Welcome to the MLB Injury Report for Tuesday, June 4, 2024. In today’s edition, Kyle Tucker may have escaped a significant injury after fouling off a ball yesterday. Also, Francisco Alvarez has an estimated return date, and the Diamondbacks could get some reinforcements in their rotation soon. All that and more in today’s Injury Report from Fantrax.
MLB Injury Report for Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Kyle Tucker – OF Houston Astros (shin)
Kyle Tucker needed crutches to get around the Astros’ clubhouse, but said X-rays were negative and nothing is broken. He expects to undergo more tests tomorrow.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) June 4, 2024
Tucker fouled a ball off of his right shin in the same manner that he did years ago. The good news is that his X-rays came back negative and that nothing is broken. That said, he was in a significant amount of pain, and the chances of him returning to action today are slim. We should know more closer to game time regarding his imminent future and a projected timeline for a return.
Jose Urquidy – SP Houston Astros (elbow)
BREAKING: Astros starter Jose Urquidy, recently pulled off his rehab start, will soon see Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas and could be headed for a second Tommy John surgery, sources tell me and @JeffPassan.
— Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) June 3, 2024
Absolutely brutal news here. Urquidy’s first Tommy John surgery was back in 2017, and this would undoubtedly keep him out of action until at least the beginning of the 2026 season. While nothing is yet official, whatever happens here will be a major and likely season-ending surgery to Urquidy, who struggled all last season. The Astros are in need of another starter.
Arizona Diamondbacks – Team Update
Diamondbacks injury updates, per Torey Lovullo:
-Geraldo Perdomo will play 7 innings in AZL tonight and start Wednesday in Reno
-Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly will start throwing progression Tuesday
-Alek Thomas continuing with running progression, could be on bases later this week— Jesse Friedman (@JesseNFriedman) June 3, 2024
Massive update here with a lot of information. First, Geraldo Perdomo (knee) has now played in three games for the Diamondbacks’ Rookie Affiliate team and has one hit over eight at-bats. He seemingly has a ways to go before returning. As for Zac Gallen (hamstring) and Merrill Kelly (shoulder), both are taking big steps forward by beginning this throwing progression. That being said, Gallen will likely progress faster as his injury just happened recently. Finally, Alek Thomas (hamstring), is trending in the right direction, albeit slowly.
Los Angeles Angels – Team Update
Anthony Rendon is scheduled to begin baseball work this week.
Mike Trout still just doing rehab.
Brandon Drury is hitting on the field and taking GBs today.
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) June 3, 2024
Big update here, though not much relevance for fantasy in the short term. Anthony Rendon (hamstring) resuming baseball activities is a big step forward since his hamstring injury was a partial tear. He is a slow healer, so expectations need to be set here at a minimum. As for Mike Trout (knee), he will continue doing what he’s been doing, which is exercises that help stabilize his lower half. Finally, Brandon Drury (hamstring) might be in the final stages of his recovery before a rehab assignment. There is no timetable for a return, however.
Robert Gasser – SP Milwaukee Brewers (elbow)
Pat Murphy said in his pregame session that now Robert Gasser is dealing with "some tightness, soreness" in his left elbow and that he's in the process of receiving a second opinion.
So, the beat goes on for the Brewers rotation…
— Todd Rosiak (@Todd_Rosiak) June 3, 2024
Second opinions are rarely a good thing. He is one of their best young players and will likely be treated with kid gloves here. Depending on the outcome of this opinion, expect him to be out of action for a while. Stay tuned.
DL Hall – SP Milwaukee Brewers (knee)
DL Hall is traveling to LA on Wednesday to be examined by Neal ElAttrache.
Hall said ElAttrache told him his MCL is intact based on the scans, which is obviously good news.
Hall will then rejoin the Brewers in Detroit.
— Todd Rosiak (@Todd_Rosiak) June 3, 2024
This is one of the more confusing injuries to speculate on since Hall will be getting examined and then returning to the team. The meeting might just lay out a treatment plan, but could also have some sort of surgery on tap as well. We should have a clearer picture of what is to come after the meeting.
Jordan Romano – RP Toronto Blue Jays (elbow)
Jordan Romano received an anti-inflammatory injection in his right elbow yesterday, said John Schneider. Similar to the one he received in spring training. He’ll be off throwing 3-5 days.
— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) June 3, 2024
Romano is going through the motions similar to what he did earlier this year. The fact that he’ll have had two injections on two separate occasions within three months of each other is concerning for his long-term health.
Yariel Rodriguez – SP Toronto Blue Jays (back)
Yariel Rodriguez slated to pitch out of the bullpen Wednesday with triple-A Buffalo. Blue Jays want to keep him stretched out and wanted him to come out of the bullpen at least once. Slated for about 55 pitches/3-4 up downs.
— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) June 3, 2024
It looks like Rodriguez is slated to become a bullpen option for the Blue Jays upon his arrival back with the team. That said, given his workload increase here, chances are that he will be deployed as a long reliever.
Luis Arraez – 1B/2B San Diego Padres (shoulder)
"Luis came in today, feels better," Mike Shildt said. "We don't feel like it's anything structural, which is another thing that's encouraging. It's just a matter of: He's sore. Got some stiffness, some soreness."
Shildt wouldn't rule out Arraez being available off the bench.
— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) June 4, 2024
The team doesn’t seem overly concerned regarding Arraez’s shoulder, but it’s worth noting that he did not enter last night’s game for whatever reason.
Masataka Yoshida – OF Boston Red Sox (thumb)
Asked if Masataka Yoshida could be ready for a rehab assignment when Boston leaves for Chicago to play the White Sox later this week (Thursday-Sunday), Alex Cora said, “Hopefully. Hopefully.”
— Christopher Smith (@SmittyOnMLB) June 2, 2024
Yoshida has been accelerating his capabilities for the last little while since he announced that he is feeling better. There has been no indication as to how much or little his assignment will be in length, but one would venture to say at least a week.
Vaughn Grissom – 2B Boston Red Sox (hamstring)
Vaughn Grissom will undergo an MRI on his strained right hamstring.
Cora is not sure if this will be a lengthy IL stint like the one to begin the season.
“We’re not there yet. He feels like it wasn’t as bad as in spring training. But he’s getting imaging so we’ll know.”— Christopher Smith (@SmittyOnMLB) June 2, 2024
Once the team knows the extent of the injury, they should be better able to gauge exactly how to deal with it and how to structure a timeline for a return. Until then, one can only speculate.
Ranger Suarez – SP Philadelphia Phillies (hand), Brandon Marsh – OF Philadelphia Phillies (hamstring)
Ranger Suárez is doing better. He will play catch tomorrow and throw a bullpen on Wednesday. He is in play for London. Brandon Marsh and Kody Clemens have “very mild” injuries, Rob Thomson said.
— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) June 3, 2024
This is great news for Suarez, whose major concern should be his readiness for this weekend’s series in London. The team will have to make a decision soon since he will be flying across the pond for this. If there are any issues, it would seem that Spencer Turnbull would get the start instead. As for Marsh, it would appear that his absence will be minimal in length.
Kris Bryant – 1B Colorado Rockies (back)
#Rockies 1B Kris Bryant, after making a twisting catch against the fence in Los Angeles, is out of the lineup today. Manager Bud Black said Bryant is "a little sore," and is consulting with doctors and trainers.
— Thomas Harding (@harding_at_mlb) June 3, 2024
This is another example of Bryanbt’s inability to stay in the field. He has missed an incredible amount of time in his Rockies’ tenure with more to come.
Francisco Alvarez – C New York Mets (thumb)
Francisco Alvarez (recovery from thumb surgery) will not join the Mets in London. They're hopeful he can return from the IL on their ensuing homestand that begins June 11.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 3, 2024
Be prepared.