Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Week 5: Tyler Glasnow, Luis Arraez & More
Throughout the entire 2025 Major League Baseball season, I’ll have you covered here at Fantasy Alarm with the fantasy baseball injury report. The fantasy baseball injury report this week features some notable names, including Tyler Glasnow and Grayson Rodriguez.
Most leagues have already had their fantasy baseball waivers run, but in case your league allows for daily moves, be sure to read on to learn more about some notable MLB injuries, and the corresponding fantasy impact. Also, check back later this week for the fantasy baseball injury report update ahead of this weekend’s games!
Fantasy Baseball Injury Report This Week
This week’s MLB injury report isn’t overly vast, but it does contain a lot of noteworthy players for many fantasy baseball teams. Fantasy managers who were relying on the likes of Grayson Rodriguez to be a significant part of their rotation for 2025 were dealt a significant blow, as he is heading for additional opinions on his shoulder issue.
However, early exits in recent starts for the likes of Tyler Glasnow and Kyle Freeland aren’t likely to be serious. Also, guys like Pablo Lopez and Brayan Bello are likely to be activated from the injured list this week.
As you prepare to finalize your fantasy baseball lineups for the upcoming week, don’t forget to take a look at James Grande’s best waiver wire pickups, and tune in to the Caught Stealing Podcast later this week with Howard Bender and yours truly for all things fantasy baseball!
MLB Injury Report: Starting Pitchers
Tyler Glasnow, Los Angeles Dodgers - Leg
Glasnow was removed from his start on Sunday early due to cramping. He pitched through it for an inning or so, before calling it off rather than compensate any longer. You can hear Glasnow talk about it here.
Grayson Rodriguez, Baltimore Orioles - Shoulder
The Orioles are looking for additional opinions on Rodriguez’s shoulder. Here’s what I’ll say: You don’t seek out other opinions if you like the first one… A bit ominous here.
Blake Snell, Los Angeles Dodgers - Shoulder
There’s a chance that Snell is able to return to the Dodgers’ rotation without a rehab appearance. Things can change, but that’s the latest update for Snell, who was placed on the IL (Retro to 4/3) with shoulder inflammation.
Pablo Lopez, Minnesota Twins - Hamstring
Lopez worked up to 63 pitches in his rehab start, and the door is wide open for him to pitch on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox.
Ranger Suarez, Philadelphia Phillies - Back
Suarez’s next rehab start is scheduled for April 22nd, and the plan is for him to make one more rehab appearance after his start on the 22nd before being activated. Looks like it’ll be an early-May return for the Philadelphia southpaw.
Brayan Bello, Boston Red Sox - Shoulder
Bello will be activated from the IL this week, and it looks like he should toe the rubber on Tuesday (4/22) against the Seattle Mariners. Across four rehab outings, Bello posted a 7.07 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 21:4 K/BB ratio.
Martin Perez, Chicago White Sox - Forearm
Perez was removed from his most recent start early with soreness in his left forearm. The team subsequently placed him on the injured list, and an MRI will occur to determine the extent of the damage (if any).
Kyle Freeland, Colorado Rockies - Finger
A blister on his throwing hand was the culprit for an early exit from his last start. His next start could be pushed back a day or two to give his finger time to heal.
MLB Injury Report: Hitters
Luis Arraez, San Diego Padres
Arraez was carted off the field after a nasty collision at first base. While there’s no timeline at the moment for his return to action, it’s a positive thing that he was able to move all extremities.
CJ Abrams, Washington Nationals - Hip
Abrams is working his way back from a right hip flexor strain, and it sounds like his return is “fairly close.”
Ezequiel Tovar, Colorado Rockies - Hip
Tovar hasn’t played since April 15 and the team decided to ultimately place him on the injured list. Kyle Farmer and Aaron Schunk should see most of the starts at shortstop during Tovar’s absence.
Brandon Marsh, Philadelphia Phillies - Hamstring
Marsh hits the injured list with a strain of his left hamstring. He last started on April 15th, and Johan Rojas will handle center field duties until Marsh’s return.
Heston Kjerstad, Baltimore Orioles - Elbow
Kjerstad took a fastball from Hunter Greene off the elbow, but the positive is that X-rays came back negative. Consider him day to day at this juncture.
Ben Rice, New York Yankees - Elbow
Rice is day to day with an elbow contusion. The Yankees are hoping Rice doesn’t miss too much time, as Rice has been a pleasant surprise for the New York offense, slashing .292/.403/.600 through 19 games.
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Player News
Daulton Varsho picked up three hits, three RBI and a homer in a win over the Angels on Thursday.
Varsho has only played in seven games this year, but they’ve been seven good ones. He’s homered three times already, and his slugging percentage is a remarkable — and entirely unsustainable — .727 over 22 at-bats. Varsho has been a mediocre offensive player in his two seasons with the Blue Jays, but it’s possible at the age of 28 he’s having a breakout campaign. Far from a guarantee, but possible.
Taylor Ward hit a two-run homer in a loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday.
Ward, 31, gave the Angels a 2-0 lead with a two-run homer off Chris Bassitt in the first inning. He’s now gone deep in two of his last three games, and it ‘improves’ his slash to .181/.224/.391. Ward has been one of the most hot/cold players players in the sport over the last few years, so fantasy managers who can afford to make some roster moves may want to look at Ward while the going is good.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. picked up three hits and scored twice in an 8-5 win over the Angels on Thursday.
Guerrero also drew a walk. It gives the first baseman multiple hits in back-to-back games, and it’s the third time in May that he’s reached that mark. That’s helped raise his average from .268 to .295, and the only thing fantasy managers can be disappointed with is his .432 slugging percentage. That number should continue to climb as the season unfolds, but Vladdy Jr. has had some inconsistent seasons when it comes to power production.
Chad Green picked up his first save of 2025 with a scoreless ninth against the Angels on Thursday.
Green got the save after Jeff Hoffman worked in back-to-back games — and struggled — in the first two contests against the Angels. He struck out two and looked the part while needing just nine pitches to get through the inning. Hoffman should remain the closer, but Green is on his tail if the struggles were to continue.
Chris Bassitt allowed five runs — four earned — while working six-plus innings against the Angels on Thursday while picking up a win.
Bassitt allowed three runs over the first two innings on a pair of homers, but settled down over his next four frames. He came out to work the seventh, but ended up being charged for two more runs after leaving the contest. The 36-year-old veteran has forged a 3.35 ERA and outstanding 49/8 K/BB ratio over the first quarter of the season, but this wasn’t him at his best. He’ll get the Rays next week if the rotation order stays the same for Toronto.
José Soriano allowed three runs over five innings while not factoring in the decision Thursday against the Blue Jays.
Soriano left with a 4-3 lead, but it was erased quickly after his departure. The 26-year-old was not exactly dominant in his outing with eight hits allowed and four free passes, but he did strike out six to help balance things out a smidgen. Soriano takes an even ERA of 4.00 into a scheduled start against the Padres in San Diego on Tuesday. There should be better options for that one.