MLB Injury Roundup: Post Trade Deadline Injury Blues
By Nick Fustor
Amidst the flurry of trade deadline moves made this year, there were several significant players sent to the disabled list. Here’s a look at which players will miss time.
As the trade deadline passed and many teams gained pivotal pieces for a playoff run, there were several teams that received unfortunate news about their top stars.
The Cleveland Indians sent their ace Danny Salazar to the 15-day DL, but expect him to return rather soon. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals lost a key bullpen piece in Luke Hochevar for the season, while Ken Giles will now get a chance as the Houston Astros closer after injuries to Luke Gregerson and Will Harris.
Over in the National League, the Colorado Rockies lost slugging shortstop Trevor Story for the rest of the season – which all but puts a cap on the Rockies unfortunate season. The dismal Atlanta Braves look to be gunning for the number one pick in next year’s draft, as they’ve placed Julio Teheran on the DL with a lat strain.
Out in the Midwest, Aledmys Diaz fractured his thumb and will miss significant time for the St. Louis Cardinals, which may be the final blow to a Cardinals team fighting to stay alive all season.
With just two months left in the season and injuries bound to happen, many teams may scramble to find minor leaguers capable of contributing – or turn to the waiver wire in hopes of making a trade.
Here’s a breakdown of every key MLB injury.
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