Injuries: Cortes, Freeman, Vesia, Graterol, Gonsolin

October 23rd, 2024

Stay up-to-date with all the latest news on injured players across Major League Baseball.

Nestor Cortes, Yankees

Cortes (left elbow flexor strain) threw 28 pitches during a simulated game on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium and said he expects to be added to the Yankees’ World Series roster. More >

Freddie Freeman, Alex Vesia, Brusdar Graterol and Tony Gonsolin, Dodgers

After sitting out Game 6 of the NLCS, Freeman (badly sprained right ankle) said he is “100 percent” expecting to be back in the Dodgers’ lineup for Game 1 of the World Series on Friday. More >

On Tuesday, manager Dave Roberts said Vesia (right intercostal injury) and Graterol (right shoulder inflammation) were "trending in the right direction" as far as being ready for the start of the World Series. Vesia planned to throw a live batting practice session at Dodger Stadium before Game 1.

Gonsolin (Tommy John surgery) could be an option for Los Angeles in the World Series after being held off the Dodgers' NLDS and NLCS rosters. More >