Many fantasy baseball leagues likely held their championship matchup this past week, but for those of you in roto setups, we have one more week to accrue those counting stats, and jostle for valuable points!

Therefore, keep an eye on the fantasy baseball injury report here at Fantasy Alarm! The New York Mets haven’t had Francisco Lindor for over a week, and while they were hoping for a return from Kodai Senga, that won’t be the case any longer.

Furthermore, the Rangers and Cardinals saw Max Scherzer and Sonny Gray hit the injured list respectively. Other key names in this week’s MLB injury report are Yordan Alvarez, Josh Jung, and Rafael Devers.

 

 

 

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. If your fantasy baseball season has come to an end, check out all of our great MLB DFS content to close out the MLB regular season!

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

 

 

 

MLB Injury Report - Starting Pitchers

Kodai Senga, New York Mets - Calf

The Mets were leaving the door open for Senga to return at some point, but after reporting triceps tightness after his last rehab outing, his season is over.

Max Scherzer, Texas Rangers - Hamstring

Scherzer was placed on the IL after being scratched from his start with a hamstring strain. His 2024 season will come to an end after making just nine starts.

Sonny Gray, St. Louis Cardinals - Forearm

Forearm tendinitis will send Gray to the injured list, effectively ending his 2024 campaign. In his first year with the Cardinals, Gray went 13-9 with a 3.84 ERA and 1.09 WHIP across 166.1 IP.

Merrill Kelly, Arizona Diamondbacks - Calf

Kelly was removed his last start with a cramp in his right calf. His next start shouldn’t be in any serious jeopardy.

Kevin Gausman, Toronto Blue Jays - Back

Gausman had a no-no through five innings in his last start but was removed with lower back tightness. I’d say his next start is in some jeopardy.

Robbie Ray, San Francisco Giants - Hamstring

There’s just not enough time for Ray to return from his hamstring injury, and his 2024 season will come to an end after posting a 4.70 ERA and 1.14 WHIP across seven starts.

 

 

 

MLB Injury Report - Hitters

Francisco Lindor, New York Mets - Back

Lindor continues to remain out of the lineup with his back issue. He’s still day-to-day, and given the current state of things, the Mets likely can’t afford to put him on the IL.

Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros - Leg

Alvarez seemed to have injured his knee after sliding into second base. You can see him grabbing at his knee in the video below.

Steven Kwan, Cleveland Guardians - Back

The Guardians are expected to welcome Kwan back in the lineup on Tuesday.

Max Muncy, Los Angeles Dodgers - Body

Muncy was scratched on Sunday with what the team is calling general body soreness. Consider him day-to-day, and this absence shouldn’t keep him out long.

Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox - Shoulder

Devers’ 2024 season will come to an end as he was placed on the IL with shoulder inflammation. He ends the year with 28 home runs, 83 RBI, and a .272 average across 138 games.

Josh Jung, Texas Rangers - Wrist

Jung is dealing with some discomfort in his surgically repaired wrist. They hope to have him back before the end of the regular season, but with the Rangers eliminated from playoff contention, don’t expect them to rush him back for ultimately no reason.

Ke’Bryan Hayes, Pittsburgh Pirates - Back

Hayes has been on the IL for over a month with back inflammation, but Pittsburgh has closed the door on any return in 2024. Hayes appeared in just 96 games for Pittsburgh, hitting .233 with four home runs and 11 stolen bases.