Getaway day proved to be a tough one for several MLB teams, as several notables went down on May 4. Among those players included outfielder Randy Arozarena, plus pitchers Tanner Bibee, Freddy Peralta, and Shota Imanaga.
Arozarena leaves game against Rangers
Randy Arozarena exited the Mariners’ 8-1 loss on May 4 with a hamstring injury. However, manager Dan Wilson stated it’s not believed to be a serious issue.
Arozarena recorded a hit, giving him a hit in six of his last seven games.
Peralta departs despite stellar outing
Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta notched his fourth win of 2025 and lowered his ERA to 2.18. However, Peralta left the game after 89 pitches after he experienced groin soreness, per the team.
Peralta wasn’t the only starter in the Cubs/Brewers game who exited early. Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga suffered a left hamstring strain covering first base on a ground ball.
Varsho & Volpe miss games
Two AL East teams were down key pieces on May 4.
The Blue Jays did not have Daulton Varsho, as the Toronto outfielder missed their game against the Guardians with back tightness.
Anthony Volpe, meanwhile, did not play on May 4 against the Rays. Volpe told the media on the 3rd he felt a pop in his left shoulder after diving at a ground ball. However, he remained in the game after being checked out.
The Yankees’ shortstop underwent X-rays, and it was determined his shoulder was fine structurally. However, he’ll undergo additional testing.
Other injury news
Triston Casas underwent knee surgery and is officially done for the rest of 2024. It came one day after he ruptured the patellar tendon in one of his knees after running out a ground ball.
Casas was previously placed on the injured list on May 3.
In better news, the Red Sox got Kristian Campbell, who missed three games with a rib issue, back.
Diamondbacks starter Corbin Burnes will not make his next scheduled start, thanks to what Arizona stated was right shoulder inflammation. Burnes, who’s missed bats six percent less compared to 2024, has seen the velocity on his cutter and sinker down over a MPH on average this season.
Tanner Bibee exited the Guardians’ game on May 4 with cramping in both legs.
Jesse Winker departed the first game of the Mets’ doubleheader on May 4 with right side discomfort. In other news regarding the Mets, left-handed reliever Danny Young will opt for UCL reconstruction and miss the rest of 2025.
Miami got Nick Fortes back from the injured list. However, Otto Lopez landed on the IL with a right ankle sprain.
Lance McCullers Jr. (Astros) and Josh Rojas (White Sox) were activated from the injured list.
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