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Mookie Betts Exits in First Inning at Washington Due to Lower Back Pain
Dodgers star Mookie Betts departed Saturday's matchup against Washington after the top of the first inning citing right lower back pain.
Justin Verlander Injury: Tigers Ace Sidelined with Hip Inflammation
The Detroit Tigers placed 43-year-old Justin Verlander on the 15-day IL with left hip inflammation, stalling his first Comerica Park start since 2017.
Blue Jays Place Alejandro Kirk on 10-Day IL with Left Thumb Fracture
The Toronto Blue Jays have officially moved catcher Alejandro Kirk to the 10-day injured list following a confirmed fracture in his left thumb.
Byron Buxton Exits Twins' 10-4 Win Over Rays After 91.6 MPH Hit-By-Pitch
All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton left Friday's 10-4 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays after being struck by a pitch in the seventh inning.
Juan Soto Exits Giants Game in First Inning With Right Calf Tightness
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto left Friday night's contest against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning following a single and a baserunning play.
Jordan Lawlar Fractures Wrist in 17-2 Loss; D-backs Promote Del Castillo
Outfielder Jordan Lawlar was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday after a pitch from Osvaldo Bido fractured his right wrist during a 17-2 loss to Atlanta.
Alejandro Kirk Forced Out of Extra Innings Following Foul Tip to Glove Hand
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk left Friday's contest against Chicago in the 10th inning after a foul tip struck his left thumb.
Umpire C.B. Bucknor Exits After 100-MPH Foul Tip in Rays-Brewers Game
Veteran umpire C.B. Bucknor left Wednesday's game in Milwaukee after a 100-mph fastball resulted in a foul tip to his face mask.
Nick Lodolo Scheduled for 60-65 Pitch Rehab Outing with Daytona Tortugas
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo will throw 60 to 65 pitches for Single-A Daytona this Thursday as he works back from a left index finger blister.
Chase DeLauter Exits After Fouling Pitch Off Foot in First Inning vs. Dodgers
Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter left Tuesday's game against the Dodgers with a left foot contusion after fouling a Shohei Ohtani pitch off his back foot.
Ryan Feltner Exits After 106 MPH Liner; Rockies Starter Records 4 Ks in 3 Innings
Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner left Tuesday's start against the Blue Jays with a right glute contusion after being hit by a 106 mph line drive.
Carlos Rodon Suffers Hamstring Tightness During 50-Pitch Elbow Rehab Program
Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon experienced right hamstring tightness during a throwing program, potentially delaying his return from left elbow surgery.
Cody Ponce Carted Off with Knee Injury in Blue Jays Debut vs Rockies
Right-hander Cody Ponce exited his Toronto debut in the third inning after suffering a right knee injury on a Jake McCarthy ground ball.
Jacob deGrom Eyes Return After Scratched Start Due to Neck Stiffness
Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom reported significant improvement Sunday after neck stiffness prevented his scheduled Saturday outing.
Mason Fluharty Exits After Taking Two Batted Balls to Right Leg in 7th Inning
Blue Jays reliever Mason Fluharty left Saturday's contest against the Athletics after being struck by consecutive infield singles in the seventh inning.
Jacob deGrom Scratched from Rangers Start vs. Phillies Due to Neck Stiffness
Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom was removed from his Saturday start against the Philadelphia Phillies after experiencing neck stiffness.
Christopher Morel Scratched from Marlins Opener Due to Left Oblique Strain
First baseman Christopher Morel was removed from the Miami Marlins' Opening Day lineup against Colorado after suffering a left oblique strain.
Yu Darvish Restricted List: Padres Veteran Forfeits $43M to Rehab Elbow
San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish has been placed on the restricted list, forfeiting the remaining $43 million on his contract to recover from surgery.
Padres Move Yu Darvish to Restricted List Amid 2026 Elbow Surgery Recovery
The San Diego Padres officially transitioned right-hander Yu Darvish to the restricted list this Wednesday as he continues his rehabilitation from major elbow surgery.
Jeremy Pena Avoids IL After 394-Foot Homer; Josh Hader Sidelined for Opener
Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena will avoid the injured list for Opening Day after returning from a fractured fingertip with a 394-foot home run.
Yankees Place Gerrit Cole on 15-Day IL Ahead of San Francisco Opener
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole was placed on the 15-day injured list rather than the 60-day IL before Wednesday's season opener.
Brandon Woodruff to Start March 31 Against Rays, Avoiding Injured List Stint
Two-time All-Star Brandon Woodruff will start the Milwaukee Brewers' fifth game of the season on March 31 against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Seiya Suzuki to Start Season on IL Following Knee Strain in WBC Quarterfinal
Seiya Suzuki will miss the Chicago Cubs' Opening Day against the Washington Nationals due to a right knee ligament strain suffered during the World Baseball Classic.
Spencer Strider Sidelined by Oblique Strain; Braves Rotation Faces New Setback
Right-hander Spencer Strider will begin the season on the injured list after a diagnosed oblique strain forced him out of Monday's spring training finale.