Welcome to a different week of Razzball Ambulance Chasers!
Of us, I’ve acquired to inform you that the accidents are ramping straight into “out for the season” like essentially the most dangerous ass truck at Monster Jam you’ve ever seen.
The rumors you’ve heard are true. I’m not a physician, however I’ve nonetheless been leaving the emergency room, lined in blood, whereas trying shell shocked and whispering “Nick…Lodolo’s…finger” over and over. Actually, I don’t know why they hold letting me again there.
You possibly can’t save all of them.
We’re going to speak about Bo Bichette and Kevin Gausman and another gamers now.
Notable Accidents
AL Central
Steven Kwan (OF, CLE), again: Kwan joined the IL with some mid-back soreness. It marks a break from what began off as a powerful season that took a nosedive in the previous couple of months. Though Kwan is eligible to come back off the IL within the coming days, updates about his standing have been imprecise. Myles Straw was introduced as much as take Kwan’s roster spot and instantly did a goof by being picked off in his first play. So, perhaps he must shake a little bit (or lots) extra rust off.
So, in case you have Kwan, perhaps he has not been a lot use to you. Let’s say you want somebody although. In the identical division, Andrew Benintendi appears to wish to separate himself considerably from the remainder of the White Sox. I had a poop analogy able to go right here, however I believed higher of it.
I digress.
Benintendi hit 3 HR with 7 RBIs in his final 25 AB. So, perhaps he may have a number of little gurgles earlier than the season lastly dies off. Anyway, he higher not get too good and mess up this loss file for the remainder of us.
White Sox are on tempo to have essentially the most losses in fashionable MLB historical past. Nevertheless, the Padres shouldn’t take them calmly.
2 gamers to control…
Andrew Benintendi in final 20 video games: .310 BA, 5 HR, 16 RBI
Andrew Vaughn in final 12 video games: .360 BA, 4 HR, 8 RBI
— Sammy Levitt (@SammyLev) September 20, 2024
For those who aren’t division sure, Pavin Smith continues to be sizzling (additionally, Randal Grichuk). Nevertheless, consistency within the closing few weeks of the season is just not a assure, which might actually be mentioned for everybody I discussed above because the season ends.
Pavin Smith since being known as up on 8/19
.327 BA
17 hits
5 HR
17 RBIs
14 runs
24 video gamesINSANE pic.twitter.com/s7R31avb6A
— ? Mr. Az (@MrAzSports) September 20, 2024
AL East
Bo Bichette (SS, TOR), finger: Due to our editorial requirements, I’m not certain if I can write “lol” as a standalone sentence, however that’s what I needed to write down. Bichette returns to the IL as shortly as he left it with a fractured finger center proper. His unhappy 2024 season involves an finish. Maybe his time with the Blue Jays as nicely. Sorry, Bo-lievers (it’s me; I’m a Bo-liever).
Kevin Gausman (SP, TOR), again: The knife within the Blue Jays’ again will get twisted deeper as Kevin Gausman has his personal share of decrease again tightness. On the time of publication, Gausman was listed as questionable for his subsequent begin. Nevertheless, Gausman shared he thinks he might be obtainable for that begin subsequent week.
Kevin Gausman mentioned his again is feeling higher and he intends to make his closing begin subsequent week.
— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) September 20, 2024
Gausman is just not a straightforward alternative, however one possibility to try is Jose Quintana. Quintana has been on a heater these days. In his final 37 IP, he’s thrown a 1.95 ERA with 5.6 Ok/9 and a couple of.7 BB/9. Take a look at that outdated timer go.
Jose Quintana has a 22 2/3-inning scoreless streak. His ERA over his final 5 begins is 0.28.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) September 19, 2024
NL East
Francisco Lindor (SS, NYM), again: Lindor is just not on the IL, however he has been out for a number of days with decrease again soreness. Supervisor Carlos Mendoza shared there was an opportunity Lindor might play this weekend. On one other optimistic be aware, Lindor was noticed taking batting follow yesterday.
Lindor says he continues to really feel higher. Requested him if he has an opportunity to play tomorrow and he merely mentioned, “day-to-day.” Appeared in good spirits
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) September 20, 2024
Fortunately, the Mets might regain Kodai Senga. Senga will play in Triple-A this weekend and attempt to slip in a daily season recreation after that.
NL West
Austin Barnes (C, LAD), toe: Dodgers’ backup catcher Austin Barnes is out once more with a toe fracture. Barnes fractured the identical toe only a month in the past. Ouch.
It’s unclear when Barnes will return. Hunter Feduccia was recalled to take Barnes place on the roster for now. Fedducia has 81 H, 6 HR, and 50 RBIs in 285 AB this season within the MiLB.
Colorado’s Hunter Goodman could possibly be a useful and obtainable alternative if his sizzling streak stays a little bit longer. Goodman has hit 4 HR and 9 RBIs within the final week.
Hunter Goodman is on a critical heater proper now. Fourth dwelling run in 4 video games for the Arlington product, #13 of the season for him.
Ending the yr sturdy. Hopefully he generally is a common for the Rockies immediately subsequent season. pic.twitter.com/J1INib2eF4
— Matt Infield (@Matt_Infield) September 18, 2024
Ryne Nelson (SP, ARI), shoulder: Nelson goes to the IL with proper shoulder irritation, but it surely’s potential he might be again earlier than the tip of the common season. Brandon Hughes was recalled to exchange Nelson.
Tampa Bay’s Zack Littell could possibly be obtainable in your league. In his final 13 IP, he’s thrown 8.3 Ok/9 and 0.0 BB/9.
Zack Littell permits only one hit on 75 pitches to steer the Rays to a 2-0 victory over the Crimson Sox. ? pic.twitter.com/sKOzJjLYiR
— Bally Sports activities Solar: Rays (@BallyRays) September 20, 2024
Updates From The Infirmary
Listed below are your lightning-round harm updates. If a prime participant is just not talked about beneath, there aren’t any large or useful updates. If I missed somebody you’re interested in, discuss to me within the feedback.
- Ozzie Albies (2B, ATL), wrist: activated.
- Osvaldo Bido (SP, OAK), wrist: has not resumed exercise.
- Willson Contreras (C, STL), finger: out for the season.
- Carlos Correa (SS, MIN), heel: activated.
- Tyler Glasnow (SP, LAD), elbow: out for the season.
- Austin Hays (OF, PHI), kidney: ramping again up however common season return unsure.
- Clayton Kershaw (SP, LAD), toe: pitching off the mound and should return quickly.
- Nick Lodolo (SP, CIN), finger: out for the season.
- Micheal Lorenzen (SP, KCR), hamstring: rehab project.
- Chas McCormick (OF, HOU), hand: might start swinging quickly.
- Robbie Ray (SP, SFG), hamstring: attempting to return earlier than the tip of the common season.
- Grayson Rodriguez (SP, BAL), lat/teres: throwing bullpen classes however return unsure.
- Jeffrey Springs (SP, TBR), elbow: out for the season.
- Justin Steele (SP, CHC), elbow: activated.
- Gavin Stone SP, LAD), shoulder: probably out for the season.
That’s all for this week’s doom and gloom report, and similar to Bo Bichette, I’m out for the season as nicely! No harm report subsequent week because the season ends subsequent Sunday and with it, my have to spend time within the ER. See you once more subsequent preseason!
