As the regular season nears its end, the MLB injury report will start to be full of injuries that are “season-ending.” However, that phrase carries a different connotation than it does when that term pops up in the summer months.

Nonetheless, your fantasy baseball teams may be competing for a title this week or next, or you’re scratching for every last point in your season long roto format, so be sure to check out this week’s fantasy baseball injury report.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will likely be without Tyler Glasnow the rest of the way, but they haven’t yet closed the door on future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw. The Mets are hoping for the best when it comes to MVP candidate Francisco Lindor’s back issue, and the Braves will gladly welcome back Ozzie Albies this week or next.

 

 

 

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report This Week

As you get ready to set your fantasy baseball lineups for the week ahead, be sure to check out the fantasy baseball injury report below. Later this week, Matt Selz and I will break down some more waiver wire pickups and weekend streamers on Caught Stealing, likely touching on the MLB injury report, so tune in there, too!

Continue reading for everything you need to know about the biggest injuries affecting the fantasy baseball landscape!

 

 

 

MLB Injury Report - Starting Pitchers

Tyler Glasnow, Los Angeles Dodgers - Elbow

The belief is that Glasnow’s 2024 season is over. He logged a career high 134 innings this year, posting a 9-6 record with a 3.49 ERA and 0.95 WHIP.

Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers - Toe

While he’s no stranger to the MLB injury report, the Dodgers don’t expect to have Kershaw back during the regular season, but they have yet to close the door on a possible return during the postseason. After getting a late start to the year, Kershaw logged just seven starts for the Dodgers during the regular season, posting a 4.50 ERA and 1.50 WHIP.

Justin Steele, Chicago Cubs - Forearm

There’s a possibility that Steele is activated at some point this week. Fangraphs has Steele as the projected starter for Friday’s contest against the Nationals.

Ryne Nelson, Arizona Diamondbacks - Shoulder

Nelson reported some shoulder discomfort during a side session, and the team placed him on the IL over the weekend. In the video below, head to the 0:53 mark and he talks about Nelson’s injury.

Tanner Houck, Boston Red Sox - Shoulder

Houck was scratched from his Friday start due to shoulder fatigue. Houck has logged a career high 169.2 innings pitched this year, and prior to 2024, his previous career high was the 106 IP he logged last year. That’s quite the jump!

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MLB Injury Report - Hitters

Francisco Lindor, New York Mets - Back

After a first inning single, Lindor’s back flared up, and he was removed from the game. He’ll head for an MRI today.

CJ Abrams, Washington Nationals - Shoulder

Abrams has missed the team’s last three games due to stiffness in his shoulder. Consider him day-to-day at this point, but we’ll keep you updated here in the fantasy baseball injury report.

Ozzie Albies, Atlanta Braves - Wrist

The belief is that Albies will be activated within the week, but it’s been reported he’ll only hit right-handed. When hitting right-handed this year, Albies has an impressive slash line, to the tune of a .343/.356/.556 mark. For his career, he has just 14 plate appearances as a righty, facing a right-handed pitcher, so the majority of his damage as a right-handed hitter has come against southpaws.

Tyler Fitzgerald, San Francisco Giants - Back

An MRI showed there’s nothing structurally wrong with Fitzgerald’s back, but he’s missed the team’s last couple of games. Consider him day-to-day.

Starling Marte, New York Mets - Forearm

After being hit by a pitch on Saturday, Marte was not in the starting lineup on Sunday.

Bo Bichette, Toronto Blue Jays - Calf

Barring any unforeseen setbacks or issues, Bichette will be activated from the IL in the beginning part of this week, perhaps as early as Tuesday.

Steven Kwan, Cleveland Guardians - Back

After being scratched on Friday, Kwan missed the rest of the team’s series against the Rays. Consider him day-to-day.

Alec Bohm, Philadelphia Phillies - Hand

After missing the last 14 games, Bohm was activated from the IL and should return to his everyday role for Philadelphia.

Christopher Morel, Tampa Bay Rays - Achilles

After being removed from the game early on Friday, Morel was out of the starting lineup the next two games with Achilles discomfort. He’s day-to-day at this point.

Matt McLain, Cincinnati Reds - Shoulder

The expectation at this point for McLain is that we won’t appear in the regular season for the Reds.

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