All articles tagged with #oblique injury
Tua Tagovailoa has been ruled out for Week 1 with an oblique injury, so Cooper Rush will start at quarterback for the Falcons against the Steelers, while Michael Penix Jr. remains out; Rush, signed after Tagovailoa’s back issue, will be backed up by undrafted rookie Jack Strand as Penix continues his recovery from ACL injury.
Tua Tagovailoa was absent from the Falcons’ open practice Friday due to an oblique injury, leaving Cooper Rush to run the first-team offense as Atlanta prepares for Week 1 against the Steelers; Michael Penix returned to practice but is ruled out for this week, which could push Tagovailoa’s start further out if he doesn’t appear on the field.
Tua Tagovailoa exited Falcons practice with an oblique injury, and with the severity unclear, Cooper Rush stands by as the next man up. If Tua isn’t cleared for Week 1 vs. the Steelers, Rush would start with Jack Strand backing him, and Atlanta could add another veteran QB to the practice squad. Rush would be making his 17th career start, and the Falcons may lean conservative offensively, featuring Bijan Robinson, while updates on Tua’s status roll in.
Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was limited with an oblique injury at Thursday’s practice and is listed day-to-day, leaving Cooper Rush taking first-team reps and rookie Jack Strand third on the depth chart as Week 1 vs. the Steelers approaches; the decision hinges on Tagovailoa’s health, with the team prepared to consider Strand if he can’t go.
The Falcons announced quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has an oblique injury and was limited in Thursday practice, with the plan reportedly for him to start Week 1 against the Steelers and Cooper Rush as the backup.
In a chaotic Cubs loss to the Cardinals, Cabrera’s blister flared up in his long-awaited return and Dansby Swanson left with an oblique injury that requires an MRI, likely sideline weeks. Chicago also optioned Javier Assad to Triple-A to preserve depth as Palencia’s rehab looks promising, with the team bracing for a meaningful White Sox series and ongoing roster decisions.
Swanson left Sunday’s game with left-side discomfort after an awkward swing; the Cubs later announced an oblique injury that will place him on the Injured List for a multi-week absence, prompting defensive shifts (Hoerner to short, Ramirez to second) as James Triantos filled in, with MRI results expected to clarify the severity and timeline.
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson has been placed on the 10-day injured list with an oblique injury, with an MRI pending to determine severity; Nico Hoerner shifts to shortstop while James Triantos handles second base, and rookie Pedro Ramirez is expected to see more action as the Cubs lean on internal depth during their playoff pursuit.
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh rejoined the team’s dugout for Seattle’s 5-1 win over Arizona while continuing his oblique rehab in Arizona. He detailed steady progress—tee work, light throws and bullpen participation—and acknowledged the challenge of reproducing game swings as a switch-hitter. Raleigh hopes to ramp up soon, with plans to gauge next steps in the coming days, potentially skipping rehab games. Watching from the sidelines has given him a new appreciation for the talent around him and a renewed, supportive perspective on the team’s recent strong play.
Dodgers star Mookie Betts, sidelined since April with an oblique strain, has begun a rehab assignment in Oklahoma City and could be activated as early as Monday after traveling back to Los Angeles for evaluation. His return would influence roster decisions and infield rotations as players like Freeland, Kim, and Rojas vie for roles.
Oakland placed Brent Rooker on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain and recalled Zack Gelof to take his spot, creating more flexibility for DH and lineup rotations as Rooker’s slow start continues and Gelof eyes increased at-bats in the outfield/second base; obliques can linger, but Rooker’s prior power suggests the A’s hope to weather the loss.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold remained limited in practice with a left oblique injury, his fifth straight limited session, though the injury has not affected him in the playoffs as teams ready for the Super Bowl.
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold is listed questionable with a left oblique injury ahead of the NFC divisional playoff against the 49ers; backup Drew Lock took practice reps as Seattle prepares, with Darnold optimistic he’ll play after tests and treatment in the next 48 hours.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, after leaving Thursday's practice with an oblique issue, is listed questionable for Saturday's divisional-round game vs. the 49ers but says he expects to play, calling it precautionary and noting rehab should have him ready. Charles Cross is back, Josh Jones is out with a knee injury, Coby Bryant is back, while Chazz Surratt and Elijah Arroyo remain out as Seattle eyes a playoff win at Lumen Field in what would be Darnold's second postseason start.
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.