Here is the Fantrax Injury Report for Thursday, June 1, 2023.
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Aaron Hicks – OF Baltimore Orioles
Aaron Hicks, who exited Wednesday with a cramp in his left calf, says "I should be good" after the day off Thursday.
— Jacob Calvin Meyer (@jcalvinmeyer) May 31, 2023
Well, that lasted didn’t last too long. To be fair, Hicks did make it on base three times and the injury isn’t considered serious. Still, it’s a discouraging way to start a career in a new place.
Austin Hays – OF Baltimore Orioles
Austin Hays is “under the weather” today. That’s why he isn’t in the lineup. Could be available off the bench if needed. Hyde hopes he can get 1 or 2 innings out of Akin today before Voth takes over.
— Dan Connolly (@danconnolly2016) May 31, 2023
Consider Hays DTD for nothing more than an illness.
Adalbero Mondesi – SS Boston Red Sox
The last sentence says it all, as this could be the reason for an extended absence. Mondesi has taken a while to recover from injuries in the past, and this year is no different. Cora went so far as to insinuate that perhaps Mondesi didn’t feel comfortable doing things physically and trying to expand on what he can do. He also stated that when the team was looking to acquire him, everything was checked out structurally. From this standpoint, there seems to be some frustration from the Red Sox, but that could also be reading between the lines too much. This is a situation to watch and monitor. He was supposed to help replace Trevor Story, but there’s a chance that Mondesi returns after Story does.
Adam Duvall – OF Boston Red Sox
Adam Duvall DH'd for the WooSox tonight in Louisville. He went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts.
He is expected to play OF tomorrow and is eligible to come off the IL on June 9.
— Mac Cerullo (@MacCerullo) May 31, 2023
Duvall targeted June 9 as the day from which to return, so keep that in mind.
Justin Steele – SP Chicago Cubs
Steele will get MRI on elbow Thursday. Ross had no more MRI info than forearm tightness.
— Paul Sullivan (@PWSullivan) May 31, 2023
This doesn’t have a good feeling attached to it, but we’ll know more after Steele’s MRI today. Fingers crossed.
Triston McKenzie – SP Cleveland Guardians
Francona said Tristan McKenzie threw 3 innings Tue. in Iowa before the game was stopped due to rain. He waited 15 minutes, then he simulated an inning in the batting cage. Then 15-20 minutes later the rain stopped, he went out and finished in the bullpen and got up to 85 pitches.
— Joe Noga (@JoeNogaCLE) May 31, 2023
The team will sit down with McKenzie and discuss his future over the next day or so. The likelihood of him returning seems to be high and that’ll probably be the topic of conversation. Look for McKenzie to make his season debut within a week.
Riley Greene – OF Detroit Tigers
Riley Greene is going on the 10-day IL with a stress fracture in his left fibula
MRI revealed the fracture last night. Tigers will have him seek a second opinion
— Cody Stavenhagen (@CodyStavenhagen) May 31, 2023
The second opinion is always a scary thing to read because it usually means that the first opinion was ominous. There will be more details after that diagnosis gets revealed, but until then, it’s safe to think that Greene will miss more than the ten-day minimum.
Brandon Drury – INF Los Angeles Angels
Drury got precautionary X-rays last night after the HBP. He’s okay. It’s pretty swollen today so Nevin wanted to give him the day today and be ready for all 4 in Houston.
— Erica Weston (@EricaLWeston) May 31, 2023
Only time will tell if Wednesday’s day off was precautionary or for something more. Drury may need another day, but it’s looking like he’s avoided anything major.
Anthon Rendon – 3B Los Angeles Angels
Phil Nevin said they are targeting Anthony Rendon to return for the homestand next week. #Angels
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) May 31, 2023
Be prepared.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. – 2B/OF Miami Marlins, A.J. Puk – RP Miami Marlins
No update today from #Marlins manager Skip Schumaker on Jazz, who was slated to be reevaluted yesterday regarding next steps with his turf toe.
On A.J. Puk (15 pitches, scoreless inning Tuesday), need to see how he bounces back after back-to-back outings before being activated.
— Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) May 31, 2023
All is quiet on the Chisholm Jr. front, though we should know more shortly. As for Puk, back-to-back games should be the final hurdle before he returns.
Jorge Polanco – 2B Minnesota Twins
Jorge Polanco will return from the injured list tomorrow, Rocco Baldelli announced. Edouard Julien will be optioned.
— Betsy Helfand (@betsyhelfand) June 1, 2023
Be prepared.
Giancarlo Stanton – OF New York Yankees
Giancarlo Stanton is flying to Los Angeles with Josh Donaldson and Tommy Kahnle. #Yankees
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) May 31, 2023
Be prepared.
Josh Donaldson – 3B New York Yankees
Josh Donaldson just said the Yankees’ plan is for him to play at Somerset tonight and join the team for the Dodgers series.
— Brendan Kuty 🧟♂️ (@BrendanKutyNJ) May 30, 2023
That’s the plan, but we shall see if it comes to fruition. Time will tell, but it’s looking like a Donaldson return is happening soon. Be prepared.
Carlos Rodon – SP New York Yankees
Carlos Rodón said his next bullpen is scheduled for Friday in LA. #Yankees
— Gary Phillips (@GaryHPhillips) June 1, 2023
While the number of bullpens is encouraging, it’s been unclear if it’s just fastballs being thrown. Rodon will also need to ramp up his workload too. Finally, until he faces live batters, a return should not be considered close/
Alec Bohm – INF Philadelphia Phillies, Jose Alvarado – RP Philadelphia Phillies
#Phillies are awaiting MRI results on Alec Bohm's left hamstring, which flared up again last night. Unclear if he will need to go on the injured list. Meanwhile, Jose Alvarado threw 13 pitches in live batting practice. Next step could be a minor league assignment.
— Scott Lauber (@ScottLauber) May 31, 2023
The fact that he had to miss two games with this hamstring injury is somewhat concerning. It could require ten days off to ensure that it doesn’t flare up like it did after one day of rest. As for Alvarado, the live BP is great to see, and a rehab assignment seems likely more than not.
Oneil Cruz – SS Pittsburgh Pirates, Vince Velasquez – SP Pittsburgh Pirates
Oneil Cruz should transition out of a walking boot by next week.
The Pirates are still gathering info with Vince Velasquez. Too early to tell if he'll pitch again this season.
Ji Man Choi is participating in about all baseball activities.
Wil Crowe is throwing off flat ground.
— Justice delos Santos (@justdelossantos) May 31, 2023
That’s great news for Cruz, as he will then be able to work on strength, conditioning and begin mobility training. As for Velasquez, it’s disheartening and concerning that missing the season is an option. The team has been slow to make anything official with him, which could lead one to believe that it’s major.
Michael Conforto – OF San Francisco Giants
Michael Conforto’s MRI came back clean. It’s a heel bruise and Giants are still saying it’s a day-to-day thing. It’s a good time for an off day for the team.
— Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) May 31, 2023
Great news about a clean MRI, and now it’s all about letting it heal on its own. Consider him DTD.
Andres Munoz – RP Seattle Mariners
Andres Munoz in his 1st rehab game:
1IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 2K, 19 pitches, 12 strikes.Threw mostly sliders. Fastball 98-99. pic.twitter.com/THQQZDeg6w
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) May 31, 2023
All of this is very encouraging. What’s next is to see how his body responds and if he can do it again and again.
Wander Franco – SS Tampa Bay Rays
#Rays Cash said Franco’s left shoulder “is a little dinged up” after the slide into home Tuesday, otherwise he would have played today vs. a LHP. Cash said he thinks Franco will be available off the bench today if needed.
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) May 31, 2023
Franco did not play yesterday, but the injury doesn’t sound too serious. Look for him to be back soon enough, though keep an eye on this, just in case.