Injuries

Chicago White Sox pitcher Hagen Smith (82) on media day at the team’s spring training facility in Glendale, AZ.

Chicago White Sox Share Update On Injury To No. 2 Pitching Prospect

Hagen Smith recently received an MRI after experiencing elbow soreness, but White Sox general manager Chris Getz said it revealed nothing of concern.

Jack Ankony
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Chicago White Sox pitcher Hagen Smith (82) on media day at the team’s spring training facility in Glendale, AZ.
INJURIES

Chicago White Sox Share Update On Injury To No. 2 Pitching Prospect

Hagen Smith recently received an MRI after experiencing elbow soreness, but White Sox general manager Chris Getz said it revealed nothing of concern.

Jack Ankony
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Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) pitches in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at American Family Field in 2024.
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New York Mets Major Offseason Acquisition Set to Begin Rehab Assignment

Frankie Montas, who has missed the entire season with a lat issue, is likely set to start for High-A Brooklyn on Saturday.

Brady Farkas
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder (25), center, has a conversation with a staff member, left, and non-roster invitee Chase Burns (81) after a pitching session during spring training, , Feb. 21, 2025, at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex in Goodyear, Ariz.
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Cincinnati Reds Have Reason to Worry After a Top Prospect Hastily Leaves Rehab Start

Rhett Lowder threw 12 pitches in a rehab start at Triple-A Louisville, then was done for the night.

Jami Leabow
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RubberDucks' Travis Bazzana follows a long fly ball to the wall in a game against the Altoona Curve on April 13, 2025, in Akron, Ohio.
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Cleveland Guardians Share Disappointing Injury News About Their No. 1 Prospect

Travis Bazzana could be out until mid-July or later because of an oblique injury. Bazzana was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 MLB Draft.

Jami Leabow
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Clearwater, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Noah Song during photo day at BayCare Ballpark.
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Boston Red Sox Prospect Noah Song Makes Long-Awaited Return From Tommy John Surgery

Former Naval officer Noah Song got hurt soon after the Philadelphia Phillies returned him to the Boston Red Sox in 2023, missing all of 2024 with an elbow injury.

Sam Connon
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Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (23) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field.
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Andrew Benintendi Scheduled To Begin Rehab Assignment With Charlotte Knights

White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi will play in Triple-A on Tuesday as he recovers from a left calf strain.

Jack Ankony
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Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Eloy Jimenez (74) signs autographs before a game against the New York Mets during spring training at Charlotte Sports Park.
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Tampa Bay Rays Minor League Slugger Eloy Jiménez Lands on Injured List

Former Chicago White Sox star Eloy Jiménez was just starting to get hot with Triple-A Durham when the Tampa Bay Rays ruled him out for at least a week with right Achilles tendonitis.

Sam Connon
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RubberDucks second baseman Travis Bazzana applies the tag to Altoona Curve’s Termarr Johnson, who was called safe with a stolen base, on April 13, 2025, in Akron, Ohio.
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Cleveland Guardians Top Prospect Dealing with Undiagnosed Injury in Precarious Development

Travis Bazzana, taken No. 1 overall in the draft last year out of Oregon State, exited Wednesday's game and the team still doesn't have an exact idea of what the outlook is.

Brady Farkas
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Seattle Mariners pitcher George Kirby throws during a game against the San Diego Padres on Sept. 10, 2024, at T-Mobile Park.
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Seattle Mariners Pitcher George Kirby Stumbles in Latest Rehab Start in Triple-A

The former Mariners All-Star had his third, worst and possibly last rehab outing with the Tacoma Rainiers on Friday.

Teren Kowatsch
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San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish poses for a portrait during Media Day at Peoria Sports Complex on Feb. 19.
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Here's How San Diego Padres Veteran Yu Darvish Performed in First Rehab Start

Pitching at Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday, Darvish went four innings. He's been out all season with right elbow inflammation.

Brady Farkas
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Mar 10, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jake Bloss (39) sets to throw a pitch against the Houston Astros in the seventh inning during spring training at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Fla., on March 10, 2025.

Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Prospect Gets Devastating News About Elbow Injury

The Blue Jays were hoping Jake Bloss could help them in the starting rotation in 2025.

Jami Leabow
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San Diego Padres catcher Ethan Salas (90) looks on against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning at Camelback Ranch-Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 25, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
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San Diego Padres' No. 2 Propect to Miss Months as He Rests Lingering Injury

Catcher Ethan Salas isn't expected to return to action for Double-A San Antonio until July.

Jami Leabow
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Michael Kopech (45) throws during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees in game three of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.
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World Champion Reliever Has Bounce Back Rehab Outing at Triple-A Oklahoma City

Michael Kopech, currently rehabbing a shoulder injury with the Los Angeles Dodgers, had a much better outing on Sunday after a disastrous first appearance.

Brady Farkas
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Kansas City Royals reliever Jackson Kowar throws during a game against the Chicago White Sox on Sept. 5, 2023, at Kauffman Stadium.
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Pair of Seattle Mariners Relievers Set to Join Triple-A Tacoma on Rehab Assignments

Jackson Kowar and Trevor Gott will join the Mariners affiliate while working their way back from respective Tommy John surgeries.

Teren Kowatsch
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Seattle Mariners starter George Kirby (68) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at T-Mobile Park in 2024.
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Here's How Many More Minor League Rehab Starts Seattle Mariners' George Kirby Will Need

According to general manager Justin Hollander, George Kirby will pitch for Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday, but how many more outings will he need before he's back in Seattle?

Brady Farkas
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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter (76) during photo day at BayCare Ballpark in 2023.
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Philadelphia Phillies Manager Offers Excellent News Regarding Top Pitching Prospect

Andrew Painter, one of the top pitching prospects in baseball, is working his way back from two lost seasons, and he could be a big factor in the Phillies plans the rest of the way.

Brady Farkas
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Michael Kopech (45) celebrates with catcher Will Smith (16) after winning game three of the 2024 MLB World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
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Los Angeles Dodgers Flamethrower Has Dreadful Rehab Outing at Triple-A

Michael Kopech, who helped lead the Dodgers to the World Series in 2024, is not off to a good start for Triple-A Oklahoma City as he works back from a shoulder injury.

Brady Farkas
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Clayton Kershaw (22) throws a pitch during the minor league baseball between the Oklahoma City Comets and the Tacoma Rainers at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City.
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Los Angeles Dodgers Ace Clayton Kershaw Tosses Hitless Gem on Rehab Assignment

Clayton Kershaw continued to deal on his journey back to the big leagues, posting 6.0 no-hit innings with the Los Angeles Dodgers' affiliate in the Arizona Complex League on Tuesday.

Sam Connon
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Georgia's Charlie Condon (24) takes the field at the start of a NCAA Athens Regional baseball game against UNCW in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Georgia won 11-2.
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Colorado Rockies Top Prospect Returns to Action Following Injury, Gives Hope to Organization

Charlie Condon, who has been sidelined with a wrist injury, made his season debut on Monday for the ACL Rockies, going 2-for-2.

Brady Farkas
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Atlanta Braves third baseman Zack Short (left) and Atlanta center fielder Michael Harris II (right) congratulate right fielder  Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) crossing home plate on a three-run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at PNC Park in 2024.
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Ronald Acuna Jr. to Begin Rehab Assignment This Month For Atlanta Braves

Ronald Acuna Jr., who is coming off his second torn ACL, is not quite ready for a rehab assignment but he could be granted clearance soon.

Brady Farkas
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton flips the ball for an out against the San Diego Padres in the second inning at Sloan Park on March 21.
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Chicago Cubs Pass Over Top Prospect as All-Star Hurler Hits Injured List

Left-hander Shota Imanaga left Sunday's Cubs loss with a hamstring injury, but it wasn't top prospect Cade Horton who was called up to take his place.

Brady Farkas
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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby throws during a game against the Oakland Athletics on Sept. 4 at Oakland Coliseum.
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Seattle Mariners Starting Pitcher George Kirby Makes First Rehab Start With Triple-A

The 2023 All-Star pitched in his first game in nearly two months on Sunday with the Tacoma Rainiers.

Teren Kowatsch
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Phoenix, Arizona, US; West pitcher Travis Sykora (17) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field.
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Washington Nationals Prospect Travis Sykora Thrives in Return From Offseason Surgery

Travis Sykora racked up six strikeouts in 2.0 innings with the Washington Nationals' affiliate in the Florida Complex League on Saturday, putting his hip surgery behind him.

Sam Connon
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Seattle Mariners pitcher George Kirby (68) throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Angel Stadium in 2024.
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Here's How Many Minor League Rehab Games Seattle Mariners' George Kirby is Expected to Need

Jerry Dipoto said on Friday that the first-place M's hope to get the 2023 All-Star back in the rotation by the end of May.

Brady Farkas
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Apr 24, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Luke Keaschall returns to bat after hitting a foul ball against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on April 24, 2025.
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Minnesota Twins Hear the Bad Injury News About One of Their Top Prospects

Luke Keaschall is sidelined for a couple of months, though another infielder is rehabbing at Triple-A Saint Paul.

Jami Leabow
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