The Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright is expected to miss the entirety of the 2024 season, the team confirmed on Friday. This comes as the pitcher recovers after undergoing surgery to repair a torn capsule in his throwing shoulder.

Wright underwent the procedure on Wednesday, the Braves confirmed, adding that he was initially placed on the team’s 60-day injured list following an MRI that showed the extent of the damage.

This development comes after the 28-year-old player struggled to get playing time in the 2023 season due to his regular injury concerns. Throughout the year to date, Wright has appeared in just nine games, including seven starts. He posted a 1-3 record with a 6.97 ERA in 31 innings.

In 2022, Wright enjoyed a breakout season, posting a 21-5 record in 30 starts to lead the majors in number of wins. That season, he posted a 3.19 ERA while striking out 174 batters in 180⅓ innings.

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The Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has been placed on his team’s 10-day injured list due to a laceration on his left hand. Catcher Tyler Heineman has been called up from Triple-A Buffalo to fill in as Kirk’s replacement. In addition, the Blue Jays recalled right-hander Trent Thornton and optioned right-hander Bowden Francis to Buffalo.

Kirk was struck on the hand during Toronto’s 7-11 loss to the Texas Rangers on Sunday. In 59 games this season, Kirk has hit .253 with three home runs and 21 RBIs. Over his four seasons with the team, Kirk has emerged as a .272 hitter with 26 home runs and 111 RBIs.

Heineman slotted in for Kirk as a defensive replacement during the Blue Jays’ 11-0 loss to the Miami Marlins on Monday, during which he did not step up to the plate. He was also celebrating his 32nd birthday.

Previously this season, Heineman went 3-for-10 in six games, thus taking himself to 4-for-19 in 10 games for 2023. He is a career .214 hitter with one home run and 12 RBIs in 92 games. Francis has a 3.68 ERA in three relief appearances for the Blue Jays this season.

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The San Francisco Giants outfielder Mitch Haniger broke his right forearm when getting hit by a pitch during his team’s 11-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.

“Any time you get hit, the hand’s warm and it doesn’t feel great,” Haniger commented after the game. “Injuries are part of the game, at same time you’ve got to focus on what’s next.”

Haniger’s injury comes shortly after he returned from an oblique injury that he incurred during spring training. Since beginning his oblique recovery, Haniger had developed fine form, hitting .230 with four homers and 22 RBIs. Haniger hit two runs to help the Giants defeat the Cardinals 4-2 on Monday night.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler acknowledged that this new injury is a major setback, particularly as Kapler proved to be finding his form. He called it a “pretty good gut punch” for both Haniger and the team as a whole.

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Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray had his game on Saturday night cut short when his forearm was injured during the third inning of the Rangers’ 8-2 loss to the Houston Astros.

Gray’s forearm was bruised after being hit by a line drive. According to Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, Gray was left unable to see out the remainder of the game due to the growing numbness that he experienced in his arm after being hit.

Initially, it appeared as if Gray would see out the remainder of the game as he shook his arm off after being struck. Both Bochy and the team’s trainers came to check on Gray, after which Gray wiggled his fingers and threw a few warm-up pitches. He soon halted his throws, talking to the trainer before exiting the game.

Bochy revealed that despite Gray’s inability to play the remainder of the game, the player’s subsequent X-rays were negative, leaving Bochy hopeful that the right-handed starter will be able to return to action shortly.

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Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is set to miss at least four weeks after being placed on his team’s injured list due to picking up a left hamstring strain.

Seager was injured while running bases during the fifth inning of the Rangers’ game against the Kansas City Royals. Manager Chris Young confirmed that Seager underwent an MRI after the game that showed a Grade 2 strain.

“Somebody of Corey’s caliber is not replaceable, but it leads to opportunity for other players to step up. And that’s what good teams do,” Young commented after Seager was placed on the Rangers’ injured list. “All good teams, every team, goes through injuries. And we knew something like this would happen, didn’t know when or to whom.”

While Seager’s absence will be an issue for the Rangers, they remain strong contenders this season, having led the AL West with a 7-4 record before being swept 10-1 by the Royals on Wednesday night. Now, the Rangers will have to rely on either Josh Smith or utility player Ezequiel Duran to fill Seager’s role.

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The Minnesota Twins and American League batting leader Luis Arraez exited the field early during his team’s 4-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals after he began experiencing left hamstring tightness. While a subsequent MRI did not show any signs of significant damage, Arraez came off the field so as not to aggravate the potential injury further.

Manager Rocco Baldelli assured the public that the player’s injury does not appear to be serious. “My guess is we are going to, with the lefty tomorrow that we’re facing, probably let him come in, get some treatment and see how he responds, see what he’s going to be available for. I wouldn’t see him being out or anything like that,” Baldelli stated.

Prior to his early departure, Arraez emerged as the standout player for the Twins, scoring an infield hit that raised his average to .320 while also scoring in the first innings. Should Arraez sit out of Minnesota’s next game, he will be the latest addition to a growing injury list that includes center fielder Byron Buxton who has been unavailable since August 23 due to a right hip strain, and second baseman Jorge Polanco who has been ruled out of action with left knee inflammation since September 3.

The Twins are currently five games behind AL Central leaders Chicago Guardians with 21 games remaining.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed that right-hander Max Scherzer will not be able to perform in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday night against the Atlanta Braves. This news comes as the 37-year-old continues to struggle with arm fatigue.

“I would just say my arm was dead,” Scherzer explained of his injury. “I could tell when I was warming up that it was still tired.” The player first complained of arm fatigue after Game 2 on Sunday, when he noticed that his arm was unusually tired after the game.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained that as of late, there is no clear answer on when Scherzer would be able to return to action.

In addition to the veteran pitcher, the Dodgers have a long list of players who are unavailable through injury, including the likes of the third baseman Justin Turner, who is suffering a hamstring injury, late-inning reliever Joe Kelly, first baseman Max Muncy, and longtime ace Clayton Kershaw.

The Dodgers were able to provide their roster with a much-needed boost on Friday, adding former Cy Young Award winner David Price to the mix.

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Two-way star Shohei Ohtani has been ruled out of the Los Angeles Angels’ next game against the Oakland Athletics due to suffering a sore arm. Angels manager Joe Maddon reflected on the severity of the issue before Thursday’s game against the Chicago White Sox, explaining: “If there’s any kind of lingering soreness, you may not see him pitch.”

Ohtani first started feeling pain in his arm during pitching practice on Wednesday. According to Maddon, Ohtani’s condition was first discussed during a morning meeting, at which time he and his staff first addressed Ohtani’s distressing predicament.

Despite the uncertainty around the pitcher’s situation, no plans have been made for the player to consult with a medical professional on the matter. He has also not returned to pitching practice.

While he may not be pitching, Ohtani remains a designated hitter for the Angels, ranking second in the major leagues with 44 home runs and 74 extra-base hits as the Angels went into their game with the White Sox, in which they defeated the Chicago-based team 9-3.

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The World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Tuesday that star outfielder and 2019 NL Most Valuable Player Cody Bellinger had undergone surgery to fix a problem with his right shoulder.

Bellinger suffered damage to his right shoulder during Game 7 of the Dodgers’ NLCS win over the Atlanta Braves while celebrating a home run with teammate Kike Hernandez.

The slugger pounded elbows with his teammate and saw his right shoulder dislocate and pop out of place. The outfielder returned to the game after suffering the injury and didn’t miss any time during the rest of the Postseason, but apparently suffered enough damage to make surgical reparation necessary.

Bellinger was one of the few surprising disappointments for the Dodgers in a magical 2020 season, as the reigning MVP hit only .239 with 12 home runs and 30 RBIs.

The 25-year-old player, however, is considered to be one of the best young players in the game and is a lock to be in the Dodgers’ lineup next season.

According to the team, the surgery, which was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, will not keep him from returning by the time Spring Training gets underway in February.

For now, Bellinger will rehabilitate his non-throwing shoulder in Arizona and get prepared for the upcoming campaign.

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The Houston Astros’ Josh James will be out for the next 6-8 months after it was announced that he underwent hip surgery last week, putting his status for the upcoming season into question.

James injured his hip in an August game against the Colorado Rockies, suffering what was later discovered to be a labral tear. Despite this, he returned to Houston’s active roster by the end of the season and even pitched in three playoff games for the team.

What’s even more surprising is that James pitched well with his injured hip, throwing 6 2/3rds innings after coming back and posting a 1.35 ERA.

However, it appears that in order to avoid long-term damage, the hard-throwing righty’s hip needed to be repaired surgically. The surgery, which was done last Friday, necessitates a recovery time of six to eight months.

This means that James, who was presumed to be a potential bullpen and rotation option for the team next season, might not even be ready to pitch anywhere from May until July.

The 27-year-old pitcher, the owner of a 4.60 ERA in 101.2 career minor league innings, will now set his sights on getting back to being healthy as soon as possible to help the Astros contend for another playoff berth in 2021.

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The Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright is expected to miss the entirety of the 2024 season, the team confirmed on Friday. This comes as the pitcher recovers after undergoing surgery to repair a torn capsule in his throwing shoulder.

Wright underwent the procedure on Wednesday, the Braves confirmed, adding that he was initially placed on the team’s 60-day injured list following an MRI that showed the extent of the damage.

This development comes after the 28-year-old player struggled to get playing time in the 2023 season due to his regular injury concerns. Throughout the year to date, Wright has appeared in just nine games, including seven starts. He posted a 1-3 record with a 6.97 ERA in 31 innings.

In 2022, Wright enjoyed a breakout season, posting a 21-5 record in 30 starts to lead the majors in number of wins. That season, he posted a 3.19 ERA while striking out 174 batters in 180⅓ innings.

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The Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has been placed on his team’s 10-day injured list due to a laceration on his left hand. Catcher Tyler Heineman has been called up from Triple-A Buffalo to fill in as Kirk’s replacement. In addition, the Blue Jays recalled right-hander Trent Thornton and optioned right-hander Bowden Francis to Buffalo.

Kirk was struck on the hand during Toronto’s 7-11 loss to the Texas Rangers on Sunday. In 59 games this season, Kirk has hit .253 with three home runs and 21 RBIs. Over his four seasons with the team, Kirk has emerged as a .272 hitter with 26 home runs and 111 RBIs.

Heineman slotted in for Kirk as a defensive replacement during the Blue Jays’ 11-0 loss to the Miami Marlins on Monday, during which he did not step up to the plate. He was also celebrating his 32nd birthday.

Previously this season, Heineman went 3-for-10 in six games, thus taking himself to 4-for-19 in 10 games for 2023. He is a career .214 hitter with one home run and 12 RBIs in 92 games. Francis has a 3.68 ERA in three relief appearances for the Blue Jays this season.

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The San Francisco Giants outfielder Mitch Haniger broke his right forearm when getting hit by a pitch during his team’s 11-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.

“Any time you get hit, the hand’s warm and it doesn’t feel great,” Haniger commented after the game. “Injuries are part of the game, at same time you’ve got to focus on what’s next.”

Haniger’s injury comes shortly after he returned from an oblique injury that he incurred during spring training. Since beginning his oblique recovery, Haniger had developed fine form, hitting .230 with four homers and 22 RBIs. Haniger hit two runs to help the Giants defeat the Cardinals 4-2 on Monday night.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler acknowledged that this new injury is a major setback, particularly as Kapler proved to be finding his form. He called it a “pretty good gut punch” for both Haniger and the team as a whole.

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Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray had his game on Saturday night cut short when his forearm was injured during the third inning of the Rangers’ 8-2 loss to the Houston Astros.

Gray’s forearm was bruised after being hit by a line drive. According to Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, Gray was left unable to see out the remainder of the game due to the growing numbness that he experienced in his arm after being hit.

Initially, it appeared as if Gray would see out the remainder of the game as he shook his arm off after being struck. Both Bochy and the team’s trainers came to check on Gray, after which Gray wiggled his fingers and threw a few warm-up pitches. He soon halted his throws, talking to the trainer before exiting the game.

Bochy revealed that despite Gray’s inability to play the remainder of the game, the player’s subsequent X-rays were negative, leaving Bochy hopeful that the right-handed starter will be able to return to action shortly.

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Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is set to miss at least four weeks after being placed on his team’s injured list due to picking up a left hamstring strain.

Seager was injured while running bases during the fifth inning of the Rangers’ game against the Kansas City Royals. Manager Chris Young confirmed that Seager underwent an MRI after the game that showed a Grade 2 strain.

“Somebody of Corey’s caliber is not replaceable, but it leads to opportunity for other players to step up. And that’s what good teams do,” Young commented after Seager was placed on the Rangers’ injured list. “All good teams, every team, goes through injuries. And we knew something like this would happen, didn’t know when or to whom.”

While Seager’s absence will be an issue for the Rangers, they remain strong contenders this season, having led the AL West with a 7-4 record before being swept 10-1 by the Royals on Wednesday night. Now, the Rangers will have to rely on either Josh Smith or utility player Ezequiel Duran to fill Seager’s role.

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The Minnesota Twins and American League batting leader Luis Arraez exited the field early during his team’s 4-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals after he began experiencing left hamstring tightness. While a subsequent MRI did not show any signs of significant damage, Arraez came off the field so as not to aggravate the potential injury further.

Manager Rocco Baldelli assured the public that the player’s injury does not appear to be serious. “My guess is we are going to, with the lefty tomorrow that we’re facing, probably let him come in, get some treatment and see how he responds, see what he’s going to be available for. I wouldn’t see him being out or anything like that,” Baldelli stated.

Prior to his early departure, Arraez emerged as the standout player for the Twins, scoring an infield hit that raised his average to .320 while also scoring in the first innings. Should Arraez sit out of Minnesota’s next game, he will be the latest addition to a growing injury list that includes center fielder Byron Buxton who has been unavailable since August 23 due to a right hip strain, and second baseman Jorge Polanco who has been ruled out of action with left knee inflammation since September 3.

The Twins are currently five games behind AL Central leaders Chicago Guardians with 21 games remaining.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed that right-hander Max Scherzer will not be able to perform in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday night against the Atlanta Braves. This news comes as the 37-year-old continues to struggle with arm fatigue.

“I would just say my arm was dead,” Scherzer explained of his injury. “I could tell when I was warming up that it was still tired.” The player first complained of arm fatigue after Game 2 on Sunday, when he noticed that his arm was unusually tired after the game.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained that as of late, there is no clear answer on when Scherzer would be able to return to action.

In addition to the veteran pitcher, the Dodgers have a long list of players who are unavailable through injury, including the likes of the third baseman Justin Turner, who is suffering a hamstring injury, late-inning reliever Joe Kelly, first baseman Max Muncy, and longtime ace Clayton Kershaw.

The Dodgers were able to provide their roster with a much-needed boost on Friday, adding former Cy Young Award winner David Price to the mix.

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Two-way star Shohei Ohtani has been ruled out of the Los Angeles Angels’ next game against the Oakland Athletics due to suffering a sore arm. Angels manager Joe Maddon reflected on the severity of the issue before Thursday’s game against the Chicago White Sox, explaining: “If there’s any kind of lingering soreness, you may not see him pitch.”

Ohtani first started feeling pain in his arm during pitching practice on Wednesday. According to Maddon, Ohtani’s condition was first discussed during a morning meeting, at which time he and his staff first addressed Ohtani’s distressing predicament.

Despite the uncertainty around the pitcher’s situation, no plans have been made for the player to consult with a medical professional on the matter. He has also not returned to pitching practice.

While he may not be pitching, Ohtani remains a designated hitter for the Angels, ranking second in the major leagues with 44 home runs and 74 extra-base hits as the Angels went into their game with the White Sox, in which they defeated the Chicago-based team 9-3.

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The World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Tuesday that star outfielder and 2019 NL Most Valuable Player Cody Bellinger had undergone surgery to fix a problem with his right shoulder.

Bellinger suffered damage to his right shoulder during Game 7 of the Dodgers’ NLCS win over the Atlanta Braves while celebrating a home run with teammate Kike Hernandez.

The slugger pounded elbows with his teammate and saw his right shoulder dislocate and pop out of place. The outfielder returned to the game after suffering the injury and didn’t miss any time during the rest of the Postseason, but apparently suffered enough damage to make surgical reparation necessary.

Bellinger was one of the few surprising disappointments for the Dodgers in a magical 2020 season, as the reigning MVP hit only .239 with 12 home runs and 30 RBIs.

The 25-year-old player, however, is considered to be one of the best young players in the game and is a lock to be in the Dodgers’ lineup next season.

According to the team, the surgery, which was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, will not keep him from returning by the time Spring Training gets underway in February.

For now, Bellinger will rehabilitate his non-throwing shoulder in Arizona and get prepared for the upcoming campaign.

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The Houston Astros’ Josh James will be out for the next 6-8 months after it was announced that he underwent hip surgery last week, putting his status for the upcoming season into question.

James injured his hip in an August game against the Colorado Rockies, suffering what was later discovered to be a labral tear. Despite this, he returned to Houston’s active roster by the end of the season and even pitched in three playoff games for the team.

What’s even more surprising is that James pitched well with his injured hip, throwing 6 2/3rds innings after coming back and posting a 1.35 ERA.

However, it appears that in order to avoid long-term damage, the hard-throwing righty’s hip needed to be repaired surgically. The surgery, which was done last Friday, necessitates a recovery time of six to eight months.

This means that James, who was presumed to be a potential bullpen and rotation option for the team next season, might not even be ready to pitch anywhere from May until July.

The 27-year-old pitcher, the owner of a 4.60 ERA in 101.2 career minor league innings, will now set his sights on getting back to being healthy as soon as possible to help the Astros contend for another playoff berth in 2021.

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