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Fantrax Injury Report: June 5, 2023 – Concerned about Xander

By Dave Funnell
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Here is the Fantrax Injury Report for Monday, June 5, 2023.

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Gunnar Henderson – INF Baltimore Orioles

Henderson did not play nor did he come in from off the bench, which was speculated on before the game. The team will likely take things slowly with him, despite their winning ways. He seems to be trending in the right direction, but time will tell if that’s so.

Adam Duvall – OF Boston Red Sox

The return is speculation, but the discussion makes sense. Duvall gives the Red Sox a powerful bat in the outfield, which is something they miss. He had always said that June 9 was his target date to return. He has started in the outfield, so now it could just be a matter of time.

Cod Bellinger – OF Chicago Cubs

Bellinger last played on May 15, when he made that unreal catch that catapulted this injury. Assuming that he doesn’t return on June 11, that would be just under one full month without playing. That would be a long time to not play and go without a rehab assignment. Chances are he remains out until at least the end of June.

Hunter Greene – SP Cincinnati Reds

This could be something or it could be nothing. His next scheduled start appears to be next Sunday, but anything can change as the MLB Probable Pitchers page can change at any time. Stay tuned.

Amed Rosario – SS Cleveland Guardians

Rosario has been awful this season, and now he’s battling an injury. Hopefully, time off will help him get better. Consider him DTD for now.

Jose Altuve – 2B Houston Astros

The Astros never seem to want to commit to anything, so there’s no real idea if Altuve will play today. The good news is that he was doing everything but hit before the game. That said, obliques are tricky, and any swing could set him back even longer.

Anthony Rendon – 3B Los Angeles Angels

Be prepared.

Willy Adames – SS Milwaukee Brewers

Fingers crossed that Adames is able to go symptom-free and return later this week.

Brandon Woodruff – SP Milwaukee Brewers

That is relatively good. news for Woodruff, in that he hasn’t had any setbacks. The next step will have him step onto a mound and pitch from there. Having a speculative return date in mind is good, but it’s by no means set in stone.

Wade Miley – SP Milwaukee Brewers

Miley’s return has been a surprise, as he is aiming to return far quicker than was estimated. Here’s hoping that it all works out and he can be back since the Brewers need him.

Luis Urias – INF Milwaukee Brewers

Be prepared.

Carlos Correa – SS Minnesota Twins, Bron Buxton – DH Minnesota Twins, Alex Kirilloff – 1B Minnesota Twins

With the team off today, we may not get updates on both Correa and Buxton until closer to game time on Tuesday. As for Kirilloff, he could be back for Minnesota’s next game.

Royce Lewis – 3B/SS Minnesota Twins

Lewis took quite a tumble after running into and flipping over the Guardinas’ first baseman on a ground ball. He landed awkwardly on his head but is somehow okay going forward. He looks to be DTD for now.

Kenta Maeda – SP Minnesota Twins

Everything here looks good except his velocity. Maeda averages anywhere from 91 – 92 mph back in the years when he was more successful. Even here, he topped out at 90.7, with no word on where he averaged. He should require at least another rehab outing before returning.

Nestor Cortes – SP New York Yankees

Cortes had recently increased his velocity. He had been working with the team to unlock a higher velocity, and there’s a possibility that this is the end result. It’s unclear how serious the injury is, though the team doesn’t think it will require surgery. We will know more over the next two days.

Aaron Judge – OF New York Yankees

Yikes. There is some speculation that it could be a broken toe. Whatever the case, we will know more once Judge gets tested and we have verification as to what is wrong. The Yankees are off today.

Jose Alvarado – RP Philadelphia Phillies

Alavardo continues to pitch effectively while rehabbing. He should be back soon.

Xander Bogaerts – SS San Diego Padres

Bogaerts has said that he’s dealt with injuries similar to this for years. He doesn’t feel that he needs to go on the Injured List and that this is manageable over smaller amounts of time off. As it states, he is unable to get another cortisone shot until the All-Star Break, primarily because of the potential cartilage damage that it could cause. There’s a chance that he misses time here and there in order to help manage the situation. Fantasy managers should be aware of this situation and possibly sell as high as they can. He is a borderline elite talent when healthy, but there’s a chance he misses at least one game a week going forward.

San Francisco Giants – Team Update

Great news on Estrada and Pederson, and what a place for them to return. As for Wood, a minimum stay on the Injured List is expected, which is also good news, relatively speaking.

Andres Munoz – RP Seattle Mariners

There was some speculation that Munoz would return on Tuesday, so keep that in mind going forward.

Brandon Lowe – 2B Tampa Bay Rays

With no word on the severity of the issue, it’s unclear if he will be back soon or not. The team may want to take its time with Lowe, given his injury history last season with his back.

Wander Franco – SS Tampa Bay Rays

Franco missed yesterday’s game but there’s a chance that he plays today. Consider him DTD.

Jose Siri – OF Tampa Bay Rays

Siri did come off the bench, so perhaps this injury is obsolete now.

Leody Tavares – OF Texas Rangers, Ezequiel Duran – INF Texas Rangers

Consider both Tavares and Duran DTD for now until otherwise noted.

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