Welcome to the Fantrax MLB Injury Report for Thursday, June 6, 2024. In today’s edition, Corey Seager and Manny Machado both injured themselves by running toward first base. Both players could be fine to play as soon as their team’s next game, but that’s dependent on how they feel today. Additionally, Kenta Maeda injured himself after just two pitches and will likely miss some time. All of that and so much more is discussed here in today’s Injury Report from Fantrax.
MLB Injury Report for Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Corey Seager – SS Texas Rangers (hamstring)
Bruce Bochy delivers some good news on Corey Seager: "We don't think it's anything serious. He might need a day." Bochy said Seager won't have an MRI. #Rangers
— Jeff Wilson (@JeffWilsonTXR) June 6, 2024
Seager pulled up lame to first base while running, and was subsequently pulled from the game. The belief here is that the issue is minor, though it’s worth noting that he missed about a month of action last year with a similar issue in his left leg. He is injury-prone, so this belief by Bochy needs to be taken with a grain of salt, despite its encouraging undertone.
Manny Machado – 3B San Diego Padres (hip flexor strain)
It’s encouraging that there is a belief that Machado could play in today’s game against the Diamondbacks. Whether or not that happens is another story, as the team may take the safer route to give him time to recover.
Triston Casas – 1B Boston Red Sox (side)
"I should be swinging a bat at the end of this week."
Triston Casas gives an update on his rehabilitation progress. @mvptc37 | @middlebrooks | #RedSox pic.twitter.com/YQj8jgBds7
— NESN (@NESN) June 5, 2024
This was a very encouraging interview here, as Casas is seemingly improving daily. A big step forward will be once he does start swinging a bat, but if all goes according to his plan, a return before the All-Star Break seems to be in play. That should be considered the best-case scenario, but a post-All-Star Break return is definitely doable. Stay tuned.
Kyle Tucker – OF Houston Astros (shin), Alex Bregman – 3B Houston Astros (hand)
Kyle Tucker is “making progress,” but Bregman is in a “better spot” to return Friday, Joe Espada said.
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) June 5, 2024
From the sounds of it, both Tucker and Bregman should be back soon enough, though the weekend might be a possibility. The biggest takeaway though is that it would appear that both players will avoid the Injured List.
Blake Snell – SP San Francisco Giants (groin)
Giants say Blake Snell's MRI showed a mild left groin strain. They'll have a better idea of timetable tomorrow.
— Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) June 5, 2024
The fact that the team will be laying out a timeline for Snell could be an indication that he will need more than the fifteen-day minimum. Stay tuned.
Kenta Maeda – SP Detroit Tigers (abdominal)
We hear from starter Kenta Maeda who left the game after two pitchers in the Tigers' 9-1 loss to the Rangers. #RepDetroit pic.twitter.com/bPBvU5iBPg
— Bally Sports Detroit (@BallySportsDET) June 6, 2024
Maeda left after two pitches and apparently felt discomfort after the first pitch thrown. He wanted to stay in the game, but the decision was made to pull him by the team. It has been a season of ineffectiveness coupled with a body that won’t allow him to do the things he is used to doing. Based on how poorly he has pitched all season, a move to the bullpen when healthy isn’t out of the question. For now, the team will need to decide if he is headed to the Injured List.
Starling Marte – OF New York Mets (knee)
Marte felt something in his right knee last night, according to Carlos Mendoza. Low level of concern, the manager said. Marte is available off the bench.
— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) June 5, 2024
This is an issue that has been bothering Marte for days, though it didn’t affect his performance. There is a chance that a day or two out of the lineup is all that he needs to feel better.
Edwin Diaz – RP New York Mets (shoulder)
Sound the trumpets 🎺🎺🎺
Edwin Diaz will begin an MLB Rehab assignment with the Cyclones on Thursday Night here at Maimonides Park.
🎟️– https://t.co/MtPuvnoDl8#AmazinStartsHere I #LGM I #MiLB pic.twitter.com/SGNZLCRW7c
— Brooklyn Cyclones (@BKCyclones) June 5, 2024
The hope is that Diaz will require a handful of appearances before returning. That said, his performance here should be monitored to see if his pre-Injured List performance was injury-related or something else.
Kris Bryant – 1B Colorado Rockies (back)
#Rockies manager Bud Black said Kris Bryant didn’t respond well to treatment today is headed to the IL.
“It's looking like we're gonna put him on the injured list and let this settle down and hopefully come back in a 10-day period.” pic.twitter.com/7pjdT5Xlm4
— Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons) June 5, 2024
The fact that Bryant will likely head to the Injured List is not surprising. Rather, it’s more of a shock that the team believes he will return within ten days of that designation.
Christopher Morel – OF Chicago Cubs (foot)
Craig Counsell said he thinks Morel will be OK. No x-rays or anything.
Counsell even cracked a dad joke: “We called the toe truck. It didn’t get there in time.” https://t.co/hcoe4pLAt7
— Maddie Lee (@maddie_m_lee) June 6, 2024
After fouling a ball off of his foot, it would appear that Morel will be okay moving forward.
Robert Gasser – SP Milwaukee Brewers (elbow), DL Hall – SP/RP Milwaukee Brewers (knee)
Robert Gasser is on his way to Los Angeles for a second opinion with Neal ElAttrache on his left flexor strain.
DL Hall will be headed out later today to see ElAttrache, as well.
— Todd Rosiak (@Todd_Rosiak) June 5, 2024
These are two crucial updates that are important to keep an eye on since both players are big pieces to the team’s future. While second opinions are usually a bad omen to a negative diagnosis, the belief here is that the one for Hall won’t be as bad as Gasser’s. Stay tuned.