While May 23 saw numerous players come back from the injured list, several individuals left their respective games. Alex Bregman had to be pulled from the Sox’s game against the Orioles, while Brandon Nimmo came out after a rain delay in Flushing.
Bregman left game vs. Orioles
After tweaking something during Game 1 of what was supposed to be a doubleheader against the O’s, Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman was pulled with right quad tightness.
Bregman was not listed in the Game 2 lineup, although it didn’t matter as that game was postponed.
The Red Sox infielder said regarding an IL stint after leaving the game, “I feel like we’ll know a lot more tomorrow after sleeping and seeing how it presents in the morning. But all my strength is still there right now, which is good so far.”
He’s day-to-day.
Contreras scratched
Cardinals infielder Willson Contreras was originally scheduled to play on May 23 against the Diamondbacks. However, he ultimately did not start and was scratched.
St. Louis stated Contreras is dealing with back spasms.
Santander misses another game
The Blue Jays kept Anthony Santander out of the starting lineup for the second straight day with a hip injury. However, Santander did come in as a pinch hitter.
He’s expected to come back into the lineup on May 24.
Other injury news
New York (NL) pulled Brandon Nimmo from their game against the Dodgers with neck stiffness.
The Athletics placed Gio Urshela on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain, part of a busy day of roster moves for the A’s. Denzel Clarke and Logan Davidson were promoted to Sacramento, while JJ Bleday got pished down to Las Vegas (AAA).
Washington placed outfielder Jacob Young on the 10-day IL with a shoulder sprain, which opened the door for prospect Daylen Lile to move up to the Majors.
It was also a busy day for activations. The Reds activated Hunter Greene from the 15-day IL. However, Cincinnati had to move Carson Spiers from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL with a right shoulder impingement.
The White Sox activated outfielders Andrew Benintendi and Mike Tauchman from the 10-day IL. Additionally, Ronald Acuna Jr. was officially activated on the 23rd.
Cubs reliever Ryan Brasier, D-Backs reliever Justin Martinez, and Twins shortstop Carlos Correa came off the IL, as well.
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