MLB Player Injuries - Impact on MLB Teams

Luke Raley
Seattle Mariners • #20 • RF
Luke Raley Out for 10 Days with Right Oblique Strain, Mariners Facing Opponent
Luke Raley of the Seattle Mariners is out with a right oblique strain and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
What It Means
Luke Raley's absence may impact the Mariners' lineup against the Los Angeles Angels. He has played in 24 games this season, starting 21 of them. His batting average stands at .206 with 2 home runs and 8 RBIs.
With Raley out, other players like Randy Arozarena and Miles Mastrobuoni might see changes in their roles. Raley's recent performance includes an average of .417 in his last three games. The Mariners will need to adjust their strategy with him on the injured list.

Brennan Bernardino
Boston Red Sox • #83 • RP
Brennan Bernardino Placed on Bereavement List, Out for Boston Red Sox
Brennan Bernardino, relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, has been placed on the bereavement list and will not be available to play.
What It Means
Brennan Bernardino has been an effective part of the Red Sox bullpen this season. He has pitched 11 innings with an ERA of 2.46 and a WHIP of .82. His performance on the road has been less strong, with an ERA of 6.3 in away games.
With Bernardino out, the Red Sox may look to Greg Weissert or Justin Wilson to fill in. The upcoming game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre will proceed without Bernardino. This could affect the bullpen's depth during this series.

Griffin Conine
Miami Marlins • #18 • RF
Griffin Conine of Miami Marlins Placed on 60-Day Injured List Due to Left Shoulder Dislocation, Expected to Miss Remainder of 2025 Season
Griffin Conine of the Miami Marlins is out for the rest of the 2025 season due to a left shoulder dislocation and is on the 60-day injured list.
What It Means
Griffin Conine's absence could affect the Marlins' lineup, especially with their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Conine had a batting average of .281 with 18 hits in 64 at-bats this season. His strong performance at home, where he hit .354, will be missed in away games like the one at Dodger Stadium.
With Conine out, players like Javier Sanoja and Kyle Stowers might see changes in their roles. Sanoja, who is currently listed as the top option in left field, has a batting average of .314. Stowers, who can play both left and right field, is hitting .293 with 2 home runs and 15 RBIs this season. These players will need to step up in Conine's absence.

Bryan Abreu
Houston Astros • #52 • RP
Bryan Abreu of Houston Astros Placed on Paternity List, Out for Upcoming Games
Bryan Abreu of the Houston Astros is out as he has been placed on the paternity list.
What It Means
Bryan Abreu is out for the Houston Astros as they prepare to face the Detroit Tigers at Daikin Park. Abreu's stats this season include an ERA of 2.08 over 13 innings pitched. He has 18 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.46 in 14 games.
In his absence, the Astros may rely more on relievers like Steven Okert and Tayler Scott. Abreu has been effective recently, with a 0.0 ERA over his last seven games. He also has a K/9 of 12.9 in those games, showing strong performance in late innings.

Jeimer Candelario
Cincinnati Reds • #3 • 3B
Jeimer Candelario Placed On 10-Day Injured List Due To Lumbar Spine Strain
Jeimer Candelario of the Cincinnati Reds is out with a lumbar spine strain and is on the 10-day injured list.
What It Means
Jeimer Candelario's absence will likely impact the Reds' lineup for the upcoming game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park. Candelario has played 22 games this season, hitting .112 with 2 home runs and 10 RBIs. His recent performance shows a batting average of .000 over the last three games, with no hits in 11 at-bats.
Noelvi Marte and Santiago Espinal might see more time at third base while Candelario recovers. Marte has a strong batting average of .370 and has contributed 3 home runs and 16 RBIs this season. Spencer Steer, listed as a backup for both first and third base, could also see increased playtime.

Mason McCoy
San Diego Padres • #18 • SS
Mason McCoy Placed On 10-Day Injured List Due To Left Finger Sprain
Mason McCoy of the San Diego Padres has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left finger sprain.
What It Means
Mason McCoy's absence means Xander Bogaerts will continue as the starting shortstop for the Padres. Jose Iglesias could see more time in the infield to provide depth. McCoy has not recorded a hit in his five at-bats this season, holding a batting average of .000.
McCoy played in four games this regular season and started in one. His performance in spring training was more notable, with a batting average of .273 over 21 games. The Padres' upcoming home game against the San Francisco Giants might see adjustments to the lineup due to McCoy's injury.

Luke Raley
Seattle Mariners • #20 • RF
Luke Raley of Seattle Mariners Dealing with Upper-Body Injury, Day-to-Day Status
Luke Raley of the Seattle Mariners is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, making his availability uncertain.
What It Means
Luke Raley's uncertain status could affect the Mariners' lineup against the Los Angeles Angels on April 30th at T-Mobile Park. He has played 24 games this season with a batting average of .206. In his last 10 games, Raley has a .258 average and 1 home run.
If Raley cannot play, Miles Mastrobuoni or Randy Arozarena might see more time in right field. Raley has been a consistent part of the lineup, starting 21 games, and his absence might impact the team's depth. His current OPS of .669 includes 2 home runs and 8 RBIs this season.

Brandon Nimmo
New York Mets • #9 • LF
Brandon Nimmo of New York Mets Dealing with Illness, Day-to-Day Status
Brandon Nimmo of the New York Mets is dealing with an illness and is listed as day-to-day.
What It Means
Brandon Nimmo's illness could impact the Mets' upcoming game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field. With Nimmo listed as day-to-day, José Azocar and Jesse Winker may see more time in left field if Nimmo cannot play. Nimmo has played in all 28 games this season and has hit six home runs with 21 RBIs.
Nimmo has been performing well recently, with a .389 average and two home runs over his last three games. He has also driven in 11 RBIs during that stretch. His absence could affect the Mets' lineup, where he usually bats fourth, following key players like Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso.

Austin Hays
Cincinnati Reds • #12 • LF
Austin Hays (Cincinnati Reds) Day-to-Day with Hamstring Injury, Status Uncertain for Upcoming Game
Austin Hays is day-to-day with a hamstring injury, making his status uncertain for the Reds' upcoming games.
What It Means
Austin Hays has played 13 games this season with a batting average of .365. He has hit 5 home runs and driven in 13 runs. Hays has been a key part of the lineup, usually batting fourth.
With Hays's status uncertain, the Reds might need Gavin Lux or Blake Dunn to step up in left field. Hays's absence could also affect the designated hitter spot, where he has been active. The next game against the Cardinals could see changes in these positions.

Jeimer Candelario
Cincinnati Reds • #3 • 3B
Jeimer Candelario of the Cincinnati Reds Day-to-Day with Lower-Back Injury
Jeimer Candelario of the Cincinnati Reds is day-to-day with a lower-back injury and his availability is uncertain.
What It Means
Jeimer Candelario's current lower-back injury leaves his participation in the upcoming game against the St. Louis Cardinals uncertain. In his 22 games this season, Candelario has struggled at the plate with a batting average of .112 and two home runs. His recent performance shows no hits in the last three games, impacting his overall stats.
The Reds might need to rely on Noelvi Marte and Santiago Espinal at third base if Candelario is unavailable. Candelario's absence could also affect the lineup, possibly moving Spencer Steer into a more prominent role at first base. The Reds play the Cardinals at Great American Ball Park, and Candelario's status will be closely monitored.