Welcome to the Fantrax MLB Injury Report for Saturday, August 17, 2024. In today’s edition, Tytler Glasnow heads to the Injured List for bicep tendinitis, Alex Bregman will miss the weekend with swelling in his elbow, and Oneil Cruz may miss some time because of an injured ankle. All of that, plus much more, including a ton of Tigers and Twins updates, in today’s Injury Report from Fantrax.
MLB Injury Report
Tyler Glasnow – SP Los Angeles Dodgers (elbow)
Dave Roberts said the Dodgers were waiting until Tyler Glasnow’s scans came back. They revealed the tendinitis. Glasnow lobbied to start anyway, but Roberts said he would’ve “been on pins and needles” watching it.
They’re hoping he can be back after the 15 days on the IL.
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) August 17, 2024
Glasnow was placed on the 15-day Injured List following a flare-up in his elbow after a recent bullpen session. He ended up having some scans done which revealed the tendinitis and caused some concern. For now, the team believes that he will be ready to pitch following the end of his stint on the Injured List, but that’s hardly set in stone and more will need to be seen beforehand. This is a reminder that this team is hyper-focused on the postseason, so if a quick return jeopardizes that, then they will allow for whatever needs to be done to ensure that come the playoffs, they are ready to try and win a championship.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto – SP Los Angeles Dodgers (shoulder)
Yoshinobu Yamamoto faced five hitters and threw 17 pitches today in his first live session since going on the IL. Dave Roberts said they cut it off there due to the heat.
Yamamoto said he continues to feel good. At least two more live sessions scheduled before potential rehab.
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) August 16, 2024
Yamamoto remains on track to return to the Dodgers in the middle of September, following a lengthy rehab assignment that will hopefully begin next week.
Los Angeles Dodgers – Team Update
Dave Roberts gives the latest on the #Dodgers injuries:
Justin Wrobleski will start tonight
Tommy Edman returns Monday
Max Muncy returns Tuesday🔗 https://t.co/6YbqEWG3tX pic.twitter.com/I2hVLIICUH
— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) August 16, 2024
Great news here on both Tommy Edman (wrist) and Max Muncy (oblique), both giving the Dodgers a boost in the right direction.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. – INF/OF New York Yankees (UCL)
This is a very encouraging development, as there was some concern that Chisholm would need to have surgery to fix the problem. Instead, it looks as if he will need only rest to return next month to help the Yankees get into and advance through the playoffs. There were also some comments from Jazz himself saying that he feels like he could be back when the ten days on the Injured List are over, but it remains to be seen if that is or will be the case.
Pittsburgh Pirates – Team Update
Andrew McCutchen was removed from tonight’s game due to left knee discomfort and Oneil Cruz was removed from tonight’s game due to left ankle discomfort. Both are currently being examined and treated by the medical staff.
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) August 17, 2024
This was an unfortunate development for Oneil Cruz (ankle) and Andrew McCutchen (knee), as the team is now left scrambling. There weren’t many updates after the game, other than that both were being looked at by the team and that there was some concern that Cruz may have reinjured the leg that kept him out of action for most of last season. In (possibly) related news, the Pirates have also recalled shortstop Alika Smith, prompting some speculation that Cruz may be headed to the Injured List. Stay tuned.
Alex Bregman – 3B Houston Astros (elbow)
Alex Bregman said he “slept on (his elbow) wrong” and underwent tests that showed no ligament damage. Bregman said he hopes to miss “a few days.”
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) August 16, 2024
The hope here is that the reports are correct and that Bregman can return in a few days, though the team has had their fair share of injury mishaps and misdiagnosed ailments all season long.
Kodai Senga – SP New York Mets (calf)
David Stearns says he hopes Kodai Senga will be able to throw while standing in the next week to 10 days. If that does happen, they'll have a better idea if he can be a factor in October, if they get there.
— Laura Albanese (@AlbaneseLaura) August 16, 2024
From the sounds of things, there is a chance that Senga could be ready to pitch in the postseason, but it also feels like they would be forcing the issue to make something happen. Either way, a reminder that he remains out for the rest of the season.
Starling Marte – OF New York Mets (hamstring)
Starling Marte is slated to play nine innings with Triple-A today and could potentially be activated Sunday, Mendoza said.
— Laura Albanese (@AlbaneseLaura) August 16, 2024
Marte did play through the entire game last night, going 0-for-3, which should make him available for a return this Sunday, though nothing has yet to be solidified. Either way, he is on the precipice of returning to help the Mets.
Detroit Tigers – Team Update
Reese Olson was out throwing on flat ground during a break in the rain.
Brendan White is getting hydro-dissection.
Officially, left hamstring soreness for Colt Keith. He's day-to-day. pic.twitter.com/g5Bf2nA4LJ
— Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) August 16, 2024
Big update here from the Tigers, as they tend to clump their news together. Riley Greene (hamstring) has played in just one rehab game and went hitless in three at-bats. It would seem possible that he will be there for the better part of next week before hopefully returning to the Tigers. As for Colt Keith (hamstring), chances are that he will return to the Tigers’ lineup within the next day or two, as this doesn’t seem very serious at all. Casey Mize (hamstring) has looked sharp in his prior appearances but still needs to stretch himself out over a longer period before returning. Additionally, Reese Olson (shoulder) throwing from flat ground is a good step forward for him, but he still has a long way to go. Finally, Wencel Perez (oblique) continues to progress, but there are no updates on a possible return date just yet.
Matt McLain – INF Cincinnati Reds (ribs)
Matt McLain (rib cage) has been cleared to resume baseball work. He’ll resume swinging. Still no date on a rehab assignment.
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) August 16, 2024
A reminder that his rehab date was supposed to begin on August 12, and his setback will cost him some time. With a resumption of swinging a bat, he may need a few more days to prepare himself for that rehab assignment, which could still leave him with possibly three weeks of in-season gameplay for the Reds if all goes well.
Trevor Williams – SP Washington Nationals (shoulder)
As mentioned, this was a big step forward for Williams, who hasn’t pitched in a game since the end of May. If he does return to the mound before the end of the season, it may be for one or two starts, just for some peace-of-mind type of mentality as he heads into free agency.
Carlos Correa – SS Minnesota Twins (foot)
This seems like good news for Correa, who can run at full speed, but until he can do so without pain the next day, he’s stuck in purgatory without a chance to return. There were reports of him needing new shoes, so chances are that could help him progress.
Joe Ryan – SP Minnesota Twins (shoulder)
This is likely not the second opinion that Ryan was looking for, as his injury could cost him the rest of the season.
Byron Buxton – OF Minnesota Twins (hip)
The belief and hope is that the cortisone shot will allow him to feel better and get himself back on track to return next week.
Brooks Lee – SS Minnesota Twins (shoulder)
Following his cortisone shot, it looks like Lee is beginning to ramp up activity as he tries to get back to the Twins.
Christian Yelich – OF Milwaukee Brewers (back)
The operation was described as “a discectomy of some kind”, but also sounds like it will help alleviate the problems that have plagued Yelich for many years. He has said that he plans on returning next season fully healthy and ready to go. The hope is that he can do so and finally live up to the potential he’s been unable to show because of his inability to stay healthy.