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Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease exited with mild left hamstring discomfort and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left after being hit on the elbow in a 4-1 loss to the Pirates; Cease will undergo an MRI and Guerrero’s elbow X-ray was negative for fracture, keeping a potential quick return in play for both as Toronto battles a growing injury list and contends with rotation depth questions.
Indiana Fever expect Caitlin Clark to potentially return Friday against the Golden State Valkyries after being sidelined with a back injury for Wednesday’s game; the team is taking a cautious approach for 2026. Clark previously played 31 minutes in the season opener after briefly consulting medical staff for back tightness and has posted strong early numbers (about 24.3 PPG, 9.0 APG, 5.0 RPG) as the Fever boast a higher net rating with her on the floor.
Yankees left-hander Max Fried exited Wednesday’s start against the Orioles with left elbow posterior soreness after 3 innings (61 pitches) and will be evaluated by Dr. Christopher Ahmad with imaging planned in New York, sparking concern about the Yankees’ rotation as he entered the game with a 2.91 ERA.
The Philadelphia Flyers announced Owen Tippett is recovering from an internal bleeding issue sustained during the First Round against Pittsburgh, which prevented him from returning for the Second Round against Carolina. After medical evaluations and rehab, he’s making progress but wasn’t cleared to safely play yet. Tippett thanks the fans and medical staff, remains optimistic for a full recovery, and expects to be back at training camp in September for the upcoming season.
Clark briefly left the Fever's season opener to have her back adjusted, then returned to finish with 20 points, seven assists and five rebounds against the Wings, with coach Stephanie White calling it an ongoing maintenance process. The piece also notes Clark’s 2025 injury history, including left leg tightness, a left quad injury, left groin issues, a right groin issue, and a mild left ankle bone bruise.
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa suffered a significant left ankle injury during batting practice and will visit a foot specialist, with an indefinite absence that could last weeks or months; Houston shuffled infield duties with Nick Allen at short and Braden Shewmake at third as catcher Yainer Diaz also went on the injured list with an oblique strain, leaving Correa’s return date and the team’s injury-plagued depth as a major question mark given his past ankle issues.
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.
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.
After a face-first fall in Game 2, Victor Wembanyama was ruled out and placed in NBA concussion protocol. While Game 3 in Portland could, in theory, see him cleared, the Spurs are expected to be cautious given the protocol’s steps: 24 hours of no activity, then progressive, medically supervised exertion until symptom-free. Average NBA concussion recoveries run about 7 days (median) to 9.3 days (mean), but individual recoveries vary, so a return by Games 4 or 5 remains a realistic possibility rather than an imminent return for Game 3.
The Lakers enter the playoffs without Luka Doncic (Grade 2 left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (Grade 2 left oblique strain) for the start of the first round vs. Houston. Shams Charania reported they’re expected to be out initially, with Doncic anticipated to rejoin the team by Friday ahead of Game 1 and Reaves likely missing most of the series, leaving LeBron James to carry a heavier load.”
Luka Doncic is not expected to be ready for Game 1 of the Lakers-Rockets playoff series as he undergoes stem-cell therapy in Europe to speed his hamstring recovery, with a midweek return anticipated and a potential comeback later in the first round if therapy progresses.
Astros right-hander Cody Bolton exited his start with mid-back tightness and will undergo imaging, signaling a potential IL stint and a looming rotation shakeup as Houston copes with injuries to Hunter Brown, Cristian Javier, and Tatsuya Imai; J.P. France was recalled as insurance, with other depth arms like Spencer Arrighetti and Colton Gordon mentioned as options depending on Bolton’s status.
Kentucky, a 7-seed, takes on 2-seed Iowa State in the NCAA Round of 32, with Iowa State star Joshua Jefferson’s ankle sprain casting uncertainty over the Cyclones’ lineup. Kentucky aims to carry momentum from Friday’s win over Santa Clara, while Iowa State’s stout defense—holding opponents to about 65.4 points per game—presents a tough test. Tip-off is 2:45 PM ET on CBS, and a win would send Kentucky to the Sweet 16 in Chicago.
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has a collapsed lung and will be evaluated over the next two weeks, likely sidelining him for multiple games.
SMU will miss BJ Edwards in its NCAA Tournament opener vs Miami (OH) due to an ankle injury, but the team is hopeful he can return if SMU advances beyond the First Four; Corey Washington will play after being questionable. Edwards averages 12.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists; he hasn’t played since Feb. 25, and SMU is 1-5 without him. Coach Andy Enfield said they’ll do what’s best for the student-athlete. The winner faces Tennessee in Philadelphia in the Round of 64; tip-off is at 9:15 p.m. ET.