League-Wide Pitching Injury Epidemic
Key Questions
What pitching injuries are affecting the Cubs?
Scott Thielbar is sidelined with a hamstring injury, prompting Vince Velasquez's call-up for depth post-TJS. Javier Palencia is also on the IL.
Which Reds pitcher is injured?
Luis Suárez is sidelined, impacting the Reds' co-leading position. The team is dealing with ongoing pitching issues.
What arm injuries are the Giants facing?
The Giants have long-term arm injuries to Susac and Birdsong. They are part of the league-wide pitching crisis.
Which teams have multiple pitching injuries?
The Orioles have Dean Kremer out with a quad injury; Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes on 60-day IL; Braves' Iglesias and Wentz injured; Red Sox' Sonny Gray on 15-day IL. Over 550 IL placements strain rotations.
What returns are helping amid the pitching epidemic?
Phillies' Zack Wheeler is back; Orioles' Keegan Akin and Astros' Sousa have returned. These provide some relief in the injury wave.
Ongoing wave adds Cubs Thielbar hamstring/Velasquez depth post-TJS, Reds Suárez sidelined, White Sox churn; prior Giants Susac/Birdsong arms LT, O's Kremer quad, Dbacks Burnes IL60, Braves Iglesias/Wentz, Red Sox Gray IL15, Cubs Palencia; Phils Wheeler back; O's Akin/Astros Sousa returns amid 550+ IL rotations strain.