• Injury Updates Dominate MLB News as Opening Day Approaches

  • Feb 16 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
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Injury Updates Dominate MLB News as Opening Day Approaches

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  • In the latest MLB news, several key players are navigating through various stages of recovery from injuries. Shohei Ohtani, who underwent right elbow surgery and left shoulder labrum surgery, is expected to be ready as a hitter by Opening Day and as a pitcher by May. However, his teammates Evan Phillips and Michael Kopech are behind schedule due to a right shoulder injury and right forearm inflammation, respectively, and may start the season on the injured list[2].

    For the Atlanta Braves, Ronald Acuña Jr. is recovering from a torn right ACL and, although he won't be ready for Opening Day, he is hopeful to return soon after. Spencer Strider, who had elbow surgery, is progressing well and could rejoin the rotation by the end of April[2].

    Brandon Nimmo of the New York Mets is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot but is making progress, sprinting at over 90% of his normal speed. He is expected to miss only about a week of Grapefruit League action[2].

    On the injury front for other teams, Anthony Rendon of the Los Angeles Angels will undergo left hip surgery and miss a significant portion of the season. Zach Neto, also of the Angels, is ahead of schedule in his recovery from right shoulder surgery but is uncertain about his readiness for Opening Day. Robert Stephenson, who had Tommy John surgery, is targeting a midseason return[2].

    For the Detroit Tigers, Alex Cobb is expected to be sidelined for a month after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection for his right hip, while Javier Báez is on track to be ready for game action later this spring following his recovery from right hip surgery[2].

    In terms of recent game highlights, there hasn't been any new MLB game action since the end of the previous season, but spring training is underway. During the last regular season, games like the one between the Giants and Dodgers on July 25, 2024, saw notable performances, such as Austin Barnes extending his hitting streak to a career-best 11 games and Clayton Kershaw's return to the mound with six strikeouts over four innings[1].

    There have been no major trades or signings reported recently, but teams are finalizing their rosters as spring training progresses.

    Off the field, there are no new rule changes or league announcements, but teams are preparing for the upcoming season with various roster moves and injury recoveries.

    Upcoming notable matchups include the start of the regular season, with teams like the Miami Marlins expecting key players like Sandy Alcantara to be ready for Opening Day after recovering from Tommy John surgery[2].

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