Our MLB injury report tracks every fantasy-relevant injury heading into the 2027 season, from Tommy John surgeries to late-season injuries that could linger into spring. Each player has his injury, procedure, expected return, and our Opening Day outlook, plus a stash list of injured players worth holding in those IL spots. We will update it weekly through the offseason and twice a week in spring training and the regular season.
Updated October 29, 2026 · 109 players · 5 out for 2027 · 16 likely to open on the IL
Notable Injuries
Hunter Greene
SP · CIN · Elbow UCL · Tommy John surgery (revision) · Out for 2027
Second Tommy John of his career, chosen over an internal brace, with a 12 to 18 month recovery estimate.
2027 Injured Stash List
Priority Stashes (6)
Upside Stashes (7)
Deep Stashes (15)
2027 MLB Injury Tracker
Out for 2027 (5)
Likely IL (16)
Questionable (22)
Likely Ready (63)
Ready (3)
Injury News
- Oct 27, 2026Jeff Hoffman : The Twins disclosed that Hoffman had arthroscopic surgery to clean up his elbow and remove a bone chip, with a throwing program set to begin in roughly eight weeks and readiness for 2027 expected. Source
- Oct 26, 2026Brandon Woodruff : Woodruff worked the ninth inning of World Series Game 3, allowing one run in his first game appearance since July. Source
- Oct 23, 2026Brandon Woodruff : Milwaukee put Woodruff on its World Series roster, his first active roster spot since the shoulder injury that sidelined him in July. Source
- Oct 22, 2026Dalton Rushing : The Dodgers confirmed Rushing had a hybrid internal brace procedure on his right elbow UCL on Oct. 21, putting a return to catching around mid-to-late July. Source
- Oct 21, 2026Dalton Rushing : Rushing was scheduled for internal brace surgery on his elbow UCL on Oct. 21, which is expected to keep him from catching for about nine months, though he could hit sooner. Source
- Oct 20, 2026Brandon Woodruff : Woodruff threw a 23-pitch live batting practice session with his fastball at 90 to 92 mph, his first time facing hitters since the shoulder injury, though Milwaukee has not decided on his World Series roster status. Source
- Oct 12, 2026Jakob Marsee : Marsee’s internal brace surgery on his left elbow was completed on Oct. 12, with about six months of recovery projected. Source
- Oct 11, 2026Spencer Strider : Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos said Strider will be a 2027 rotation option but the team will not plan around a full workload. Source
- Oct 11, 2026Spencer Schwellenbach : Atlanta expects Schwellenbach back in the 2027 rotation after his elbow surgery but is not counting on a full season. Source
- Oct 11, 2026Caleb Durbin : The Red Sox disclosed that Durbin had reconstructive surgery on the middle joint of his left pinkie the previous week. Source
- Oct 11, 2026Shane McClanahan : McClanahan was ruled out for the remainder of the postseason because of his left forearm. Source
- Oct 11, 2026Brandon Woodruff : Woodruff advanced from flat-ground work to bullpen sessions in October and is trying to work his way into a relief role for the World Series. Source
- Oct 10, 2026Garrett Whitlock : Imaging revealed Whitlock had been pitching on a fractured right tibia, which will be treated with a walking boot instead of surgery. Source
- Oct 9, 2026Corey Seager : Texas announced Seager had a bone spur removed from his right elbow and should be ready for normal offseason work. Source
- Oct 9, 2026Josh Jung : The Rangers said Jung’s right hand fracture from a hit by pitch will heal without surgery. Source
- Oct 9, 2026Reese Olson : Olson is in a throwing progression after shoulder labrum surgery and is targeting spring training. Source
- Oct 8, 2026Jakob Marsee : Miami scheduled Marsee for internal brace surgery on his left elbow UCL, with a recovery estimate near six months. Source
- Oct 8, 2026Kris Bryant : Paul DePodesta said Colorado is planning its 2027 roster without counting on Bryant after his back kept him out all of 2026. Source
- Oct 6, 2026Jordan Westburg : The Orioles still hope Westburg is back by Opening Day after Tommy John surgery but are not counting on him in their roster planning. Source
- Oct 5, 2026Cal Raleigh : Raleigh had debridement surgery on his left shoulder AC joint and is expected to be fully recovered before spring training. Source
- Oct 5, 2026Josh Naylor : Naylor had a TFCC repair on his right wrist and the Mariners expect him to be healthy for spring training. Source
- Oct 5, 2026Roman Anthony : Boston disclosed that Anthony’s hand injury includes a partial ligament tear at the base of his right ring finger, which will be treated with rest instead of surgery. Source
- Oct 2, 2026Hunter Greene : A Cincinnati report indicated Greene is almost certain to miss all of 2027 following his second Tommy John surgery. Source
- Oct 2, 2026Spencer Steer : Steer’s right wrist surgery was successful and he is aiming to be ready for the 2027 season. Source
- Oct 1, 2026Walker Jenkins : Jenkins had a bone chip and bone spur removed from his right elbow and is expected to be ready for spring training. Source
- Oct 1, 2026Byron Buxton : Buxton had his stitches removed after hip arthroscopy and began a rehab plan aimed at spring training. Source
- Oct 1, 2026Phil Maton : Chicago confirmed Maton’s September knee surgery is complete, though no specific spring timeline was given. Source
- Sep 30, 2026Jackson Holliday : Holliday had a TFCC debridement on his left wrist and is expected to be ready for spring training. Source
- Sep 30, 2026Daulton Varsho : Houston announced Varsho had arthroscopic surgery to address cysts in his left wrist ahead of his free agency. Source
- Sep 30, 2026Roman Anthony : New MRIs showed additional muscle damage in Anthony’s right wrist after he was hurt in the Wild Card Series. Source
- Sep 29, 2026Corbin Burnes : Burnes described his shoulder issue as fatigue that should improve with rest, making surgery unlikely. Source
- Sep 29, 2026Robby Snelling : Marlins president Peter Bendix said Snelling should be throwing off a mound in spring training and game ready by May or June. Source
- Sep 29, 2026Blade Tidwell : San Francisco set Tidwell’s UCL surgery with Dr. Keith Meister for mid-October and expects him back in 2028. Source
- Sep 29, 2026Carson Whisenhunt : The Giants said Whisenhunt had Tommy John surgery on Sept. 16 and is slated to start throwing around mid-March. Source
- Sep 29, 2026Hayden Birdsong : Birdsong began a throwing program in late September, roughly six months after his Tommy John surgery. Source
- Sep 29, 2026Daniel Susac : The Giants said Susac’s kneecap fracture is being treated with physical therapy and that Dr. Ken Akizuki would re-examine him in mid-October. Source
- Sep 28, 2026Kyle Bradish : Mike Elias said Bradish would have sports hernia surgery and should be available for the start of spring training. Source
- Sep 28, 2026Tylor Megill : David Stearns said Megill is expected to be fully healthy for spring training after his 2025 Tommy John surgery. Source
- Sep 28, 2026Jorge Polanco : The Mets confirmed Polanco’s ankle surgery was done Aug. 26 and said he will be eased in when camp opens. Source
- Sep 27, 2026J.T. Ginn : The Athletics expect Ginn to have a normal offseason and be a full participant in spring training. Source
