1	Juan Soto New York Mets LF
strained calf - looked like he might avoid an IL stint at first but expected to miss 2-3 weeks
2	Jackson Chourio Milwaukee Brewers CF
fractured hand - IL stint was an opening day surprise, but his 2-to-4-week timetable is within our sights now
3	Mookie Betts Los Angeles Dodgers RF
strained oblique - normal timetable is 4-6 weeks, but both Betts and manager Dave Roberts are optimistic he can beat it
4	Seiya Suzuki Chicago Cubs RF
sprained knee - on rehab assignment, could return as early as this weekend
5	Josh Hader Houston Astros RP
biceps tendinitis - has been throwing bullpens and should face hitters soon, could be back before end of April
6	Nick Lodolo Cincinnati Reds SP
blister on index finger - left rehab start April 2, trying new treatments to make it back sooner
7	Trey Yesavage Toronto Blue Jays SP
shoulder impingement - will make second rehab start Thursday, may need a couple more before returning
8	Kyle Stowers Miami Marlins RF
strained hamstring - only Grade 1 strain, so he's likely to return before the end of April
9	Ryan Pepiot Tampa Bay Rays RP
hip inflammation - threw a bullpen session Friday, could be activated for current series against Cubs
10	Zack Wheeler Philadelphia Phillies SP
thoracic outlet syndrome - one good rehab start and one bad, with two to go; velocity down 3 mph, though
11	Spencer Strider Atlanta Braves SP
strained oblique - throwing bullpen sessions and may be just a couple weeks away, but velocity issues persist
12	Gerrit Cole New York Yankees SP
Tommy John surgery - simulating innings in batting practice; mid-May remains a realistic goal
13	Carlos Rodon New York Yankees SP
elbow surgery - has continued to throw even while dealing with hamstring soreness; rehab assignment forthcoming
14	Blake Snell Los Angeles Dodgers SP
shoulder fatigue - expected to begin throwing to hitters this week, but still likely out until late May

15	Hunter Brown Houston Astros SP
strained shoulder - Grade 2 strain; officially won't throw for a few weeks, but absence likely to measure in months
16	Matthew Boyd Chicago Cubs SP
strained biceps - was having trouble bouncing back between starts, likely looking at a short stay
17	Kyle Teel Chicago White Sox C
strained hamstring - should begin hitting off a tee this week with an eye on returning within a couple weeks
18	Jackson Holliday Baltimore Orioles SS
broken hamate bone - about a week into rehab assignment, so return should be soon
19	Jordan Westburg Baltimore Orioles 2B
sprained UCL - will begin throwing progression this week, which will offer a better idea if he can return this year
20	Merrill Kelly Arizona Diamondbacks SP
intercostal nerve irritation - went five innings in first rehab start Friday, scheduled for another

21	Grayson Rodriguez Los Angeles Angels SP
shoulder inflammation - playing catch but no bullpen sessions yet; April return seems like a long shot
22	Justin Steele Chicago Cubs SP
UCL revision surgery - throwing live bating practice, could be ready before the end of May
23	Addison Barger Toronto Blue Jays SS
sprained ankle - is said to be trending in right direction; could be a minimal stay
24	Alejandro Kirk Toronto Blue Jays C
fractured thumb - underwent surgery to have screw inserted, expected to miss six weeks
25	Shane Bieber Toronto Blue Jays SP
forearm fatigue - throwing bullpen sessions, but absence could extend deep into May
26	Joe Musgrove San Diego Padres SP
Tommy John surgery - shut down with renewed soreness after exhibition start in March, playing catch again
27	Hunter Greene Cincinnati Reds SP
elbow surgery - had bone spurs removed March 11, won't begin throwing until late April with an eye on midseason return
28	Spencer Schwellenbach Atlanta Braves P
elbow surgery - had bone spurs removed in mid-February, won't return until June or July

29	Carlos Estevez Kansas City Royals RP
foot contusion - injury is less the concern than velocity; unlikely to regain closer role without improvement
30	Quinn Priester Milwaukee Brewers SP
nerve issue in wrist - facing live hitters already, could begin rehab assignment soon
31	Bryce Miller Seattle Mariners SP
strained oblique - has been throwing bullpen sessions, but no timeline yet
32	Jared Jones Pittsburgh Pirates SP
Tommy John surgery - has been throwing batting practice, could begin pitching in games in late May
33	Corbin Burnes Arizona Diamondbacks SP
Tommy John surgery - has begun throwing bullpen sessions but not expected back until midseason
34	Anthony Volpe New York Yankees SS
shoulder surgery - participating in batting practice, likely just a week or two from beginning rehab assignment
35	Ha-seong Kim Atlanta Braves 2B
torn tendon in finger - mid-May remains the target; should begin rehab assignment within a couple weeks
36	Sean Murphy Atlanta Braves C
hip surgery - has been catching sim games, trying to build up to nine innings; April return is on the table
37	Kirby Yates Los Angeles Angels RP
knee inflammation - nearing return but working on mechanics right now; looking less likely to overtake Jordan Romano
38	Andrew Vaughn Milwaukee Brewers 1B
broken hamate bone - has undergone surgery; usual six-week timetable puts him on track to return in mid-May
39	Lourdes Gurriel Arizona Diamondbacks LF
torn ACL - participating in simulated games; full rehab assignment will come later in April
40	Jordan Lawlar Arizona Diamondbacks SS
fractured wrist - CT scan revealed fracture that X-rays didn't; placed on 60-day IL, ensuring he's out until June

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