MLB Injury Report — September 7, 2026
Monday’s most important injury decisions involve Shohei Ohtani, Ian Happ and Geraldo Perdomo. Boston and Minnesota are getting starting pitchers back, while the Dodgers and Nationals have fresh injury concerns.
LOS ANGELES DODGERS — OHTANI DECISION STILL PENDING
WHAT WAS REPORTED
Shohei Ohtani has missed four consecutive starts while dealing with soreness involving his left knee, right biceps and neck. The Dodgers were optimistic that he could return as the designated hitter tonight against Cincinnati, but his place in the lineup still needs to be confirmed.
Ohtani has not resumed throwing, and a return to the mound this season is becoming increasingly unlikely.
BETTING IMPACT
Ohtani’s availability is the biggest unresolved lineup question on today’s slate. Los Angeles has continued winning without him, but his absence changes the strength and depth of the lineup and carries obvious implications for the Dodgers’ team total and individual hitter props.
Wait for the confirmed lineup before betting the Dodgers’ offense or Ohtani props.
LOS ANGELES DODGERS — DALTON RUSHING BACK ON INJURED LIST
WHAT WAS REPORTED
Dalton Rushing was placed on the 10-day injured list with discomfort in his right elbow. He recently returned from a partial UCL tear but experienced renewed pain while throwing before Saturday’s game. Eliezer Alfonzo was recalled as the corresponding move.
BETTING IMPACT
Rushing had been serving as a designated-hitter option while Ohtani was unavailable. His removal leaves the Dodgers with fewer lineup alternatives if Ohtani needs additional time. This is more important when combined with Ohtani’s uncertain status than it would be as an isolated injury.
CHICAGO CUBS — IAN HAPP UNDERGOING TESTING
WHAT WAS REPORTED
Ian Happ was scratched from Sunday’s lineup after experiencing left knee discomfort while running. The Cubs planned additional testing today and had not confirmed his availability for the series opener in Milwaukee.
BETTING IMPACT
Happ is an important switch-hitting presence near the middle of Chicago’s lineup. His absence would reduce the Cubs’ outfield depth and remove one of their more experienced bats. Confirm his status before playing the Cubs’ team total or hitter props.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — GERALDO PERDOMO DAY-TO-DAY
WHAT WAS REPORTED
Geraldo Perdomo left Sunday’s game after being struck in the helmet by a 93-mph line drive while running the bases. He was diagnosed with a head contusion but was not placed in concussion protocol. Arizona believes he avoided a serious injury, although his status for today’s game in Kansas City remains pending.
BETTING IMPACT
Perdomo is Arizona’s leadoff hitter and starting shortstop, so his absence would affect both lineup construction and infield defense. The initial medical news was encouraging, but bettors should wait for Arizona’s confirmed lineup before assuming he will play.
BOSTON RED SOX — BRAYAN BELLO RETURNS
WHAT WAS REPORTED
Brayan Bello is scheduled to start today against the Angels in his first major-league appearance since June 4. Boston’s confirmed lineup is also without injured center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right quadriceps strain.
BETTING IMPACT
Bello’s return helps a Boston rotation that has been operating without him for three months, but his expected workload must be considered. A restricted pitch count would place more pressure on the bullpen. Rafaela’s absence weakens Boston’s defense and removes speed from the lineup.
MINNESOTA TWINS — JOE RYAN ACTIVATED
WHAT WAS REPORTED
Minnesota activated Joe Ryan from the 15-day injured list after he recovered from a mild left glute strain. Garrett Acton was optioned in the corresponding move.
BETTING IMPACT
Ryan’s return is meaningful for Minnesota’s rotation, but bettors should confirm whether he faces a workload restriction in his first appearance back. If he is limited, the bullpen becomes a larger part of the handicap than Ryan’s full-season numbers suggest.
BALTIMORE ORIOLES — LUIS ROBERT JR. ON INJURED LIST
WHAT WAS REPORTED
Luis Robert Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list with left hamstring discomfort and is not in Baltimore’s lineup against Cleveland.
BETTING IMPACT
Robert’s absence costs Baltimore power, speed and center-field defense. Samuel Basallo and Rece Hinds are both in today’s lineup, but neither completely replaces Robert’s overall value. This is a legitimate downgrade to the Orioles’ everyday offense.
WASHINGTON NATIONALS — ORLANDO RIBALTA FOREARM INJURY
WHAT WAS REPORTED
Reliever Orlando Ribalta reported forearm discomfort shortly before Sunday night’s game and was unavailable. He is expected to undergo imaging.
BETTING IMPACT
Washington already owns one of baseball’s least dependable bullpens. Losing another late-inning option would make that group even more vulnerable, particularly in close games. The Nationals’ bullpen availability deserves additional weight when evaluating full-game sides and totals.
NEW YORK YANKEES — AARON JUDGE MOVING CLOSER
WHAT WAS REPORTED
Aaron Judge ran the bases and completed outfield work Sunday as he continues recovering from a right rib stress fracture. He is expected to face live pitching today and is targeting a return during the Yankees’ upcoming homestand.
BETTING IMPACT
Judge is not expected back today, but his live-batting-practice session is the next important checkpoint. A successful session could put him within days of returning and would materially change the Yankees’ offensive rating once he is activated.
The late-game lineups remain the key checkpoint, especially for Ohtani, Happ and Perdomo. Those three decisions carry the largest immediate betting impact on today’s schedule.