2025 Fantasy Baseball: Injury Updates
C Francisco Alvarez, NYM
Alvarez kicked off his rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, going 1-for-3 with a strikeout while catching five innings. He was not in the starting lineup the next night, suggesting a gradual build-up. The Mets are eyeing a potential return to the majors by the end of next week, assuming no setbacks.
C Tyler Stephenson, CIN
An early-week MRI on Stephenson’s oblique showed encouraging results. He’s expected to ramp up baseball activities soon, with a rehab assignment likely to follow as he progresses toward a return to the Reds.
1B Freddie Freeman, LAD
The Dodgers plan to activate Freeman from the injured list on Friday, April 11, 2025, following his recovery, bolstering their lineup.
2B Gleyber Torres, DET
Torres has been sidelined for 13 days with an oblique injury but resumed hitting this week. The Tigers are targeting his activation for Friday, April 11, 2025.
2B Jeff McNeil, NYM
McNeil, out all season with an oblique issue, is slated to begin a rehab assignment this weekend. The Mets are optimistic about his return timeline, which is pending successful rehab games.
SS Zack Neto, LAA
Neto has been electric in his last three Triple-A rehab starts, hitting 6-for-13 with eight runs, two homers, four RBIs, and a stolen base. He’s poised to rejoin the Angels’ lineup soon and should be rostered in all fantasy formats upon his return.
SP Ranger Suárez, PHI
Suárez began his rehab with a Low-A start on Thursday, April 10, 2025, tossing three scoreless innings, allowing one hit, and striking out four on 33 pitches. If he avoids setbacks, he’s likely one or two more starts from rejoining the Phillies’ rotation.
SP Lucas Giolito, BOS
Giolito’s second Triple-A rehab start on April 9, 2025, saw him throw 64 pitches over 5.2 innings, allowing one run, four hits, four walks, and fanning five. He’s likely one more outing from replacing Sean Newcomb in Boston’s rotation.
SP Lance McCullers Jr., HOU
McCullers struggled in his second Triple-A rehab start, allowing two runs and seven baserunners (including a homer) over 1.2 innings with one strikeout. On the positive side, he reached 50 pitches, suggesting two more minor league starts could prepare him for Houston’s rotation.
SP Tony Gonsolin, LAD
With Landon Knack and Justin Wrobleski struggling (combining for 13 runs in recent outings), Gonsolin’s sharp April 9, 2025, rehab start at Triple-A—3.1 scoreless innings, two baserunners, seven strikeouts on 46 pitches—positions him as a potential bullpen game option for the Dodgers next week. Bobby Miller remains an alternative, though his six walks in five innings raise concerns.
SP Spencer Strider, ATL
Strider dominated his third Triple-A rehab start on Thursday, April 10, 2025, allowing one run over 5.1 innings with 13 strikeouts on 90 pitches. The Braves expect to slot him back into their rotation next week.
SP Grayson Rodriguez, BAL
Rodriguez pitched multiple bullpen sessions in early April, with his latest on April 7, 2025. Pending continued progress, the Orioles aim to send him on a rehab assignment in a couple of weeks.
SP Edward Cabrera, MIA
Cabrera has excelled in two rehab starts, allowing two runs on nine hits with 10 strikeouts and no walks over seven innings. His April 6 outing featured 74 pitches over five innings. He’s on the cusp of rejoining Miami’s rotation.
SP Tobias Myers, MIL
With Milwaukee’s rotation depleted, Myers threw 3.1 shutout innings at Triple-A on April 8, 2025, allowing two hits, two walks, and two strikeouts on 45 pitches. He’s roughly two starts from being stretched out to five innings for the Brewers.
SP Clark Schmidt, NYY
Schmidt’s first rehab start saw him toss 3.1 scoreless innings with one hit, one walk, and seven strikeouts on 61 pitches. He’s on track to return to the Yankees’ rotation next week.
SP George Kirby, SEA
Kirby threw a bullpen session last weekend and is expected to increase intensity this week. If all goes well, a rehab assignment could start in about a week, with the Mariners targeting an early May return to their rotation.