Here is the Fantrax MLB Injury Report for Thursday, April 11, 2024. Inside, you’ll see information on Eloy Jimenez’s potential return, Nathaniel Lowe’s recovery process, and another injury to Brandon Lowe. All of this and much more is in today’s Injury Report from Fantrax.
MLB Injury Report for Thursday, April 11, 2024
Eloy Jiménez – UT Chicago White Sox
Finally, some (potentially) good news for the White Sox, as they believe that Jiménez is healing well. While we’ve seen this before where the team speculates daily, the good news is that his injury likely isn’t as serious as first believed and that he could return shortly. Stay tuned.
Yoan Moncada – 3B Chicago White Sox
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 10, 2024
A brutal development here for Chicago and Moncada. He struggled to even make it to first base when he injured himself, and this only reveals how serious the injury is. This seemingly keeps him out of action for most, if not all of the season. It could also mark the disappointing end of his tenure as a member of the White Sox.
Danny Jansen – C Toronto Blue Jays
DANNY JANSEN
cc: @BlueJays
108.2 | 405FT pic.twitter.com/DHXEbThTIj
— Buffalo Bisons (@BuffaloBisons) April 10, 2024
Jansen started at DH and mashed this home run. He finished the game with two hits and four runs batted in. More importantly, he displayed power with his wrist. The plan is for him to start at catcher tomorrow to test things out. He had a similar run last year where his rehab assignment was quite short because he was able to hit well and catch. Keep an eye out because it could be similar this year.
Nathaniel Lowe – 1B Texas Rangers
Lowe has been accelerating through his recovery as of late, and the announcement of a potential rehab assignment is great news. It will likely need to be somewhat long to get his timing down. That said, an early May debut isn’t out of the question here for him.
Matt Brash – RP Seattle Mariners, Gregory Santos – RP Seattle Mariners
Scott Servais did mention that Matt Brash had thrown a live BP session in Arizona the other day. So he's trending in the right direction. Gregory Santos is working toward thrown off the mound soon. Guessing we will get more in-depth injury info on Friday from Justin Hollander
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) April 10, 2024
Both Brash and Santos have encouraging news here, though both relievers are still without a timetable for an estimated return. That being said, Santos is behind Brash in terms of progression.
Lars Nootbaar – OF St. Louis Cardinals
Also within this story:
Lars Nootbaar will be activated off the IL and make his 2024 debut on Friday against the D-backs. Pedro Pagés will be the corresponding move. #STLCards https://t.co/mOf7U2OZoY
— Katie Woo (@katiejwoo) April 11, 2024
Be prepared.
Brandon Lowe – 2B Tampa Bay Rays
The word about this news came late on Wednesday night. Lowe missed some time last week with left-side pains and then injured his right side in warmups earlier this week. Both injuries are considered to be unrelated, but also contributing factors to the decision here. As it stands, he will miss some time with this oblique strain, and, even though it’s only a Grade 1 type, the likelihood of him being ready within 10 days is very low. These types of injuries are tricky and vary in nature.
DJ LeMahieu – INF New York Yankees
DJ LeMahieu will travel with the Yankees to Cleveland/Toronto as he builds toward getting into game action.
Tommy Kahnle set to throw a bullpen tomorrow or Friday in Tampa.
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) April 10, 2024
LeMahieu has been absent all season with a foot injury and has been slowly getting himself into game shape. The fact that he is traveling with the team is a good sign of his potential readiness. That said, a rehab outing seems likely.
Robert Stephenson – RP Los Angeles Angels
Robert Stephenson (shoulder) is set to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake. He's pitching Sunday in Las Vegas and Tuesday in Salt Lake City. And then will be reevaluated from there.
— Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) April 10, 2024
Great news here, as Stephenson seems poised to return, beginning with a rehab assignment this weekend. Relief pitchers don’t need as much time as starters, so he very well could be ready close to his re-evaluation time next week, but we will have to wait and see. Until then, keep an eye on how he does in-game.
Chase Silseth – SP Los Angeles Angels
Silseth said he hopes to be back in three weeks. Said he had a second opinion on his elbow but the doctors were in agreement. Just inflammation.
— Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) April 10, 2024
It’s fantastic news here for Silseth which has been backed by a second opinion. Good to see him and the team did their due diligence here to get it done right.
Kodai Senga – SP New York Mets
"Not a setback. Nothing wrong with him. We knew it was going to take some time. It's going to be a few weeks until we see him"
Carlos Mendoza talks about the decision to transfer Kodai Senga to the 60-day IL pic.twitter.com/0eHXfmOSQg
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 10, 2024
Senga’s move to the 60-day Injured List is not considered a setback by any means. The team decided that they needed the extra roster spot, and, seeing where he was in his progression, they realized that he wouldn’t be ready. He is still throwing from flat ground and has yet to progress to mound work. With the move here, the earliest that Senga can return is May 27.
Milwaukee Brewers – Team Update
Matt Arnold also provided timelines on several other injured players.
Garrett Mitchell (finger): ~June 1 for a return
Robert Gasser (elbow): Throwing 2 innings in AZ on Saturday
Devin Williams (back): Still looking at the AS break
Taylor Clarke (knee surgery): Late May— Todd Rosiak (@Todd_Rosiak) April 10, 2024
Of note here is Mitchell’s estimated return date is a delay from the original four to six-week timeline. Still, the team is deep enough in his absence which should allow the talented young outfielder enough time to get himself right. As for Williams, his timeline too will be lengthier than the original estimation. Regardless, the team wants to make sure their elite closer is fully ready before returning to the mound.