Throughout the entire 2025 Major League Baseball season, I’ll have you covered here at Fantasy Alarm with the fantasy baseball injury report. The fantasy baseball injury report this week features some notable fantasy names, including Aaron Judge, Jacob Misiorowski, and more! Be sure to read on to learn more about some notable MLB injuries and the corresponding fantasy impact. Also, check back later this week for the fantasy baseball injury report update ahead of this weekend’s games as we return from the MLB All-Star break!!

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report This Week

MVP candidate Aaron Judge is scheduled to return to action this week, while the Milwaukee Brewers will be without budding fantasy star Jacob Misiorowski for the next couple of turns through the rotation. The Houston Astros will welcome back Spencer Arrighetti to their rotation with open arms, while the Seattle Mariners have to be encouraged with the results from Bryce Miller’s first rehab starts. Other notable names in this week’s fantasy baseball injury report include Aaron Nola, Michael King, Ronald Acuna, and more.

As you prepare to finalize your fantasy baseball lineups for the upcoming week, don’t forget to take a look at James Grande’s best waiver wire pickups and tune in to the Caught Stealing Podcast later this week with Joe Gallina and yours truly for all things fantasy baseball!

 

 


 

MLB Injury Report: Starting Pitchers

Spencer Arrighetti, Houston Astros - Thumb

Arrighetti’s next start will be with the big league club, and per Roster Resource, he’s the tentative starter on Tuesday against the Marlins.

Bryce Miller, Seattle Mariners - Elbow

Miller made his first rehab start on Friday, as he’s working his way back from a bone spur in his pitching elbow. He fired four scoreless innings in that outing.

Michael King, San Diego Padres - Shoulder

King made his first rehab start on Sunday, and allowed six earned runs on four hits while striking out five across 3.1 IP (61 pitches).

Jacob Misiorowski, Milwaukee Brewers - Shin

Misiorowski was placed on the injured list with a shin contusion. I’m sure his shin is bothering him, but there’s the expectation that he’ll only miss two starts, and is it a coincidence that he’s right around his workload from last year? I wouldn’t be surprised if there were some elements of innings management here from Milwaukee, trying to preserve their budding ace for the stretch.

Shane Bieber, Toronto Blue Jays - Elbow

Bieber worked up to 62 pitches on Sunday, striking out six batters over five innings of work.

Michael Lorenzen, Kansas City Royals - Oblique

Barring any setbacks in the coming days, Lorenzen is expected to head out on a rehab assignment this week as he’s progressing from his oblique issue. His last start came on July 6.

Aaron Nola, Philadelphia Phillies - Ankle/Rib

It’s been reported that Nola will need at least three rehab starts before returning. The first one was solid, and his next one is slated for Wednesday. The next one would be in the early part of the following week, so perhaps Nola’s return would be around August 17th.

Taner Houck, Boston Red Sox - Elbow

Houck will have Tommy John surgery, ending his 2025 season, and likely taking up a good chunk of his 2026 season.

Hunter Greene, Cincinnati Reds - Groin

Over 3.1 IP in his rehab start on Sunday, Greene allowed two unearned runs while striking out seven.

 

 

 

MLB Injury Report: Hitters

Aaron Judge, New York Yankees - Elbow

Judge should return to the lineup on either Tuesday or Wednesday and serve as the team’s DH upon his return.

Jackson Chourio, Milwaukee Brewers - Hamstring

Chourio’s hamstring strain is expected to keep him out for at least one month.

Ronald Acuna, Atlanta Braves - Calf

Acuna is dealing with a Grade 1 calf strain, and there’s hope that he can return in two to three weeks.

Jeremy Pena, Houston Astros - Hamstring

Pena just recently returned from a fractured rib, only to leave early the next day with a hamstring cramp. I wouldn’t view it as serious, so think of him as day-to-day at the moment.

Austin Riley, Atlanta Braves - Abdomen

Riley is day-to-day with abdominal discomfort. Riley just spent about two weeks on the IL with a strained abdomen.

George Springer, Toronto Blue Jays - Concussion

It was a scary situation when Springer took a 96mph fastball to the head. He was diagnosed with a concussion, but there’s optimism he can return once he’s eligible.

Max Muncy, Los Angeles Dodgers - Knee

Barring any last-minute setbacks, Muncy is set to return to the Dodgers' lineup at some point this week.

Josh Jung, Texas Rangers - Calf

Jung has missed the last couple of games for Texas with a sore calf. Consider him day to day.

Jonathan Aranda, Tampa Bay Rays - Wrist

Aranda was placed on the IL with a fractured wrist, but there’s hope he can return later in the season. It seems like the Rays will use Yandy Diaz and Brandon Lowe at first base while Aranda is out.

Evan Carter, Texas Rangers - Back

Carter was placed on the injured list with back spasms. Wyatt Langford has started the last two games in center field, with Alejandro Osuna getting the starts in left field (both games against RHP).

Nolan Arenado, St. Louis Cardinals - Shoulder

Arenado was placed on the injured list with a strain in his right shoulder. Nolan Gorman figures to get the majority of the starts at the hot corner during Arenado’s absence.

Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins - Rib

The hope is that Buxton will return to the lineup on August 6th, which is the date on which he’s eligible to be activated from the IL.

 

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