1	Nick Kurtz Athletics 1B
sprained thumb - has resumed hitting and fielding and traveled with the team this week, which hints of a weekend activation
2	Ronald Acuna Jr. Atlanta Braves RF
strained hamstring - on rehab assignment, but the Braves want to make sure he has his timing down before activating him, which could come later this week
3	Jose Ramirez Cleveland Guardians 3B
fractured hamate bone - may be nearer to activation than has been reported; said to be recovering well enough that he may not need a rehab assignment
4	Max Fried New York Yankees SP
bone bruise in elbow - threw 50 pitches in first rehab start Friday; may need only one more before returning
5	Oneil Cruz Pittsburgh Pirates CF
fractured hand - has been swinging a bat for a couple weeks now, but move to 60-day IL will keep him out until at least Aug. 8
6	Edwin Diaz Los Angeles Dodgers RP
loose bodies in elbow - next step of rehab will be to appear on back-to-back days this week, opening door for possible weekend return
7	Aaron Judge New York Yankees RF
stress fracture in rib - re-imaging on July 15 confirmed he's not quite ready to resume baseball activities; Yankees ' cautious approach could keep him out until September
8	Kyle Harrison Milwaukee Brewers SP
forearm tightness - MRI showed nothing structural, and he's bounced back from bullpen session fine; could return when first eligible July 27
9	Ranger Suarez Boston Red Sox SP
strained groin - has been fielding and throwing; could return when first eligible Tuesday
10	Adley Rutschman Baltimore Orioles C
wrist inflammation - seems like mild case, suggesting he could return before the end of July
11	Carlos Rodon New York Yankees SP
elbow inflammation - has received two rounds of PRP injections and is back to throwing off mound; could return within 2-3 weeks
12	Blake Snell Los Angeles Dodgers SP
loose bodies in elbow - went 1 1/3 innings in first rehab start Saturday, likely to need 3-4 more
13	Max Meyer Miami Marlins SP
strained neck - issue first came up two turns ago and tried pitching through; could return as soon as Aug. 4
14	Tyler Glasnow Los Angeles Dodgers SP
back spasms - finally throwing bullpen sessions but has yet to progress beyond fastballs; Dodgers likely to continue slow-playing him because they can
15	Maikel Garcia Kansas City Royals 3B
strained hand - has resumed swinging but not batting practice yet; seems like he could be back before the end of July
16	Corey Seager Texas Rangers SS
back inflammation - able to do some hitting and fielding, but no clear timetable for return yet

1	Garrett Crochet Boston Red Sox RP
strained lat - still only playing catch as he works to strengthen rotator cuff; some hope he can return in August, but September more likely
2	Spencer Strider Atlanta Braves SP
elbow inflammation - will have follow-up appointment this week and could be cleared to resume throwing thereafter
3	Will Smith Los Angeles Dodgers C
neck inflammation - had to pause ramp-up just before the break due to continued neck pain, but expected to resume ramp-up this week
4	Konnor Griffin Pittsburgh Pirates SS
torn tendon in finger - was placed on 60-day IL almost immediately, putting him out until Sept. 4, but has a legitimate chance of playing most of September
5	Roman Anthony Boston Red Sox OF
sprained wrist and finger - still working out at the team's spring training facility, won't begin hitting progression until he regains strength in his hand
6	Kris Bubic Kansas City Royals SP
elbow/shoulder soreness - could begin throwing program this week, putting him on track to return in mid-August
7	Connelly Early Boston Red Sox SP
elbow inflammation - has resumed throwing, likely to begin rehab assignment before the end of the month
8	Mike Soroka Arizona Diamondbacks SP
glute discomfort - throwing bullpen sessions, scheduled for a simulated game Saturday with a rehab start to follow; early August return likely
9	Nick Lodolo Cincinnati Reds SP
blister on index finger - has had blister drained and is doing some throwing, but needs some time for wound on finger to heal

1	Spencer Schwellenbach Atlanta Braves P
bone spurs in elbow - still some hope he can return before the end of August, but won't happen if he doesn't begin rehab assignment soon
2	Nick Pivetta San Diego Padres RP
flexor strain - will face hitters for the first time this week, with rehab assignment to follow; could be back in first half of August
3	Daniel Palencia Chicago Cubs RP
flexor strain - Cubs have been hopeful he could return in mid-August, but slow progression could push his return into September
4	Trevor Story Boston Red Sox SS
sports hernia - says he'll begin rehab assignment "sometime in August," which might allow him six weeks or so to contribute
5	Ryan Helsley Baltimore Orioles RP
elbow inflammation - no structural damage, but recent move to 60-day IL puts him out until almost September, by which point the Cubs may have another closer
6	Ben Brown Chicago Cubs RP
stress reaction on his neck - said to be asymptomatic, but Cubs are expected to proceed cautiously with him after he missed four months with similar injury last year

1	Brendan Donovan Seattle Mariners 2B
strained groin - rehab assignment off to slow start, suggesting he may need a week or so to shake off the rust
2	Spencer Horwitz Pittsburgh Pirates 1B
strained hamstring - on rehab assignment Tuesday, giving him chance of returning this weekend
3	Matt Chapman San Francisco Giants 3B
strained abdominal - despite no official rehab assignment yet, he's apparently made enough progress that he could potentially return this weekend
4	Giancarlo Stanton New York Yankees DH
strained calf - recently resumed running, but still no clear timetable for return
5	A.J. Smith-Shawver Atlanta Braves SP
Tommy John surgery has looked good in four rehab starts, touching 99 mph, so could get a shot in Braves rotation soon
6	Jackson Jobe Detroit Tigers P
Tommy John surgery - lasted three innings in latest rehab start, his third; probably looking at two more, at least
7	Joe Musgrove San Diego Padres SP
Tommy John surgery - beginning to ramp up in earnest now with a two-inning simulated bullpen session Friday; August return possible
8	Clay Holmes New York Mets RP
fractured fibula - rehab assignment got pushed back to Thursday because of rain Saturday; looking to return July 28, so may not be fully stretched out
9	Robert Suarez Atlanta Braves RP
elbow inflammation - has resumed throwing but no clear timetable for return still
10	Zack Gelof Athletics 3B
lacerated knee - removal of stitches this week should allow him to ramp up in earnest
11	Corbin Burnes Arizona Diamondbacks SP
strained shoulder - back on a throwing program since July 10, still unclear when he'll resume throwing off a mound; also coming back from Tommy John surgery
12	Clarke Schmidt New York Yankees SP
internal brace procedure - threw first batting practice Saturday; could begin rehab assignment before end of the month
13	Edward Cabrera Chicago Cubs SP
strained hamstring - throwing bullpen sessions and expected back the second week of August
14	Connor Prielipp Minnesota Twins SP
blister on middle finger - made a rehab start Sunday; could make one more or return this Sunday
15	Jordan Lawlar Arizona Diamondbacks LF
strained hamstring - taking part in all baseball activities except for full-speed running could play a big role in final two months
16	Endy Rodriguez Pittsburgh Pirates C
strained glute - has been hitting for about a week, should begin rehab assignment before end of month
17	Ryne Nelson Arizona Diamondbacks SP
flexor strain/UCL sprain - has already begun throwing program, but unclear if he'll be able to build up enough to return as starter
18	Felix Bautista Baltimore Orioles RP
torn labrum - has impressed in throwing sessions and has chance of returning before season is done, though in what role is unclear
19	Matt McLain Cincinnati Reds 2B
strained calf - joined team for road trip and took batting practice Monday; could be activated this week

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