Greetings, Razzobites! It is I, a messenger from the realm of Pain and Suffering.
Last Friday, was an absolute bloodbath for IL entries. 12 players were added to the IL on April 29. Additionally, 13 players were added to the COVID-IL this week. The COVID numbers continue to rise with outbreaks in Cincinnati, Minnesota, and Boston over the last week.
Let’s jump into some injury highlights!
American League Injuries
AL Central
Chicago White Sox
Andrew Vaughn (OF/1B): In the last edition of “Ambulance Chasers“, I asked “Are the Chicago White Sox a sustainable venture?” as Eloy Jiminez joined the IL and Andrew Vaughn took over in LF. Vaughn acquired a hand contusion and is now on the 10-day. Danny Mendick was recalled to replace Vaughn in the interim.
The #WhiteSox have placed outfielder Andrew Vaughn on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 2) with a bruised right hand and recalled infielder Danny Mendick from Class AAA Charlotte.
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) May 5, 2022
Detroit Tigers
Tyler Alexander (SP): Alexander is out on the 15-day IL with a sprained elbow. Wily Peralta and Drew Hutchinson could see more playing time during Alexander’s absence. Triple-A candidates include Elvin Rodriguez, Alex Faedo, Joey Wentz, Nivaldo Rodriguez, and Chase Anderson.
Kansas City Royals
Jake Brentz (RP): Brentz is on the 10-day IL with a strained flexor tendon. RHP Matt Peacock will replace Brentz.
Cam Gallagher (C): Gallagher is out with a strained hamstring. He will be replaced by M.J. Melendez.
Carlos Santana (1B): Santana is out with ankle bursitis. Emmanuel Rivera will replace Santana for the interim.
Carlos Santana has struggled at the plate for the Royals but had been better of late before an injury. https://t.co/V7ELhAZHJ0
— The Kansas City Star (@KCStar) May 4, 2022
Minnesota Twins
Luis Arraez (INF/OF), Dylan Bundy (SP): The Twins added Arraez and Bundy to the COVID-19. At the time of publication, there was no plan to bring in replacements for either player.
Carlos Correa (SS): Correa has had issues with his middle finger on his throwing hand. Although it was originally reported as a fractured finger, the finger is only bruised and sore. Royce Lewis was called to replace Correa while he heals.
Carlos Correa does not have a fractured finger. Bruised and sore. #MNTwins
— DanHayesMLB (@DanHayesMLB) May 6, 2022
Kyle Garlick (OF): Garlick is out with a strained calf. Trevor Larnach and Jose Miranda are expected to see more playing time while Garlick and Sano (see more below) are on the IL.
With injuries to Miguel Sano and Kyle Garlick, prospect Jose Miranda will see plenty of opportunities with the #MNTwins. https://t.co/McZzpkvSTA
— DanHayesMLB (@DanHayesMLB) May 3, 2022
Bailey Ober (SP): Ober is out with a strained groin. Cole Sanders will replace Ober during his stint on the IL.
Miguel Sano (1B): Sano is undergoing knee surgery after he tore his meniscus by jumping up and down while celebrating with teammates. There are mixed reports on when Sano will return that range between “later this season” and “not at all this season”. Jose Miranda will likely capitalize on Sano’s absence.
Miguel Sanó tried to play on Saturday. He originally sat out Weds-Fri with what was described as a sore knee. But he couldn’t get through Saturday’s game.
Now we know why. Torn meniscus. Surgery upcoming. #MNTwins
— DanHayesMLB (@DanHayesMLB) May 3, 2022
AL East
Baltimore Orioles
Chris Ellis (RP): Ellis had arthroscopic shoulder surgery and will be out for the season. Unfortunately, Ellis replaced John Means who is also out for 2022 after having Tommy John surgery.
Chris Ellis had successful arthroscopic surgery on right shoulder today. Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas did the procedure #orioles
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) May 4, 2022
Boston Red Sox
Rich Hill (SP), Kiké Hernandez (OF): The Red Sox have had a breakout of COVID sending Hill and Hernandez to the COVID-IL. Jarren Duran and Johnny Schreiber have both been called up to replace Hill and Hernandez.
Kikè and Rich Hill are both going to the COVID 19 related injured list. They both haven't tested positive yet but are symptomatic. Jarren Duran and RHP John Schreiber filling the two roster spots.
— Ian Browne (@IanMBrowne) May 6, 2022
Toronto Blue Jays
Tayler Saucedo (RP): Saucedo is out on the 10-day IL with hip discomfort. Bowden Francis will replace Saucedo in the interim.
ROSTER MOVES:
? LHP Tayler Saucedo (right hip discomfort) placed on 10-day IL
? RHP Bowden Francis recalled from Triple-A and will be active today pic.twitter.com/sYEtLqzegb
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) April 30, 2022
AL West
Los Angeles Angels
Archie Bradley (RP): Bradley is out with a strained abdominal muscle.
The #Angels place RHP Archie Bradley on the injured list with a left abdominal strain.
Stay tuned for more news on that injury.
RHP Elvis Peguero was recalled.
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) April 30, 2022
Austin Warren (RP): Warren is out with a nasal fracture. Elvis Peguero will step in for Warren and Bradley.
Matt Duffy (INF): Duffy was added to the COVID-IL.
Seattle Mariners
Matthew Festa (RP): Festa is on the IL with elbow tendinitis. Festa had given up HRs three games in a row. There is speculation that George Kirby will have a chance to play.
Mitch Haniger (OF): Haniger, who had just returned from COVID-IL, suffered a high ankle sprain after rolling his ankle after fouling a pitch. Abraham Toro will replace Haniger.
Texas Rangers
Albert Abreu (RP): Abreu experienced a sprained ankle that landed him on the 15-day IL. His replacements are speculated to be Brock Burke, Matt Moore, or Garrett Richards.
Roster moves for Tuesday:
– RHP Jon Gray activated from Injured List
– RHP Albert Abreu placed on 15-day Injured List— Texas Rangers PR (@TXRangersPR) May 3, 2022
National League Injuries
NL Central
Chicago Cubs
Ethan Roberts (RP): Roberts is out with shoulder inflammation. He has been placed on the 10-day IL.
During Ethan Roberts' most recent outing for Cubs (Friday vs. Brewers), his fastball velocity dropped to a season-low average of 91.4 mph.
Landed on the IL today with shoulder inflammation. pic.twitter.com/Pvgi5tBNpq
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) May 1, 2022
Cincinnati Reds
Jake Fraley (OF): Fraley is on the 10-day IL with knee inflammation. TJ Friedl will replace Fraley.
Jonathan India (2B): India rejoined the IL with a strained hamstring. Alejo Lopez will replace India.
Joey Votto (1B), Nick Senzel (OF), and Tyler Naquin (OF): Votto, Senzel, and Naquin were all moved to the COVID-IL.
Nick Senzel and Tyler Naquin are on the COVID IL. They both were here today. Here’s the new Reds lineup. pic.twitter.com/40Cqn7FXA0
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) May 4, 2022
Milwaukee Brewers
Jake Cousins (RP): Cousins is on the 10-day IL with an elbow effusion (fluid buildup in the elbow). Vic Caratini has been moved back on the roster after being on the IL.
St. Louis Cardinals
Edmundo Sosa (INF): Sosa is on the COVID-IL.
NL East
New York Mets
Trevor May (RP): May will be out 8 to 12 weeks with a stress reaction (arm). 10-day IL. Thus far, Adonis Medina has replaced May. David Peterson was also recalled by the Mets.
#Mets roster moves:
RHP Trevor May has been placed on the 15-Day IL with right triceps inflammation.
RHP Adonis Medina (#68) has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.
LHP David Peterson has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse and will serve as the team’s 27th man.— Michael Baron (@michaelgbaron) May 3, 2022
Sean Reid-Foley (RP): Reid-Foley has a partially torn elbow ligament and is on the 10-day IL. There is speculation that the injury may be season ending. Yoan Lopez will replace Reid-Foley for now.
Mets reliever Sean Reid-Foley just departed today's game due to apparent injury. His roster spot was going to be at some level of risk on Monday, when MLB rosters reduce from 28 to 26. Depending on what happened to him tonight, that could change the equation.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 1, 2022
NL West
Arizona Diamondbacks
Mark Melancon (RP): Melancon was moved to the COVID-IL. My colleague JKJ can give you some great info about what to expect on the Razzball Bullpen Chart.
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Ian Kennedy stonks ?@Razzball Bullpen Chart updated with the latest goodness for you cool kitty catshttps://t.co/fN90gfzTuk— JKJ (@jkj0787) April 29, 2022
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mitch White (RP): As we get close to the end of this edition of “Ambulance Chasers”, I must ask: Would you like more COVID? Well, I have great news. There is only COVID left to report. White has been added to the COVID-IL list.
The Dodgers recalled IF/OF Zach McKinstry, selected the contract of RHP Carson Fulmer, optioned RHP Andre Jackson and placed RHP Mitch White on the Covid IL.
San Diego Padres
Dominic Leone (RP), Brandon Belt (1B): Oh what’s that? You would like more COVID-19? Leone and Belt were added to the COVID-IL. Jason Krizan, Ka’ai Tom, and Mauricio Llovera will replace Leone and Belt as they recover.
Dominic Leone tested positive for Covid. He is vaxxed and boosted. @JohnSheaHey has your @sfchronicle coverage today.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) April 29, 2022
Are there any other injury updates?
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— Ohtani Stan Account (@CoolwhipRB) May 4, 2022
See you next week, folks!
As always, I love to hear from you! Feel free to drop me a comment or hit me up on Twitter. As for my own teams, I am about to go crazy with delayed and canceled games!
