All articles tagged with #injured list
The Minnesota Twins announced Royce Lewis has been placed on the injured list with a left knee sprain and reliever Cody Laweryson with a right forearm strain; no return timelines were provided. Lewis’s IL stint adds to a history of knee injuries, and Tristan Gray is expected to start at third base in the short term as Minnesota prepares corresponding roster moves ahead of the next game in Toronto.
The Miami Marlins placed Christopher Morel on the 10-day injured list with a four-to-six-week oblique strain, prompting the recall of Deyvison De Los Santos. Morel, 26, was slated to be the starting first baseman, so De Los Santos will get an early big-league opportunity as lines shift and infield time or DH roles are adjusted with Norby, Pauley, and Sanoja potentially seeing added action.
The Detroit Tigers designated reliever Dylan Smith for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot for rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle; they also placed Sawyer Gipson-Long (left oblique strain), Bailey Horn (elbow arthroscopy) and Trey Sweeney (shoulder strain) on the injured list (Sweeney 10-day, Gipson-Long and Horn 15-day). Smith, 25, appeared in seven MLB games last season over 13 innings, with two runs allowed and 4 strikeouts against 5 walks; he showed health this spring before being optioned. He has two minor-league options remaining and is expected to be traded or claimed on waivers within five days. Smith sits 6’2” with a 94-95 mph fastball and an mid-80s slider, and has a four-season minor-league ERA under 4.00.
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo opened the season on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his index finger, joining Hunter Greene on the injured list; Opening Day starter Andrew Abbott will face the Red Sox, and Cincinnati plans to shuffle the rotation in Lodolo’s absence, with Rhett Lowder, Brandon Williamson, and Chase Burns handling starts while keeping a traditional rotation rather than a six-man plan.
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that Seiya Suzuki will begin the season on the 10-day Injured List (backdated three days), Javier Assad will be optioned to Triple-A Iowa, and Ben Brown will be used out of the bullpen, providing roster flexibility as Suzuki recovers and the club finalizes its Opening Day plans.
Braves pitcher Spencer Strider was placed on the injured list with a Grade 1 oblique strain, likely sidelining him for about a month. With Strider out, Atlanta opens with Chris Sale, Reynaldo López and Grant Holmes as starters, amid a thin rotation and other notable camp injuries and issues (Schwellenbach, Waldrep, Wentz; Profar PED suspension), prompting questions about their depth as the season starts.
The Miami Marlins announced that outfielder Kyle Stowers will begin the season on the injured list with a grade 1 hamstring strain and outfielder Esteury Ruiz also heads to the IL with an oblique strain, likely sidelining him into May. Stowers could return as early as mid-April, while Ruiz’s timeline is less certain, prompting a reshuffled Opening Day outfield that includes Jakob Marsee, Owen Caissie, and Griffin Conine as the team navigates injuries to its depth.
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage will begin the 2026 season on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement, delaying his ramp-up and Opening Day; he’ll throw again March 25 but has no timetable for return. He’s the third Jays starter to start on the IL, leaving a rotation of Gausman, Cease, Ponce, Scherzer and Lauer, and his strong late-season and postseason debut had made him a potential AL Rookie of the Year contender, though the injury clouds that prospect for now as Toronto leans on depth in its rotation.
The Steelers made roster adjustments including placing tight end Darnell Washington on injured reserve and signing offensive lineman Jack Driscoll and tight end Jaheim Bell to the practice squad, as they manage injuries and team needs.
The New York Mets placed infielder Brett Baty on the 10-day injured list due to a right oblique strain, which may impact their postseason chances as he was performing well recently. Outfielder Jared Young was called up, and Jose Siri and Richard Lovelady cleared waivers and were outrighted to Syracuse. Baty's injury could sideline him through the playoffs if the strain is severe, adding to the Mets' challenges in securing a playoff spot amid a tight NL race.
Cubs pitcher Cade Horton, a top rookie, was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a rib fracture, ruling him out of the wild-card round of the playoffs, and the team is considering other starters for the game.
Kyle Tucker rejoined the Cubs lineup after injury, aiming to play in the postseason, while the team manages other key players' health and roster decisions for the upcoming wild card round.
The Dodgers placed pitcher Kirby Yates on the 15-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain, marking his third IL stint of the year amid struggles and injuries in their bullpen. Yates, who signed a $13 million deal, has posted a 5.23 ERA in 2025, and his absence may impact their postseason plans, especially with the NLDS approaching.
Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left ankle sprain after slipping during a game, which could impact the team's playoff chances. The injury comes at a critical time as the Astros compete for the division and playoff spots, and Alvarez's return could be crucial for their postseason success.
The Dodgers placed catcher Will Smith on the 10-day injured list due to a right hand contusion, which has impacted their lineup and playoff preparations. Smith, a key player, is expected to return before the postseason, but his absence has challenged the team's depth behind the plate.