Wild Card rosters settle major October availability questions
Key Questions
What major injuries are affecting star players?
Aaron Judge has a rib stress fracture possibly ending his regular season. Shohei Ohtani is shut down from pitching indefinitely due to knee inflammation.
Which pitchers are dealing with injuries?
Brewers' Woodruff is out until September, Max Meyer went to IL with neck strain, and Misiorowski returned from arm fatigue.
How are catchers impacted by recent injuries?
Shea Langeliers has a torn meniscus, significantly impacting the A's and the catcher trade market. Adley Rutschman has a wrist issue.
What is the status of Juan Soto's injury?
Mets' Juan Soto has a Grade 2 left calf strain and is on the IL for weeks.
Which players have returned from injuries?
Julio Rodriguez has returned from concussion, and Harrison is progressing from forearm issues.
What record number of players are on the IL?
A record 601 players are currently on the injured list across MLB.
How might Cody Bellinger's injury affect teams?
Bellinger's hamstring scare could force a potential IL stint and impact trade plans or call-ups like Spencer Jones.
What other notable injuries are reshaping races?
Will Smith has a neck injury, Frelick has shoulder soreness, and Blue Jays' Barger has a season-ending injury.
Judge remains unavailable pending an ALDS roster decision, Schmidt is out for the entire postseason with biceps neuritis and Stanton made New York's roster. Luzardo, Contreras, Munoz, Mize, Javier and McClanahan remain important health concerns as Division Series rosters and rotations take shape.