MLB Player News
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Max Lazar P | PHI
Phillies' Max Lazar: Shelved with strained oblique
The Phillies placed Lazar (oblique) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Lazar strained his left oblique during World Baseball Classic play, and as a result, will get a late start to the season. Manager Rob Thomson indicated previously that it's a minor strain, so Lazar could be ready to return when first eligible April 6.
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Zac Veen RF | COL
Rockies' Zac Veen: Lands on injured list
The Rockies placed Veen (knee) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Veen suffered a knee contusion in early March and was sidelined for the closing stretch of spring training, so it's not a major surprise he won't be available to begin the season. The 24-year-old made his MLB debut and batted .118 in 37 plate appearances last year, and he could be headed back to Triple-A Albuquerque once healthy.
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Bryan Hudson RP | CHW
Mets' Bryan Hudson: Booted off 40-man roster
The Mets designated Hudson for assignment Wednesday.
The Mets traded for Hudson at the start of camp, but he was knocked around for six runs with a 5:3 K:BB across 3.1 innings this spring. Hudson is coming off a rough 2025 campaign, but he was one of the Brewers' better relievers in 2024, so there could be interest in the big lefty on waivers.
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Zack Wheeler SP | PHI
Phillies' Zack Wheeler: 15-day IL move made official
The Phillies placed Wheeler (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Wheeler is still working his way back from last September's venous thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. He is slated to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday. Wheeler will be eligible for activation April 6, and while he might not be ready by that date, he is on track to return sometime in April.
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Seiya Suzuki RF | CHC
Cubs' Seiya Suzuki: Moved to 10-day injured list
The Cubs placed Suzuki (knee) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Suzuki was diagnosed with a strained PCL in his right knee after hurting himself while playing for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic. He resumed baseball activities last week and is not expected to be sidelined long. Michael Conforto should get the bulk of the reps in right field for the Cubs while Suzuki is out.
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Blake Walston SP | ARI
Diamondbacks' Blake Walston: Back on 60-day IL to open season
Arizona placed Walston (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
Walston will open a second consecutive season on the 60-day injured list after he was shelved throughout the 2025 campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery March 26 of last year. Per Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com, Walston was spotted throwing off flat ground Feb. 10, but it's unclear if the southpaw has progressed to mound work since then. In any case, Walston will be out for at least the first two months of the 2026 campaign while he continues to build back up following surgery.
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Cristian Mena SP | ARI
Diamondbacks' Cristian Mena: Opening season on 60-day IL
The Diamondbacks placed Mena (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
Mena didn't pitch after June 6 last season after straining his right shoulder and had received a clean bill of health heading into spring training before aggravating the injury early in camp. The right-hander remains shut down from throwing and will now be shelved for at least the first two months of the season while he continues to rehab the injury.