Injury Report 7/26: Every Player’s DL Situation

UPDATES

Tom Koehler (RP, Los Angeles Dodgers) – Koehler underwent season-ending shoulder surgery and will not return until 2019.

Yoenis Cespedes (OF, New York Mets) – Cespedes opted for surgery on both heels with an expected timetable of 8-10 months. His season is done.

ADDITIONS

Javier Baez (2B, Chicago Cubs) – Baez may not be in the lineup again on Thursday though I expect him to return to regular duties at some point over the weekend.

Kris Bryant (3B, Chicago Cubs) – I have Bryant as DTD for now, though another DL stint appears likely as he continues to battle soreness in his previously injured left shoulder. Keep in mind that as this is his front shoulder when batting he may continue to have difficulty hitting for power until fully recovered.

Jesse Winker (OF, Cincinnati Reds) – Winker may also land on the DL though no move has been made at the time of writing. With the Reds not playing for a lot this year I would expect them to be cautious with Winker. An MRI is likely on the horizon.

Jackson Stephens (RP, Cincinnati Reds) – With an operation looming this likely ends Stephens’ 2018 season.

Chris Rusin (RP, Colorado Rockies) – Rusin is dealing plantar fasciitis in his left foot and will likely remain out until mid-September.

Jose Altuve (2B, Houston Astros) – Altuve expects to play on Friday, though it may be prudent to let him rest through the weekend or even do a quick DL10 stint as Altuve has been battling soreness for a few days. The Astros are off on Thursday.

Zac Rosscup (RP, Los Angeles Dodgers) – Rosscup is back to the DL with no clear timetable as reports are limited.

Garrett Cooper (OF, Miami Marlins) – Currently available timetable has Cooper out for approximately 2-4 weeks, though I am concerned as this is the same wrist where he suffered a partial tear of an extensor tendon sheath earlier this year (which held him out for approximately 3 months).

Brandon Drury (3B, New York Yankees) – Drury is dealing with a contusion of his left hand. X-rays came back negative and Drury should return at some point this weekend or early next week barring any complications.

Gary Sanchez (C, New York Yankees) – Sanchez aggravated his previously injured groin and is reported to be out for approximately a month.

Starling Marte (OF, Pittsburgh Pirates) – Marte was diagnosed with a contusion and should be able to return this weekend or in the first half of next week.

Colton Brewer (RP, San Diego Padres) – No degree of strain reported, so I’ve listed Brewer with a timetable reflective of a minor strain.

Brandon Belt (1B, San Francisco Giants) – Belt will undergo further testing (MRI, etc.) which may drastically alter his timetable. For the time being, he is considered DTD and should be able to return for the start of next week.

Kolten Wong (2B, St. Louis Cardinals) – Wong may be able to return after the minimum. MRI came back clean.

Adeiny Hechavarria (SS, Tampa Bay Rays) – I couldn’t find which oblique is injured, though I suspect it is his left one. Either way, Hechavarria should return for this weekend’s series should no further difficulties arise.

Blake Snell (SP, Tampa Bay Rays) – Snell hit the DL with what is being deemed shoulder fatigue. He is expected to only miss one start, though it may be prudent to miss two. If he is able to return when first eligible he lines up for a start next Monday (7-30-18).

Stephen Strasburg (SP, Washington Nationals) – The retroactive DL move makes me think Stras may only miss the minimum but there is little information regarding what nerve is impinged and at what point along it’s course. I suspect further updates will be available through the weekend.