The San Francisco Giants have placed left-handed pitcher Blake Snell on the injured list with a left adductor strain, hours before his scheduled start against the Cleveland Guardians. Snell, the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, has struggled in his first three appearances with the Giants, posting an 11.57 ERA. The Giants will open their series against the Guardians with a bullpen game and are expected to be without Snell for at least a month. This is the fourth Giants starter to be placed on the IL this season, joining Carlos Rodón, Anthony DeSclafani, and Alex Wood. Right-hander Sean Hjelle is a possible candidate to replace Snell in the rotation.
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The San Francisco Giants have placed left-handed pitcher Blake Snell on the 15-day injured list (IL) due to a left adductor strain. The injury, which was retroactive to April 23, is expected to sideline Snell for at least a month, according to the Baseball Prospectus recovery database. Snell’s absence adds to the Giants’ mounting injury woes, with fellow starters Robbie Ray, Alex Cobb, and Tristan Beck also currently on the IL. The Giants will now rely on Logan Webb, Kyler Harrison, and others to carry the load in Snell’s absence.
The Washington Nationals have placed outfielder Lane Thomas on the 10-day injured list with an MCL sprain in his left knee. Infielder Trey Lipscomb has been recalled from Triple-A Rochester to take his place. Thomas sustained the injury in a game against the Cubs on Tuesday night while trying to steal second base. The Nationals have not yet announced a timetable for Thomas’ return.
The Arizona Diamondbacks will recall left-handed pitcher Tommy Henry from Triple-A Reno to start Tuesday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. To make room on the roster, the team is expected to place Merrill Kelly on the 15-day injured list, though a reliever could also land on the shelf instead. Kelly is dealing with a shoulder injury.
The Tampa Bay Rays have placed struggling closer Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list with nerve-related issues. Fairbanks has experienced numbness in his fingers at times over the past few years, and the problem flared up again on Saturday and Sunday.
Fairbanks has had tests on his shoulder and arm, with additional testing to be done. The Rays recalled reliever Kevin Kelly from Triple-A Durham to take Fairbanks’ spot on the roster. Cash plans to fill the closer role by looking at matchups, with Colin Poche, Jason Adam, Shawn Armstrong and Garrett Cleavinger all expected to get chances.
Ozzie Albies of the Atlanta Braves has begun swinging a bat and could return from the 10-day injured list when first eligible on Friday. Albies suffered a fractured right toe when he was hit by a pitch a week ago. Luis Guillorme and David Fletcher have been handling second base duties for Atlanta in the All-Star’s absence.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Frankie Montas was struck by a line drive and forced to leave Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning. X-rays revealed no fractures, but Montas will be placed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm contusion. The Reds have called up right-hander Casey Legumina to take Montas’ place.
The Tampa Bay Rays have placed right-hander Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 19, with a nerve-related issue. The move comes as a blow to the Rays, who are already dealing with several other injuries to their pitching staff. Fairbanks has been one of the better relievers in the league over the past few years, but he has struggled in 2024, allowing seven earned runs in his first seven innings.