Injuries! Surprised? Probably not, at this point.
Fantasy managers continue to be hampered by these injuries as the season goes on. Here are the updates:
Boston Red Sox
Matt Barnes (RP) – Shoulder
Barnes was placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation. While his 2022 season hasn’t gone the way he was expecting, He is expected out a couple of weeks.
Chicago Cubs
Seiya Suzuki (OF) – Finger
Suzuki was placed on the IL with a left ring finger sprain that is supposed to hold him out of the lineup for more than the minimum allotted time. The transaction was back-dated so his status should be monitored.
Chicago White Sox
Tim Anderson (SS) – Groin
As Anderson was placed on the IL, Manager Tony La Russa stated that he would miss at least three weeks with the groin injury. A clearer timetable will be determined once he can ramp up baseball activities.
Detroit Tigers
Robbie Grossman (OF) – Neck
After being removed from last Sunday’s game, the Tigers placed Grossman on the injured list with a neck strain.
Kansas City Royals
Zack Greinke (SP) – Elbow
Greinke was evaluated for a flexor injury after last Sunday’s start against Minnesota, and the Royals decided to make the move to place him on the IL. His timetable to return is still unclear.
Los Angeles Angels
Taylor Ward (OF) – Hamstring
Ward was removed from his last game when he experienced discomfort in his hamstring. The injury, while said to not be significant, is going to keep Ward out of the lineup for the time being. The Angels decided to place him on the IL while he recovers.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Edwin Rios (1B, 3B) – Hamstring
Rios suffered a tear in his hamstring during Friday’s game. While it isn’t expected to require surgery, he is going to be out “quite a while” according to Manager Dave Roberts.
Miami Marlins
Joey Wendle (2B, SS, 3B) – Hamstring
Wendle removed himself from the game after experiencing the same hamstring discomfort that placed him on the IL earlier this season. The Marlins will likely be more careful with him this time around. He does not have a timetable to return.
Milwaukee Brewers
Brandon Woodruff (SP) – Ankle
Woodruff left his last start against the Cardinals with right ankle discomfort that ended up placing him on the Injured List on Monday. He is slated to miss at least two starts.
Minnesota Twins
Sonny Gray (SP) – Pectoral
Gray was placed on the IL with a right pectoral strain that he suffered during his last start. For now, Gray is only set to miss two starts in the rotation but the Twins will reevaluate once they get closer to his activation date.
Philadelphia Phillies
Jean Segura (2B) – Finger
Segura suffered a fracture in his right index finger that will require surgery. The Phillies second baseman is expected to miss 10-to-12 weeks.
Seattle Mariners
Kyle Lewis (OF) – Concussion
Kyle Lewis was placed on the 7-day concussion IL on Wednesday after missing his second game in a row. He will need to pass all testing before returning.
St. Louis Cardinals
Jordan Hicks (SP, RP) – Forearm
Hicks landed on the 15-day IL with a right forearm flexor injury he suffered during his last start. The Cardinals are now considering moving him back into the bullpen once he is ready to return.
Tampa Bay Rays
Wander Franco (3B, SS) – Quad
Franco was placed on the IL on Tuesday after continuing to experience discomfort in his quad. He is hoping to make his return in two weeks once he reaches the minimum.
Toronto Blue Jays
Hyun-Jin Ryu (SP) – Forearm
Ryu was removed from his last start with left forearm tightness. This isn’t the first ailment that Ryu has experienced in his throwing elbow. He was placed on the 15-day IL and the Blue Jays are going to conduct further testing before deciding what to do with their starter. Surgery is currently on the table.
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