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MLB Injury Report: Word of the Day is – Hamstring

By Dave Funnell
WYATT LANGFORD Fantasy Baseball MLB Injury Report

Here is the Fantrax MLB Injury Report for Monday, May 6, 2024. In today’s edition, the word of the day is a hamstring, as many players injured theirs over the weekend: Trea Turner, Wyatt Langford, and Steven Kwan, to name a few. All of that and so much more in today’s Injury Report from Fantrax.

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MLB Injury Report for Monday, May 6, 2024.

George Kirby – SP Seattle Mariners (knee)

This is an interesting development to an injury that seemingly popped up out of nowhere. While the results have yet to be revealed, this is somewhat concerning despite how unconcerned the team actually is. Any ongoing injuries can only get worse when a player pitches every fifth day. Stay tuned for the results.

Trea Turner – SS Philadelphia Phillies (hamstring)

Less than 24 hours after Turner himself said that he expected to miss a day or two, it was revealed that he would miss at least six weeks of action. This timeline seems more like a best-case scenario for him, as from the sounds of things, it’s not expected that he will beat that timeline. It’s a very unfortunate loss for the Phillies who will be without one of their best players for quite a while. Any setbacks here, and we could see him back after the All-Star Break.

Wyatt Langford – OF Texas Rangers (hamstring)

Bochy made the announcement that Langford will miss a month or so because of a hamstring strain that was slightly higher than a Grade 1. The rookie had struggled to get going this season, and this setback will only push any development back further.

Joey Wiemer – OF Milwaukee Brewers (knee), Christian Yelich – OF Milwaukee Brewers (back)

Wiemer will miss at least two weeks for his popliteus muscle, which buckled up while trying to retrieve a ball on Friday. The good news is that no surgery is required for this and that he may be okay with rest. As for Yelich, his back seemingly felt better after a batting session last week, and that might be just what he needs in order to return.

Steven Kwan – OF Cleveland Guardians (hamstring)

The results of the MRI have yet to be released, though it is somewhat concerning that they have already announced their impending move. The hope is that it is mild enough that he can only miss the minimum amount of games before returning. That being said, all eyes will be on Kyle Manzardo, who comes with a ton of prospect pedigree.

Evan Phillips – RP Los Angeles Dodgers (hamstring)

Phillips will miss at least the next two weeks with a strain of his hamstring. It was revealed that this is of the Grade 1 variety, so the concern is minimal. In the meantime, Daniel Hudson is the favorite to land some save opportunities, though nothing has been solidified just yet.

Logan O’Hoppe – C Los Angeles Angels (thumb)

Smiles all around here as O’Hoppe’s swelling went down overnight alongside a clean MRI. With a scheduled day off yesterday, look for him to return to the lineup soon enough.

Kodai Senga – SP New York Mets (shoulder)

Senga throwing 32 pitches was a big deal for him and the Mets as he was able to do so against live batters. How he fares in the coming days will be a telling sign for him going forward. If he is in pain, or somewhat sore, the team may have to slow things down a bit. That being said, everyone seems encouraged, including Senga, who has been aiming for May 27 as his target date for a 2024 debut.

Jose Urquidy – SP Houston Astros (forearm), Cristian Javier – SP Houston Astros (neck)

Urquidy is on his way to the final stages of his recovery from a forearm muscle strain that has sidelined him since mid-March. The hope is that he can return by the end of May. As for Javier, be prepared.

Nick Pivetta – SP Boston Red Sox (elbow)

Good news for a team that desperately needs some.

Garrett Whitlock – SP Boston Red Sox (oblique)

Whitlock still has a ways to go, but it’s good to see him having cleared the first stage. Still, obliques are a tricky injury to manage, but six weeks seems like a safe floor when determining a timeline. If that is the case here, then a return in June seems possible.

Paul Sewald – RP Arizona Diamondbacks (oblique)

Both Sewald and the team are feeling optimistic that he can and will make his 2024 debut tomorrow. Be prepared.

Alek Thomas – OF Arizona Diamondbacks (hamstring)

Over the weekend, Thomas went 3-for-12 with one double and twelve runs batted in. It remains to be seen if that is enough to warrant a return to Arizona.

Eduardo Rodriguez – SP Arizona Diamondbacks (shoulder)

The team admitted last week that they made a mistake in handling his injury when it first happened. Chances are that they slow-play whatever the diagnosis is to ensure that they don’t rush him back. Stay tuned either way.

Joe Musgrove – SP San Diego Padres (tricep)

Musgrove will miss the next two weeks with what is being described as a precautionary move. He has struggled all year to get going, and this only sets him back even further. The hope is that he can get himself healthy enough to be the successful pitcher we have seen in the past.

Esteury Ruiz – OF Oakland Athletics (wrist)

Stay tuned, but this doesn’t sound promising.

Gerrit Cole – SP New York Yankees (elbow)

This was a big day for Cole and the Yankees. The hope is that now that he has thrown from a mound, he can increase the intensity and quantity of pitches thrown. They must be careful not to overload him at first because any setback here could cost him the season. That being said, this was a very good sign for him.

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