Hello, Razzball Fam!
Listen, the topic is extended this week, but I’m feeling happy these last days of summer.
You know who can feel happy? Many people whose names I will mention in this article. Fortunately, it was a very injury-free week, but there were a few updates towards the end.
Let’s go inside.
Significant Injury
AL Central
Joe Ryan (SP, MIN), teres: Ryan continues IL with a grade 2 teres major strain. He is expected to be out for weeks to months according to Rocco Baldelli. Ryan’s absence leaves the door open for fellow RHP David Festa. Festa has struggled with control issues early in the season, but in his last 14.3 IP he is throwing 13.8 K/9 and 3.1 BB/9. In his last 5 IP, he threw 9 K and 2 BB.
David Festa has arrived, folks!
His last 3 starts
14.1 IP
9 h
3 ER
22 KsHis lanky and funky delivery allows for lots of manipulation and tons of expansion! Is the child sick?pic.twitter.com/H3yZV8qHHv
– Running From the OPS (@OPS_BASEBALL) August 6, 2024
AL East
Grayson Rodriguez (SP, BAL), lat/teres: Here he is again. Rodriguez is back from IL and dealing with lat/teres discomfort. The news is developing, and Orioles GM Mike Elias will speak to the media today. That’s not a bad thing.
Answer from Brandon Hyde:
Orioles GM Mike Elias will speak to the media tomorrow to provide updates on the injuries to Grayson Rodriguez (lat) and Jacob Webb (elbow).
– Jacob Calvin Meyer (@jcalvinmeyer) August 9, 2024
Anyway, it’s another week where I recommend Colin Rea instead. In 7 IP, Rea has 11.6 K/9 and 1.3 BB/9.
Colin Rea tonight:
7 IP
9 hits
0 ER
5 hits
1 walkingColin ReACE is awesome. pic.twitter.com/5y1z2uD7RU
— Ryan (@BrewPack8) August 7, 2024
AL West
Luis Rengifo (INF/OF, LAA), arm: A season that got off to a strange start comes to an early end as Rengifo is out for wrist surgery. He is expected to return to training in the spring of 2025.
The Angels are in a very difficult situation after losing (Trout, Rengifo, Robert Stephenson) and never (Rendon) certain players. However, Rengifo’s absence enabled Michael Stefanic. Stefanic is miserable right now as he went 3-for-4 on Wednesday against the Yankees. Rengifo’s absence also opens up an opportunity for Angels No. 8 prospect Christian Moore, who is hitting the minors. In 31 AB, Moore has 17 H, 6 HR, and 13 RBIs.
Michael Stefanic walks twice#Angels 1 #Yankees 1?3 pic.twitter.com/wkf2lWDJhk
— S???s 24/7? (@Sports_24x7_) August 8, 2024
NL West
Gabriel Moreno (C, ARI), hostage: Moreno will be out until the end of August or so with a strained left abductor. He is expected to return this season. Meanwhile, Jose Herrera will play in place of Moreno. Rookie Adrian Del Castillo was called up to play catch.
Joey Bart could be available to fill Moreno’s spot on your roster if needed. Bart is hitting .316/.381/.684 in his last 19 AB. He had 5 HRs and 16 RBIs in his last 66 AB.
Is it really Bart’s summer?
Joey Bart presents @Pirates lead with a 2 run blast! pic.twitter.com/WHuOv4Fi3t
-MLB (@MLB) August 8, 2024
Injury Updates
Here are your updates on lightning damage. If a top player is not mentioned below (ie Ozzie Albies, Bo Bichette), there are no major or useful updates. If I missed someone you want to know about, hit me up in the comments.
- Mookie Betts (2B/SS/OF, LAD), hand: will return to RF on Monday.
- Walker Buehler (SP, LAD), hip: it should be back next thursday.
- Kerry Carpenter (OF, DET), back: he started the renovation work; it is expected to be operational sometime this month.
- Triston Casas (1B, BOS), ribs: began a rehab career, but Casas is still working through some potential mental issues from his injury, per NESN’s Greg Dudek.
- Yu Darvish (SP, SDP), groin: you have been moved to a restricted list for a personal matter; return not yet confirmed.
- Jacob deGrom (SP, TEX), elbow: to face the batsmen quickly.
- Tommy Edman (SS, LAD), wrist: renovation work begins this weekend.
- Jon Gray (SP, TEX), groin: he could miss a few more weeks with Evan Grant.
- Riley Greene (OF, DET), muscle: going back to running.
- Liam Hendriks (RP, BOS) elbow: he may return this season after a successful live BP.
- Reynaldo Lopez (SP, ATL), arm: officially moved to IL.
- Lance Lynn (SP, STL), knee: throwing on flat ground and less on a mound by Jeff Jones of BND.com.
- Matt McLain (2B/SS, CIN), shoulder: will not start rehabilitation assignment due to rib injury; the recovery timeline is uncertain.
- Max Muncy (3B, LAD), oblique: renovation work begins this weekend.
- Max Scherzer (SP, TEX), shoulder: it should be back in mid-August but the timeline is still uncertain.
- Joe Musgrove (SP, SDP), elbow: it should start this weekend.
- Julio Rodriguez (OF, SEA), ankle: can be activated and used as DH.
- Fernando Tatís Jr. (OF, SDP), leg: he is not expected to return in August even though he is hitting and making light work.
- Kyle Tucker (OF, HOU), shin: this update changes a lot from week to week; Tucker is doing a light run and may be back this month.
- Justin Verlander (SP, HOU), neck: it starts being fixed this weekend.
- Christian Walker (1B, ARI), oblique: dry swings.
- Jordan Westburg (2B/3B, BAL), hand: there is no timetable for a return.
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto (SP, LAD), shoulder: BP sessions with rehab will follow.
Thank you for attending the weekly Ambulance Chasers meeting. Join me next week for the usual Kool-Aid and saltine crackers.
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