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
Braves designated RHP Jesse Chavez for assignment.
The Braves needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for the addition of Dane Dunning on Thursday, and with Chavez getting the boot it’s possible that Dunning could report directly to the big league club. Chavez, 41, has posted a 9.00 ERA, 2.38 WHIP and an 8/5 K/BB ratio across eight innings for the Braves this season. It’s possible they could once again bring him back on a minor league deal if he passed through waivers unclaimed.
Rangers acquired RHP José Ruiz and cash considerations from the Braves for RHP Dane Dunning.
The 30-year-old hurler had fallen out of favor with the Braves after posting an unsightly 8.82 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and a 15/9 K/BB ratio across 16 1/3 frames in 18 appearances out of the team’s bullpen. He’s got a live arm though and could benefit from a change of scenery. He’ll report to Triple-A Round Rock to begin his Rangers’ career.
Braves acquired RHP Dane Dunning from the Rangers for RHP José Ruiz and cash considerations.
Dunning had been optioned back to Triple-A Round Rock by the Rangers just before the All-Star break while Ruiz had been removed from the Braves’ 40-man roster in late June, so this is a swap of two intriguing arms who could benefit from a change of scenery. Given the Braves’ list of injured starting pitchers, it shouldn’t take Dunning long to get a real look there, making him a potentially intriguing option in deeper mixed leagues.
Diamondbacks’ manager Torey Lovullo confirmed Thursday evening that Brandon Pfaadt will start Friday’s second half opener against the Cardinals.
He’ll be followed in the Diamondbacks’ rotation by Ryne Nelson and Merrill Kelly. Zac Gallen will then start Monday’s series opener against the Astros with Eduardo Rodriguez pitching in the second game. Pfaadt finished an inconsistent first half with a 9-6 record, 5.16 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and an 84/23 K/BB ratio over 99 1/3 innings in 19 starts.
Diamondbacks’ manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Eugenio Suárez (hand) is fine and expected to play in Friday’s second half opener against the Cardinals.
The 33-year-old slugger was drilled in the left hand by a pitch from Shane Smith during the eighth inning of Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game, but fortunately he was able to avoid any fractures and simply came away with a contusion. Look for Suárez to be in the Diamondbacks’ lineup when the season resumes on Friday evening.
Diamondbacks’ skipper Torey Lovullo told reporters on Thursday that right-hander Shelby Miller has begun a throwing program.
That’s definitely encouraging to hear, as the last update the D’Backs’ manager gave to reporters was that Miller was heading to see Dr. Keith Meister for a second opinion. He’s not out of the woods just yet, but it sounds like the team is optimistic that the 34-year-old hurler could make it back to help out their bullpen at some point in the coming weeks.