Injuries are a part of every sport, and baseball is no exception. As the 2023 MLB season continues, several players are dealing with various injuries that could impact their teams’ performance and the fantasy baseball landscape. Here’s an update on some of the latest injuries around the league.
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Fantasy Baseball Week 5 Injury Roundup
Here is a roundup of the latest injuries from around Major League Baseball along with their fantasy baseball impact.
James Paxton (SP – BOS)
The Red Sox left-hander is expected to return soon after successfully rehabbing from a hamstring injury. He is expected to join the rotation soon, most likely this weekend against the Cardinals. Paxton threw 96 pitches in his rehab start on Friday, indicating that he should be ready for a full starter’s workload.
Adam Duvall (OF – BOS)
The Miami Marlins outfielder has been transferred to the 60-day injured list due to a fractured wrist. He was hitting .455 with a 309 wRC+ before his injury and will not be able to return until at least June 8th.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B – TOR)
The Toronto Blue Jays first baseman is dealing with a wrist injury and remains out of the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was a late scratch from Saturday’s lineup, and the team is hoping to avoid a trip to the injured list.
Christian Arroyo (1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF – BOS)
The Red Sox infielder has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. The severity of the injury is unknown, but he suffered the apparent injury in Saturday night’s win over the Phillies.
Orlando Arcia (2B – ATL)
The Atlanta Braves shortstop has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list after a wrist fracture that caused him to miss several games. He will look to pick up where he left off to start the season, hitting .333/.400/.511 through his first 50 plate appearances.
Kolten Wong (2B – SEA)
The Milwaukee Brewers second baseman is considered day-to-day after rolling his left wrist on Saturday. He underwent X-rays that came back negative, and the team is hoping he won’t miss extended time.
Eloy Jimenez (OF – CWS)
The Chicago White Sox outfielder is expected to be out for 4-6 weeks after undergoing an appendectomy on Saturday. This comes at an unfortunate time for the 26-year-old, who was hitting .424 during an 8-game hitting streak.
Luis Garcia (SP – HOU)
The Houston Astros right-hander will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a torn UCL in his right elbow, ending his season. He will be sidelined into the early part of the 2024 season while recovering.
Injuries can be frustrating for both teams and fantasy baseball managers, but they are a part of the game. As always, it’s essential to stay up-to-date on the latest injury news to make informed decisions about your fantasy lineup.
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