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Last updated: June 14, 2026, 5:46 PM ET

Injury Alerts Across the National League

A wave of injuries has rattled several National League clubs over the past three hours. The Padres have moved catcher Freddy Fermin to the seven‑day concussion injured list after a game‑altering hit‑by‑pitch incident, leaving the team with only two healthy catchers for the remainder of the series. Meanwhile, the Giants have placed right‑handed reliever Keaton Winn on the 15‑day injured list with a right elbow strain that followed a streak of three consecutive outings, a move that deepens concerns over the bullpen’s durability after a recent bluster against the Dodgers.

Pitching Concerns in the South

In Atlanta, right‑hander Spencer Strider’s season hangs in the balance as MRI scans reveal inflammation in his right elbow. The Braves will not know whether he can return before the next road trip until Dr. Keith Meister reviews the images, a delay that could push the team to rely on their mid‑tier starters for the next four games. Across the Midwest, the Cubs have scratched right fielder Seiya Suzuki from Sunday’s lineup after he exited a 6‑1 victory over the Giants with knee discomfort, a development that forces the Cubs to shuffle the outfield and could disrupt their offensive rhythm in a tight division race.

Mid‑Atlantic Setbacks

In the American League, the Royals’ first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino underwent surgery to repair a fractured hamate bone in his right hand, placing him out for up to six weeks. The loss of Pasquantino’s power bat and defensive presence will challenge the Royals as they chase the division lead, especially after recent struggles at the plate where the team has averaged just 4.1 runs per game over the last five matches.