MLB Player Injuries - Impact on MLB Teams
Bryan Woo
Seattle Mariners • #22 • SP
Mariners' Bryan Woo exits Monday start with leg injury
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo exited Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the fourth inning with an apparent leg injury.
What It Means
Woo made it through the first three innings of Monday's game while allowing 1 earned run, but appeared to tweak his leg after a pitch to open up the fourth inning. He exited the game with trainers and was replaced by Tayler Saucedo.
The talented young pitcher has dealt with injuries already this year and could be headed to the Injured List after today's injury. He surrendered 5 hits while striking out 3 batters prior to his exit.
Fernando Tatis Jr.
San Diego Padres • #23 • RF
Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. (elbow, quad) lands on IL; no timetable for return
The San Diego Padres officially moved Fernando Tatis Jr. (elbow, quad) to the Injured List ahead of Monday's game against the Washington Nationals.
What It Means
Padres manager Mike Shildt told media members that the star outfielder is dealing with pain while decelerating as well as while in motion, so the team is officially moving to shut him down until he can recover properly from his elbow and quad injuries. The team offered no timetable for his return to the field, but the .500 Padres could use him back sooner rather than later as they attempt to nab a spot in the playoffs. As of this writing, the Padres' +130 odds to make the playoffs on FanDuel Sportsbook rank second-shortest among eligible teams in the National League, trailing the Milwaukee Brewers (-560).
Tatis had been having an excellent summer, bringing his season-long marks up to 14 homers, 50 runs, 36 RBI, 8 stolen bases, and a .279 average across 345 plate appearances. The Padres could see more of David Peralta and now Bryce Johnson in the lineup until Tatis can return.
Giancarlo Stanton
New York Yankees • #27 • LF
Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) placed on Yankees' IL; Oswald Peraza recalled
New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton has been placed on the injured list, the team announced Sunday.
What It Means
Stanton left Saturday's game after suffering a hamstring strain while running the bases. Now, he has been placed on the 10-day IL, though it seems he'll be sidelined longer than the minimum stay. Oswald Peraza was recalled from Triple-A Scranton to replace Stanton.
In 281 plate appearances this season, Stanton has a .246 batting average with a .795 OPS.
Giancarlo Stanton
New York Yankees • #27 • LF
New York's Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) exits on Saturday in sixth inning
New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) was forced to leave Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves.
What It Means
After experiencing left hamstring tightness, Stanton was replaced in the bottom of the sixth inning before he took his third at-bat.
Expect Trent Grisham to see more playing time if Stanton is further sidelined.
Brandon Lowe
Tampa Bay Rays • #8 • 2B
Tampa Bay's Brandon Lowe exits Saturday's game in fifth inning
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe was forced to leave Saturday's contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
What It Means
Lowe is unable to finish today's contest after he was replaced in the top of the fifth inning before his second at-bat.
Expect Isaac Paredes to see more playing time if Lowe were to miss additional time.
Nolan Arenado
St. Louis Cardinals • #28 • 3B
Nolan Arenado (forearm) leaves Cardinals' Saturday contest in eighth inning
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (forearm) was forced to exit Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants in the eighth inning.
What It Means
After experiencing left forearm discomfort, Arenado has exited Saturday's game in the top of the eighth inning.
Expect Jose Fermin to see more time at third base while Arenado is out.
Fernando Tatis Jr.
San Diego Padres • #23 • RF
San Diego's Fernando Tatis Jr. (triceps) sitting on Saturday night
San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (triceps) is not starting in Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
What It Means
Tatis Jr. will be held out in San Diego after he was forced to leave on Friday night with triceps contusion.
Expect David Peralta to see more playing time in the outfield while Tatis Jr. is sidelined.
Starling Marte
New York Mets • #6 • RF
New York's Starling Marte exits on Saturday in second inning
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte was forced to leave Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs.
What It Means
Marte is unable to finish today's contest after he was replaced in the bottom of the second inning.
Expect Tyrone Taylor to see more time in the outfield if Marte is further sidelined.
Lourdes Gurriel
Arizona Diamondbacks • #12 • LF
Arizona's Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (elbow) exits early on Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (elbow) left Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies early.
What It Means
Gurriel left Friday's clash with the Phillies early due to left elbow soreness.
Gabriel Moreno
Arizona Diamondbacks • #14 • C
Arizona's Gabriel Moreno exits on Friday in sixth inning
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno was forced to leave Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
What It Means
Moreno's night has been cut short after he was replaced in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Expect Tucker Barnhart to see more time behind the plate if Moreno were to miss more time.