This page will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the team’s latest transactions and any injury updates. As a reminder, players can remain on the 60-day IL through the World Series, after which teams must account for those players on their 40-man roster.
LATEST INJURY UPDATES
RHP Dylan Cease
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
Expected return: Expected to have normal offseason
Status: An MRI showed inflammation late in the offseason and Cease was shut down, but this is not expected to impact his 2027 season in any way. (updated: Sept. 27) More >>
RF Addison Barger
Injury: Right elbow surgery
Expected return: Early in 2027 season
Status: Had a repair surgery on his right elbow on July 27 rather than the full Tommy John procedure. Was given a six-month recovery timeline and should be "close" to ready, at minimum, by spring. (updated: Sept. 27) More >>
RHP José Berríos
Injury: Tommy John surgery
Expected return: Potentially late 2027
Status: Underwent full Tommy John surgery on May 20 and will miss 12 to 18 months, potentially returning late in the 2027 season. (updated: Sept. 27) More >>
RHP Cody Ponce
Injury: Right knee ACL sprain
Expected return: Will be ready for Spring Training
Status: Missed rest of 2026 season after undergoing surgery, but has begun throwing and will be fully cleared for 2027 Spring Training. (updated: Sept. 27) More >>
OF Anthony Santander
Injury: Left shoulder labral surgery
Expected return: Will be ready for Spring Training
Status: Santander simply ran out of time. He got into Triple-A games in September, but didn't have enough runway. He'll be ready for Spring Training. (updated: Sept. 27)
RHP Jake Bloss
Injury: Teres major strain
Expected return: Will be ready for Spring Training
Status: This delayed Bloss' return after rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, but it is not expected to impact his 2027 season and he will compete for a rotation depth spot. (updated: Sept. 27)
RHP Bowden Francis
Injury: Right UCL reconstruction surgery
Expected return: Potentially mid 2027
Status: Underwent surgery and missed the entire 2026 season. Could return at some point during 2027 season. (updated: Sept. 27)