The 2026 MLB injury report now covers 556 players across all 30 teams, making this one of the most injury-impacted seasons in recent memory. We at RotoWire are tracking MLB injuries and ranking teams and players by a weighted severity score. A stint on the MLB 60-Day Injured List (IL) counts five points, 10/15-Day IL is three points, 7-Day IL two points, and Day-to-Day situations are assigned one point. This updated version of the MLB injury report gives a more accurate MLB betting picture of roster damage than raw headcount alone.
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Detroit Tigers Injuries: Jackson Jobe, Beau Brieske Lead a 60-Day IL of 14
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Detroit Tigers lead MLB with a severity score of 110, which is 17 points clear of second-place Toronto. Jackson Jobe, the franchise's most prized pitching prospect, remains on the 60-Day IL. His elbow injury has derailed what was supposed to be a breakout season. Fellow pitchers Beau Brieske and Bailey Horn are also sidelined long-term, and outfielder Parker Meadows is out with an undisclosed issue. With 14 players on the 60-Day IL and 32 total on the injured list, Detroit is running out of in-house solutions.
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Toronto Blue Jays Injuries: Shane Bieber and Bowden Francis Both on 60-Day IL
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Toronto Blue Jays are second at 93 points with 13 players on the 60-Day IL. The Shane Bieber elbow injury is the most significant, removing their projected rotation anchor for an extended stretch. Among other pitching injuries, Bowden Francis is out long term and Yimi Garcia has been added to the 60-Day list, both with elbow issues. OF Anthony Santander's shoulder injury continues to sideline one of their biggest offseason acquisitions. Elbow injuries alone account for 11 of Toronto's 26 IL entries. This pattern points to a systemic arm health problem rather than isolated bad luck, something to ponder for customers at MLB betting sites this season.
Baltimore Orioles Injuries: Felix Bautista Remains on 60-Day IL Alongside Zach Eflin
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Baltimore Orioles rank third with a score of 90 and 30 players currently on the injured list. Felix Bautista's shoulder injury is the most damaging individual loss, as their elite closer remains on the 60-Day IL after Tommy John surgery. That leaves the back end of their bullpen in flux. Zach Eflin (elbow) is also out long-term and first baseman Ryan Mountcastle's absence with a foot injury removes a key middle-of-the-order presence. Baltimore's 12 players on the 7-Day IL add a layer of daily uncertainty that makes projecting Baltimore's lineup difficult from game to game.
Houston Astros Injuries: Josh Hader, Hunter Brown, and Ronel Blanco All on 60-Day IL
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Houston Astros, have jumped to seventh in the MLB injury rankings with a score of 78. That's driven by a wave of simultaneous losses to their pitching staff. All-Star closer Josh Hader is on the 60-Day IL with tendinitis in his left biceps. That fundamentally changes Houston's late-inning bullpen options. Pitchers Hunter Brown (shoulder), Ronel Blanco (elbow) and Cristian Javier (shoulder) also are out for a long term. Losing four key pitchers at once puts playoff contention hopes for the Astros under real pressure.
MLB Injury News: Elbow and Undisclosed Injuries Lead All Categories in 2026
The latest MLB injury news shows elbow damage remains the dominant issue league-wide at 167 cases. There are 101 entries classified as undisclosed, a steady climb across every update this season. This suggests that teams are managing information as carefully as roster spots. Shoulder injuries account for 70 entries and forearm strains (17) deserve particular attention because they frequently precede more serious elbow diagnoses. The names on the elbow list span every contender: Bieber, Eflin, Bautista Corbin Burnes, Tanner Houck and Kutter Crawford are among the most recognizable names on a very long list.
Fantasy Baseball Injuries and Betting Implications for the 2026 MLB Season
For fantasy baseball managers, the teams at the top of this MLB injury tracker represent the deepest waiver wire opportunity. Detroit and Toronto injuries have opened regular playing time for depth starters who now carry genuine production value. Houston's bullpen situation, specifically the Hader injury, is the most significant development for bettors in this update. A closer-less Astros bullpen is fundamentally different for run-line and total proposition betting in close games. Bieber's and Francis' injuries continue to affect rotation-based totals on Blue Jays games.
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