DataBaseball All-Star Break Injury Report • Updated July 16, 2026
This report focuses on notable players, major first-half injuries, rehab assignments and the most useful return estimates available as the second half begins. Timelines can change quickly, and “TBD” means the club had not announced a dependable return window.
Second-Half Injury Headlines
- Detroit: Gleyber Torres was progressing toward rehab, Jackson Jobe was building up after Tommy John surgery, and Parker Meadows remained in a slow recovery from a fractured forearm.
- Yankees: Aaron Judge’s return depended on additional rib imaging, while Max Fried and Carlos Rodón continued elbow-related throwing programs.
- Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani received treatment for knee inflammation, while Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow and Edwin Díaz advanced through throwing or rehab programs.
- Brewers: Jacob Misiorowski was expected to miss the first series after the break, and Brandon Woodruff faced another major shoulder question.
- Seattle: Julio Rodríguez was trending toward a return for the second-half opener.
- Atlanta: Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim began Minor League rehab assignments.
AL East
Toronto Blue Jays
- Max Scherzer — back spasms
Status: 15-day IL.
Latest Update: Made a second rehab start during the break.
Expected Return: Potentially shortly after the break. - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — back tightness
Status: Day to day.
Latest Update: Was scratched before the break.
Expected Return: Reevaluation before the second-half opener.
Baltimore Orioles
- Blaze Alexander — fractured left hand
Status: Out.
Latest Update: Suffered a nondisplaced fracture on July 12.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable. - Ryan Helsley — right UCL-area inflammation
Status: Under evaluation.
Latest Update: Inflammation was reported without known ligament damage.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable. - Keegan Akin — right UCL injury
Status: Out.
Latest Update: Scheduled for specialist review during the break.
Expected Return: Return depends on medical recommendation.
Tampa Bay Rays
- Junior Caminero — bruised left hand
Status: Day to day.
Latest Update: X-rays were negative after he was hit in the All-Star Game.
Expected Return: Expected near the start of the second half if soreness subsides. - Gavin Lux — rehab
Status: Rehab assignment.
Latest Update: Began a Minor League rehab assignment before the break.
Expected Return: Could return early in the second half. - Jake Fraley — rehab
Status: Rehab assignment.
Latest Update: Also began a rehab assignment before the break.
Expected Return: Could return early in the second half.
Boston Red Sox
- Ranger Suárez — groin strain
Status: 15-day IL.
Latest Update: Placed on the IL shortly before the break.
Expected Return: No firm return date. - Patrick Sandoval — elbow surgery recovery
Status: Activated.
Latest Update: Returned to the rotation before the break.
Expected Return: Available. - Kutter Crawford — wrist/forearm setback
Status: 15-day IL.
Latest Update: Rehab assignment was interrupted by forearm soreness.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable.
New York Yankees
- Aaron Judge — fractured rib
Status: Out.
Latest Update: Additional imaging was planned during the break.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable. - Max Fried — left elbow bone bruise
Status: Rehab assignment expected.
Latest Update: Likely to make a rehab start July 17.
Expected Return: Could return soon if the outing goes well. - Carlos Rodón — left elbow inflammation
Status: Throwing program.
Latest Update: Scheduled to throw throughout the week of July 13.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable. - Giancarlo Stanton — calf injury
Status: Out.
Latest Update: Resumed some running after a PRP injection.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable.
AL Central
Cleveland Guardians
- Tim Herrin — left elbow contusion
Status: Day to day.
Latest Update: Was struck by a comebacker before the break.
Expected Return: Reevaluation before the opener. - Campbell — left oblique strain
Status: Minor League IL.
Latest Update: Placed on the injured list.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable.
Kansas City Royals
- Vinnie Pasquantino — hamate fracture
Status: Activated.
Latest Update: Completed rehab and was activated before the break.
Expected Return: Available. - Maikel Garcia — left hand strain
Status: 10-day IL earlier in first half.
Latest Update: Missed time with a hand strain.
Expected Return: Status should be checked before publication.
Detroit Tigers
- Gleyber Torres — left oblique strain
Status: 10-day IL.
Latest Update: Completed running, defense and hitting progressions and was taking cage batting practice.
Expected Return: Could begin rehab shortly after the break; July return was the hope. - Jackson Jobe — Tommy John recovery
Status: 60-day IL / rehab.
Latest Update: Reached 100.2 mph in a July 7 rehab start and is receiving a Spring Training-style buildup.
Expected Return: August target. - Parker Meadows — concussion and fractured left radius
Status: 60-day IL.
Latest Update: Underwent surgery April 13; fracture healing was described as slow.
Expected Return: Mid- to late season, no firm date. - Justin Verlander — left hip inflammation
Status: 60-day IL.
Latest Update: Threw a bullpen session July 9 and continued throwing during the break.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable. - Will Vest — right elbow stress fracture
Status: 15-day IL.
Latest Update: Rest prescribed; surgery not expected.
Expected Return: Expected back this season, no firm date. - Javier Báez — right ankle sprain
Status: 10-day IL.
Latest Update: Continuing hitting, defense and running progression.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable.
Minnesota Twins
- Ryan Jeffers — fractured hamate
Status: Activated.
Latest Update: Returned July 11 and caught a full game.
Expected Return: Available. - Bailey Ober — injury recovery
Status: Activated.
Latest Update: Returned to the rotation before the break.
Expected Return: Available.
Chicago White Sox
- Munetaka Murakami — lower-body injury
Status: Rehab assignment.
Latest Update: Completed a running progression and appeared in Triple-A rehab games.
Expected Return: Could return near the start of the second half. - Austin Hays — right hamstring strain
Status: 10-day IL.
Latest Update: Missed time with a hamstring injury.
Expected Return: Depends on running progression. - Mason Adams — Tommy John surgery
Status: Out.
Latest Update: Underwent surgery.
Expected Return: Expected to miss the remainder of 2026.
AL West
Los Angeles Angels
- Mike Trout — right hamstring strain
Status: Activated.
Latest Update: Returned July 8.
Expected Return: Available. - Grayson Rodriguez — rehab
Status: Rehab assignment.
Latest Update: Made a strong Triple-A rehab start.
Expected Return: Could rejoin the rotation early in the second half. - Logan O’Hoppe — concussion evaluation
Status: Day to day.
Latest Update: Avoided a concussion IL placement and was held out as a precaution.
Expected Return: Expected once cleared.
Houston Astros
- Hunter Brown — Grade 2 right shoulder strain
Status: 15-day IL.
Latest Update: Was shut down from throwing for several weeks.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable. - Ronel Blanco — UCL recovery
Status: 60-day IL / rehab.
Latest Update: Made his third rehab start July 12.
Expected Return: Could return later in the second half. - Hayden Wesneski — UCL recovery
Status: Rehab assignment.
Latest Update: Reached 61 pitches July 11.
Expected Return: Could return later in the second half. - Mike Burrows — right elbow neuritis
Status: 15-day IL.
Latest Update: Placed on the IL before the break.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable.
Athletics
- Nick Kurtz — right thumb capsule strain
Status: 10-day IL.
Latest Update: Missed the All-Star Game after being placed on the IL July 11.
Expected Return: No firm date. - Brent Rooker — left knee bone bruise
Status: 10-day IL.
Latest Update: Set for season-ending knee surgery.
Expected Return: 2027. - Zack Gelof — right knee laceration
Status: 10-day IL.
Latest Update: Placed on the IL after cutting his knee.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable.
Seattle Mariners
- Julio Rodríguez — concussion
Status: 7-day IL.
Latest Update: All signs pointed to a return for the first game after the break.
Expected Return: Expected for the opener if cleared. - Emerson Hancock — right hand contusion
Status: Day to day.
Latest Update: X-rays were negative after a comebacker struck his hand.
Expected Return: Reevaluation before next start. - Brendan Donovan — left groin strain
Status: Rehab assignment expected.
Latest Update: Expected to begin rehab during the break.
Expected Return: Could return early in the second half.
Texas Rangers
- Jacob deGrom — mild left glute strain
Status: Day to day / possible IL.
Latest Update: Missed his July 12 start.
Expected Return: Could return quickly, but IL remained possible. - Cody Bradford — UCL recovery
Status: Rehab assignment.
Latest Update: Made his first Double-A rehab outing July 12.
Expected Return: Later in the second half. - Jordan Montgomery — rehab
Status: Rehab assignment.
Latest Update: Looked sharp in a fourth rehab start.
Expected Return: Could debut early in the second half.
NL East
Atlanta Braves
- Ronald Acuña Jr. — Grade 1 left hamstring strain
Status: Rehab assignment.
Latest Update: Began rehab July 13.
Expected Return: Could return shortly after the break. - Ha-Seong Kim — right middle finger inflammation
Status: Rehab assignment.
Latest Update: Began rehab July 13.
Expected Return: Could return shortly after the break. - Mike Yastrzemski — left elbow inflammation
Status: 10-day IL.
Latest Update: Placed on the IL July 11.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable.
Miami Marlins
- Owen Caissie — right calf strain
Status: 10-day IL.
Latest Update: Placed on the IL before the break.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable. - Michael King — left ankle sprain
Status: 10-day IL.
Latest Update: Placed on the IL with an ankle injury.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable.
New York Mets
- Luis Robert Jr. — lumbar disc herniation
Status: Rehab assignment.
Latest Update: Was homering during a Double-A rehab stint.
Expected Return: Could return immediately after the break. - Marcus Semien — left hip flexor strain
Status: Rehab assignment.
Latest Update: Began Double-A rehab July 12.
Expected Return: Could return early in the second half. - Bo Bichette — leg and right ankle soreness
Status: Day to day.
Latest Update: Mostly out July 10-12 but appeared as a pinch hitter.
Expected Return: Expected near full strength after the break. - Tylor Megill — Tommy John surgery
Status: 60-day IL.
Latest Update: Will miss 2026.
Expected Return: 2027.
Philadelphia Phillies
- Justin Crawford — left knee soreness
Status: Day to day.
Latest Update: Scratched July 10 and remained out through July 12.
Expected Return: Reassessment before opener. - Kyle Schwarber — back tightness
Status: Active.
Latest Update: Returned before the break.
Expected Return: Available. - Luis García — surgery
Status: Out.
Latest Update: Underwent season-ending surgery.
Expected Return: Six-to-eight-month recovery.
Washington Nationals
- Jake Irvin — shoulder injury
Status: Rehab progression.
Latest Update: Faced hitters for the first time in six weeks.
Expected Return: No confirmed date. - Trevor Williams — rehab
Status: Rehab assignment.
Latest Update: Made a rehab appearance.
Expected Return: Could return in the second half. - Jacob Young — hand soreness
Status: Day to day.
Latest Update: Late scratch before the break.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable.
NL Central
Milwaukee Brewers
- Jacob Misiorowski — right arm fatigue
Status: Day to day.
Latest Update: Not expected to pitch in Milwaukee’s first series after the break.
Expected Return: Likely after opening series. - Brandon Woodruff — right shoulder capsule injury
Status: 60-day IL.
Latest Update: MRI found a new injury in the surgically repaired area; seeking a second opinion.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable. - Kyle Harrison — left forearm tightness
Status: 15-day IL.
Latest Update: Placed on IL July 11; not viewed as long term.
Expected Return: Potentially later in July. - Brandon Lockridge — right knee cartilage surgery
Status: IL.
Latest Update: Underwent arthroscopic surgery June 25.
Expected Return: Late July target.
St. Louis Cardinals
- Ryne Stanek — ankle injury
Status: Day to day.
Latest Update: Exited after an awkward play at first.
Expected Return: Club cautiously optimistic. - Masyn Winn — left thumb soreness
Status: Day to day.
Latest Update: Late scratch before the break.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable.
Chicago Cubs
- Jameson Taillon — rehab
Status: Rehab assignment.
Latest Update: Threw 4 2/3 scoreless innings July 11.
Expected Return: Could return soon after break. - Daniel Palencia — mild right flexor strain
Status: Throwing progression.
Latest Update: Hoped to throw from a mound during break.
Expected Return: No confirmed date. - Ben Brown — neck stress reaction
Status: Out.
Latest Update: Expected to start throwing after the break if symptom-free.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable. - Justin Steele — elbow recovery
Status: 60-day IL.
Latest Update: On track for mound work in early August.
Expected Return: Later in season.
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Konnor Griffin — torn finger tendon
Status: 10-day IL.
Latest Update: Receiving non-operative care.
Expected Return: Expected out until September. - Jared Jones — right elbow contusion
Status: Day to day.
Latest Update: X-rays negative after a liner.
Expected Return: Reevaluation before next turn.
Cincinnati Reds
- Nick Lodolo — left index finger blister
Status: 15-day IL.
Latest Update: Placed on IL July 12.
Expected Return: Could return later in July. - Chase Burns — right groin tightness
Status: Day to day.
Latest Update: Missed the All-Star Game.
Expected Return: Reassessment before next start. - Dane Myers — left shoulder contusion
Status: 10-day IL.
Latest Update: Worked at team complex during break.
Expected Return: Hoped for July 17 activation.
NL West
Arizona Diamondbacks
- Zac Gallen — right elbow inflammation
Status: 15-day IL.
Latest Update: Placed on IL July 12 after MRI.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable. - Michael Soroka — left glute strain
Status: 15-day IL.
Latest Update: Expected to miss at least four weeks.
Expected Return: Potentially late July or August. - Jordan Lawlar — right hamstring strain
Status: 10-day IL.
Latest Update: Reinjured after returning from a wrist fracture.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable.
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Shohei Ohtani — left knee inflammation
Status: Day to day as pitcher.
Latest Update: Scratched from July 10 pitching start and treated during break.
Expected Return: Expected to keep hitting; pitching return depends on response. - Edwin Díaz — loose bodies in right elbow
Status: Rehab assignment.
Latest Update: Began Single-A rehab July 11.
Expected Return: Could return in second half. - Blake Snell — loose bodies in left elbow
Status: Live batting practice.
Latest Update: Completed live BP July 11.
Expected Return: Could begin rehab after break. - Tyler Glasnow — lower back spasms
Status: Bullpen progression.
Latest Update: Started bullpen progression July 11.
Expected Return: No confirmed date.
San Francisco Giants
- Matt Chapman — abdominal strain
Status: 10-day IL.
Latest Update: Placed on IL and underwent further imaging.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable. - John Gage — left elbow sprain
Status: 15-day IL.
Latest Update: Placed on IL and scheduled for MRI.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable.
San Diego Padres
- Tyrone Taylor — oblique strain
Status: 10-day IL.
Latest Update: Placed on IL.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable. - Randy Vásquez — ankle injury
Status: 15-day IL.
Latest Update: Placed on IL before break.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable.
Colorado Rockies
- Hunter Goodman — hand injury
Status: Day to day.
Latest Update: Was monitoring hand discomfort around Derby period.
Expected Return: Reassessment before play resumes. - Brenton Doyle — rehab
Status: Rehab assignment.
Latest Update: Resumed rehab after setback and showed power.
Expected Return: Could return in second half. - Kris Bryant — chronic back pain
Status: 60-day IL.
Latest Update: Continued pain and no baseball activity.
Expected Return: No confirmed timetable.
Players Closest to Returning
- Julio Rodríguez, Mariners: Expected for the first game after the break if concussion clearance is completed.
- Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim, Braves: Both began rehab assignments July 13.
- Jameson Taillon, Cubs: Could return soon after a strong Triple-A rehab outing.
- Max Scherzer, Blue Jays: Could return shortly after another rehab start.
- Jordan Montgomery, Rangers: Nearing his season debut.
- Munetaka Murakami, White Sox: Could return near the start of the second half.
Extended Absences
- Brent Rooker, Athletics: Season-ending knee surgery; expected back in 2027.
- Reese Olson, Tigers: Shoulder surgery recovery; expected in Spring Training 2027.
- Trey Sweeney, Tigers: Season-ending shoulder surgery; expected in 2027.
- Tylor Megill, Mets: Tommy John recovery; expected in 2027.
- Brandon Woodruff, Brewers: New shoulder capsule injury with no timetable.
- Kris Bryant, Rockies: Chronic back pain with no confirmed return timetable.