Here is the Fantrax Injury Report for Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Yasmani Grandal – C Chicago White Sox
Grifol said postgame he hadn't yet gotten a full report on Yasmani Grandal's condition and was hesitant to give definitive word because of that.
He did say "I think he’s going to be all right."
— James Fegan (@JRFegan) May 11, 2023
Grandal left yesterday’s game with tightness in his back, despite hitting the ball quite well. He’s likely DTD for now until we’re otherwise told. It wouldn’t be surprising to see him miss today’s game.
TJ Friedl – Cincinnati Reds
Friedl left the game early today with soreness in his side. He's getting an MRI.
— Mark Sheldon (@m_sheldon) May 11, 2023
Friedl came out of the game midway through, as he felt a pain in his side after tracking down a fly ball. There’s nothing on the severity of the situation, but the MRI should reveal any and all diagnoses. Consider him DTD with more information to come.
Joey Votto – 1B Cincinnati Reds
David Bell said Joey Votto will be in Louisville this weekend taking live BP. Not technically a rehab assignment but a positive sign as Votto faces live pitching.
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) May 11, 2023
This is a step in the right direction, as Votto has slowly been brought along. This is a big change from the earliest parts of Spring Training, where he was pushing himself to come back and admitted he returned before he was ready. Look for the long road to recovery to continue here.
Max Kepler – OF Minnesota Twins
Sounds like Max Kepler leaving the game was mostly precautionary.
Rocco Baldelli said the #MNTwins are hopeful it's just a leg cramp.
He probably won't start tomorrow because the Twins are facing a left-hander, but Kepler could be available off the bench.
— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) May 11, 2023
The good news is that he is expected to be fine. The move was precautionary in an effort to prevent additional harm. As it says, he’ll probably miss today’s game for different reasons, and it gives them a chance to rest him up.
Tyler Mahle – SP Minnesota Twins
Tyler Mahle will have Tommy John surgery, Rocco announces.
— Do-Hyoung Park (@dohyoungpark) May 11, 2023
Absolutely horrible news here. Mahle wound up making only a handful of starts for his new team during his tenure as a Twin. He is approaching free agency too, which makes his status going forward more unknown. During his time here, he was pitching well for Minnesota when he was on the mound, but injuries to his shoulder and now elbow will shelve him for a long time. He will miss the rest of this season and most of next, making him someone to drop in most fantasy formats. As for the Twins themselves, they also have Kenta Maeda shelved with injuries. While Bailey Ober and Louie Varland have filled in admirably, don’t forget about Simeon Woods-Richardson, who has the prospect pedigree to step in.
Jonathan Loaisiga – RP New York Yankees
Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves:
•Transferred RHP Jonathan Loáisiga to the 60-day injured list.
•Signed RHP Ryan Weber (#62) to a Major League contract and selected him to the active roster.— Yankees PR Dept. (@YankeesPR) May 11, 2023
Thought to be the second-in-command to Clay Holmes, Loaisiga will miss most of the season due to an injured elbow.
Seth Brown – 1B/OF Oakland Athletics
Seth Brown (oblique) hit on the field today and said the plan is for him to play his first rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) May 11, 2023
Brown has quietly been on the Injured List for a month now. His rehab assignment begins this weekend and is rumored to be about 25-30 plate appearances long. If all goes well, he could be back within a week or so.
Ramon Laureano – OF Oakland Athletics
Ramón Laureano has been cleared and will be available off the bench tonight.
— Jason Burke (@ByJasonB) May 11, 2023
Great news here, as Laureano hasn’t played for days. It’s looking like he will avoid the concussion Injured List and play for the A’s this weekend. Consider him DTD, but be ready to put him back in there.
Mason Miller – SP Oakland Athletics
The A’s have recalled Luis Medina and selected Zach Neal from Las Vegas. The A’s placed Mason Miller on the injured list and optioned Rico Garcia to Las Vegas. Manny Pina was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
— Oakland A's Communications (@AthleticsPR) May 11, 2023
Miller will miss the next little while to see how things play out. The team is likely to take things very slowly in order to ensure that their best prospect doesn’t do further damage to an already questionable elbow. There are rumblings of a second opinion incoming, but until an official statement is made, those are just rumors. For now, consider Miller as someone who will miss at least the rest of May.
Wander Franco – SS Tampa Bay Rays
#Rays Franco said his neck was feeling a little better after some treatment and hopes to play Friday vs. #Yankees; Cash also said it was possible
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) May 12, 2023
Franco left the game in the fifth inning with neck pains. After the game, he apparently felt much better following treatment. It’s unclear how he feels today, but chances are a serious injury has been avoided. Consider him DTD for now.
Pete Fairbanks – RP Tampa Bay Rays, Tyler Glasnow – SP Tampa Bay Rays
#Rays Glasnow is expected to resume his rehab assignment after a Wednesday scare. Notes on Franco feeling better and hoping to play Friday after leaving game with neck tightness, T Kelley opening Friday vs. #Yankees, Fairbanks set for rehab outing, more https://t.co/STVh5Ei0wq
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) May 12, 2023
Great news for both convolved here. Fairbanks is looking close to a return for the Rays. Jason Adam has pitched admirably in his absence. As for Glasnow, it was a big scare the other day. He’s looking to throw again on Tuesday and get back to rehabbing.