MLB Injury Update: Twins’ Chris Paddack lands on IL with arm Injury; Mets’ Starling Marte hits IL with knee bone bruise and more - June 25
Another day of games means another day of injury updates across the MLB. As the season heads into the summer months, teams have been forced to deal with a variety of injuries to a number of the star players. In response to players being sidelined, teams have claimed players off of the waiver wire, promoting prospects from the minors, or during the trade market.
MLB Injury Updates for June 25
#1. Chris Paddack
The Minnesota Twins placed veteran pitcher Chris Paddack on the 15-day IL with right arm fatigue. The injury update is a devastating one for Paddack, who has been looking to re-establish himself as an MLB starter. In 2022 and 2023, he pitched a combined 27.1 innings.
#2. Starling Marte
The New York Mets will be without All-Star outfielder Starling Marte for the foreseeable future. The club placed Marte on the 10-day IL with a right knee bone bruise. His absence is a blow to the Mets, as the club has been on a hot streak lately. In a corresponding move, the Mets have selected the contract of Ben Gamel.
"Starling Marte will miss time with a right knee bone bruise" - @TalkinBaseball_
#3. Nick Lodolo
It's been a difficult season for the Cincinnati Reds when it comes to injuries. Well, they can now add starting pitcher Nick Lodolo to their growing IL. Lodolo was placed on the 15-day IL with a left finger blister. It may sound minor, but blisters can be an unpredictable injury for pitchers to recover from.
#4. Justin Verlander
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada provided a concerning injury update regarding future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander. Espada said that Verlander is progressing slower than the team had hoped and he has yet to resume throwing. The Astros manager said that the injury is linked to his ongoing neck soreness.
#5. Jackson Holliday
The Baltimore Orioles have reinstated top prospect Jackson Holliday from the IL. The young fielder was originally sidelined with elbow inflammation and is expected to serve as the designated hitter for Triple-A Norfolk as he continues his recovery process.
"Jackson Holiday will be reinstated from the IL today for Triple-A Norfolk. He’ll DH only for a few weeks as he progresses" - @d_allentuck