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MLB Injuries

Staying on top of MLB player injuries is key for fans, fantasy managers, and bettors alike. The MLB player injuries page gives you up-to-date info on who’s sidelined, expected return dates, and how injuries are impacting team rosters. Whether it’s a day-to-day tweak or a season-ending injury, you’ll find the latest status updates right here. Before locking in any decisions, make sure to visit the MLB lineups page to see who's actually in the lineup for today’s games.

Staying on top of MLB player injuries is key for fans, fantasy managers, and bettors alike. The MLB player injuries page gives you up-to-date info on who’s sidelined, expected return dates, and how injuries are impacting team rosters. Whether it’s a day-to-day tweak or a season-ending injury, you’ll find the latest status updates right here. Before locking in any decisions, make sure to visit the MLB lineups page to see who's actually in the lineup for today’s games.

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Q = Questionable
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Reported Name Body Part Pos Team Injury Notes
4/25/25 Richard Fitts
O
 Shoulder SP BOS Fitts is dealing with a right pectoral strain and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
4/18/25 Nick Lodolo
O
 Personal SP CIN Lodolo has been placed on the paternity list and will not take the field for the Reds.
4/18/25 Shohei Ohtani
O
 Personal DH LAD Ohtani has been placed on the paternity list and will not take the field for the Dodgers.
4/18/25 Casey Schmitt
D
 Side 2B SF Schmitt is dealing with a side tightness and is unlikely to take the field for the Giants.
4/18/25 Austin Wells
Q
 Illness C NYY Wells is dealing with food poisoning and is uncertain to take the field for the Yankees.
4/18/25 Martin Perez
Q
 Forearm SP CHW Perez is dealing with left forearm soreness and is uncertain to make his next start for the White Sox.
4/18/25 Richard Palacios
O
 Knee 2B TB Palacios is dealing with a right knee sprain and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/18/25 Jason Heyward
Q
 Knee RF SD Heyward is dealing with left knee soreness and is uncertain to take the field for the Padres.
4/18/25 Jazz Chisholm
Q
 Suspension 2B NYY Chisholm Jr. is appealing his one game suspension due to an on-field incident and is eligible to take the field for the Yankees during the process.
4/18/25 Beau Brieske
O
 Ankle RP DET Brieske is dealing with right ankle inflammation and has been placed on the 15-day injured list. He is expected to return in early-May.
4/18/25 Alex Faedo
O
 Shoulder RP TB Faedo is battling right shoulder inflammation and has landed on the 60-day injured list.
4/18/25 Lucas Erceg
Q
 Foot RP KC Erceg is dealing with a left foot contusion and is uncertain to take the field for the Royals.
4/17/25 Brenton Doyle
O
 Personal CF COL Doyle has been placed on the bereavement list and will not take the field for the Rockies.
4/17/25 Jorge Lopez
Q
 Suspension RP WSH Lopez is appealing his three game suspension due to an on-field incident and is eligible to take the field for the Nationals during the process.
4/17/25 Christian Encarnacion-Strand
O
 Back 1B CIN Encarnacion-Strand is dealing with low back inflammation and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/17/25 Brandon Marsh
Q
 Knee LF PHI Marsh is dealing with a knee injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Phillies.
4/17/25 Derek Hill
O
 Wrist CF MIA Hill is dealing with a left wrist sprain and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/16/25 Josh Smith
Q
 Thumb 3B TEX Smith is dealing with a bruised thumb and is uncertain to take the field for the Rangers.
4/16/25 Ezequiel Tovar
Q
 Hip SS COL Tovar is dealing with a hip injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Rockies.
4/16/25 Willi Castro
Q
 Oblique 2B MIN Castro is dealing with oblique tightness and is uncertain to take the field for the Twins.
4/15/25 Elijah Morgan
O
 Elbow RP CHC Morgan is dealing with right elbow impingement and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
4/15/25 Paul DeJong
O
 Nose SS WSH DeJong is dealing with a fractured nose and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/15/25 Matt Wallner
O
 Leg RF MIN Wallner is dealing with a left hamstring strain and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/14/25 Endy Rodriguez
O
 Finger C PIT Rodriguez is dealing with a right index finger laceration and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/14/25 Sam Moll
O
 Shoulder RP CIN Moll is dealing with a left shoulder impingement and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
4/14/25 Christian Vazquez
Q
 Hand C MIN Vazquez is dealing with a hand injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Twins.
4/14/25 Kris Bryant
O
 Back RF COL Bryant is dealing with lumbar degenerative disk disease and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/14/25 Brandon Lockridge
O
 Hamstring RF SD Lockridge is dealing with a left hamstring strain and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/13/25 Sammy Long
O
 Elbow RP KC Long is dealing with left elbow inflammation and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
4/12/25 Jose Siri
O
 Leg CF NYM Siri is dealing with a fractured tibia and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/11/25 Marcus Stroman
O
 Knee SP NYY Stroman is dealing with left knee inflammation and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
4/11/25 Masyn Winn
O
 Back SS STL Winn is dealing with lower back spasms and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/11/25 Tyler Freeman
O
 Oblique CF COL Freeman is dealing with a left oblique strain and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/11/25 Kevin Kelly
O
 Glute RP TB Kelly is dealing with a left gluteal strain and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
4/11/25 Austin Slater
O
 Knee RF CHW Slater is dealing with a meniscus tear in his right knee and has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He will miss 4-6 weeks.
4/11/25 CJ Abrams
O
 Hip SS WSH Abrams is dealing with a hip flexor injury and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/10/25 Nick Fortes
O
 Oblique C MIA Fortes is dealing with a left oblique strain and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/10/25 Fraser Ellard
O
 Hamstring RP CHW Ellard is dealing with a strained right hamstring and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
4/10/25 Orlando Ribalta
O
 Biceps RP WSH Ribalta is dealing with a right biceps strain and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
4/9/25 Ryan Bliss
O
 Bicep 2B SEA Bliss is dealing with a left bicep tear and has been placed on the 60-day injured list.
4/9/25 Justin Steele
O
 Elbow SP CHC Steele is dealing with a left elbow tendinitis and has been placed on the 15-day injured list. He is set to undergo elbow surgery and will miss the 2025 season.
4/9/25 Wyatt Langford
O
 Oblique LF TEX Langford is dealing with a right oblique strain and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/9/25 Ben Joyce
O
 Shoulder RP LAA Joyce is dealing with right shoulder inflammation and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
4/9/25 Pablo Lopez
O
 Hamstring SP MIN Lopez is dealing with a mild hamstring strain and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
4/9/25 Mike Tauchman
O
 Hamstring RF CHW Tauchman is dealing with right hamstring tightness and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/9/25 Korey Lee
O
 Ankle C CHW Lee is dealing with left ankle soreness and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/9/25 Jake Cronenworth
O
 Rib 1B SD Cronenworth is dealing with a non-displaced right rib fracture and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/8/25 Hunter Harvey
O
 Teres Major RP KC Harvey is dealing with a right teres major strain and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
4/8/25 Zach Eflin
O
 Lat SP BAL Eflin is dealing with a right lat strain and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
4/8/25 Connor Thomas
O
 Elbow RP MIL Thomas is battling left elbow arthritis and has landed on the 15-day injured list.
4/8/25 Manuel Margot
O
 Knee RF DET Margot is dealing with inflammation in his left knee and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/8/25 Mark Canha
O
 Hip 1B KC Canha is dealing with a left hip strain and has been placed on the 10-Day injured list.
4/8/25 Jonathan Deluca
O
 Shoulder RF TB DeLuca is dealing with a right shoulder strain and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/8/25 Jake Rogers
O
 Oblique C DET Rogers is dealing with left oblique tightness and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/7/25 Jackson Merrill
O
 Hamstring CF SD Merrill is dealing with a hamstring injury and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/7/25 Connor Wong
O
 Finger C BOS Wong suffered a fractured finger and has landed on the 10-day injured list.
4/7/25 Spencer Arrighetti
O
 Thumb SP HOU Arrighetti suffered a broken right thumb and has been placed on the 15-day injured list. He is expected to return in late May.
4/6/25 Nestor Cortes
O
 Elbow SP MIL Cortes is dealing with a left elbow flexor strain and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
4/6/25 Blake Snell
O
 Shoulder SP LAD Snell is dealing with left shoulder inflammation and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
4/6/25 Ivan Herrera
O
 Knee C STL Herrera is dealing with left knee inflammation and has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He is expected to miss at least 4 weeks.
4/6/25 Victor Robles
O
 Arm CF SEA Robles is dealing with a left shoulder dislocation and has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He is expected to return in early June.
4/6/25 Colin Holderman
O
 Knee RP PIT Holderman is dealing with a right knee sprain and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
4/4/25 Yoan Moncada
O
 Thumb 3B LAA Moncada is dealing with right thumb irritation and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
4/4/25 Ketel Marte
O
 Hamstring 2B ARI Marte is dealing with a strained left hamstring and has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He is expected to return in late April.
4/4/25 Jack Leiter
O
 Finger SP TEX Leiter is dealing with a right middle finger blister and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
3/31/25 Mike Soroka
O
 Biceps RP WSH Soroka is dealing with a right biceps strain and has been added to the 15-day injured list.
3/31/25 Jurickson Profar
O
 Suspension LF ATL Profar has been suspended 80 games for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy.
3/31/25 Dairon Blanco
O
 Achilles LF KC Blanco is dealing with right achilles tendinopathy and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
3/30/25 Albert Suarez
O
 Shoulder SP BAL Suárez is dealing with right shoulder inflammation and has been placed on the 60-day injured list.
3/30/25 Colton Cowser
O
 Thumb LF BAL Cowser is dealing with a thumb injury and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
3/30/25 Aaron Civale
O
 Hamstring SP MIL Civale is dealing with left hamstring strain and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
3/29/25 Reynaldo Lopez
O
 Shoulder SP ATL López will undego arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder and has been placed on the 60-day injured list. He is expected to miss a significant portion of the 2025 season.
3/29/25 Max Scherzer
O
 Thumb SP TOR Scherzer is dealing with right thumb inflammation and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
3/28/25 Nick Gonzales
O
 Ankle 2B PIT Gonzales is dealing with a non-displaced left ankle fracture and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
3/28/25 Josh Lowe
O
 Oblique RF TB Lowe is dealing with a right oblique strain and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
3/27/25 Ryan Burr
O
 Shoulder RP TOR Burr is battling right shoulder inflammation and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
3/26/25 Paul Blackburn
O
 Knee SP NYM Blackburn is dealing with inflammation in his right knee and has landed on the 15-day injured list.
3/26/25 Erik Sabrowski
O
 Elbow RP CLE Sabrowski is battling an elbow injury and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
3/26/25 Declan Cronin
O
 Hip RP MIA Cronin is dealing with a hip injury and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
3/25/25 Jordan Montgomery
O
 Elbow SP ARI Montgomery will undergo Tommy John surgery and has been placed on the 60-day injured list. He will miss the 2025 season.
3/25/25 Ignacio Alvarez
O
 Wrist SS ATL Alvarez Jr. is dealing with left wrist inflammation and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
3/25/25 Ryan Weathers
O
 Forearm SP MIA Weathers is dealing with a forearm injury and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
3/25/25 Ryan Brasier
O
 Undisclosed RP CHC Braiser is battling a hip injury and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
3/24/25 Andres Chaparro
O
 Oblique 1B WSH Chaparro is battling a left oblique strain and has landed on the 10-day injured list.
3/24/25 Matt Waldron
O
 Oblique SP SD Waldron is dealing with a left oblique strain and has been placed on the 60-day injured list.
3/24/25 DJ Herz
O
 Elbow SP WSH Herz is dealing with a left elbow UCL tear and has been placed on the 60-day injured list. Herz will undergo Tommy John surgery and is expected to miss the entire 2025 season.
3/24/25 Zach Brzykcy
O
 Quadriceps RP WSH Brzykcy is battling a right quad strain and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
3/24/25 Chayce McDermott
O
 Lat SP BAL McDermott is recovering from a lat strain and has been placed on 15-day injured list.
3/24/25 Cade Cavalli
O
 Elbow SP WSH Cavalli is recovering from Tommy John surgery and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
3/24/25 Aaron Ashby
O
 Oblique SP MIL Ashby is battling a right oblique strain and has landed on the 15-day injured list.
3/24/25 Jhony Brito
O
 Elbow SP SD Brito is battling right elbow soreness and has been placed on the 60-day injured list.
3/24/25 JT Brubaker
O
 Ribs SP NYY Brubaker is dealing with left rib fractures and has been placed on the 60-day injured list.
3/24/25 Sean Reynolds
O
 Foot RP SD Reynolds is recovering from a right foot stress reaction and has landed on the 15-day injured list.
3/24/25 Jerar Encarnacion
O
 Finger RF SF Encarnacion is dealing with a fractured finger and will be out for 8 weeks.
3/24/25 Jared Jones
O
 Elbow SP PIT Jones is battling right elbow UCL sprain and has been placed on the 60-day injured list.
3/24/25 Shane McClanahan
O
 Triceps SP TB McClanahan is dealing with a left triceps nerve related issue and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
3/24/25 Tyler Stephenson
O
 Oblique C CIN Stephenson is dealing with a low-grade left oblique strain and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
3/24/25 Jonathan Loaisiga
O
 Elbow RP NYY Loaisiga is recovering from a right UCL tear and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
3/24/25 Royce Lewis
O
 Hamstring 3B MIN Lewis is dealing with a left hamstring strain and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
3/24/25 Bryan Hoeing
O
 Shoulder RP SD Hoeing is battling right shoulder soreness and has been placed on the 15-day injured list.

MLB Player Injuries 2025: News, Analysis & Betting Impact

MLB player injuries have always shaped the course of a season—but in 2025, the impact on betting markets, DFS slates, and team performance has become more significant than ever. Whether it's a star pitcher landing on the IL or a key slugger missing time with a nagging issue, every injury creates a ripple effect that smart fans, bettors, and fantasy managers must track. Teams frequently adjust lineups, bullpen roles, and defensive positions in response, which affects everything from win probability to prop projections. Sportsbooks adjust odds quickly following injury reports, especially when elite players are involved. Knowing which injuries are short-term and which will linger is key to projecting value and reacting early to line movement. DFS players and bettors alike gain an edge by monitoring lineup changes and news before oddsmakers fully adjust. In a game of inches, injury awareness becomes a long-term edge.

Key Injuries Shaping the 2025 Season

Each MLB season has defining injuries, and 2025 is no different. From high-profile Tommy John surgeries to soft tissue strains that sideline speedsters, injuries to elite players shift division races and betting markets. Injuries to pitchers often cause the biggest line swings, especially when aces or closers are involved. On the hitting side, sluggers missing time can lead to drops in team wRC+, OBP, and total run projections. Team depth plays a big role in how clubs handle prolonged IL stints. Bettors fade teams with poor depth or erratic bullpen management in the wake of injuries. Fantasy players must be quick to scoop up injury fill-ins—especially those with elite minor league metrics. Tracking league-wide injury news allows for proactive betting and roster management. When a top-10 player goes down, the futures markets often overreact—savvy bettors know when to pounce.

How Injuries Affect DFS Strategy

Injuries can create both traps and opportunities in daily fantasy sports. A backup player thrust into the starting lineup may become the slate’s top value, but only if they hit high in the order or face a weak pitcher. DFS players must distinguish between opportunity and matchup before blindly chasing injury replacements. Pitching injuries shift the value of opposing stacks, especially when bullpen games or spot starters take the mound. Injured hitters also change the offensive context for others in the lineup—lower RBI and run potential can hurt projections for surrounding players. News-based DFS tools update projections in real time based on lineup status and batting order. Monitoring injury status up to lock allows sharp DFS players to pivot to low-owned upside plays. Understanding player role, skill set, and matchup context is key when injury news hits.

Betting on Injury-Replacement Players

Injuries open the door for lesser-known players to deliver unexpected value—especially in the player props market. Sportsbooks often lag in pricing new starters who haven't yet built a data profile. Savvy bettors target low-prop lines for fill-ins with power potential, contact skill, or high projected volume. Total bases, RBI, or hit props for injury replacements can outperform expectation for several games before the market adjusts. Conversely, fading overvalued fill-ins facing elite pitching is just as profitable. Sharp bettors identify underlying metrics like hard-hit rate, barrel %, or chase rate to determine breakout potential. Betting on backups also extends to defensive replacements, where stolen base props and error-related overs become more viable. The window is short—so tracking daily lineup cards and stat splits is crucial. Reacting faster than the market is the key to consistent profit in injury-based betting.

Injury Impact on Fantasy Baseball

Injuries can make or break a fantasy baseball season, especially in deeper leagues where waiver depth is thin. Fantasy managers need to react fast to IL designations by scooping up backups with strong splits or lineup promotions. Pitcher injuries force tough rotation choices, while hitter injuries can sap category potential across runs, RBIs, and batting average. Handcuffing injury-prone stars with their real-life replacements can be a viable strategy. Some teams promote hot minor league bats or call up high-K arms, offering temporary upside. Monitoring return timelines is also key—rushing an injured player back into your lineup can lead to negative returns. Advanced IL tracking tools and beat writer alerts help fantasy managers stay proactive instead of reactive. Every injury represents an opportunity if you’re prepared to pivot.

Most Common MLB Injuries & Return Timelines

Injury type often determines return timelines and post-IL performance. Arm and elbow issues (like UCL sprains or Tommy John recovery) can sideline pitchers for the season or longer. Hamstring, groin, and oblique injuries are common for hitters and typically lead to multi-week absences. Concussions and shoulder injuries can be unpredictable, affecting both timeline and effectiveness on return. Soft tissue injuries tend to reoccur, especially among aging players or high-volume base stealers. Savvy bettors and fantasy managers tailor projections based on injury type. Pitchers returning from shoulder or elbow issues are high-risk bets, while position players with wrist injuries may take time to regain power. Understanding injury profiles gives you a sharper edge on props, projections, and player valuation. It also helps avoid pitfalls in reactivation windows when teams remain vague on recovery status.

How Injuries Shape Division Races & Futures

Injuries to star players can reshape entire division and playoff races. A contender losing a Cy Young-caliber arm or MVP-level hitter often sees a dip in win total futures or division odds. Books adjust futures pricing rapidly, but not always with full accuracy. Bettors who track IL designations early can lock in value before markets swing too far. Some teams maintain playoff pace due to depth, while others collapse quickly under the weight of missing stars. Knowing which clubs have strong replacement-level talent matters when targeting futures. Fantasy players benefit by fading injury-heavy rosters and targeting breakouts on rising teams. Futures odds are volatile in April and August—key injury timing windows that make or break a futures ticket. Smart forecasting based on health status is critical to long-term value in team and player markets.

Sportsbook Promos & Injury Leverage

Use injury developments to make the most of targeted sportsbook promos. Some books offer boosts on player props tied to backups stepping in for stars. Others run profit bonuses or insurance on parlays involving injury news or limited rosters. Games with marquee players missing often get special offers to drive action, giving savvy bettors a promo-based edge. Look for boosted totals, SGPs, or team props when lineups break late. Use these bonuses to hedge exposure or build correlated bets around injury scenarios. Make sure to read the fine print—some promos exclude fill-in players or void based on unexpected DNPs. Still, injury timing creates promo arbitrage opportunities that are often overlooked by casual bettors. Pair sharp timing with boosted odds and you’ve got a blueprint for long-term edge in the injury market.