The Colorado catcher is out with a left shoulder injury. The ailment was initially classified as shoulder inflammation before the team downgraded the injury to a strain and sent him to the injured list. When an injury or illness occurs, it is often accompanied by various signs and symptoms. Symptoms are considered anything reported by the affected individual themselves and includes things like pain, dizziness or nausea. Signs are more objective and can be measured by the involved clinician. Types of signs include fever, swelling or loss of function. Goodwin's preliminary injury was not actually a diagnosis but instead a sign of the underlying strain. Determining how long Goodman will be out with the strain is difficult, as the team is also leaving out the specific muscle involved. However, most nondescript shoulder strains result in multiweek absences, so those invested in Goodman should find a long-term replacement.
The Cubs right-hander was removed from his most recent start due to cramping his nonthrowing (glove) hand. There are more than 30 muscles that influence movement in the human hand. They are divided into two groups, the extrinsic and the intrinsic muscles. The intrinsic muscles are situated in the hand itself and used primarily for precise, coordinated movements of the fingers and thumb. The extrinsic muscles are located in the forearm and have long tendons that anchor them to the hand and wrist. These muscles help generate power and grip in the hand and additional movement at the wrist.
The Colorado catcher is out with a left shoulder injury. The ailment was initially classified as shoulder inflammation before the team downgraded the injury to a strain and sent him to the injured list. When an injury or illness occurs, it is often accompanied by various signs and symptoms. Symptoms are considered anything reported by the affected individual themselves and includes things like pain, dizziness or nausea. Signs are more objective and can be measured by the involved clinician. Types of signs include fever, swelling or loss of function. Goodwin's preliminary injury was not actually a diagnosis but instead a sign of the underlying strain. Determining how long Goodman will be out with the strain is difficult, as the team is also leaving out the specific muscle involved. However, most nondescript shoulder strains result in multiweek absences, so those invested in Goodman should find a long-term replacement.
The Cubs right-hander was removed from his most recent start due to cramping his nonthrowing (glove) hand. There are more than 30 muscles that influence movement in the human hand. They are divided into two groups, the extrinsic and the intrinsic muscles. The intrinsic muscles are situated in the hand itself and used primarily for precise, coordinated movements of the fingers and thumb. The extrinsic muscles are located in the forearm and have long tendons that anchor them to the hand and wrist. These muscles help generate power and grip in the hand and additional movement at the wrist. It sounds like Gausman's problem involved one of the intrinsic muscles. This should be considered a win, as the extrinsics are also directly linked to the elbow, and an injury here can be linked to other, more significant issues. Chicago is planning on Gausman making his next start, but I'm monitoring his effectiveness over his next several outings to see if there are any lingering effects of this seemingly minor problem.
Check Swings
CJ Abrams: The Nationals shortstop has missed four straight games after spraining his ankle in a win over the Rangers. X-rays on the injured joint were negative, but he has remained unable to play since. Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in sports, accounting for 37 percent of the lower leg injuries suffered in the MLB according to a recent study. The variability in the injury is wide, with time lost often linked to the severity of the sprain. Fortunately, Abrams is reportedly dealing with a mild sprain, and the team is hopeful he can return in the week ahead. If an IL stint is needed it would be reasonable to believe he could be activated when first eligible.
Aaron Judge: The Yankees slugger has continued to progress in his recovery from a stress fracture in his first rib, hitting off a tee last week. He has also resumed running and lifting, and remains confident he will return at some point this season. Judge continues to take baby steps forward but, at this point, any update that doesn't mention a setback or a prolonged hiatus from baseball-related activities must be considered a win. Cross your fingers the good news keeps rolling in.
Ketel Marte: The 32-year-old second baseman is managing left knee inflammation while also answering questions about an unexpected absence prior to the injury designation. For injury analysis purposes, we will look past the mysterious disappearance and instead focus on the knee. If the injury is just an excuse for the veteran to clear his head, the team is selling it well, limiting his throwing and having him focus on upper body work. Marte will gradually up his workload in the week ahead to see how the knee responds and if he can return when first eligible on August 30. Fantasy managers have no other option than to stay the course and remain patient.
Michael Soroka: With Zac Gallen, Ryne Nelson and Corbin Burnes already out with injury, the Arizona pitching staff took another hit over the weekend when Soroka joined his teammates on the IL with right arm inflammation. Soroka has been a productive player when healthy this year amassing an 8-4 record with a 3.40 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP. Unfortunately, injuries have been an issue, as he missed nearly two months earlier this year with a left glute strain. That injury does not appear directly linked to his new ailment, but it will keep him out of the lineup for the foreseeable future.
Giancarlo Stanton: While Judge's recovery continues on a slow and steady upswing, Stanton's attempt to return from a calf strain came to a crashing halt. Stanton, out with a right calf strain since late April, suffered a strain in his opposite calf while running the bases. Lower extremity injuries have long been an issue for Stanton and have resulted in at least nine separate IL trips in his 17-year career. The latest strain is likely to keep him out for the remainder of the season and eliminates any remaining fantasy value he still held.
Kyle Stowers: The Marlins plan on activating Stowers prior to Monday's game versus the Red Sox. The outfielder has been sidelined since straining his left hamstring on August 9. It will be a nice boost to have Stowers back in the lineup but let the aforementioned Stanton serve as a friendly reminder that prior injury increases the risk of a future ailment. Stowers has now made two separate trips to the IL for hamstring strains this season and will finish out the year with an elevated degree of injury risk.
Bryan Woo: Woo skipped a start after reporting soreness in his throwing shoulder following his August 16 outing. He has since been able to throw two bullpen sessions as the Mariners opted for a conservative approach with his care. The tactic appears to have worked, and the team will now decide if and when to slot him back into the rotation. Woo managers will be happy to welcome the ace back for the stretch run.
