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MLBYimi García Undergoes Season-Ending Thoracic Outlet Surgery
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Yimi García has undergone surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, officially ending his 2026 season and wiping out his trade value.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBGiants Southpaw Carson Whisenhunt Diagnosed With UCL Tear
San Francisco Giants left-hander Carson Whisenhunt has been diagnosed with a UCL tear following his August 24 start, adding to the epidemic of pitching injuries across MLB.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBMarlins Shelve $13 Million Closer Pete Fairbanks After Disastrous August
The Miami Marlins placed closer Pete Fairbanks on the injured list with nerve irritation following a rough stretch, forcing the team into a closer-by-committee approach.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
MLBBlue Jays Place Shane Bieber on IL as Toronto's Rotation Nightmare Continues
The Toronto Blue Jays have placed starting pitcher Shane Bieber on the injured list, dealing another blow to a rotation already struggling with depth and injuries.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBCardinals Finally Wave the White Flag on Masyn Winn's Thumb Injury
The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to place Gold Glove shortstop Masyn Winn on the injured list after a lingering left thumb injury became too painful to play through.InjuryRoster Move
MLBMichael Toglia Headed for Shoulder Surgery After Diving Catch Disaster
Cincinnati Reds utility man Michael Toglia will undergo shoulder surgery after dislocating his right shoulder on a diving catch, ending his season just weeks after a promising call-up.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBDodgers Getting Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith Back Is a Late-Season Cheat Code
Shohei Ohtani is nearing a return to the mound and Will Smith is starting a rehab assignment, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a massive boost ahead of the playoffs.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBMariners Lose Brendan Donovan to Concussion IL Just as His Bat Catches Fire
Seattle Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan has been placed on the 7-day concussion IL, interrupting a hot streak at the plate and forcing a lineup shuffle ahead of matchups against the Cubs and Phillies.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
MLBYankees Place Ryan Weathers on IL With Forearm Strain
The New York Yankees have placed starting pitcher Ryan Weathers on the 15-day injured list with a forearm flexor strain following his early exit against the Blue Jays.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBAngels Activate Yusei Kikuchi After Minor League Rehab Stint Goes Up In Flames
The Los Angeles Angels are activating Yusei Kikuchi from the 60-day IL to start Sunday against the Rangers, despite the veteran lefty posting a 15.63 ERA during his minor-league rehab assignment.Roster MoveInjuryBetting
MLBDodgers Pitching Lab Reboots: Glasnow Returns, Ohtani Ramps Up
The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting massive pitching reinforcements as Tyler Glasnow returns to the rotation and Shohei Ohtani progresses toward taking the mound.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
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