MLB Prospect Watch

Injury Significant for Nats Marrero

We knew that Nationals 1B prospect Chris Marrero had injured himself a few weeks ago while finishing up his DWL season with the Licey Tigers, but now, according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com, it appears the injury is more serious than first expected.

Marrero tore his left hamstring, and the tear is bad enough that he might miss the entire season.  Marrero insists he won't miss that much time, but did verify that the hamstring was torn off the bone that he has already had surgery.

Marrero wasn't necessarily a starter for the Nats coming into the season, but he was thought to battle for playing time at first base.

Injury Update - Olt, Rizzo

• Mike Olt, a 2010 first-round pick of the Texas Rangers broke his collarbone in a collision at home plate, reports Dave Sessions of MLB.com . Olt was enjoying a strong season in High-A ball before the injury, which should sideline the third base prospect 10-12 weeks.
• Before he can be promoted to the majors, Anthony Rizzo will first have his injured wrist examined by Padres team doctors reports Corey Brock of MLB.com .

 

Injury Update - Harper, Lawrie, Klein, Trout

• Nationals top prospect Bryce Harper left Sunday's game early after being hit in the leg with a pitch, reports Avi Zaleon of MLB.com.
• Blue Jays prospect Brett Lawrie has been placed on the 7-day minor league DL with a bruised wristsays Todd Karpovich of MLB.com.
• Baltimore Orioles LHP prospect Dan Klein has been placed on the 7-day DL with shoulder sorenessreports Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun.
• Angels top prospect Mike Trout missed his second straight game after being hit with a pitchnotes Sam Miller of The Orange County Register.

 

Injury News - Lamb, Lawrie, Scheppers, Rizzo

• John Lamb saw an elbow specialist yesterday, reports the Kansas City Star, and the Royals pitching prospect may be facing Tommy John Surgery, notes Michael Engel of KingsofKaufmann.com.
• Blue Jays top prospect Brett Lawrie will miss a few games after being hit on the hand by a pitch, reports Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com.  Lawrie is listed as day-to-day.
• Tanner Scheppers, the Rangers pitching prospect who was sidelined in spring training with decreased velocity due to back problems, is back throwing off a mound again in extended spring training, reports the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
• Padres 1B prospect Anthony Rizzo missed last night's game after re-aggravating his bruised left hand, tweets Sarah Trotto of the Arizona Daily Star.

 

Update on Machado Injury

The Orioles received a bit of good news regarding Manny Machado's knee injury, as it appears the shortstop prospect will only miss about a week, reports Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com.  He will be examined by the Orioles team doctor early next week, says The Baltimore Sun, and will likely be placed on the minor league 7-day DL, but otherwise the injury does not look to be serious.

Machado had to be helped off the field on Thursday after injuring his knee while trying to tag up from second base on a fly ball.