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MLB Injury Report – What’s the level of worry with Gerrit Cole?

By Dave Funnell
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Welcome to the Fantrax MLB Injury Report for Wednesday, July 31, 2024. In today’s edition, Jacob deGrom had a successful pitching session, Gerrit Cole is suffering from fatigue, Mike Trout suffered a setback and we get some clarification on the status of Christian Walker. All of that and so much more in today’s Injury Report from Fantrax.

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MLB Injury Report

Jacob deGrom – SP Texas Rangers (elbow)

This was a big day for deGrom, as he was able to increase his workload to 45 pitches. He will likely advance to live batters soon before heading out for a rehab assignment. Conservatively speaking, he likely has another two weeks before that rehab assignment which will be a lengthy one. While he does expect to contribute in 29024, the capacity of that contribution is filled with questions. Will he start or will it be in a relief role? Will it be one appearance? Despite the unknown, it’s important to note that he is headed in the right direction.

Evan Carter – OF Texas Rangers (back)

Carter hasn’t been bouncing back in the way that the team had hoped. He was going to see a specialist regarding his situation, though it’s unclear if this proclamation of his not returning was the result of any diagnosis. Regardless, it’s fair to expect him to remain on the Injured List for the remainder of 2024 and hopefully bounce back next year. His offseason will be one to monitor to see if surgery is on the table.

Gerrit Cole – SP New York Yankees (fatigue)

The team said that Cole hasn’t bounced back the way that he usually has. Cole himself also said that this is similar to his own Spring Training, as he’s only had a few starts, hence the fatigue. It’s important to note that he has been under the weather with a stomach bug lately, so that caveat could be contributing to his condition. All in all, the team made it known quite clearly that this is not an arm issue, which should give fantasy owners some solace going forward.

Christian Walker – 1B Arizona Diamondbacks (oblique)

Walker has been placed on the Injured List for a Grade 1 oblique strain and will miss most of August. The estimated three-week absence would put him ahead of schedule here, as these types of injuries typically take about a month of recovery. Regardless, the team dodged a bullet here as it was only a low-grade injury and nothing major. Additionally, they were savvy and on-point here, trading for Josh Bell before the trade deadline. Nice work here by the Diamondbacks.

Mike Trout – OF Los Angeles Angels (knee)

A very unfortunate development here, as Trout’s setback may cost him the remainder of the season. With the team out of contention and in a rebuild, it’s quite possible that this is a season-ending ailment and that both he and the team reboot for 2025. Overall, there was a very ominous undertone to this announcement that made it feel significantly negative.

Mason Miller – SP/RP Oakland Athletics (hand)

The good news here is that Miller was out there throwing, and doing so at a high level and velocity. A reminder that his fractured finger is on his non-throwing hand, so this was also about keeping his arm fresh and ready to go. It would seem like the hardest part of any in-game performance would be putting a glove on the hand with the fractured finger.

Jared Jones – SP Pittsburgh Pirates (lat)

Jones looked and felt good in his latest step in recovery. He’s slated to throw a live batting practice session this weekend and hopefully go out for a rehab assignment shortly after. All in all, it was a good day for him as he seemed on the right track to be back.

Victor Robles – OF Seattle Mariners (hip)

Robles had been having a mini breakout as of late, providing five-category production in his limited time on the field. The hope is that he can overcome this injury and return to being the surprisingly solid option.

Nolan Jones – OF Colorado Rockies (back)

Jones finished the game 1-for-4 with that home run as the team’s DH. He will likely need to play in the field in at least one game before returning to the Rockies.

Alejandro Kirk – C Toronto Blue Jays (elbow)

There was no word after the game as to the extent of the injury, but as noted, the Jays have inexperienced options at catcher for however long Kirk will be out of commission.

Francisco Alvarez – C New York Mets (shoulder)

It looks like Alvarez is on the verge of returning, as the team just wanted to give him additional time to rest. As for when he will return, chances are he won’t land on the Injured List, but anything is possible.

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