Luis Arraez tweeted out on his personal account that he underwent surgery on his thumb after pushing through an injury for half of the season. (Source: Luis Arraez on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Arraez added that he played through the pain. It would explain his struggles in the postseason where he hit just .226 after still hitting .340 in September. Arraez said the procedure went smooth, so he should be fully healthy heading into spring training.
Ian Hamilton left his relief appearance early on Thursday in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Guardians.
Fantasy Impact: Hamilton appeared to suffer a lower body injury. There should be an update on his status when available.
The Guardians removed Alex Cobb from their ALCS roster.
Fantasy Impact: Cobb suffered a back injury during his start in Game 1 against the Yankees. Ben Lively was added as the corresponding move.
Gavin Lux left Sunday’s NLCS Game 1 with hip flexor tightness. (Source: Bill Plunkett on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Lux likely won't be in the lineup for Game 2. He'll look to get healthy for Game 3.
The Dodgers left Miguel Rojas off their NLCS roster. (Source: Juan Toribio on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rojas reaggravated a groin injury in the NLDS against the Padres. Kevin Kiermaier took the spot for him.
The Dodgers left Alex Vesia off their NLCS roster due to his intercostal injury. (Source: Fabian Ardaya on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Vesia suffering the injury in Game 5 against the Padres last series.
Joe Musgrove underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday. (Source: Dennis Lin on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Musgrove will miss all of next season. He'll look to make a full recovery for the 2026 season.
Ha-Seong Kim underwent shoulder surgery on Thursday. (Source: Dennis Lin on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Kim was shut down for the season at the end of September. It is possible he hits free agency in the offseason.
Braxton Garrett was diagnosed with a left elbow impingement. (Source: Christina De Nicola on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Garrett missed most of the second half of the season due to the elbow injury. He should be fully healthy heading into spring training.
Josh Jung underwent tendon release surgery in his right wrist. (Source: Kennedi Landry on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jung missed most of the season due to a fractured wrist. He should be fully heading into spring training after a full offseason.
Adolis García was diagnosed with a left patella tendon strain after undergoing an MRI earlier in October. (Source: Kennedi Landry on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Garcia seemingly played through the injury for most of the season. He should be fully healthy heading into spring training.
Gavin Stone underwent right shoulder surgery and is expected to miss the 2025 season. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on X)
Fantasy Impact: Stone landed on the IL in September due to shoulder inflammation but now it was determined he needed surgery to keep him out all next season. The 25-year-old had a 3.53 ERA with 116 strikeouts in 140 innings in 2024.
The Dodgers removed Michael Grove from their NLDS roster with an apparent injury. (Source: Fabian Ardaya on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is not clear what the injury was. Ben Casparius was added to the roster as the corresponding move.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that the team is looking to get Jeff McNeil at-bats in the Arizona Fall League. (Source: Tim Healey on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This comes as McNeil is aiming to return for the NLCS if the Mets advance past the Phillies. He has been sidelined since the first week of September due to a wrist injury.
Julian Aguiar will miss all of the 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. (Source: Mark Sheldon on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Aguiar landed on the injured list back in September with a shoulder strain. It turned out to be worse than that. He will look to make a full recovery for the 2026 season.
The status of Freddie Freeman is unclear for Game 3 on Tuesday after he left Game 2 early. (Source: Fabian Ardaya on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Freeman was just returning from an ankle sprain. If he is sidelined, it'll likely be Max Muncy at first base and Enrique Hernández at third base.
The Guardians removed Tyler Freeman from their ALDS roster due to a strained left oblique. (Source: Cleveland Guardians on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Cleveland added Angel Martínez to the ALDS roster as the corresponding move.
Andrew Painter, who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery is expected to pitch in the Arizona Fall League. (Source: Todd Zolecki on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Phillies top pitching prospect was sidelined for all of this season. He won't be rushed to the majors, but could be a candidate to be called up before the end of next season.
Nestor Cortes Jr. played catch on Sunday. (Source: Gary Phillips on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is the first time Cortes has thrown since he was shut down on September 25 due to a flexor strain. It remains unclear if he will return during the postseason.
Kodai Senga is reportedly "in the conversation" for a spot on the Mets' NLDS roster. (Source: Mike Puma on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Senga threw a live bullpen session earlier in the week. He was left off the Wild Card roster, but could be ready to return to the Mets for the NLDS series against the Phillies.
