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  • Alex Vesia RP | LAD

    Dodgers' Alex Vesia: Away from team

    The Dodgers announced Thursday that Vesia is away from the team for personal reasons.

    The Dodgers have yet to finalize their roster for the World Series, and it's unclear whether Vesia's situation will prevent him from pitching in the Fall Classic against the Blue Jays. The 29-year-old southpaw has allowed two earned runs and struck out four batters across 4.2 innings during Los Angeles' postseason run.

  • Brewers' Logan Henderson: Clean bill of health

    The Brewers deemed Henderson (elbow) to be fully healthy at the end of the season, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

    Henderson's season came to an early end after being diagnosed with a flexor strain in his right elbow in early August, but the team has now confirmed the young right-hander made a full recovery and should have a normal offseason. The 23-year-old turned a few heads by posting a 1.79 ERA and 0.99 WHIP alongside a 33:8 K:BB across 25.1 innings during his five regular-season starts with Milwaukee, and he figures to have a strong chance to make the Brewers' Opening Day rotation in 2026.

  • Sal Frelick RF | MIL

    Brewers' Sal Frelick: Imaging on knee comes back clean

    Frelick is expected to have a normal offseason after imaging on his left knee came back negative, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

    Frelick initially tweaked his knee in early May and battled through soreness off and on for the rest of the season, though he never went on the injured list because of the knee issue. He's expected to arrive for spring training at 100 percent after getting some extended rest over the offseason. Frelick had his best season at the plate in 2025, slashing .288/.351/.405 with 12 homers and 19 stolen bases.

  • Brewers' William Contreras: Surgery on finger fracture possible

    Contreras will visit a hand specialist next week to determine whether he needs surgery to repair a fractured left middle finger, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

    Contreras was diagnosed with a fractured finger back in early May but played through the injury for most of the season. It likely contributed to a relatively disappointing offensive season, as Contreras finished with a .260/.355/.399 batting line with 17 home runs. If he does wind up undergoing surgery, Contreras' availability for the beginning of spring training should not be affected.

  • Caleb Durbin 3B | MIL

    Brewers' Caleb Durbin: Scheduled for surgery

    Durbin will undergo arthroscopic elbow surgery Oct. 30, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

    Durbin's elbow began bothering him toward the end of the season, so he will now go under the knife to address the issue. The 25-year-old infielder is expected to be fully recovered by the time spring training begins in February.

  • Sammy Peralta RP | MIL

    Brewers' Sammy Peralta: Claimed off waivers by Brewers

    The Brewers claimed Peralta off waivers from the Angels on Tuesday.

    Peralta has made 30 relief appearances at the major-league level, collecting a 5.12 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 37:24 K:BB across 45.2 innings of work. The 27-year-old has some experience in the minors as a starting pitcher, but he'll most likely serve as left-handed relief depth for Milwaukee.

  • Mets' Francisco Lindor: Undergoes minor elbow surgery

    Lindor recently underwent a right elbow debridement procedure.

    It's the second cleanup surgery Lindor has had on the elbow over the last two years, as he previously had an operation after the 2023 season to remove bone spurs. The shortstop is expected to be fully healthy for the beginning of spring training. Lindor slashed .267/.346/.466 with 31 home runs, 31 stolen bases, 86 RBI and 117 runs scored for the Mets in 2025.

  • Justin Steele SP | CHC

    Cubs' Justin Steele: Begins throwing program

    Steele (elbow) began a throwing program Monday, the pitcher posted from his X account.

    The left-hander was cleared to throw on flat ground for the first time since undergoing UCL revision surgery in April. A firm timetable for Steele's readiness to pitch in games isn't clear, but he's likely to get a late start to next season. The left-hander boasts a 3.18 ERA and 458:128 K:BB over 449.2 innings since the beginning of the 2022 campaign.

  • Brewers' Brandon Woodruff: Expected to be ready for spring

    Woodruff (lat) is expected to be 100 percent well ahead of spring training, MLB.com reports.

    Woodruff didn't pitch after being diagnosed with a moderate right lat strain in late September. The injury is unrelated to his previous shoulder surgery, and the expectation is that he'll be fine after some rest. Woodruff and the Brewers have a $20 million mutual option for 2026 that carries a $10 million buyout. He pitched very well in 2025 when able to toe the rubber, collecting a 3.20 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 83:14 K:BB over 64.2 innings covering 12 starts. Woodruff will turn 33 in February and will remain a major injury risk heading into 2026.

  • Shelby Miller RP | MIL

    Brewers' Shelby Miller: Requires UCL, flexor surgery

    Miller is likely to miss most, if not all, of the 2026 season after undergoing UCL and flexor tendon surgery Oct. 13, MLB.com reports.

    Miller had been hopeful of a less invasive procedure that would give him a chance to return before the end of the 2026 campaign, but ultimately he's unlikely to pitch again until 2027. It's the second UCL repair for Miller, who had Tommy John surgery in May 2017. He's an impending free agent after posting a 2.74 ERA and 54:15 K:BB over 46 innings between the Diamondbacks and Brewers this season.

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