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Messi has hamstring inflammation with no tear and will be out for about 10 days as Argentina fine-tunes preparations for the 2026 World Cup; officials will monitor his workload to avoid setbacks, with friendlies against Honduras and Iceland on the horizon and the tournament just over three weeks away.
Inter Miami says Messi has a left hamstring overload with muscle fatigue and no return date yet after exiting the 6-4 win over Philadelphia; with World Cup 2026 approaching, his Argentina participation remains uncertain, though coach Scaloni has voiced hope he’ll be there and the team remains eager for his presence.
Lionel Messi was substituted in Inter Miami's 6-4 win over Philadelphia Union due to muscle fatigue in his left hamstring, with medical tests ruling out a serious injury. Return timing will depend on clinical and functional progress. The development comes as Argentina’s involvement in World Cup 2026—co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico—remains widely anticipated. Messi has managed his workload at Miami and entered this season with strong MLS form, tallying 12 goals and 8 assists in 14 games.
The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Dylan Cease on the 15-day injured list with a mild left hamstring strain, his first true IL stint. Cease had been solid this season (11 starts, 62 innings, 3.05 ERA) and the rotation will rely on Kevin Gausman to front the staff while Cease is out, as Toronto navigates a slew of rotation injuries and uncertainty.
Messi left the Philadelphia Union match with 17 minutes remaining due to fatigue, not a confirmed injury; while hamstring concerns surfaced, there is no reported muscle damage and tests will determine the issue. Club and coach emphasized fatigue and heavy field conditions, suggesting he should be fit for Argentina’s 2026 World Cup campaign as preparation continues.
Thunder guard Jalen Williams left the second half of Game 2 in the Western Conference Finals with left hamstring tightness and did not return, prompting Cason Wallace to start the second half; Oklahoma City beat San Antonio 122-113 to even the series at 1-1 and Williams will be evaluated on Thursday. Williams has missed extensive time this season with hamstring injuries, and Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander acknowledged the impact of his absence.
OG Anunoby left Game 2 with a right hamstring issue; an MRI will determine if it’s a mild tweak or a more serious strain. In the best case (Grade 1), he could miss 1-2 games and potentially return in a couple of weeks. A Grade 2 tear would imply a 6-8 week absence and possible end to the playoff run, depending on MRI findings and series progress.
Reds closer Emilio Pagán left Tuesday's game with a left hamstring injury and will undergo morning scans to determine the severity, likely placing him on the injured list; manager Terry Francona and teammates voiced concern as Cincinnati looks for bullpen options in a loss to the Cubs.
The Atlanta Braves placed Ronald Acuña Jr. on the injured list with a hamstring strain and recalled José Azocar, while also reinstating right-hander Spencer Strider from the IL; Hunter Stratton was optioned to Triple-A to clear a roster spot. Acuña has struggled this season (.252/.362/.378 with 2 HR in 34 games), but Atlanta remains potent offensively as Michael Harris II returns to center field. The outfield rotation will lean on Eli White, Azocar, Mauricio Dubón, and Mike Yastrzemski in corner spots, with Yastrzemski in a platoon role against lefties.
Ronald Acuña Jr. left the Braves’ game against the Rockies with a suspected left hamstring issue, walking off under his own power and heading for an MRI; while a cramp was hoped, the MRI result will determine the severity and prognosis.
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé is doubtful for the El Clasico with Barcelona after a left semitendinosus hamstring injury suffered in the 1-1 draw with Real Betis; Madrid are 11 points behind Barcelona with five games remaining and will monitor his progress as they head to Espanyol before the Nou Camp clash on May 10.
Boston placed right-hander Sonny Gray on the 15-day injured list with right hamstring tightness after today’s start, with an MRI planned for Tuesday; left-hander Tyler Samaniego was recalled to bolster the bullpen. While Gray expressed optimism this isn’t a serious issue, the club will monitor the injury and Gray could return around May 6. The situation clouds a rotation that may need a fifth starter soon, with Payton Tolle among the top internal candidates as Boston plays a flurry of divisional games against the Yankees, Orioles and Blue Jays.
Luka Doncic has returned to Los Angeles after seeking platelet-rich plasma and stem cell treatments in Spain for his strained left hamstring. Lakers coach JJ Redick said both Doncic and Austin Reaves are out indefinitely, casting doubt on Doncic’s availability for the first-round playoff series versus the Houston Rockets, as he had been averaging a league-leading 33.8 PPG this season and the Lakers navigate the matchup without their star guard and Reaves.
Lakers guard Luka Doncic will rejoin the team by Friday after traveling to Spain for injections to treat a Grade 2 hamstring strain, with no official return date set as the Lakers prepare for the first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets; guard Austin Reaves is also sidelined with a Grade 2 left oblique injury, while LeBron James has stepped up during the late-season stretch.
The Lakers received an optimistic update on Luka Doncic's left hamstring rehab in Europe: after completing the first round of therapies in Spain and a brief stop in Ljubljana, he’ll move to Madrid for a second round, with stem cell/PRP treatment potentially shrinking the standard 4–6 week recovery to about 2–3 weeks and aiming for a playoff return around the start of the second round, while Los Angeles must navigate the first round without him (and without Austin Reaves).