MLB 2024 Baseball

7.10.24 Los Angeles Dodgers: Injuries

Freddie Freeman exited Game 2 of the National League Division Series after five innings with what the Los Angeles Dodgers described as continued discomfort in his sprained right ankle.

"We had no other choice," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after Sunday's 10-2 loss to the rival San Diego Padres. "He's doing everything he can. I don't know what his status will be like for Game 3, but for tonight we had no other option."

6.10.24 Los Angeles Dodgers: Injuries

Clayton Kershaw, who has spent the past five weeks rehabbing an ailing toe, will not pitch this postseason no matter how far the Los Angeles Dodgers advance. "It was getting pretty mentally exhausting to continue to try to pitch," Kershaw said. "It just kept hurting, so I got another MRI. I made it worse, so there's no point at this point to keep going."

5.10.24 Oakland Athletics: Injuries

Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker underwent surgery on his right forearm after being bothered by an elbow issue that limited him to playing primarily designated hitter this season. "Easy cleanup and should be 100% by spring training," general manager David Forst said.

4.10.24 Cincinnati Reds

Terry Francona is set to return from retirement to manage the Cincinnati Reds, exactly one year after stepping down following his 23rd season as an MLB manager. At 65, Francona will lead a young and promising Reds team, having previously managed the Cleveland Guardians for 11 seasons.

30.9.24 Minessota Twins

Rocco Baldelli will return next year as manager of the Minnesota Twins despite a late-season freefall that left the defending AL Central champions out of the playoffs. President of baseball operations Derek Falvey confirmed Sunday before the team's last game that Baldelli's job is safe.

29.9.24 San Diego Padres: Injuries

Starting shortstop Ha-Seong Kim will not be part of the San Diego Padres' postseason run, announcing Saturday he would undergo season-ending surgery to repair a tear in the labrum in his right shoulder. Kim injured his shoulder on Aug. 18 while diving back to first base against the Colorado Rockies.

23.9.24 Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds fired manager David Bell on Sunday, just five games before the end of a disappointing season that started with playoff hopes but will conclude with the team missing the postseason for the 10th straight season. Bench coach Freddie Benavides has been appointed as the interim manager.