All articles tagged with #calf strain
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.
Jets Pro Bowl DT Quinnen Williams will miss 1-2 weeks due to a strained left calf, impacting the team's defensive line depth ahead of the regular season. The injury is considered precautionary, and Williams is expected to recover, but his absence highlights concerns about the Jets' interior defensive line depth with other key players also sidelined or returning from injury.
Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves was placed on the injured list with a Grade 1 calf strain after exiting a game due to Achilles tightness, adding to the team's ongoing struggles in a disappointing season.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon will miss over a month due to a right calf strain, impacting the team's starting rotation as they navigate his absence with bullpen games and potential role adjustments for other pitchers, while also considering trade deadline strategies.
The Chicago Cubs placed pitcher Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list due to a calf strain, with Jordan Wicks called up to replace him and Chris Flexen likely to join the rotation temporarily. Taillon, who has been somewhat inconsistent this season, is expected to be out for over a month, providing him time to recover and improve. Wicks has shown promise in Triple-A, while Flexen, who has recent MLB starting experience, is expected to transition back to a starter role. The Cubs' rotation has been affected by injuries, but they still have strong options at the top.
Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers played in Game 6 against the Thunder despite a right calf strain, after passing a strength test and undergoing various treatments, in a crucial effort to force a Game 7 in the series.
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton is dealing with a calf strain and is pushing to play in Game 6 of the NBA Finals despite his injury, which he sustained in Game 5. He has undergone MRI testing and is determined to contribute to his team as they face elimination against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton has been battling injuries throughout the series and expressed his desire to play, emphasizing his readiness to compete in the Finals.