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2016 MLB Injury Tracker

A one-stop tracker for each team's injured players.

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With the season now underway, staying up-to-date with every team is nearly impossible. Keeping yourself updated on the injuries around the league can be especially onerous. That's why we've created this tracker sorted alphabetically that we'll keep updated throughout the season. You'll see the player, what they've injured with a link to our article, their disabled list status, and their estimated return date. Some players will also have a status update.

Arizona Diamondbacks

  • Josh Collmenter is on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. He is expected back by the end of April.
  • David Peralta is on the 15-day disabled list with right wrist soreness. He is making progress but there is still no timetable for his return.
  • A.J. Pollock has a fractured right elbow and has been placed on the 60-day disabled list. He required surgery on April 5 and could make it back by the end of this season.

Atlanta Braves

  • Shae Simmons is on the 15-day disabled list due to a tear in his UCL. He had successful Tommy John surgery in February of 2015. He is expected to return in May.

Boston Red Sox

  • Brock Holt is on the 7-day disabled list with a mild concussion. He is scheduled to see a specialist.
  • Eduardo Rodriguez is on the 15-day disabled list with a dislocated right kneecap. He suffered a setback and is set to resume his rehab.
  • Pablo Sandoval has been put on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left shoulder. He underwent surgery and will be out for the season.
  • Carson Smith has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and requires Tommy John surgery. He will miss the rest of the season.
  • Brandon Workman is on the 15-day disabled list after undergoing Tommy John surgery in June of 2015. His expected return date is in August.

Chicago Cubs

  • Kyle Schwarber suffered a torn left ACL and LCL and is on the 60-day disabled list. He is expected to miss all of 2016.

Chicago White Sox

  • Jake Petricka is on the 15-day disabled list with a right hip impingement. There is no timetable set for his return.

Cincinnati Reds

  • Homer Bailey is on the 60-day disabled list after undergoing Tommy John surgery in May of 2015. He has begun his rehab assignment.
  • Anthony DeSclafani is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique. He could return some time in June and should begin a rehab assignment in Triple-A shortly.
  • Raisel Iglesias is on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder impingement. He could return sometime in May.
  • Michael Lorenzen is on the 15-day disabled list with tendinitis in his right elbow. He is expected to return in June.
  • Devin Mesoraco is on the 60-day disabled list with a torn labrum. He underwent surgery and will likely miss all of 2016.

Cleveland Indians

  • Michael Brantley is on the 15-day disabled list with an impingement in his right rotator cuff. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Carlos Carrasco is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring. He could return by late May.
  • Joba Chamberlain has a strained left intercostal and is on the 15-day disabled list.

Colorado Rockies

  • Nick Hundley is on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain. He could return late May.
  • Jason Motte is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder. A timetable for his return is unknown.
  • Adam Ottavino is on the 60-day disabled list after undergoing Tommy John surgery in May of 2015. He could return by June.

Detroit Tigers

  • Shane Greene is on the 15-day disabled list with a blister on his finger. He could return in May.

Houston Astros

  • Carlos Gomez is on the 15-day disabled list with a bruised rib cage. He could return by the end of May.

Kansas City Royals

  • Alex Gordon is on the 15-day disabled list with a right wrist fracture. He is expected to miss at least three or four weeks.
  • Kris Medlen has inflammation in his right rotator cuff and is on the 15-day disabled list. He could return some time in June.
  • Mike Minor underwent Tommy John surgery in May of 2015. He is on the 60-day disabled list and could be back by June.
  • Jason Vargas underwent Tommy John surgery in August of 2015. He is on the 60-day disabled list and could make it back by the end of the 2016 season.
  • Chris Young is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right forearm. He could make it back by the end of May.

Los Angeles Angels

  • Craig Gentry is on the 15-day disabled list with a right lumbar spine strain. He was begun his rehab assignment and should return shortly.
  • Andrew Heaney was transferred to the 60-day disabled list. He has been completely shut down with damage to his ulnar collateral ligament.
  • Daniel Nava is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left groin. He could return by early June.
  • Cliff Pennington has a strained left hamstring and is on the 15-day disabled list. He could return by the end of May.
  • Cory Rasmus is on the 15-day disabled list with a right groin strain. He could return by early June.
  • Garrett Richards is on the 60-day disabled list. He has ulnar collateral ligament damage but has elected rehab as opposed to surgery.
  • Andrelton Simmons underwent surgery on his left thumb and is on the 15-day disabled list. He could return by the end of June.
  • Geovany Soto is on the 15-day disabled list with a torn meniscus. He could return by late June.
  • Huston Street is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique. He could return by late May.
  • C.J. Wilson has inflammation in his throwing shoulder and is on the 15-day disabled list. He is making progress to return in early June.

Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Brett Anderson is on the 60-day disabled list after undergoing back surgery in March. He could return by June.
  • Andre Ethier has a fractured right tibia and is on the 15-day disabled list. He is expected to be on crutches until May and could return by June.
  • Alex Guerrero is on the 15-day disabled list with a left knee contusion. He could return in April.
  • Brandon McCarthy underwent Tommy John surgery in April of 2015 and is on the 60-day disabled list. He is throwing off of a mound and could return in June.
  • Hyun-Jin Ryu is on the 15-day disabled list because of shoulder surgery in May of 2015. He has begun rehab assignments and could return some time in June.
  • Scott Van Slyke was placed on the 15-day disabled list with lower back irritation. He could return by the end of May after beginning his rehab assigment.

Miami Marlins

  • Carter Capps underwent Tommy John surgery in March. He won't return this season.

Milwaukee Brewers

  • Matt Garza is on the 60-day disabled list with a right lat strain. A timetable for his return isn't set though he is throwing bullpen sessions.
  • Corey Knebel is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique. His expected return date is unknown.
  • Rymer Liriano underwent facial surgery in March after being hit by a pitch and is on the 60-day disabled list. A timetable for his return is not yet known.
  • Sean Nolin is on the 60-day disabled list with a strained left elbow. A timetable for his return is not yet set.
  • Will Smith is on the 15-day disabled list with a torn LCL. He has thrown some bullpen sessions.

Minnesota Twins

  • Kyle Gibson is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder. He played catch on May 2.
  • Glen Perkins is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left throwing shoulder. His expected return date is unknown.

New York Mets

  • Travis d'Arnaud is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right rotator cuff. He took batting practice May 5.
  • Lucas Duda is on the 15-day disabled list with a stress fracture in his lower back. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Wilmer Flores is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Zack Wheeler underwent Tommy John surgery in March of 2015 and is on the 60-day disabled list. He had a minor operation to remove an undissolved stitch from his prior surgery which doesn't expect to set him back from his expected July return date.

New York Yankees

  • Greg Bird is on the 60-day disabled list after undergoing shoulder surgery in February. He is not expected to return this season.
  • Alex Rodriguez is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring. He has begun a Double-A rehab assignment.
  • Luis Severino is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right tricep. He is expected to begin a rehab assigment by the end of May.

Oakland Athletics

  • Henderson Alvarez is on the 15-day disabled list while recovering from shoulder surgery in July of 2015. He saw Dr. James Andrews and was given the go-ahead to resume baseball activities.
  • Chris Bassitt underwent Tommy John surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2016 season.
  • Mark Canha is on the 15-day disabled list with a left hip impingement. He is expected to undergo season-ending surgery.
  • Felix Doubront underwent Tommy John surgery on April 12th. He will not return this season.
  • Sam Fuld is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left shoulder. He underwent season-ending surgery.
  • Sonny Gray is on the 15-day disabled list with a right trapezius strain. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Liam Hendriks has a tricep strain in his throwing arm and is on the 15-day disabled list. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Jarrod Parker underwent surgery on his right elbow in March. The timetable for his return isn't set.
  • Josh Reddick is on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured thumb. He could return by the end of June.
  • Eric Sogard was transferred to the 60-day disabled list after requiring knee surgery. He could return some time in June.

Philadelphia Phillies

  • Aaron Altherr underwent wrist surgery in March and is on the 60-day disabled list. He could return by July.
  • Cody Asche is on the 15-day disabled list with a right oblique strain. His recovery is getting re-evaluated by the team.
  • Matt Harrison is on the 60-day disabled list with lower back inflammation. He isn't expected to pitch at all in 2016.
  • Charlie Morton will miss the remainder of the 2016 season with a torn hamstring.

Pittsburgh Pirates

  • Ryan Vogelsong is on the 15-day disabled list with facial fractures. There is no timetable for his return.

San Diego Padres

  • Robbie Erlin will miss the remainder of the 2016 season recovering from Tommy John surgery.
  • Tyson Ross is on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. He could return by late April.
  • Cory Spangenberg is on the 15-day disabled list with left quad strain. He could return some time in May.
  • Jemile Weeks is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring. He could return by the end of June.

San Francisco Giants

  • Sergio Romo is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right elbow flexor. He has been completely shut down from throwing and a timetable for his return isn't set.

Seattle Mariners

  • Charlie Furbush is on the 15-day disabled list with left shoulder tightness. He has played catch from 75 feet and could be back by May.
  • Ketel Marte is on the 15-day disabled list with a thumb sprain. He could return in early June.
  • Tony Zych is on the 15-day disabled list with right rotator cuff tendinitis. He could return by late June.

St. Louis Cardinals

  • Marco Gonzales underwent Tommy John surgery in April of 2016. He will miss the remainder of the season.
  • Lance Lynn underwent Tommy John surgery in November 2015. He will miss the entire 2016 season.
  • Seth Maness is on the 15-day disabled list with elbow inflammation. He is scheduled to rest until June.
  • Brayan Pena is on the 15-day disabled list recovering from knee surgery. He is expected to return in early June.
  • Jhonny Peralta is on the 15-day disabled list with a broken left thumb. He is in a splint and is expected to return by June.
  • Jordan Walden is on the 15-day disabled list with a Grade 2 lat strain. He has continued his rehab and might return this season.

Tampa Bay Rays

  • Brad Boxberger is on the 15-day disabled list after undergoing core muscle surgery in March. He is expected to return in May after beginning some light toss activities.
  • Alex Cobb underwent Tommy John surgery in May of 2015 and is on the 15-day disabled list. He is expected to return by August.
  • Logan Forsythe is on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured shoulder blade. He could return by mid-June.
  • Kevin Kiermaier has multiple fractures in his left hand and is on the 15-day disabled list. He could return by late July.
  • Chase Whitley underwent Tommy John surgery in May of 2015 and is on the 60-day disabled list. He is expected to return in July.

Texas Rangers

  • Robinson Chirinos is on the 60-day disabled list with a broken right forearm after being hit by a pitch. He underwent surgery on April 11th and could return by June.
  • Shin-Soo Choo has a strained right calf and is on the 15-day disabled list. He is expected to return by mid-May.
  • Yu Darvish is recovering from Tommy John surgery on the 15-day disabled list. He has been on rehab assignment for the past month and will start on May 28th.
  • A.J. Griffin is on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder stiffness. An MRI found no structural damage though there is no timetable for his return.
  • Josh Hamilton will miss the remainder of the 2016 season after requiring surgery on his left knee.
  • Keone Kela is on the the 15-day disabled list with an impingement in his right elbow. He could return in July.
  • Tanner Scheppers is on the 60-day disabled list while recovering from left knee surgery in February. He could return by July or August.
  • Drew Stubbs is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained toe. He could return some time in June.

Toronto Blue Jays

  • Brett Cecil is on the 15-day disabled list with a tricep strain in his throwing arm. He could return in early June.
  • Aaron Loup is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained flexor tendon in his throwing elbow. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Franklin Morales is on the 15-day disabled list with fatigue in his throwing shoulder. He could return by the end of April.
  • Bo Schultz is on the 15-day disabled list recovering from offseason hip surgery. He could return by the end of April.
  • Devon Travis is on the 15-day disabled list recovering from November shoulder surgery. He has begun a rehab assignment at Triple-A.

Washington Nationals

  • None