early-season numbers add to the challenge.
The Mets placed Francisco Lindor on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain. In a corresponding move, Ronny Mauricio was recalled (along with Christian Scott, while Austin Warren was optioned). Lindor will undergo an MRI, and his absence forces the Mets to reorganize the infield as they cope with a rough start (8-16) after snapping a 12-game skid with Soto back in action.
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned from a right calf strain to post 19 points and 11 rebounds in Milwaukee’s 108-81 loss to Boston, his first game back after missing 15. He was on a minutes restriction as the Bucks integrate him back into a playoff-push lineup that’s trying to climb into the Play-In field after a stretch without him.
Milwaukee isn’t expected to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo by the NBA trade deadline; the Bucks will revisit potential moves this offseason as he recovers from a right calf strain and the team fights to make a playoff push, with Giannis reiterating his desire to stay in Milwaukee to win.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a right calf/soleus strain after Milwaukee’s 102-100 loss to Denver; an MRI is planned. Coach Doc Rivers called the injury concerning, and the Bucks’ looming health issue could complicate trade-deadline plans as the team assesses the setback ahead of March.
The Milwaukee Brewers placed pitcher Jose Quintana on the 15-day injured list due to a left calf strain, ending his season early. Quintana, who had a 3.96 ERA in 131 2/3 innings, was pulled from a game after 67 pitches and is expected to miss significant time. The team, already in the playoffs, will need to replace him in the rotation with options like Chad Patrick, Robert Gasser, and others. Quintana's injury likely won't impact their postseason plans significantly, but he may still contribute if needed.
The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Kyle Tucker on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left calf, with an expected return around September 16, aiming to have him ready for the postseason. In his absence, Willi Castro and Seiya Suzuki will handle right field, and the team is managing his recovery carefully to ensure he's at full strength for October. This is Tucker's first injury stint of the season, following a previous hand fracture in June.