Here is the Fantrax Injury Report for Monday, February 26, 2024. In today’s report, Craig Kimbrel has a setback, Jonathan India will need some time away from the team, Kodai Senga gets a PRP injection, and Shohei Ohtani has a debut date in sight. All that and so much more in today’s Injury Report from Fantrax.
MLB Injury Report
Gunnar Henderson – SS Baltimore Orioles
#Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Gunnar Henderson (left oblique soreness) continues to hit and throw every day.
Hyde said it’s possible Henderson gets into Grapefruit League action by the end of the upcoming week, but there’s no rush for him to do so.
— Jake Rill (@JakeDRill) February 25, 2024
Since an initial injury scare to open camp, Henderson has been trending in the right direction. Opening Day never seemed to be in jeopardy, and this only confirms that fact. While anything can happen over the next few days, it looks as though he will make his debut before the weekend.
Craig Kimbrel – RP Baltimore Orioles
#Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel said he cut his live BP session yesterday short by about 5 pitches because he felt some tightness in his lower body.
He’s not concerned. He came inside, got treatment from trainers and is scheduled to throw again Monday.
— Jake Rill (@JakeDRill) February 25, 2024
Kimbrel said that this was an issue that he didn’t want to try and pitch through because of how early in camp things are. Instead, he chose to wait two days and throw after the weekend. Still, he said he was pleased by how the ball was leaving his hand, which is a key component of any pitching practice. Time will tell how he feels after throwing later on today.
Triston Casas – 1B Boston Red Sox
Triston Casas has the flu and will be away from the facility for a few days. Bryan Mata has a pulled right hamstring too and will be sidelined for a bit.
— Mac Cerullo (@MacCerullo) February 25, 2024
The absence by Casas isn’t anything major, and he should be ready to go midweek. He is still in line to be the team’s first baseman and is primed for a breakout season.
John Brebbia – RP Chicago White Sox
John Brebbia said he strained his calf walking back to the mound after moving toward first on a grounder during live BP the other day. He finished the live BP session and said his pitching is unaffected, even though he’s otherwise in a boot and rolling around on a scooter.
— Vinnie Duber (@VinnieDuber) February 23, 2024
This is not the way that Brebbia envisioned his camp to begin. He is slated to compete for the closer’s job, and missing any time due to injury will not help his cause. This setback will cost him at least a week and could result in him not in line for saves to begin the season. There’s a chance that he begins the season on the Injured List, but only time will tell if that’s the case.
Jonathan India – 2B Cincinnati Reds
David Bell said Jonathan India (foot) won’t play in spring games until about March 7 or 8.
Based on the injury, he can’t reinjure it. But they’re building back up the progression in a controlled workload. He’ll be doing work like live BPs where they can control the base running
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) February 24, 2024
India recently suffered a setback with his plantar fasciitis and will require significant time off. As a result, his utility-role value takes a hit to start the season, as he won’t be doing much of anything. Look for Noelvi Marte and Christian Encarnacion-Strand to gain an uptick in playing time while this issue gets resolved. The hope is that India can finally overcome this issue which plagued him last season.
Kerry Carpenter – OF Detroit Tigers
Kerry Carpenter is shut down for a bit. He tweaked his hamstring during base running drills yesterday
— Chris McCosky (@cmccosky) February 23, 2024
Carpenter is vying for a starter’s role and this setback hurts his case to start. That said, this seems like more of a precautionary setback than anything. There should be updates soon on his injury and if any progress was made over the weekend.
Luis Rengifo – 2B Los Angeles Angels
Luis Rengifo has a hamstring issue. He took himself out of workouts yesterday.
He’s going to be off his feet for a few days. Ron Washington was adamant that he’ll be ready for opening day.
— Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) February 24, 2024
Rengifo finished his 2023 season on the Injured List with a bicep ailment. Now he starts his Spring with a hamstring issue. He is an important utility piece for the Angels this year, so any issues need to be taken seriously. With him likely ready for Opening Day, the hope is that he can return to the team’s lineup by midweek.
Shohei Ohtani – DH Los Angeles Angels
Shohei Ohtani’s first game with the Los Angeles Dodgers will be Tuesday at Camelback Ranch against the Chicago White Sox.
— Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons) February 25, 2024
This is scheduled to be Ohtani’s first in-game action as a member of the Dodgers. He is being eased into games following offseason elbow surgery. One can bet that all eyes will be on him this game, especially his first at-bat.
Braxton Garrett – SP Miami Marlins
Forgot to share earlier…#Marlins LHP Braxton Garrett (general shoulder soreness) threw his first bullpen of camp yesterday.
According to Skip, it was encouraging: "He looked good. Felt good afterwards. Feels good today. … It was one of the better bullpens he's thrown."
— Christina De Nicola (@CDeNicola13) February 24, 2024
This is great news after he came into camp with shoulder soreness. Any and all progression will likely be slow, as he is an important piece of their rotation. Still, fantasy owners can feel a sense of relief knowing that he seems to be headed in the right direction.
Kodai Senga – SP New York Mets
Kodai Senga update: he received a PRP injection in his shoulder in New York. His shutdown period should last three weeks before he restarts a throwing program.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 25, 2024
Senga will get some rest and let the injection do its thing. From there, he will need to rebuild himself back up to the point of being able to pitch through his rested shoulder over a long period. DiComo also speculated a timeline for a return. He said that it’s not implausible for Senga to return at some point in May. Senga himself said that it all depends on how his shoulder responds to a gradual build-up. While all of that is definitely on the table as a possibility, there can be no setbacks as all must go right in the process.
Alec Bohm – 3B Philadelphia Phillies
Alec Bohm (neck spasms) is doing better and should play Wednesday. That's also when Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto will make their spring debuts. Phillies have an overnight trip to Fort Myers beginning tomorrow. Most regulars won't be going.
— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) February 25, 2024
Neck spasms have halted his Spring debut, but it appears that he will be ready to go in a few days. This looks to be nothing more than a small setback.
Yuki Matsui – RP San Diego Padres
Yuki Matsui won’t pitch today after his back tightened up yesterday. Mike Shildt said he’s feeling better, but he’s day-to-day for now.
— Dennis Lin (@dennistlin) February 25, 2024
This is unfortunate after a dominant performance during the team’s first Spring Training game. The hope is that this doesn’t crop up again and that he can get back to trying to vie for saves in the Padres’ bullpen.
Matt Brash – RP Seattle Mariners
Matt Brash was feeling a little “banged up” after his bullpen session on Tuesday. The Mariners shut him down from throwing through the weekend.
Brash said he’s dealt with a similar feeling in years past. He doesn’t like not being able to participate. https://t.co/Rdg9gfk3pc
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) February 23, 2024
Brash said that he didn’t feel as great as he would have liked after his second bullpen in camp. He’s dealt with this sort of issue before, so he’ll likely know how to handle this. Still, it’s a discouraging way to begin a season. Once he begins his planned throwing session this week, the team will have a better handle on what to expect moving forward.
Evan Carter – OF Texas Rangers
Update from the Rangers: Evan Carter exited the game after being hit on his left forearm
The x-rays were negative and he is day-to-day.
— kennedi landry (@kennlandry) February 25, 2024
Carter got hit on the left hand/wrist area and was forced to leave the game. There was a fear that it could have been more serious, but this looks to be nothing more than a minor bruise. He is DTD for now unless we hear otherwise.
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