Welcome to the Fantrax MLB Injury Report for Wednesday, June 18, 2025. In today’s report, Tyler Glasnow threw a live bullpen session, Tylor Megill looks to miss extended time with elbow inflammation, and Luke Weaver could return sooner than expected. Also, which Boston player has an outside shot of providing offensive help? All of this and so much more in today’s MLB Injury Report from Fantrax.
MLB Injury Report
Tyler Glasnow – SP Los Angeles Dodgers
Tyler Glasnow went 2 IP and about 40 pitches in a live BP today
Dave Roberts said it looked “really good” (even though, he joked, Jerry Hairston Jr. grabbed a bat & got a hit off him)
A rehab assignment could be next. Glasnow will likely need 3 rehab outings before returning
— Jack Harris (@ByJackHarris) June 17, 2025
Glasnow had a very productive day yesterday. He was able to work his way up to 40 pitches, and he looked effective in the process, even though it was against minor league players. He has been steadily progressing to this point, and although he has had issues in the past, he appears to have overcome them, as he hasn’t suffered any setbacks in the process. He does possess many red flags, in this writer’s opinion, given his injury history, his unresolved issues from last year, and because he altered his throwing technique to help alleviate injury. All of these things, added together, paint a picture of impending gloom in the future. However, if healthy, he remains a dominant force on the mound. As such, getting him back into your lineup when he’s ready to pitch is a no-brainer. Just be prepared for the worst.
Tylor Megill – SP New York Mets
Tylor Megill says an MRI revealed no ligament damage in his elbow. The joint is structurally sound. It's just a lot of inflammation, which he needs some time to calm down.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 17, 2025
Megill was placed on the Injured List with inflammation in his elbow, but tests revealed that there was no structural damage done to the elbow itself. That’s promising, because anything more could have resulted in season-ending surgery. Instead, now it’s the waiting game, as the plan is for him to be shut down and rest while the inflammation subsides. The estimated time here is a minimum of four to five weeks, but that’s only if the inflammation is gone within the first week or so. The likelihood of this happening is unknown, but the team doesn’t believe that this is a best-case-scenario-type thing here. Essentially, fantasy owners should prepare for two months away, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him transferred to the 60-Day Injured List at some point.
Ryan Jeffers – C Minnesota Twins
Ryan Jeffers exited with a right hand contusion. X-ray was negative. #MNTwins
— DanHayesMLB (@DanHayesMLB) June 18, 2025
The good news here is that Jeffers likely won’t be added to the ongoing and growing list of players the team will have lost to the Injured list this season. Consider him day-to-day unless we hear otherwise.
Gabriel Moreno – C Arizona Diamondbacks
C Gabriel Moreno was scratched from the @Dbacks lineup due to right hand soreness. Jose Herrera will catch and hit 9th.
— Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) June 17, 2025
Moreno may have re-aggravated the hand injury that he suffered a while back, so the team may choose to hold him back more than last night’s game. Stay tuned.
AJ Puk – RP Arizona Diamondbacks
He was still feeling some discomfort in his elbow last week so they shut down his throwing program. https://t.co/nMKUIE6Z42
— Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) June 17, 2025
With renewed discomfort in his elbow last week, the decision was made to see a specialist regarding this issue. Dr. Neal ElAttrache is one of the most trusted medical professionals in baseball, and this meeting will help determine the best course of action.
Luke Weaver – RP New York Yankees
Luke Weaver threw live BP for the 1st time since his hamstring injury earlier. He felt "great” & hasn't felt anything in his hammy since a day or 2 after it happened.
He threw upwards of 20 pitches over 2 ups.
Asked for a best-case return date, he joked, "Today." #Yankees
— Gary Phillips (@GaryHPhillips) June 17, 2025
Weaver has felt great since the earliest stages of this issue, not making note of or complaining about any pains in his hamstring. His original timetable of at least one month seems like it will be shattered with the way that he is performing and talking. Either he is masking his pain incredibly well, or he is a medical miracle right in front of our eyes. Either way, he could be back soon.
Luis Gil – SP New York Yankees
Luis Gil said the plan is for him to face hitters on Saturday. He hasn’t done that since being shut down with a lat injury during spring training.
— Jorge Castillo (@jorgecastillo) June 17, 2025
Sunday will be a big day for Gil, who looks to clear this next hurdle in his recovery program. Should he succeed here, a rehab assignment may be forthcoming shortly. That said, he isn’t expected back until after the All-Star Break.
Jerar Encarnacion – 1B/OF San Francisco Giants
Come on back, Daniel Johnson.
The Giants have placed IF/OF Jerar Encarnacion on the 10-day Injured List with a left oblique strain.
Daniel Johnson, who was optioned to make room for Devers, is right back with the team.
— Justice delos Santos (@justdelossantos) June 18, 2025
Given that we don’t know the severity yet of this injury, and that obliques tend to linger and can be finicky, there’s a chance that this is a lost season for the emerging slugger.
Masataka Yoshida – DH Boston Red Sox
Yoshida swung the bat well in Spring Training. The issue was that his shoulder wasn’t recovering as well as anticipated, so he was unable to find at-bats in the lineup with Rafael Devers occupying the designated hitter slot. Now with Devers gone, the team may opt to use Yoshida regardless of whether he can throw, as they would want his offensive capabilities utilized. In addition to his talents, he is also owed $18.6 million this year, which is the third-highest salary on the team. As such, the Red Sox have every reason in the world to utilize this bat to either help the team win or showcase his talents for a trade. He is a must-add in most formats, but specifically in a points league.
