It’s Week 21 of the fantasy season, and we’re back to give you all the latest injury updates for the fantasy baseball playoffs. This will be the final edition of the fantasy baseball injury report for 2018. As fantasy baseball season comes to an end, be sure to check out all of our fantasy football resources that will get you prepared for your draft.
Chris Archer came out of his last start as a precaution after experiencing discomfort in his left leg. He played catch on August 22 and had a bullpen session on August 23. Archer started on Sunday for the Pirates and should be good to go for this week, though he was not effective Sunday.
Jose Abreu underwent lower abdominal surgery on August 21. He is being shut down for at least two weeks and might be able to return at some point in September. He could also be done for the season given that the White Sox have little reason to rush him back.
Aroldis Chapman was placed on the 10-day disabled list on August 22. The Yankee closer had a PRP injection to treat tendonitis in his left knee. He is scheduled to be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Here are a few more injuries we are tracking this week.
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Joey Gallo (OF – TEX)
Gallo had to leave the game early on August 24 with discomfort in his left ankle. He was not in the lineup on August 25 and is currently listed as day-to-day.
Justin Upton (OF – LAA)
Upton was placed on the 10-day DL on August 21, retroactive to August 19 with a laceration on his left index finger. He does not currently have a set timetable to return.
George Springer (OF – HOU)
Springer has been out of the lineup since August 20 with soreness in his left quad. He is currently listed as day-to-day, but he is expected to start on Monday and avoid a DL stint.
Carlos Martinez (SP – STL)
Martinez is currently listed as day-to-day after being hit with a line drive on August 21. X-rays did not reveal a serious injury to his torso. He could be back soon for the Cardinals.
Marcell Ozuna (OF – STL)
Ozuna was placed on the 10-day disabled list on August 22 with right shoulder inflammation. It is not clear when he will return at this point.
Tyler Chatwood (SP – CHC)
Chatwood was placed on the 10-day DL on August 23 with tightness in his left hip. He does not have a clear timetable at this point.
Addison Russell (SS – CHC)
Russell was placed on the 10-day DL on August 22 with inflammation in his right shoulder and a sprained left middle finger. He does not have a set date to return at this point.
Rajai Davis (OF – CLE)
Davis was placed on the 10-day DL on August 22 with what was discovered to be hemorrhoids while officially being listed as a non-baseball medical condition. He is expected to return around September 1.
Devin Mesoraco (C – NYM)
Mesoraco exited a game early on August 23 and was not in the lineup through August 25 with neck stiffness. He is currently listed as day-to-day and could return soon.
Mark Trumbo (DH – BAL)
Trumbo was placed on the 10-day DL on August 20 with inflammation in his right knee. He is contemplating surgery that could potentially end his season.
Christian Villanueva (3B – SD)
Villanueva has a fractured right middle finger that could end his season. He was placed on the 10-day DL on August 23.
Justin Bour (1B – PHI)
Bour was placed on the 10-day DL on August 23 with an oblique strain. He had an MRI on August 24, and the results should disclose the extent of the injury.
Updating Previous Injuries
Didi Gregorius (SS – NYY) Heel
Gregorius has been on the 10-day DL since August 21 with a left heel contusion. He rode a stationary bike and played catch this week. He might be able to return on August 30.
Joey Votto (1B – CIN) Leg
Votto has been dealing with a lower leg contusion on his right leg. He has been on the DL since August 17. He was running last week and is expected to be good to go for this week.
Michael Pineda (SP – MIN) Elbow
Pineda hasn’t pitched since his July 2017 Tommy John surgery. He was sent on a Triple-A rehab assignment this week and might be able to return in September.
Eduardo Rodriguez (SP – BOS) Ankle
Rodriguez has been on the 10-day DL since July 15 with an ankle sprain. He was sent on a Double-A rehab assignment on August 20. He could possibly return sometime between August 30 and September 2.
James Paxton (SP – SEA) Forearm
Paxton was placed on the 10-day DL on August 15 with a left forearm contusion. He threw a bullpen session this week and could return on August 31 or September 1.
Yu Darvish (SP – CHC) Triceps/Elbow
Darvish has been out with a right triceps strain and elbow stress reaction. His season is officially over, and he will be looking to 2019.
Michael Wacha (SP – STL) Oblique
Wacha has been on the disabled list since June 21 with an oblique strain. He was sent on a Double-A rehab assignment on August 18 and could be able to return in September.
Kris Bryant (3B – CHC) Shoulder
Bryant is on the 10-day DL with left shoulder discomfort. He pitched in a simulated game and is set to begin a Minor League rehab assignment on August 27.
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Shane McDonald is a correspondent at FantasyPros. For more from Shane, check out his archive or follow him @coachshanemac.
