Post-All-Star Break Injured List

As we embark on the second half of the season, it’s important to know who is injured and who is healthy. From there, one can do their part in managing their roster down the stretch with either players who should be rostered or those who should be dropped. With that in mind, here is the complete list of fantasy-relevant players who are on the Injured List. Of note, these are players that should be returning in the second half of the season and should not be dropped or on waivers in your fantasy leagues.

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Fantasy Relevant Players on IL at All-Star Break

*Any pieces of news that are not posts from Twitter have been taken from the team pages in the Injury Updates section at mlb.com

Catcher

Will Smith – Los Angeles Dodgers

Looks like Dalton Rushing will remain the Dodgers’ starting catcher for a little while longer. 👀

Will Smith isn’t expected to return before the end of July and is likely headed for a rehab assignment before rejoining the team, per @THEREAL_DV pic.twitter.com/iv612IZUEx

— SleeperDodgers (@SleeperDodgers) July 12, 2026

First Base

Wilson Contreras – Boston Red Sox

Willson Contreras said his foot was sore today after adrenaline of last night but still doesn’t expect to miss any time when team returns

— Rob Bradford (@bradfo) July 14, 2026

Spencer Horwitz – Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates insider @JMackey_PGH doesn't envision Spencer Horwitz or Oneil Cruz coming back for the Cleveland series.

Horwitz needs a rehab assignment and would be "too aggressive" for him to return against Cleveland

Seems Oneil Cruz will return after Horwitz. Still likely in July.

— Austin Bechtold (@AustinRBechtold) July 15, 2026

Nick Kurtz – Sacramento Athletics

Still unclear how much time Nick Kurtz might have to miss with his right thumb injury. He will keep the thumb in a splint and immobilized through the All-Star break. A's hope to have a better idea once he's out of that splint.

— Martín Gallegos (@MartinJGallegos) July 12, 2026

Second Base

Brendan Donovan – Seattle Mariners

Brendan Donovan definitely has some rust to knock off. Tough first game back. 0-3, BB, 3K

— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) July 16, 2026

Marcus Semien – New York Mets

Andy Green says the most likely scenario for Marcus Semien is that he will take live BPs against Clay Holmes during the All-Star break and then have a practice day on Thursday followed by more rehab games pic.twitter.com/SS5MIoPBav

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) July 12, 2026

Gleyber Torres – Detroit Tigers

Gleyber Torres and jackson Jobe played today.#FunnellVision pic.twitter.com/U2eYZU8S1M

— Dave L Funnell (@sportz_nutt51) July 13, 2026

Third Base

Matt Chapman – San Francisco Giants

Daniel Susac should be back Friday in Seattle for the start of the second half. Tony Vitello said it’ll be a bit longer for Matt Chapman.

— Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) July 12, 2026

Maikel Garcia – Kansas City Royals

Jose Ramirez – Cleveland Guardians

"I think if everything goes as planned by both players, hopefully you have them by the time we start that series against Arizona, right at the trade deadline," – @DreKnott on when we could see Angel Martinez and Jose Ramirez back pic.twitter.com/NY0D6PRPYz

— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) July 14, 2026

Shortstop

Corey Seager – Texas Rangers

Corey Seager took a minute to give an update on his back. He is frustrated, but the injury is not season-ending. He was told he needs 5-7 good days before resuming baseball activities. He's on Day 2.

— Jeff Wilson (@JeffWilsonTXR) July 9, 2026

Trevor Story – Boston Red Sox

Outfield

Ronald Acuna Jr. – Atlanta Braves

The box score from the first rehab game for Ronald Acuna and Ha-Seong Kim…..alongside Andrew McCutchen's minor league contract stint.#FunnellVision pic.twitter.com/MV4JuC1wxH

— Dave L Funnell (@sportz_nutt51) July 14, 2026

Roman Anthony – Boston Red Sox

Coincidence that the Red Sox run has been without Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer? Is it just a coincidence or something deeper? Why is Roman Anthony in Florida? WHAT HAS CHANGED? "The Vibes" definitely have changed #MLB #RedSox pic.twitter.com/sTkC8lpOYz

— WEEI (@WEEI) July 13, 2026

Byron Buxton – Minnesota Twins

Byron Buxton (hip) is going on the injured list and the Twins are calling up Alan Roden from Triple-A St. Paul to replace him on the roster.

— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) July 7, 2026

Oneil Cruz – OF Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates insider @JMackey_PGH doesn't envision Spencer Horwitz or Oneil Cruz coming back for the Cleveland series.

Horwitz needs a rehab assignment and would be "too aggressive" for him to return against Cleveland

Seems Oneil Cruz will return after Horwitz. Still likely in July.

— Austin Bechtold (@AustinRBechtold) July 15, 2026

Aaron Judge – New York Yankees

Regarding Aaron Judge's impending reimaging, Brian Cashman said, "I don't think we're anticipating it's coming back clean. I think we're anticipating and hopeful that it's showing the healing process."

Cashman's hope is that the new imaging will clear Judge for additional… https://t.co/G4WqtTHutv

— Gary Phillips (@GaryHPhillips) July 9, 2026

Luis Robert Jr. – New York Mets

New York Mets CF Luis Robert Jr. drills an RBI single 🔥

Robert Jr. has five hits and two runs batted in over three games with Double-A Binghamton on his rehab assignment.

🎠 x #DefendOurHome x @Mets x @MetsPlayerDev pic.twitter.com/l0BkEGOaq7

— Binghamton Rumble Ponies (@RumblePoniesBB) July 12, 2026

Julio Rodriguez – Seattle Mariners

Nothing new on the Mariners injury front. Julio has continued to work out in Seattle and the hope remains he will be ready to return late this week. Donovan is expected to begin his rehab assignment in the next few days.
Pitching plans have not yet been shared.

— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) July 12, 2026

Pitchers

Edward Cabrera – Chicago Cubs

Cubs RHP Edward Cabrera started a throwing program this weekend. Mgr Craig Counsell was encouraged by the work. ( hamstring/ Adductor injuries)

— Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) July 6, 2026

Edwin Diaz – Los Angeles Dodgers

Edwin Diaz….again.#FunnellVision pic.twitter.com/LqafKVdAfG

— Dave L Funnell (@sportz_nutt51) July 15, 2026

Connolly Early – Boston Red Sox

Connelly Early’s visit to Dr. Keith Meister confirmed the diagnosis of posterior elbow inflammation/irritation and nothing more serious, per source.

With elbows, always a level of concern. But that’s good news for Early and the Red Sox.

— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) July 10, 2026

Max Fried/Carlos Rodon – New York Yankees

Aaron Boone said Max Fried's live BP session went well yesterday. His next step is "likely" a rehab game, possibly as soon as Friday.

Carlos Rodón has had a few good days of throwing. He won't throw today but will just about every day over the break. That could include a…

— Gary Phillips (@GaryHPhillips) July 12, 2026

Tyler Glasnow – Los Angeles Dodgers

Kyle Harrison/Brandon Woodruff – Milwaukee Brewers

Matt Arnold says the team is "still working through" Brandon Woodruff's shoulder injury.

As for Kyle Harrison, "it sounded like he was progressing and feeling pretty good over the break. But again, it's not something we want to rush there with him."

— Todd Rosiak (@Todd_Rosiak) July 15, 2026

Clay Holmes – New York Mets

Clay Holmes "looked like Clay" during his live BP today, says Andy Green pic.twitter.com/8W5pRlzhOs

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) July 10, 2026

Ben Joyce – Los Angeles Angels

Ben Joyce hitting 102.3 mph on his rehab assignment. #Angels pic.twitter.com/Jt12c4z9I2

— Eric (@ericserics) July 15, 2026

Nick Lodolo – Cincinnati Reds

I give a lot of credit to Nick Lodolo for speaking with the media tonight.

Most guys would pass and he’s not dodging the questions. He’s clearly frustrated.

Here is his whole presser. pic.twitter.com/ijYy7FjJaD

— Reds Daily (@RedsDaily4) July 12, 2026

Daniel Palencia – Chicago Cubs

Blake Snell – Los Angeles Dodgers

The expectation is that Blake Snell will begin a rehab assignment a week from now, Dave Roberts said. The goal will be to build him up to five innings/75 pitches, which will take 4-5 starts. https://t.co/anNfCn0KIm

— Sonja Chen (@SonjaMChen) July 11, 2026

Michael Soroka – Arizona Diamondbacks

Michael Soroka had been scheduled to throw his next bullpen on Sunday, but it's now going to be Tuesday or Wednesday, Lovullo said. Soroka's return will not be as soon after the All-Star break as the club had initially hoped.

— Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro) July 11, 2026

Ranger Suarez – Boston Red Sox

The #RedSox today placed LHP Ranger Suarez on the 15-Day Injured List (retroactive to July 6) with a left groin strain. To fill his spot, Boston recalled INF Brett Harris from Triple-A Worcester.

— Red Sox (@RedSox) July 9, 2026

Jameson Taillon – Chicago Cubs

Jameson Taillon had a successful rehab stint with the Iowa Cubs and will head back to Chicago for the break per Craig Counsell. pic.twitter.com/8I0fLSEFUV

— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) July 12, 2026