Daily MLB Injury Roundup for June 4th, 2022

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for June 4th, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Lane Thomas Blasts Three Homers

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas had a game to remember versus the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. He came into the game hitting .195/.255/.325 in 137 plate appearances, but put together a career performance in this one. Thomas blasted three home runs and finished with four RBI during the 8-5 victory on Friday. Possibly, it's a […]

Matt Manning To Visit A Specialist On Monday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning (bicep) is scheduled to visit a specialist on Monday, according to manager A.J. Hinch. The 24-year-old was pulled during his last rehab start due to bicep tendinitis. The fact that the right-hander will need to see a specialist is not good news for fantasy managers. He could be looking […]

Kyle Garlick Removed From Friday's Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder Kyle Garlick (hamstring) was unable to get through Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. However, Garlick managed to go 3-for-3 with a pair of home runs and three RBI before exiting the game. The organization is calling the issue a mild hamstring strain, so Garlick could end up missing time. There's […]

Miguel Andujar Heading To Minors

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar has been optioned to Triple-A on Friday. He went 1-for-5 during Friday's victory over the Detroit Tigers. Afterwards, the Yankees decided it was time to send him back to the minors. He was hitting .268/.279/.317 with no homers, three RBI in 12 games. The organization hasn't made a […]

Taylor Ward Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward is dealing with right hamstring tightness. Ward left Friday night's game after attempting a diving catch on a ball during the fifth inning. He was able to get back to his feet and chase down the ball but was removed from the game shortly thereafter. […]

Stephen Strasburg Throws Six Shutout Innings In Rehab Start

Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg (shoulder, neck) pitched well in a rehab start for the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings on Friday. He struck out four and allowed just one hit while walking a batter. Strasburg tossed 83 pitches (50 strikes) in the outing as he is on the final portion of his journey to return […]

Luis Urias Leaves Friday's Game With Thumb Discomfort

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Luis Urias (thumb) left Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres with an injury. Urias was apparently dealing with discomfort in his right thumb after going 0-for-1 at the plate in the contest and was replaced by Pablo Reyes at shortstop on Friday night. The Brewers are already short-handed at the […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Placed On Paternity List

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. was placed on the paternity list ahead of his team's Friday game against the Oakland A's. The Red Sox recalled Jarren Duran in a corresponding move to take Bradley's spot on the roster. Bradley will be out of action for the next three days, spanning all of Boston's […]

Jarren Duran Recalled On Friday

The Boston Red Sox recalled outfielder Jarren Duran on Friday ahead of their game against the Oakland A's. Duran was recalled to take the place of outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., who was placed on the paternity list earlier in the day. The 25-year-old Duran has appeared in just one game for the Red Sox this […]

Taylor Ward Leaves With Injury Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward left Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies after injuring himself while attempting a diving catch in the fifth inning. Ward went down awkwardly while trying to make the catch after going 1-for-3 in the game before the injury. He was replaced in the outfield by Juan Lagares. Ward is […]

Chris Sale Could Face Hitters Next Week

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (ribs) is expected to throw a bullpen session in the next few days and could face live hitters sometime next week. Sale suffered a hairline fracture in his rib cage before the season but has been ramping up his activity of late. The team has yet to indicate when […]

Gio Urshela Leaves With Injury Friday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Gio Urshela was removed from his team's game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. Urshela appeared to injure himself during a pickoff play during the contest. He was replaced at third base by Jose Miranda with Luis Arraez entering the game to play first base. Urshela went 1-for-2 with […]

Francisco Lindor Returns Friday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (finger) is back at shortstop and is hitting third on Friday against Los Angeles dodgers left-hander Tyler Anderson. Lindor smashed his finger in a hotel door on Thursday and didn't play, but he'll return a day later in Los Angeles. The 28-year-old reportedly has a small fracture in his […]

Yankees Acquire Jake Bauers From Reds

The New York Yankees acquired infielder/outfielder Jake Bauers from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday in exchange for cash considerations. Bauers was a top prospect in the Tampa Bay Rays system before getting dealt to Cleveland and struggling in two seasons. He spent last year with the Guardians and Seattle Mariners, going a combined 59-for-282 (.209) […]

Edwin Rios Going On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said that outfielder/first baseman Edwin Rios (hamstring) has a right hamstring tear that will send him to the injured list. The good news is that Rios won't need surgery. Eddy Alvarez has been added to the active MLB roster in a corresponding move. It will be a couple of […]

Tylor Megill To Make Rehab Start Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (biceps) will make a minor league rehab start for Double-A Binghamton on Sunday. Megill is expected to go four innings in the outing after last pitching for the Mets on May 11. The 26-year-old might only need a couple of rehab starts before he's activated to rejoin the […]

Marcus Stroman Roughed Up On Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman got obliterated on Friday, allowing nine earned runs over four innings pitched. Stroman was hit hard by the Cardinals in this start, allowing 10 hits, including three home runs and five balls hit over 100 mph. This disaster elevates Stroman's season ERA to 5.32, with his record dropping to […]

Alex Bregman Getting A Day Off Friday

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will be on the bench for Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. According to manager Dusty Baker, this was a planned day of rest for Bregman, who has started the last 13 games for Houston. The 28-year-old has been struggling a bit at the dish recently, going hitless […]

Caleb Kilian Called Up For Saturday Debut

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Caleb Kilian will make his major league debut against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. The Cubs number five prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, has compiled a 2.06 ERA and 1.27 WHIP over 39 ⅓ IP for AAA Iowa this season. After appearing to fix his command issues in the lower […]

Brennen Davis Undergoes Surgery

Chicago Cubs top prospect Brennen Davis had surgery Thursday to repair a vascular malformation in his lower back. The 22-year-old outfielder is likely to miss the entire 2022 season, although a timeline is not yet confirmed. Davis is the Cubs number one ranked prospect, so in all likelihood they will treat this injury with extreme […]

Andrew Kittredge To Begin Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (back) has been on the injured list since May 22 but is ready to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Friday. It is likely that Kittredge will only need one or two appearances before he is back with the big league club, which is excellent news […]

J.P. Feyereisen Lands On Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement on Friday. Feyereisen said that the shoulder had been bugging him for a few weeks and that Thursday's appearance was his "breaking point." He had an MRI Friday morning, and manager Kevin Cash is hopeful […]

Salvador Perez Serving As Designated Hitter

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup on Friday against Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy because of his thumb injury. Manager Mike Matheny is unsure if Perez will catch at all this weekend. In addition to Perez at DH, first baseman Carlos Santana is on […]

Wil Myers Placed On Injured List

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Wil Myers (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right knee inflammation. The move is retroactive to June 1. In a corresponding move, the team recalled outfielder Brent Rooker from Triple-A El Paso. Myers hasn't played since May 31 and will now miss at least the next […]

Dallas Keuchel Receiving Interest On Open Market

Free-agent left-hander Dallas Keuchel is receiving interest from multiple teams despite his 7.88 ERA in eight starts for the Chicago White Sox before he was released. The team that signs him will only be responsible for a minimum salary. The 34-year-old veteran still had a 6.21 FIP with 28 earned runs allowed on 49 hits […]

Vince Velasquez Lands On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (groin) on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a left groin strain. The move is retroactive to May 31. Velasquez was scheduled to start the series opener on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, but that assignment will now go to Davis Martin, who was […]

Dylan Cease Activated From Restricted List

The Chicago White Sox activated right-handers Dylan Cease and Kendall Graveman from the restricted list on Friday and placed right-hander Vince Velasquez (groin) on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain in a corresponding move. The team also recalled right-hander Davis Martin from Triple-A Charlotte and sent right-handers Kyle Crick and Jimmy Lambert […]

Ozzie Albies Resting Friday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. Albies will take the first game of the weekend series against Colorado off. Orlando Arcia is getting the start at the keystone instead and is batting seventh against Rockies right-hander Chad Kuhl. Albies has been great in […]