Disappointment: Injuries
The injury bug has bitten just about everyone this season.
Mitch Haniger was mentioned before, and his teammate Felix Hernandez is also out on the 10-day D.L. with a shoulder injury.
Two of the most devastating injuries of the season go to Adam Eaton and Shelby Miller. Murphy tore his ACL, had a meniscus tear, and a high ankle sprain and will be out six to nine months. Miller will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair the torn UCL in his right arm. He will be out the remainder of the season and possibly portions of 2018.
Houston Astros’ pitcher Collin McHugh has been shut down from throwing since Tuesday with a right elbow impingement.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill has been dealing with a recurring blister on his pitching middle finger. Seems silly, but it’s a situation that he can’t shake and it’s costing him multiple trips to the disabled list.
Injuries are inevitable in any sport. and for the most part, there’s nothing we can do to prevent them. But something seems to be in the air, and it’s impacting everyone.
Here’s a list of current injuries on MLB.com.