Here is the Fantrax Injury Report for Monday, June 19, 2023.
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MLB Injury Report
Sean Murphy – C Atlanta Braves
MRI showed irritation in Murphy’s right hamstring, rather than any serious tissue damage.
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) June 18, 2023
The hamstring isn’t believed to be damaged enough to warrant a trip to the Injured List…..just yet. In a few days, there should be a better idea of how the team will proceed. For now, keep Murphy out of your lineups.
Gunnar Henderson – 3B/SS Baltimore Orioles
#Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said on the Peacock broadcast that Gunnar Henderson is dealing with a stomach flu going through the clubhouse.
— Jake Rill (@JakeDRill) June 18, 2023
Look for Henderson to return when he feels better within the next few days. Curious to see if other Orioles players get sick too.
Tanner Houck – SP Boston Red Sox
The #RedSox announce they have placed RHP Tanner Houck on the 15-day IL (facial fracture) and have called up RHP Kaleb Ort and LHP Chris Murphy.
Murphy will be the 27th man for today's doubleheader.
— Mac Cerullo (@MacCerullo) June 18, 2023
Houck is eligible to return on July 2, though we’ll know more soon if he’ll return then.
Ezequiel Tovar – SS Colorado Rockies
.@ATTSportsNetRM reporting that #Rockies Ezequiel Tovar is leaving the game to be with his wife, who's going into labor.
— Patrick Saunders (@psaundersdp) June 18, 2023
Congratulations to the Tovar family.
Matt Vierling – OF Detroit Tigers
Matt Vierling scratched from Tigers lineup with low back spasms. He returned from injured list last Monday following low back soreness.
— Jason Beck (@beckjason) June 18, 2023
This recurring injury could complicate things and require another trip to the Injured List. Consider him DTD until we find out more.
Michael Massey – 2B Kansas City Royals, Vinnie Pasquantimno – 1B Kansas City Royals
We have made the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/S4mJgjnLBk
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) June 18, 2023
Massey suffered a laceration on his finger last Thursday and will require time to let it heal. As for Pasquantino, he will miss the rest of the season after having surgery done on his shoulder. This move gives the team a chance to use another roster spot.
Daniel Hudson – RP Los Angeles Dodgers, Julio Urias – SP Los Angeles Dodgers
Dave Roberts said Julio Urías and Dan Hudson could be activated when Dodgers are in KC-DEN road trip
— David Vassegh (@THEREAL_DV) June 18, 2023
Both Hudson and Urias look to be back soon. The Dodgers play at Colorado on June 27 and then play at Kansas City on June 30. Hudson is playing at Triple-A Oklahoma City while Urias has yet to begin a rehab assignment.
Seth Lugo – SP San Diego Padres, Robert Suarez – RP San Diego Padres
Padres manager Bob Melvin discusses the potential of Seth Lugo returning in San Francisco and provides an update on Robert Suarez, who threw all his pitches in a bullpen session yesterday: pic.twitter.com/ui5BCRUzJn
— 97.3 The Fan (@973TheFanSD) June 17, 2023
Lugo looks to return at some point during this series with the Giants. All needs to go well for him to be there as he has one bullpen left to throw. Suarez on the other hand, threw 27 pitches and all of his secondaries, so he’s progressing well. There is no timetable for his return as he has some hurdles left to clear.
Casey Schmitt – 3B San Francisco Giants
Schmitt X-rays negative, Alexander has continued L hamstring discomfort.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) June 18, 2023
Schmitt left after being hit by a pitch but looks to be DTD due to there being no structural damage.
Alex Cobb – SP San Francsico Giants
Uh oh. Giants move: Giants roster moves:
RHP Alex Cobb placed on the 15-day Injured List (retroactive to June 15) with a left oblique strain.RHP Keaton Winn (#67) recalled from Triple-A Sacramento.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) June 18, 2023
Cobb was dealing with hip tightness earlier this month and now he’ll miss time due to an oblique injury. Both of these added up to lead to a rough month and likely an extended trip to the Injured List into July.
Lars Nootbar – OF St. Louis Cardinals
OF Lars Nootbaar, who is likely to rejoin the #STLCards tomorrow in Washington, DC, has hits in his first three at-bats today with Triple-A Memphis. He hit a long HR in the first inning. So far today, he is 3 for 3 with a HR, 3 RBI and two runs scored.
— John Denton (@JohnDenton555) June 18, 2023
Be prepared.
Alejandro Kirk – C Toronto Blue Jays
Alejandro Kirk has a "left hand laceration and contusion."
X-Rays were negative, #BlueJays say.
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) June 18, 2023
The good news is that the X-rays were negative and there doesn’t appear to be any structural damage. The bad news is that it sounds like a painful injury to the hand and it could still require a trip to the Injured List. Stay tuned.