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Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages will miss 4-5 weeks with a fractured left hand after being hit by a pitch, prompting a center-field shuffle as Enrique Hernandez handles most duty; possible replacements include Alex Call, Tommy Edman, or a minor-league call-up such as Alek Thomas or Zach Ehrhard, with the team prioritizing defense while aiming for a playoff-ready lineup as Pages heals.
Lions center Cade Mays will miss a significant portion of the season after suffering a small wrist fracture. Coach Dan Campbell said he’ll be out for a while, with NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reporting an 8-10 week timeline. Mays, a 2022 Panthers draft pick who started 12 games for Carolina last season, was signed by Detroit to upgrade the interior line and will miss time while the team adjusts.
Aaron Judge has a stress fracture in his upper-right rib and will miss about 4-6 weeks, with a likely return in August after rest and minor-league rehab. The Yankees have Spencer Jones and Jasson Domínguez as in-house options, may use Jose Caballero/Max Schuemann against specific right- or left-handed hitters, and could explore veterans or the waiver/trade market for a right-handed outfielder. The injury dampens New York’s chances to win the AL East but they should still contend for a playoff spot thanks to strong pitching; milestones like 400 homers and a potential 70-WAR career mark are likely on hold for now.
Aaron Judge was diagnosed with a rib stress fracture on his right side and will be reevaluated in 4–6 weeks. The Yankees expect him back before season’s end, likely in August, and he’ll be placed on the injured list (starting with a 10-day IL and possibly moving to 60 days). Tests were conducted to rule out thoracic outlet syndrome, and the injury follows a year when Judge battled through a May slump. The club will need depth as he undergoes rehab and returns to baseball activity later in the season.
Clay Holmes fractured his right fibula, with surgery not ruled out but unlikely. Doctors estimate six to eight weeks of healing plus a ramp-up, suggesting an August return. The Mets are already dealing with multiple injuries and are weighing rotation options as they fill Holmes's spot.
Mets infielder Grae Kessinger is sidelined with a “pretty significant” hamstring injury, with surgery on the table and an 8–12 week recovery timeline. If he avoids surgery, he could return around Memorial Day as a depth option; with Lindor, Polanco, Semien, Bichette, and Baty starting regularly, the Mets’ utility-infielder job will be scarce and competitive, with Brujan, Cluff, Arroyo and Mauricio among spring contenders for the bench role.