Welcome to the MLB Injury Report for Saturday, June 22, 2024. In today’s edition, there is information on Fernando Tatis Jr.’s injury scare, Bo Bichette’s next step and Max Muncy’s slow progression. All of that and more in today’s Injury Report from Fantrax.
MLB Injury Report for Saturday, June 22, 2024.
Fernando Tatis Jr. – OF San Diego Padres (elbow)
Fernando Tatis Jr. exited with a left triceps contusion, the Padres say.
— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) June 22, 2024
Tatis Jr. was hit by a pitch on the elbow and left the game on Friday. The good news is that it is a contusion and nothing more. He should be considered DTD for now until we’re told otherwise. Tatis Jr. owners can breathe easy.
Jurickson Profar – OF San Diego Padres
Now Jurickson Profar joins Tatis on the sidelines. He wasn't running great on his leadoff double and has recently dealt with patellar tendinitis in his left knee. It's not the worst spot for José Azocar to pinch-run, but the Padres can't afford for that injury to have worsened.
— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) June 22, 2024
The hope here is that Profar didn’t do even more damage to his already injured knee. That would derail what was otherwise a successful bounce-back season for the veteran. Stay tuned.
Arizona Diamondbacks – Team Update
Lovullo says x rays were negative on Gabi's thumb. Lourdes elbow is sore -no x ray. He said he feels good about them avoiding the injured list right now but he will see how they feel when they wake up.
— Jody Jackson (@Jody_Jackson) June 22, 2024
Gabriel Moreno (thumb) was pulled late in the game after injuring it while sliding. It’s good news that the x-rays came back negative and that he has all but avoided something serious. As for Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (elbow), he injured himself during an at-bat, but with no x-rays needed, he has likely avoided anything serious as well. The belief is that both players will avoid the Injured List.
Gleyber Torres – 2B New York Yankees (groin)
Aaron Boone said Gleyber Torres is day to day after a clean MRI.
Off day for Alex Verdugo. #Yankees
— Gary Phillips (@GaryHPhillips) June 21, 2024
This news is reassuring to the fact that Torres was pulled in an overly cautious move. It seems like he will return to the Yankees lineup any day now, and rumors are that he was available on Friday. That said, if things start to linger, then we may have a problem.
Miami Marlins – Team Update
#Marlins injury update:
• Edward Cabrera threw 3.0 IP on Wednesday with AAA-Jacksonville. Will pitch again on Tuesday (4 IP / 60P).
• Bryan Hoeing threw 2.0 IP last night with AAA-Jacksonville. Scheduled to pitch Tuesday (3.0 IP).
• Jesús Luzardo (back) scratched from…
— Daniel Álvarez-Montes (@DanielAlvarezEE) June 21, 2024
Edward Cabrera (shoulder) struck out four batters in that outing, and his velocity and full arsenal were all intact. His next outing will be based on improving his workload. As for Bryan Hoeing (hamstring), his last outing was his fourth, and that was the only one where he struggled. He looks close to being ready to return nonetheless. Finally Jesus Luzardo (back) experienced tightness in his back in his last start and may require a trip to the Injured List if this persists. For now, he could pitch next week, but nothing has been finalized.
Wilyer Abreu – OF Boston Red Sox (ankle)
Meaning when he’s activated. Which is probably tomorrow. https://t.co/BBkoFARAjm
— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) June 21, 2024
Though this is speculation, fantasy owners should be prepared for his return sooner rather than later.
Bo Bichette – SS Toronto Blue Jays (calf)
Bo Bichette (right calf) is taking groundballs, hitting in batting cages, and running the bases in Cleveland on Friday
He’ll continue increasing workload through the weekend — targeting a return from IL when eligible on Tuesday
— Arden Zwelling (@ArdenZwelling) June 21, 2024
This is good news, as there was no news on any progress regarding Bichette. The fact that he is not only taking part in baseball activities but also targeting a return date is good news. Hopefully, this comes true and he is back early next week.
Max Scherzer – SP Texas Rangers (back)
Jon Gray will start tomorrow
Sunday is TBD
Max Scherzer will be evaluated tomorrow so will that be Max’s day? Maybe.
— Alex Plinck🏳️🌈 (@aplinckTX) June 21, 2024
This news came out of nowhere, and more details need to come. This puts a dent in the plans of fantasy teams that have Scherzer in any H2H leagues. It might be best to sit him this weekend regardless of the outcome of this evaluation.
Josh Jung – 3B Texas Rangers (wrist)
Josh Jung is returning to Arlington. Will be examined this weekend & Rangers will then make a decision on whether rehab continues or he’s activated
— Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) June 21, 2024
In four games this week, Jung has gone 4-for-17 with five strikeouts and no walks. Regardless of performance there, he is very close to being ready to return to the Rangers. Your chance to buy-low on him is likely gone, but still worth a shot.
Patrick Sandoval – SP Los Angeles Angels (forearm)
Updated story on Patrick Sandoval, who is getting an MRI tomorrow.
In the meantime, here's what he had to say about the injury, and what it means for the Angels pitching staff.https://t.co/0f3iAfPPaY
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) June 22, 2024
Sandoval himself said that the pain he felt was like nothing he had ever felt before. It was also noted that everything seemed ominous and negative with no optimism whatsoever. There is a legitimate shot that he requires immediate season-ending surgery. Stay tuned.
Tyler Stephenson – C Cincinnati Reds (undisclosed)
David Bell meeting with reporters ahead of weekend series vs Boston
Says Tyler Stephenson is dealing with with an injury that has him Day to Day
Team called up Minor League Catcher Austin Wynns for tonight’s game @Local12 | #ATOBTTR pic.twitter.com/tgYENn3Sk3
— Chris Renkel (@Chris_Renkel) June 21, 2024
It’s hard to make sense of injuries when they are undisclosed like this. More should be known in the coming days. Stay tuned.
Max Muncy – 3B Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers just announced they've transferred Max Muncy to the 60-day IL. He's now not eligible to return until July 16
Muncy was taking grounders pregame today, but has many steps to go before returning (including live ABs and a minor-league rehab assignment)
— Jack Harris (@ByJackHarris) June 22, 2024
As stated, Muncy has a long way to go before returning from an oblique injury that has kept him out of action for quite some time. He has just started taking ground balls, which is a minor step forward. It’s quite possible that he doesn’t return until August.