2026 Injury Report: Updates on Ohtani, Fried, Trout

Published: Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 4:08 am

Injury Updates Emerge for Baseball Stars on Fourth of July

Baseball fans received a mixed bag of injury news on the Fourth of July, with updates on several prominent players offering both cause for optimism and continued concern. Shohei Ohtani, a celebrated two-way talent, saw his condition improve following a mid-game withdrawal from the lineup. Meanwhile, the potential return of veteran slugger Mike Trout appears to be on the horizon.

Ohtani, who was removed from his designated hitter duties on July 3 due to an issue with his right bicep, was held out of the lineup the following day. Manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism on July 4, stating that Ohtani was feeling better and hoping for his return on July 5. Roberts also did not rule out the possibility of utilizing Ohtani as a pinch-hitter.

In another significant development, pitcher Max Fried is slated to throw approximately 35 pitches in a live batting practice session on July 5. While manager Aaron Boone described Fried as looking "really good," he cautioned that the pitcher is still at least a month away from being ready to return to action.

The Angels may soon welcome back Mike Trout, who was recently named to the American League's 2026 All-Star Game roster. Trout took batting practice on July 4 and indicated that he could be back in the lineup as early as July 7, when the Angels are scheduled to begin a series.

Beyond these headline updates, several other players were placed on the injured list. The Rockies added Tomoyuki Sugano (back spasms) and Seth Halvorsen (right shoulder inflammation) to the 15-day injured list. Braves infielder Ha-Seong Kim was placed on the 10-day injured list with right middle finger inflammation. Rangers pitcher Jakob Junis is out with a left hip impingement, landing him on the 15-day IL. Giants pitcher Matt Gage and Pirates pitcher Evan Sisk were both placed on the injured list with elbow issues.

Rehab assignments are also underway for several players. Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. went hitless in his appearance with Triple-A Syracuse. Angels pitcher Grayson Rodriguez showcased strong velocity, striking out five over 5.1 innings for Triple-A Salt Lake, averaging 95 MPH and topping out at 98 MPH. Twins pitcher Bailey Ober allowed four runs and struck out five over five innings for Triple-A St. Paul, with his fastball averaging 88 MPH. Nationals reliever Max Kranick recorded one strikeout in a brief outing for Triple-A Rochester. Red Sox pitcher Patrick Sandoval delivered a strong performance, striking out seven over five scoreless innings for Double-A Portland.

In other news, Salvador Perez, Shea Langeliers, and Chandler Simpson were absent from their respective team's starting lineups due to various ailments.

BNN's Perspective: The ongoing injury updates highlight the inherent fragility of professional sports, even for elite athletes. While the potential returns of Ohtani and Trout offer exciting prospects for fans, the extended absences of other key players underscore the depth and resilience required by teams throughout a long season. The focus now shifts to effective rehabilitation and strategic roster management to navigate these challenges.

Tags: Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Max Fried, injury updates, baseball, 2026 All-Stars, injured list, rehab assignments, Dave Roberts, Aaron Boone

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