Here is the Fantrax Injury Report for Friday, June 23, 2023.
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MLB Injury Report
Sean Murphy – C Atlanta Braves
Even though Murphy pinch hit today, he won’t catch tomorrow. But there’s a chance he’ll be back behind the plate at some point this weekend in Cincy.
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) June 22, 2023
Usually, players that have returned in some capacity aren’t included here. However, given the fact that Murphy won’t be catching and may miss time, his status is updated.
Alex Verdugo – OF Boston Red Sox
Verdugo will rejoin the team on Tuesday in Boston.
— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) June 22, 2023
Verdugo was placed on the team’s bereavement list and won’t be back for a while. His family is wished the best.
Will Brennan – OF Cleveland Guardians
Terry Francona addresses Logan Allen's high pitch count after 4 innings, despite believing that the rookie pitcher did a great job fighting for everything he earned.
Tito then gives an update on Will Brennan's status.#ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/vVutBuITha
— Bally Sports Cleveland (@BallySportsCLE) June 22, 2023
Brennan’s status was discussed near the end of the interview. Francona said that he is sore, nothing more. That said, when asked about an IL-stint, he did admit that they need to “get through this weekend” and then discuss whether or not he will go on the Injured List.
Miami Marlins – Team Update
#Marlins injury updates
-Matt Barnes threw a bullpen today
-Still no baseball activities for Avisail Garcia
-Cueto and Jazz on rehab assignments in Jacksonville
-Trevor Rogers still no throw
-Jean Segura running
-Sixto still no throw— Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) June 22, 2023
A lot to unpack here. Matt Barnes will likely throw a few more bullpen sessions before heading out for a rehab assignment. Avisail Garcia hasn’t done anything baseball-related since his setback on June 3. With the way that the team’s outfield is performing, there is absolutely no rush to return. Johnny Cueto struggled in his latest rehab outing last night and may need another before returning. As for Jazz Chisholm Jr., he made a diving catch in the outfield last night. Trevor Rogers still being shut down is concerning, as he hasn’t done anything since his non-throwing shoulder got hurt. It’s encouraging that Jean Segura is now running, so soon after heading to the Injured List.
Aaron Judge – OF New York Yankees
Aaron Judge has advanced to pool/balance/strength work, Aaron Boone said. They hope he can resume throwing and possibly light hitting by the end of this week.
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) June 22, 2023
The team recently stated that Judge had turned a corner with his latest PRP shot, so this might be the next step. He will be able to test out his toe and foot by balancing and strengthening his lower body. If we see him advancing to the aforementioned throwing and light hitting soon, then we know he’s turned a corner.
Willie Calhoun – OF New York Yankees
Willie Calhoun is going for an MRI now to determine the severity of his quad but he said he's going to get a PRP shot. #Yankees
— Gary Phillips (@GaryHPhillips) June 22, 2023
Until Calhoun’s MRI results are known, a timeline for his return won’t be ready. He said prior to this that he felt a “pop”, so a short-term absence isn’t necessarily in the cards.
Bryan Reynolds – OF Pittsburgh Pirates
Reynolds had missed games prior to this, so his official date is retroactive to June 20. It was originally stated that he wouldn’t require a trip to the Injured List, but that status has apparently changed. This seems on the borderline of “just serious enough, but nothing overly concerning”, however, time will tell just how bad it really is.
Mitch Haniger – OF San Francisco Giants
The Giants acquired OF Dalton Guthrie from the Phillies in exchange for cash considerations. Guthrie will report to Triple-A Sacramento.
OF Mitch Haniger has been transferred to the 60-day Injured List
— Maria I. Guardado (@mi_guardado) June 22, 2023
Haniger has already been ruled out until late-August, so this move gives the team an open roster spot.
Mike Yastrzemski – OF San Francsico Giants
Mike Yastrzemski is hopeful he’ll avoid IL, said MRI showed minor inflammation but no strain. He wanted to stay in game last night but trainers didn’t want to risk it.
— Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) June 22, 2023
Consider Yastrzemski DTD until we hear otherwise.
Shane McClanahan – SP Tampa Bay Rays
#Rays Cash said they hope McClanahan is okay with treatment, back had been an issue before last start
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) June 23, 2023
We saw the frustration in McLanahan’s body last night after getting pulled early. The fact that his back issues have been lingering for a while now is somewhat concerning. It’s hopeful that he will be able to avoid the Injured List, but two weeks off might be exactly what he needs to shake this off and come back stronger.