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Paul Sewald is on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. This is his third stint on the injured list this season with shoulder issues. He has played in 18 games this year, recording a 4.70 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over 15 1/3 innings.

Sewald has 18 strikeouts and 4 walks so far. He has secured 2 saves in the season. His absence could impact the Cleveland Guardians' bullpen, especially after several recent shoulder-related absences.

Michael King is currently on the 60-day injured list with shoulder inflammation. This is the second time this season he has dealt with shoulder issues, as he was also on the 15-day injured list for similar reasons earlier in the year. The Padres expect his return by mid-August.

Before his injury, King had started 10 games this season, posting a 2.59 ERA over 55 2/3 innings. He has 64 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.02. King also scored over 20 FanDuel points in nine straight games, reflecting his consistent performance before landing on the injured list.

Roki Sasaki has pitched in 8 games for the Dodgers this season, all as a starter. He has logged 34 1/3 innings with a record of 1 win and 1 loss. His ERA stands at 4.72, and his WHIP is 1.49.

Sasaki has struck out 24 batters while issuing 22 walks, giving him a K/9 rate of 6.3. Earlier in the season, Sasaki also dealt with a right shoulder impingement, which led to a stint on the 15-day injured list in May. His return is expected in late August.

Blake Treinen is currently on the 60-day injured list. This is due to forearm tightness, which he has dealt with since April 2025. He started on the 15-day injured list before moving to the 60-day list in May. Treinen is expected back in late July.

In the 2025 season, Treinen has appeared in 8 games. He has pitched 8 innings with an ERA of 3.38. Treinen has 10 strikeouts, 3 walks, and a WHIP of 1.38. He has also recorded 2 saves this season.

Jalen Beeks has pitched in 42 games this season for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He has a 4.39 ERA and a WHIP of 1.15 over 41 innings pitched. Beeks has accumulated 39 strikeouts and issued 15 walks.

Earlier in the season, Beeks experienced a forearm injury in late April. During his recent games before the current injury, he pitched effectively, allowing no earned runs in his last three outings. Beeks also has 2 wins and 1 save to his name this season.

Lars Nootbaar has been dealing with a side injury, which has placed him on the 10-day injured list. Earlier in the season, he also had issues with his ribcage, affecting his ability to play. He is expected to return to the lineup in late July.

In the 2025 season, Nootbaar has played 88 games, starting in 85 of them. He has 75 hits in 331 at-bats, resulting in a .227 batting average. Nootbaar has collected 12 home runs and 37 RBIs, with an on-base percentage of .332 and a slugging percentage of .381.

José Buttó has played in 31 games this season, pitching 43 2/3 innings. He has recorded 2 wins and 1 loss. His ERA stands at 2.47, and he has a WHIP of 1.26. Buttó has also tallied 39 strikeouts and 20 walks, giving him a K/9 of 8.0.

In his recent games before the illness, Buttó pitched effectively. On June 28, he threw 2 innings against the Pirates, allowing 1 hit and recording 1 strikeout. Earlier, on June 25 against the Braves, he pitched 1 inning and struck out 2 batters. The Mets have a game against the Cincinnati Reds on July 18 at Citi Field.

Connor Norby has played in 72 games this season, achieving a batting average of .241 with 61 hits from 253 at-bats. His on-base percentage is .289, and he has a slugging percentage of .364, giving him an OPS of .653. Norby has hit 6 home runs and contributed 26 RBIs to the Miami Marlins this year.

In the past few games, Norby showed improvement with a recent streak of recording at least 1 hit in 5 straight games. Over his last 10 games, he had a batting average of .250, with 2 home runs and 3 RBIs. His performance at home differs from his away stats, with an average of .183 at home compared to .285 on the road.

Porter Hodge has appeared in 26 games this season as a relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. He has pitched 23 2/3 innings, recording 25 strikeouts and 12 walks. His ERA sits at 6.84, and he has a WHIP of 1.56, along with two saves.

Hodge has dealt with a few injuries this season, including a left oblique injury that kept him out until late June. These injuries have affected his ability to consistently contribute to the bullpen. His recent performance against the Minnesota Twins saw him allow six earned runs in just one-third of an inning.

Miguel Amaya, catcher for the Chicago Cubs, has shown strong performance this season. Over 27 games, he has maintained a batting average of .280 with 26 hits in 93 at-bats. His on-base plus slugging (OPS) sits at .812, indicating a solid contribution at the plate.

In recent games, Amaya's performance improved with a .333 average over his last three games, including 5 RBIs. The Cubs have dealt with other injuries, adding pressure on their lineup. As Amaya recovers, his return will be key for the team's performance later in the season.