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MLB Injury Report – Kyle Schwarber exits with an elbow injury

By Dave Funnell
Kyle Schwarber MLB Injury Report

Welcome to the Fantrax MLB Injury Report for Wednesday, September 10, 2024. In today’s edition, Luis Castillo heads to the Injured List, Kyle Schwarber heads to the locker room early, and both Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer head back to the mound for a triumphant return. All of that and so much more in today’s Injury Report from Fantrax.

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MLB Injury Report

Luis Castillo – SP Seattle Mariners (hamstring)

Castillo injured his hamstring on the weekend, and yesterday it was announced that he would be placed on the Injured List with a grade 2 hamstring strain. There is no timeline in place, and the team believes that he will be ready to pitch again before the season ends, but time is running out. With about three weeks left in the season, he has room for possibly one start, but he cannot have any setbacks. That being said, the team made it sound like he was placed on the Injured List more as a formality because he won’t be able to make his start. It will be interesting to see if those sentiments do come to fruition, but for now, consider him a hold if you have the spot on the Injured List and a drop if you don’t have the room.

Kyle Schwarber – OF Philadelphia Phillies (elbow)

Schwarber is considered DTD here, though the problem stems from exactly where it was hit on the back part of the elbow. The good news is that it’s just a contusion, with no structural damage, and nothing is broken. With October being the team’s main focus here and an eight-game lead on the Braves, it will be interesting to see if the team pushes for a return as soon as possible, or if they take their time.

Texas Rangers – Team Update

It’s going to be a celebratory weekend for Texas, as they welcome back both Jacob deGrom (elbow) and Max Scherzer (shoulder) to their rotation. Be prepared.

Reynaldo Lopez – SP Atlanta Braves (shoulder)

Lopez left last night’s game with shoulder tightest after just one inning of work. His velocity was down a considerable amount which triggered the idea that something was wrong. We should know more today after the team’s MRI, but the hope is that he can return soon enough to help the Braves keep the final Wild Card spot. That being said, there aren’t many teams that have been as snake-bitten as the Braves this year, so knowing their luck, this could be something more.

Reese Olson – SP Detroit Tigers (shoulder)

Of note, Olson tossed three scoreless innings of baseball in his latest rehab start and fired off five strikeouts in the process, despite just working his way up to 45 pitches. It will be interesting to see what they decide to do with their young ace.

San Francisco Giants – Team Update

Jordan Hicks (shoulder) wound up throwing two scoreless innings with two strikeouts in what should be considered a successful rehab debut, as long as his velocity was within a reasonable range. As for Robbie Ray (hamstring), today will be a big day for him to see if his body can handle the workload. If so, he may avoid a rehab appearance altogether and return to the Giants afterward.

Lawrence Butler – OF Oakland Athletics (virus)

Butler, alongside other A’s players, may miss some time in the near future. We’ve seen some viruses hold players out for days, and the hope here is that Butler can return as soon as possible.

Los Angeles Angels – Team Update

Ben Joyce (shoulder) will head to the Injured List with an injury that will likely end his season. He is a big part of the team’s future and because he throws hard, the Angels will likely ensure his long-term health by slow-playing any return to the mound. As for Anthony Rendon (oblique), his disastrous season is likely coming to an end here, though his reign of terror on the Angels salary cap will continue in 2025.

Tyler Glasnow – SP Los Angeles Dodgers (elbow)

Glasnow continues to slow progress here, though with not much time left on the schedule, he may be right on course for a postseason return back to the Dodgers’ rotation. If the simulated innings work out well for him this weekend, he may return to the team and build his arm back up within the context of shorter performances in-game.

Ke’Bryan Hayes – 3B Pittsburgh Pirates (back)

While surgery is off the table right now, it is something that will likely be discussed in the offseason by both the team and Hayes himself. It will be an interesting winter for the talented young third-baseman who just cannot stay healthy when it comes to his back.

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