The Giants are raising the white flag on the season and have shifted their focus to 2027. As a result, they have taken a proactive approach with player health and placed Devers on the 60-day injured list with a chronic abdominal injury. Devers will visit with the prominent abdominal surgeon, Dr. William Meyers. Dr. Meyers has pioneered surgeries in the area and performed multiple procedures on numerous professional athletes from a variety of sports.
In the past, Devers' injury might have been labeled a sports hernia, a catchall term that was used to describe any injury to the abdominal area. However, true sports hernias occur in a specific area when recurring forces are transmitted through the midsection and into the groin and abdominal muscles. This repetitive force can result in micro-tears of a muscle. In most sports hernias, a hernia, or true protrusion, does not occur. To provide clarity to the issue, Dr. Meyers has pushed for the use of the term "core muscle injury." This label eliminates the misleading hernia term and suggests the injury can occur to any of the many muscles that comprise an individual's core.
Fortunately for Devers, core muscle surgery has a high success rate and a reasonably quick recovery. By opting to go under the knife now, he should have a relatively normal offseason and be ready to go by the spring.
Ohtani's fantasy season is all but over, as the team placed him on the IL with knee, neck and
The Giants are raising the white flag on the season and have shifted their focus to 2027. As a result, they have taken a proactive approach with player health and placed Devers on the 60-day injured list with a chronic abdominal injury. Devers will visit with the prominent abdominal surgeon, Dr. William Meyers. Dr. Meyers has pioneered surgeries in the area and performed multiple procedures on numerous professional athletes from a variety of sports.
In the past, Devers' injury might have been labeled a sports hernia, a catchall term that was used to describe any injury to the abdominal area. However, true sports hernias occur in a specific area when recurring forces are transmitted through the midsection and into the groin and abdominal muscles. This repetitive force can result in micro-tears of a muscle. In most sports hernias, a hernia, or true protrusion, does not occur. To provide clarity to the issue, Dr. Meyers has pushed for the use of the term "core muscle injury." This label eliminates the misleading hernia term and suggests the injury can occur to any of the many muscles that comprise an individual's core.
Fortunately for Devers, core muscle surgery has a high success rate and a reasonably quick recovery. By opting to go under the knife now, he should have a relatively normal offseason and be ready to go by the spring.
Ohtani's fantasy season is all but over, as the team placed him on the IL with knee, neck and biceps injuries. The reigning NL MVP has struggled for a while now, and the team opted to temporarily shut him down. The biceps appears to be the bigger issue, though both have limited him to just DH duties since July 3. He is eligible to return September 23, meaning he could make an appearance during the team's final five games. However, Los Angeles is likely to have secured their playoff positioning by that point, and there is no guarantee he will play much before the postseason. Fantasy managers still fighting for league titles will want to consider all their options, including cutting Ohtani loose, as the season reaches its end.
An ill-advised slide resulted in a sprained thumb and an IL-designation for the Yankees speedster. Chisholm was injured when he slid headfirst into second base last Tuesday. The sprain appears mild to moderate because the team did not immediately send him for surgery. However, New York did shut him down from all baseball activities for at least a week and will continue to monitor the ailing digit before determining how to proceed.
The decision to slide headfirst can be a reckless endeavor. When the slide is attempted, the individual forfeits a degree of control and increases the chances of a head or hand injury. Even worse, studies have demonstrated that the approach isn't any faster than the safer feet-first slide.
Anthony Volpe has taken over at second for the Yankees but has been a bit erratic at the plate. Volpe went 3-for-4 in his first game back, including a grand slam, but he has just one hit in the subsequent three games. Jose Caballero could also see time in Chisholm's absence.
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Kyle Bradish: The Orioles right-hander was placed on the 15-day IL with lower abdominal discomfort. The designation will end his regular season, though he would be able to return in the postseason should Baltimore sneak in. The injury description is a bit vague and could be a mild issue. However, as we have seen with Devers, catchall terms for abdominal injuries can be misleading. Keep an eye out to see if Bradish responds well to treatment or if he makes his own trip to Philadelphia to visit Dr. Meyers.
Byron Buxton: The Twins outfielder will undergo season-ending hip surgery on September 18 to address impingement in the area. The recovery will extend well into the offseason and could impact his spring training availability. A 2019 study on return to play rates on MLB players following surgery for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) put the average time of recovery at roughly four months. However, the same study did reveal a dip in productivity for nonpitchers who underwent the procedure, suggesting Buxton's 2027 value may need to be adjusted.
Freddie Freeman: While it doesn't appear the Dodgers will shut down Freeman completely, they are set to supply their ailing slugger with an off day or two. Freeman is dealing with tendinitis in his right knee, an issue that he said is negatively impacting his swing. He has already been ruled out for Monday and will likely miss additional time as the postseason approaches. A 10-day stint on the IL isn't out of the realm of possibilities, and those invested here need to monitor his availability on a day-to-day basis.
Jesus Luzardo: It appears Luzardo is feeling the effects of his complete-game, two-hit shutout from early last week. The Phillies lefty reported soreness and inflammation in his shoulder following the game, and he skipped his start on Saturday as a result. Imaging on the ailing joint revealed no structural damage, and there is hope he can return after a round of anti-inflammatory meds. He will look to return later this week, likely against the Mets.
Logan Webb: The right-hander is another Giants player who could see his season end prematurely. San Francisco is reportedly considering shutting down Webb for the remainder of the season. Webb has shown signs of general fatigue, struggling his last five starts. He has a 9.55 ERA over that stretch, including two road starts in which he gave up a combined 14 runs. He has battled knee and back issues throughout the season, including a trip to the IL for bursitis. Even if Webb manages to return to the mound this year, his recent productivity makes him a precarious play.
JJ Wetherholt: The Cardinals rookie plans on going through a full workout Tuesday as he works his way back from right wrist tendinitis. Wetherholt would like to return to action before the end of the year, and his performance in the workout could be the determining factor. Look for a more concrete update to come after he goes through the pregame routine.
