Throughout the entire 2025 Major League Baseball season, I’ll have you covered here at Fantasy Alarm with the fantasy baseball injury report. Each Friday, we’ll do a look around the league for notable updates regarding MLB injuries, and given the fallout from yesterday’s MLB trade deadline, there’s a lot to cover! The fantasy baseball injury update this week features Roki Sasaki, Ketel Marte, and more. Be sure to read on to learn more about some notable MLB injuries ahead of this weekend’s games.

MLB Injury Report Update Ahead of This Weekend's Games

The Baltimore Orioles should be welcoming back Tyler O’Neill and Jordan Westburg to the lineup here in the very near future, while the Los Angeles Dodgers will have a decision to make on Roki Sasaki. The Arizona Diamondbacks seemed to have avoided major injury to star hitter Ketel Marte, while the Houston Astros await word on Luis Garcia’s elbow. Other names in this fantasy baseball injury update include Ryan Pepiot, Dustin May, and Anthony Santander.

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 for the week, and the newest episode of Caught Stealing with Joe Gallina and yours truly!

 

 


 

MLB Week 24 Injury Report Update: Pitchers

Luis Garcia, Houston Astros - Elbow

You hate to see stuff like this. Garcia had a long, arduous rehab, and after just a couple of starts, he finds himself back on the injured list with discomfort in his right elbow. I’d expect his regular season is done, as Houston plays it very cautiously with Garcia.

Roki Sasaki, Los Angeles Dodgers - Shoulder

Don’t be surprised if, in the postseason, Sasaki works as a reliever for the Dodgers. The team is still evaluating what to do with him for the rest of the season. However, my hunch is that he could operate in a relief role, as I’m not sure there’s enough to trust to put him back in the starting rotation.

Ryan Pepiot, Tampa Bay Rays - Fatigue

Pepiot is dealing with some fatigue, and it’s no surprise, as he’s handled a career-high workload. He’s up to 163 IP on the year, after logging 133.1 last season between AA and MLB.

Dustin May, Boston Red Sox - Elbow

Right elbow neuritis has sent May to the injured list. It’s not crazy to think that his regular season is likely over at this point.

 

 


 

MLB Week 24 Injury Report Update: Hitters

Anthony Volpe, New York Yankees - Shoulder

Rumor has it that Volpe has been playing through a shoulder issue for months at this point, and a recent reaggravation has really brought it to light.

Anthony Santander, Toronto Blue Jays - Shoulder

Could the rich be getting richer? Perhaps! Santander began a rehab assignment and wasted no time leaving the park for a home run.

Jordan Westburg, Baltimore Orioles - Ankle

The expectation is for Westburg to begin a rehab assignment at some point during this weekend.

Ketel Marte, Arizona Diamondbacks - Foot

Marte is day-to-day with a foot contusion, and fortunately for Marte and the D’Backs, the X-rays didn’t reveal any major damage.

Sean Murphy, Atlanta Braves - Hip

Murphy’s 2025 season will come to an end, as he’ll opt for surgery on the labral tear in his right hip.

Tyler O’Neill, Baltimore Orioles - Wrist

Barring any last-minute setback, O’Neill should return to the Baltimore lineup today (Friday).

Masyn Winn, St. Louis Cardinals - Knee

Winn is going to gut it out for a few more weeks to make it through the season, but a procedure is in store for after the season.