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Opening Day Uncertain for Key MLB Stars
12 Feb
Summary
- Several MLB stars face Opening Day uncertainty due to injuries.
- Hamate bone injuries sideline prominent players like Carroll and Holliday.
- Veteran pitcher Justin Verlander returns to Detroit Tigers.
- Nick Castellanos expected to be traded by Philadelphia Phillies.
- Juan Soto shifts to left field for New York Mets.
Spring training is in full swing, but several notable MLB players face uncertain Opening Day availability due to injuries. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is optimistic about recovering from hamate bone surgery for Opening Day, despite a typical six-week recovery timeline. Lindor joins a growing list of players with similar injuries, including Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll and Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday, both of whom are undergoing surgery. Houston Astros closer Josh Hader is also experiencing "bicep inflammation" and is questionable for Opening Day.
In other news, the Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly close to trading outfielder Nick Castellanos. The Toronto Blue Jays will be without Raimel Santana for five to six months following labral surgery. Colorado Rockies infielder Kris Bryant has been placed on the 60-day injured list due to a back condition. On the pitching front, the Rockies signed Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year deal.
The New York Mets are shifting Juan Soto from right field to left field for the upcoming season. Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander is returning to the Detroit Tigers on a one-year deal. The Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte has confirmed he is staying with the team despite trade speculation. Finally, Diamondbacks pitcher Andrew Saalfrank will miss the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, adding to the team's pitching depth concerns.
