Big news on Bryce Harper? Here is the Fantrax Injury Report for Saturday, April 22, 2023
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Raisel Iglesias – RP Atlanta Braves
Raisel Iglesias threw another bullpen session on Friday. He’s in a throwing progression that will eventually take him to facing live hitters.
— Justin Toscano (@JustinCToscano) April 21, 2023
There’s no timetable for his return, as the team seems to take things slowly with him. Iglesias still needs to face live batters and will probably require a rehab assignment. He’s about one to two weeks away from returning.
Michael Harris – OF Atlanta Braves
Michael Harris II (lower back strain) has not yet been cleared to take batting practice, Braves manager Brian Snitker said.
— Justin Toscano (@JustinCToscano) April 21, 2023
Harris has been sidelined for a while and still can’t swing a bat against pitchers. He has now been away for 15 days and it’s unclear when he will be ready.
Travis d’Arnaud – C Atlanta Braves
Travis d’Arnaud (concussion) hit in the cage. So he’s making progress.
— Justin Toscano (@JustinCToscano) April 21, 2023
Great to see that d’Arnaud has advanced to doing this, as he was a bit behind his original projection. No word on when he’ll rejoin the team, but he’s taken the first step toward a full recovery.
Jorge Mateo – SS Baltimore Orioles
Jorge Mateo said he’s available tonight and should be 100 percent tomorrow #orioles
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) April 21, 2023
Mateo didn’t play last night but looks ready to do so on Saturday. Be prepared.
Kyle Hendricks – SP Chicago Cubs
From this piece, the Cubs had a well-thought-out plan regarding how they wanted to handle Hendricks this off-season. The team had been changing and altering his arm path for a shorter and more efficient delivery. They want his velocity to get back to 90+ mph because that’s where he was at his best. His velocity will be something to keep an eye on.
James Taillon – SP Chicago Cubs
Cubs injury updates:
– Codi Heuer is throwing a one-inning sim in Arizona on Saturday
– Jameson Taillon played light toss Thursday, will again today
— Ryan Herrera (@ryan_a_herrera) April 21, 2023
It’s good news that Taillon is already playing catch, even if it is light.
Liam Hendriks – RP Chicago Cubs
Liam Hendriks is cancer free. 💚
We’re so happy for you, Liam and Kristi! pic.twitter.com/8wlOP5SwL0
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 20, 2023
Fantastic news, as he looks to be back on the right side of things. Wishing him all the best. As for the baseball side of life, he will likely ramp up in the near future.
Randal Grichuk – OF Colorado Rockies
Randal Grichuk (bilateral sports hernia surgery) will play three more Triple-A rehab games this weekend, after which the @Rockies will reevaluate his status. “He’s feeling good; he's tracking towards a return,” manager Bud Black said.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) April 21, 2023
Grichuk is batting .167 with three walks and three strikeouts thus far in his rehab outing. That said, he could be back up soon and ready for next week.
Kris Bubic – SP Kansas City Royals
LHP Kris Bubic will undergo Tommy John surgery, the #Royals say. Typical recovery timeline for a UCL reconstruction is one year.
— Anne Rogers (@anne__rogers) April 21, 2023
Terrible news, as any changes that were made will be gone for the next two years. Bubic will miss the rest of this season and part of the next.
Franmil Reyes – UT Kansas City Royals
We have made the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/DMCgmUWz4b
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) April 21, 2023
Reyes will miss some time from baseball while he is with his family. Congratulations to them all.
Logan O’Hoppe – C Los Angeles Dodgers
Logan O’Hoppe has been placed on the IL with his left shoulder injury. But there’s no update yet on the severity. Chad Wallach had his contract selected and is catching Shohei Ohtani tonight
— Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) April 21, 2023
There is no word yet on the severity of the injury, but he will need at least ten days to get himself right. Chances are that he is gone for longer than the minimum.
Michael Grove – SP Los Angeles Dodgers
#Dodgers have placed Michael Grove on IL with left groin strain and recalled reliever, Jake Reed. #Dodgers #Cubs
— David Vassegh (@THEREAL_DV) April 21, 2023
The injury isn’t considered serious, but warranted time away to be corrected. There has yet to be the word on who replaces him in the rotation.
Trevor Rogers – SP Miami Marlins
The #Marlins have officially placed Trevor Rogers on the 15-day IL with a left biceps strain, per the MLB transaction log. The move is retroactive to Thursday.
A corresponding move has not yet been made but, FWIW, Steven Okert is with the club in Cleveland.
— Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) April 21, 2023
Rogers underwent imaging and tests to reveal the strain after being pulled from his last start. He will likely be away for longer than the 15-day minimum and require a rehab assignment.
Garrett Mitchell – OF Milwaukee Brewers
Garrett Mitchell’s MRI revealed significant damage to the labrum. He’ll get a second opinion, but surgery is likely, and that would threaten the rest of his season.
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) April 21, 2023
Joey Wiemer will get an extensive look with the team in the outfield. Star prospect Sal Frelick is a dark horse consideration to take over, but he’s currently injured in the minors. The official word will take place next week when he gets checked out.
Alex Kirilloff – 1B Minnesota Twins
An interesting twist here, as the team may keep Kirilloff in the minors for a while even when he’s healthy. While this hasn’t been made official, it makes sense given the team’s structure.
Kenta Maeda – SP Minnesota Twins
Kenta Maeda is feeling better than expected after being hit on the ankle by a line drive in Boston yesterday.#MNTwins still need to see how the next couple days go, but Rocco Baldelli said it's possible Maeda could avoid the injured list.
— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) April 21, 2023
Great news that Maeda is feeling better, but it’s obvious that he’s nowhere near 100% better. The team has Bailey Ober waiting in the minors, and he seems qualified to take over if need be.
Harrison Bader – OF New York Yankees
Aaron Boone said it’ll likely be a couple of weeks for Harrison Bader to return.
— Chris Kirschner (@ChrisKirschner) April 21, 2023
At least there’s a more definitive timetable for Bader’s return. That said, anything can happen before then.
Josh Donaldson – 3B New York Yankees
Aaron Boone said Josh Donaldson will likely be out for a couple of weeks with a Grade 1-plus strain.
— Chris Kirschner (@ChrisKirschner) April 21, 2023
Donaldson’s recovery has taken extra long, and his return will be that much longer.
Bryce Harper – UT Philadelphia Phillies
It would be a medical marvel for this to happen and truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Harper will get the word early in May as to whether or not he can actually do this. As a DH, he wouldn’t need to throw or catch, only run and dive. That last part could be tricky, but he’s been working on that too. It can’t be understated how incredible and risky this is all at the same time.
Andres Munoz – RP Seattle Mariners
Andrés Muñoz will join Triple-A Tacoma when the Mariners begin their three-city road trip on Monday, at which point he’ll throw a live BP then begin a rehab assignment.
Scott Servais didn’t rule out the chance that Muñoz joins the club for their series in Oakland from May 2-4.
— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) April 21, 2023
It looks as if the plan is in place for Munoz, who could be back with the team within the next ten days. He has been doing well when throwing, but the big test will come when he pitches in a rehab outing.
Adam Wainwright – St. Louis Cardinals
Adam Wainwright is going on the road with his rehab assignment. Heads up Wichita.
Veteran will throw 75 pitches in a start at Wichita — against the team formerly known as the Denver/New Orleans Zephyrs/Baby Cakes — for Class AA Springfield on Tuesday night. #stlcards
— Derrick Goold (@dgoold) April 22, 2023
Slowly but surely, Wainwright is working his way back to the big league club.
Jacob deGrom – SP Texas Rangers
DeGrom is throwing bullpen today with intent of pitching Sunday. Nothing final there yet, but that is intent providing all goes well
— Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) April 21, 2023
It’s looking like all systems are a go for deGrom and the Rangers this Sunday.