Welcome to the Fantrax MLB Injury Report for Saturday, June 29, 2024. In today’s edition, both Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber will miss time for the Phillies, Zac Gallen will return today, Michael Harris continues to stall, and Trevor Williams could be out for a lot longer than expected. All of that and so much more in today’s Injury Report from Fantrax.
MLB Injury Report for Saturday, June 29, 2024.
Philadelphia Phillies – Team Update
Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are both going on the 10 day injury list but it is believed both have avoided serious injury
I’m told Bryce’s hamstring injury is the best case scenario and hopefully we will be back after a few weeks or so pic.twitter.com/5GnJvBILnw
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) June 28, 2024
While both Bryce Harper (hamstring) and Kyle Schwarber (groin) have avoided a serious injury, their absence will test the Phillies and their depth as a team over the next 10 days. There have been reports that they will return to action before the All-Star Break, but nothing is substantial enough to warrant any serious thought.
Zac Gallen – SP Arizona Diamondbacks (hamstring)
Torey Lovullo announced Zac Gallen is starting tomorrow.
— Alex Weiner (@alexjweiner) June 29, 2024
Be prepared.
Gabriel Moreno – C Arizona Diamondbacks (thumb)
Gabriel Moreno will catch five innings in an AZL game on Saturday, manager Torey Lovullo said.
Lovullo said earlier this week that he feels good about Moreno being ready to return after the minimum 10 days. Moreno is first eligible to return on Tuesday against the Dodgers.
— Jesse Friedman (@JesseNFriedman) June 28, 2024
Today is a big day for Moreno. If all goes well with his five innings of work, he should be reinstated as early as Tuesday against the Dodgers.
Eduardo Rodriguez – SP Arizona Diamondbacks (shoulder)
Eduardo Rodriguez will have a follow-up MRI on July 6, manager Torey Lovullo said.
Depending on the results, E-Rod could throw off a mound soon after that, Lovullo added.
— Jesse Friedman (@JesseNFriedman) June 28, 2024
Rodriguez has been out of action all season and has been looking to make his debut for quite some time. He has suffered setbacks when being pushed too quickly, so the team would be wise to learn from their mistakes and take their time here.
George Springer – OF Toronto Blue Jays (hand)
George Springer was removed from the game with a left hand contusion. He underwent precautionary imaging that was negative for a fracture per #BlueJays
— Hazel Mae (@thehazelmae) June 29, 2024
The good news is that there is no sign of a fracture here and that it’s likely just a bruise or a contusion. Either way, there is a chance that Springer will return to the lineup in the near future, though that will depend on how he feels when he arrives at the ballpark later today.
Atlanta Braves – Team Update
#Braves’ Minter will have another rehab appearance Sunday for Triple-A Gwinnett. Probably his last, it sounds like.
Harris (hamstring) progressing but isn’t running yet.
Laureano had some back soreness after 2nd game of the doubleheader in St. Louis, available off bench today.
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) June 28, 2024
AJ Minter (hip) will make his third rehab appearance, which will hopefully be his last. He last pitched for the Braves exactly one month ago. As for Michael Harris (hamstring), once he resumes running, it would seem that he would be close to a rehab assignment. Finally, Ramon Laureano (back) has missed two straight games with back soreness and might get back into the lineup once he’s healthy.
Cincinnati Reds – Team Update
Bell said Fraley (right calf bruise) is expected to be back in the lineup tomorrow. Candelario (right knee tendinitis) is on track to return Sunday.
In Candelario’s case, the Reds want to give him every chance to get back without an IL trip that would wipe out 10 days.
— Mark Sheldon (@m_sheldon) June 28, 2024
It looks like the Reds will be receiving reinforcements in the form of Jake Fraley (calf) and Jeimer Candelario (knee) very soon. That being said, Candelario could head to the Injured List if this issue persists.
Trevor Williams – SP Washington Nationals (elbow)
Trevor Williams has not been cleared to resume throwing yet. So yeah, it's going to be tough to get him back before the trade deadline. https://t.co/6M5CvuH1BN
— Mark Zuckerman (@MarkZuckerman) June 28, 2024
Williams last pitched on May 30 and, one month later, he has yet to begin a throwing program. The team may opt to place him on the 60-day Injured List at some point.
Washington Nationals – Team Update
Jesse Winker said there’s nothing wrong structurally with his knee and he hopes he can play tomorrow.
CJ Abrams got an X-ray on his hand but it came back negative.
— Andrew Golden (@andrewcgolden) June 29, 2024
Jesse Winker (knee) got his foot tangled up at the wall while chasing down a fly ball. He made a spectacular catch but went down in a heap of pain. Consider him DTD for now until we’re told otherwise. As for CJ Abrams (hand), he got hit by a pitch around the same spot where his cyst was, hence the amount of pain he was experiencing. It’s looking like he will be okay to play soon enough, though he may need some rest beforehand.
Josh Jung – 3B Texas Rangers (wrist)
The Rangers have pushed Josh Jung’s swing test back another day. Tomorrows now
— Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) June 28, 2024
Jung was supposed to test his wrist yesterday, but continued wrist soreness due to inflammation caused a delay of one day. If the inflammation backs off, then he will be able to test his wrist out today. That delay, of only one day, is concerning. It feels like they’re pushing the issue here and are risking further damage. Delaying things one day doesn’t seem like enough to allow for enough healing. That being said, the medical professionals know what they’re doing so hopefully everything works out.
San Francisco Giants – Team Update
The Giants placed Thairo Estrada (left wrist sprain) and Wilmer Flores (right knee tendonitis) on the 10-day IL. LaMonte Wade Jr. was activated and Tyler Fitzgerald was recalled as the corresponding moves.
— Maria I. Guardado (@mi_guardado) June 29, 2024
It was revealed that Thairo Estrada (wrist) was playing through this injury and others, spending time after games wrapped in ice. It feels like this is something that he needs before returning after the All-Star Break. As for Wilmer Flores (knee), this will give him a chance to heal as well, as he’s had just four hits over the past two weeks.