The Injuries Thread: 2023 Edition

[imref]

Garcia is starting tonight

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Garcia is starting tonight

If he's good to go, Canning is a guy he might be able to damage.

[Dave in Fairfax]

Garcia is starting tonight

Game is at 4:07 EDT. He's starting today. Don't want you to miss your afternoon baseball.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

updates on Vargas, Dickerson, Doolittle, and Kieboom:

Martinez said infielder Ildemaro Vargas (left shoulder strain) hit soft toss from both sides of the plate Tuesday; the next step is fielding groundballs. Outfielder Corey Dickerson (left calf strain) is scheduled to do agility drills this week. Both are expected to travel with the team on its next road trip — this weekend at Minnesota, then early next week at the New York Mets — and Martinez said the Nationals will soon determine whether they will return to the team right away or go on brief rehab stints.

At the team facility in West Palm Beach, Fla., reliever Sean Doolittle, who is coming off elbow surgery, is throwing bullpen sessions; his next step is throwing live pitches to hitters. Infielder Carter Kieboom (right shoulder impingement) is throwing across the diamond, but Martinez said Kieboom is focused on repeating that process and throwing from different angles consistently before he joins an affiliate

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/04/18/josiah-gray-nationals-orioles/

[JCA-CrystalCity]

April 25: LHP Sean Doolittle (left elbow) throws live BP
Doolittle, who is rehabbing at the Nationals' training complex in Florida on a Minor League contract, threw a live batting practice session on Tuesday. The goal was around 20 pitches. Initial feedback was “he felt really good,” said manager Dave Martinez.

“The big thing is going to see how he feels tomorrow,” noted Martinez. “Basically, where we’re at right now is the start of Spring Training again. He’s going to have to get a couple live BPs and then see how he does from there. But he’s going to have to pitch, we’re going to have to get him back-to-back days, so we’ve still got some time.”

https://www.mlb.com/nationals/news/nationals-injuries-and-roster-moves

Long way to go. figure 3-4 weeks before a trip to Rochester, then some time on hold there. not sure where he fits in this bullpen. Banda's slot? Maybe he's a replacement for a guy who gets hurt or traded, but you'd think Ferrer might be ahead of him.

Also, Dickerson still not running; maybe another week.  Vargas experiencing some pinching when he swings so he's not ready for a rehab assigmnment.

[GataNats]

Absolutely zero reason Vargas needs to see another minute in the show with us

[Slateman]

Absolutely zero reason Vargas needs to see another minute in the show with us

Who will be the utility infielder for the team?

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Absolutely zero reason Vargas needs to see another minute in the show with us

If you are  going to pick up Jeter Downs with an attempt to salvage his career, he needs to play, and he can't play ahead of Abrams or Garcia. That means Vargas needs to be in the majors and Downs in Rochester.  If I'm just looking for a backup spot guy, then it's Vargas.

[imref]

are we forgetting Chavis already?

[JCA-CrystalCity]

are we forgetting Chavis already?

can't play short.

[catocony]

Who's the backup 3rd baseman right now, Chavis?

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Who's the backup 3rd baseman right now, Chavis?

sounds right. Chavis would be the backup at 2d, 3rd, and behind Smith and Meneses at 1st.

[imref]

Kuhl says he sprained his big toe on Saturday stepping in Velasquez's divot.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Kuhl says he sprained his big toe on Saturday stepping in Velasquez's divot.

IL!

[Natsinpwc]

Kuhl says he sprained his big toe on Saturday stepping in Velasquez's divot.

freaking Vince. 

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Kuhl says he sprained his big toe on Saturday stepping in Velasquez's divot.

so you are saying Saturday wasn't a complete waste.  We got Banda off the roster and Kuhl to the IL.

freaking Vince. 

did us a solid.

[madj55]

Kieboom heading on a rehab assignment to Harrisburg on Wednesday.

[Slateman]

Kieboom heading on a rehab assignment to Harrisburg on Wednesday.

At this point, Candelario has secured the the third base job on the MLB team. Kieboom plays third in Syracuse?Try him at first base?

[aspenbubba]

At this point, Candelario has secured the the third base job on the MLB team. Kieboom plays third in Syracuse?Try him at first base?

Let him play for the Mets in Syracuse

[imref]

Kieboom should be playing first

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Kieboom should be playing first

I'll guess Alu will play all over the diamond, including outfield, while Kieboom gets starts at 3rd mostly. Only variable is whether they want to protect his arm, in which case he'll play 1st

[imref]

Robles hurt his back sliding into second. Day to day per Davie.

[imref]

Dickerson starting a rehab assignment in Rochester tonight.

[welch]

Dickerson starting a rehab assignment in Rochester tonight.

Who is Dickerson?

[imref]

Who is Dickerson?

the child of Corey Dicker?