Tag

Oblique Strain

All articles tagged with #oblique strain

Braves lose Baldwin to Grade 1 oblique strain as backups step in
baseball7 days ago

Braves lose Baldwin to Grade 1 oblique strain as backups step in

Braves catcher Drake Baldwin was diagnosed with a mild Grade 1 oblique strain and placed on the 10-day IL after a win against the Marlins. With Sean Murphy sidelined by a fractured finger, veteran catchers Sandy León and Chadwick Tromp will handle behind the plate for at least the next 10–14 days, while Baldwin’s exact IL duration remains unknown. Baldwin had been a standout contributor (2.2 fWAR, 13 HR, 160 wRC+) and was in contention for an All-Star berth before the injury.

Braves’ Baldwin lands on 10-day IL with oblique strain, deepening injury woes
sports7 days ago

Braves’ Baldwin lands on 10-day IL with oblique strain, deepening injury woes

Atlanta placed Drake Baldwin on the 10-day IL with a strained right oblique, deepening the Braves’ injury woes as Ronald Acuña Jr. returns from the IL and Sean Murphy recovers from a fractured finger. Baldwin had posted a .303/.389/.543 line with 13 homers, and his absence creates more lineup shorthands while Dylan Dodd returns from rehab and Aaron Bummer is released.

Altuve Lands on IL with Grade 2 Oblique Strain, Astros Shuffle Infield
baseball9 days ago

Altuve Lands on IL with Grade 2 Oblique Strain, Astros Shuffle Infield

The Houston Astros placed second baseman Jose Altuve on the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain after he left Saturday’s game; he homered off Jacob deGrom but was sidelined on Sunday. At 36, Altuve has been roughly league-average in 42 games after a hot start, and his defensive metrics have declined. With Pena (hamstring) and Correa (ankle) also out, Houston’s infield depth is thin, with players like Braden Shewmake, Nick Allen, and Brice Matthews in the mix for fill-ins. Jake Meyers is nearing a return from an oblique injury, which could help offset Altuve’s loss, and he’s expected to travel with the team for a series in Minnesota as the club assesses its options.

Torres Lands on 10-Day IL with Oblique Strain as Tigers Shuffle Infield
sports20 days ago

Torres Lands on 10-Day IL with Oblique Strain as Tigers Shuffle Infield

Detroit placed Gleyber Torres on the 10-day IL with a left oblique strain (retroactive to May 4), recalling Jace Jung. Torres left Saturday’s game with left side tightness and is hitting .259/.389/.328 with 2 homers and a 111 wRC+. His absence further stresses Detroit’s already shuffled infield, which has seen Sweeney, McKinstry, Báez, Short, and DeJong rotate at 2B/3B/SS, with Kevin McGonigle handling short and more rotation at the keystone and third.

Phillies Shuffle Bullpen as Duran Lands on IL with Oblique Strain
sports1 month ago

Phillies Shuffle Bullpen as Duran Lands on IL with Oblique Strain

The Phillies placed closer Jhoan Duran on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain (retroactive to April 15), likely sidelining him for about a month. Seth Johnson and Felix Reyes were promoted, Otto Kemp optioned, and Pedro Leon released, as Philadelphia considers a closer committee (Brad Keller, Orion Kerkering, or Tanner Banks) while Reyes makes his MLB debut and the bullpen is reshuffled.

Cubs place Palencia on IL with oblique strain, tightening bullpen
baseball1 month ago

Cubs place Palencia on IL with oblique strain, tightening bullpen

The Cubs placed right-hander Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain (retroactive to April 14). The move comes as Chicago’s pitching staff battles a run of injuries, with multiple relievers already on the IL or headed to surgery this season. Palencia, who has served as a closer and posted a solid line this year, was last seen Sunday; the Cubs did not announce a corresponding roster move, and backdating may allow a return in about 12 days if he recovers. The club will consider promoting Hollowell or Barnes to help close out games.

Marlins' Morel Out 4-6 Weeks with Oblique Strain, De Los Santos Recalled
sports1 month ago

Marlins' Morel Out 4-6 Weeks with Oblique Strain, De Los Santos Recalled

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.

Strider IL Stint Tests Braves' Thin Opening Day Rotation
sports2 months ago

Strider IL Stint Tests Braves' Thin Opening Day Rotation

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.