All articles tagged with #injury setback
Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros has been sidelined due to renewed hand soreness, raising concerns about his recovery from previous hand issues and impacting the team's lineup, which is already dealing with multiple injuries. The club is seeking more information from a specialist and may need to consider roster adjustments, especially for left-handed bats, as they lead the AL West despite these setbacks.
New York Rangers' Filip Chytil, who was on track for a potential return, suffered a setback related to a suspected concussion, raising concerns about his long-term health and career. This setback, occurring during a non-contact practice, adds to a series of head injuries Chytil has experienced, with his season now in doubt. The Rangers may need to seek a replacement center, but the focus remains on Chytil's well-being as hockey takes a backseat to his quality of life.
FC Barcelona has received an injury setback ahead of their crucial Champions League clash against Porto, as goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is not included in the squad list. Ter Stegen had picked up a back injury on international duty and missed their recent draw against Rayo Vallecano. The three goalkeepers selected for the match are Inaki Pena, Ander Astralaga, and 17-year-old Diego Kochen. Ter Stegen is expected to make his comeback in their next game against Atletico Madrid.
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is frustrated with the setback in his return from surgery on his right shoulder. An MRI revealed inflammation in his surgically repaired shoulder, and he will be shut down "for a while." Brantley said he experienced a similar situation after shoulder surgery in 2016 while he was with Cleveland. He hit .288 with five home runs and 26 RBIs in 64 games with Houston last season.