In recent MLB news, there have been several significant developments, although the current offseason period means fewer game results and more focus on player health, roster moves, and upcoming milestones.
On the injury front, several key players are dealing with significant health issues. Brandon Woodruff of the Brewers underwent surgery to repair the anterior capsule in his right shoulder and is expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season. Similarly, Kyle Wright of the Braves had surgery for a torn capsule in his right shoulder and will miss the entire 2025 season. Sandy Alcantara of the Marlins and Félix Bautista of the Orioles are also out for the 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery[2].
In terms of player milestones, several stars are approaching significant career achievements. Mike Trout is 22 home runs away from reaching 400, while Giancarlo Stanton needs 21 home runs to hit 450. Manny Machado is 100 hits shy of 2,000 career hits. On the pitching side, Justin Verlander requires 84 strikeouts to reach 3,500, and Clayton Kershaw is 32 strikeouts away from 3,000[3].
There have been no major trades or signings reported recently, but the status of some veteran pitchers remains uncertain. Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw, who are nearing key strikeout milestones, currently do not have teams for the upcoming season[3].
Off-field, there have been no new rule changes or league announcements in the last 24 hours, but the focus is on preparing for the upcoming season with various teams finalizing their rosters and injury reports.
Looking ahead, while there are no immediate notable matchups, the anticipation for the 2025 season is building, especially with players like Mike Trout, Giancarlo Stanton, and Manny Machado chasing significant career milestones.
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