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Injury Impact on Wild Card Stars
How injuries could reshape Wild Card Series matchups.
In brief
How injuries could reshape Wild Card Series matchups. Key players like Judge and Bregman face uncertainty as they return from injuries ahead of the Wild Card Series. Originally reported by Mlb.
Wild Card Series Injuries
The AL and NL Wild Card Series begin Tuesday with key players uncertain due to recent injuries.
Alex Bregman's Recovery
Bregman suffered facial fractures from a pitch incident on Sept. 20 but went 4-for-4 with two home runs in his second game back.
Jesús Luzardo's Return
Luzardo returned from shoulder inflammation to pitch a clean eighth inning and said he’s prepared to give the team whatever they ask.
“prepared to give the team whatever they ask”
Jazz Chisholm Jr. Back
Chisholm returned from a sprained right thumb to go 2-for-10 with two RBIs and two walks in three games.
Ceddanne Rafaela's Return
Rafaela returned from a quad strain to make diving catches after leaving with a hamstring cramp in his first game back.
Robert Suarez's Status
Suarez returned from elbow discomfort but allowed a run in both appearances with velocity down more than one full mph.
Aaron Judge's Rehab
Judge completed indoor hitting and throwing but needs expedited rehab from a right calf strain to play this week.
Luis Arraez Out
Arraez sustained a sprained left ankle with an MRI that was 'not a great one' and will not play in the Wild Card Series.
“not a great one”
What it means
Key players like Judge and Bregman face uncertainty as they return from injuries ahead of the Wild Card Series.
