Latest MLB Injury Updates: Key Players on the IL and Recovery Progress

Here’s a more detailed version of the injury updates:

Pablo López (Twins): Diagnosed with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain, expected to be placed on the 15-day injured list. López sustained the injury during his start against the Royals on April 8.

Royce Lewis (Twins): Recovering from a left hamstring strain, Lewis began his running progression on April 5 but is still at least a few weeks away from returning.

Brooks Lee (Twins): Began a rehab assignment with Single-A Fort Myers on April 6 due to lower back tightness.

Justin Steele (Cubs): Placed on the 15-day IL on April 9 with left elbow tendinitis. He will undergo an MRI on April 10. Steele pitched seven shutout innings against the Rangers on April 7 before the injury occurred.

Wyatt Langford (Rangers): Placed on the 10-day IL on April 9 with a right oblique strain. Langford felt discomfort during the seventh inning of the Rangers' game on April 8.

Jackson Merrill (Padres): Placed on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain retroactive to April 7.

Fernando Tatis Jr. (Padres): Tatis aggravated his surgically repaired left shoulder while swinging during the Padres' game on April 8. However, manager Mike Shildt stated that Tatis is recovering well and expects to avoid a stint on the injured list.

Jake Cronenworth (Padres): Took a fastball to the ribs on April 6, followed by cramps that forced his early exit from the game on April 8. He is expected to return to the lineup on April 11.

Joe Musgrove (Padres): Recovering from Tommy John surgery, Musgrove is currently playing catch from 60 feet, with plans to continue doing so.

Freddie Freeman (Dodgers): Recovering from a right ankle sprain, Freeman is expected to be activated from the 10-day IL and return to the Dodgers' lineup against the Cubs on April 11.

Tony Gonsolin (Dodgers): Dealing with back tightness, Gonsolin pitched 1 2/3 innings in a rehab outing with Triple-A Oklahoma City on April 3 and is scheduled to stretch out to three innings on April 9.

Blake Snell (Padres): Placed on the 15-day IL on April 6 due to left shoulder inflammation. Snell will be shut down from throwing until April 14 and is expected to rest rather than undergo any medical procedures.

Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers): Kershaw is recovering from left toe and left knee surgeries. While his arm is progressing faster than his foot, he’s facing hitters and preparing to return to the mound soon.

Victor Robles (Nationals): Robles suffered a dislocated left shoulder on April 6, resulting in a small fracture. The injury is expected to take about six weeks to heal if surgery is not required, with a potential additional six weeks for rehab.

Ryan Bliss (Mariners): Suffered a right biceps tear during an at-bat on April 8 against the Astros. He is awaiting further imaging to determine the severity.

Yoán Moncada (White Sox): After missing three games with right thumb soreness, Moncada aggravated the injury on April 9. He will be re-evaluated soon.

Jeff McNeil (Mets): McNeil is recovering from a right oblique strain. He is expected to begin a rehab assignment this week.

Francisco Alvarez (Mets): Alvarez is recovering from a fractured left hamate bone and will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie on April 9.

Sean Manaea (Mets): Dealing with a right oblique strain, Manaea suffered a setback and has yet to resume throwing.

David Peterson (Mets): Peterson left his April 6 start after experiencing nausea and blurred vision. He is scheduled to start on April 12.

Connor Wong (Red Sox): Wong was placed on the 10-day IL on April 8 due to a left pinkie fracture.

Lucas Giolito (White Sox): Giolito is recovering from a low-grade left hamstring strain. He was scheduled to make a rehab start with Triple-A Worcester on April 9 after a delay due to weather.

Liam Hendriks (White Sox): Hendriks, recovering from right elbow inflammation, will begin a Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on April 10.

Masataka Yoshida (Red Sox): Yoshida is recovering from a right shoulder labrum tear and sore back. He is currently throwing at 80% intensity and will start a Minor League rehab assignment once he's fully ready to play defense.

Spencer Arrighetti (Astros): Arrighetti suffered a right thumb fracture after being struck by a ball during batting practice on April 7. He will be in a cast for at least two weeks, after which the team will re-evaluate his progress.

Reynaldo López (Braves): López underwent a clean-up procedure on his right shoulder on April 8. The procedure revealed no structural damage. He’ll be shut down for 12 weeks before being re-evaluated.

Lane Thomas (Guardians): Thomas is day-to-day with a right wrist contusion after being hit by a pitch on April 8. He was unavailable for the April 9 game but could be available as a bench option.

Zach Eflin (Orioles): Eflin was placed on the injured list on April 9 due to a low-grade lat strain. He’ll be shut down from throwing for a week.

Grayson Rodriguez (Orioles): Rodriguez is recovering from right elbow inflammation and is scheduled for a bullpen session on April 7.

Albert Suárez (Orioles): Suárez was transferred to the 60-day IL on April 7 due to a Grade 2 right subscapularis strain and is expected to be out for several months.

Mark Canha (Royals): Canha was placed on the 10-day IL on April 9 after suffering a left abductor strain, which occurred following an awkward fall while attempting to catch a fly ball on April 8.

Alec Marsh (Royals): Marsh suffered a setback with right shoulder soreness on April 3 and is shut down for 10 days, with re-evaluation planned for April 14.

Kyle Wright (Royals): Wright, recovering from a mild right hamstring strain and right shoulder issue, is scheduled for his first game in extended spring training on April 10.

Giancarlo Stanton (Yankees): Stanton is recovering from torn tendons in both elbows. He has been hitting off a high-velocity machine and is feeling significantly better.

Clarke Schmidt (Yankees): Schmidt began a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on April 5 and struck out seven in his first start. He is expected to make another rehab start before rejoining the Yankees.

DJ LeMahieu (Yankees): LeMahieu is recovering from a left calf strain and expects to begin a rehab assignment this weekend.

Iván Herrera (Cardinals): Herrera is expected to miss around four weeks due to a bone bruise on his left knee.

Ranger Suárez (Phillies): Suárez is scheduled to pitch three innings on April 10 for his first rehab start with Single-A Clearwater, recovering from lower back stiffness.

Daulton Varsho (Blue Jays): Varsho is recovering from right rotator cuff surgery and is on track to return later in April.

Max Scherzer (Mets): Scherzer resumed throwing on April 7 following right thumb inflammation and is dealing with lingering tightness. He is recovering after receiving a cortisone shot.

Matt McLain (Reds): McLain was placed on the 10-day IL on April 8 due to left hamstring tightness.

Tyler Stephenson (Reds): Stephenson received positive news from an MRI on April 7 and is expected to resume baseball activities soon.

Alexis Díaz (Reds): Díaz is rehabbing a left hamstring strain and will make at least two more rehab appearances with Triple-A Louisville.

Andrew Abbott (Reds): Abbott reported feeling good after making his second rehab start for Louisville on April 6 and is scheduled for a bullpen session on April 8.

Austin Hays (Reds): Hays, recovering from a left calf strain, is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on April 10.

Kendall Graveman (White Sox): Graveman is recovering from back tightness and was scheduled to throw a bullpen on April 8.

Kevin Ginkel (D-backs): Ginkel is recovering from right shoulder inflammation and was scheduled to throw a bullpen on April 8.

Brandon Woodruff (Brewers): Woodruff is recovering from right shoulder surgery and threw a simulated game on April 7, with another scheduled for April 9.

Tobias Myers (Brewers): Myers made a rehab start with Triple-A Nashville on April 8, throwing 3 1/3 scoreless innings.

Nestor Cortes (Yankees): Cortes was placed on the 15-day IL with a left elbow flexor strain on April 6. He received a PRP injection and will not begin a throwing program until pain-free.

Mike Tauchman (White Sox): Tauchman experienced right hamstring tightness on April 9 and is undergoing further evaluation.

Andrew Benintendi (White Sox): Benintendi was placed on the injured list with a left adductor strain on April 9, retroactive to April 7.

Korey Lee (White Sox): Lee twisted his ankle on April 9 while attempting to return to the base on a pick