MLB News: Corey Kluber Nearing Return, Ryan Zimmerman Hurt and More

By the time the calendar hits late July and August, the Major League Baseball season is as much a battle of attrition as anything else. We’re starting to see that more and more as players — especially pitchers — seem to get injured every day. The Indians got good news, though, with ace Corey Kluber nearing a return, but the Brewers might have lost their ace, Brandon Woodruff, and the Nationals’ Ryan Zimmerman also appears headed to the injured list.

A line drive broke Corey Kluber’s arm May 1 in Miami, and he’s been working back ever since. He threw 30 pitches in a bullpen session Sunday in the latest step toward recovery.

Indians notebook: Corey Kluber throws 25-30 pitches, will throw again Wednesday https://t.co/ysifeGKDFr

— Columbus Dispatch (@DispatchAlerts) July 21, 2019

Ryan Zimmerman is nearly synonymous with the Nationals at this point in his career. Unfortunately, he’s also nearly synonymous with injuries.

Dave Martinez told ESPN that Ryan Zimmerman “did something to his heel again,” and the Nationals said he left with pain related to plantar fasciitis in his right foot. https://t.co/QXWelArxMz

— Post Sports (@PostSports) July 22, 2019

You might not have heard of Brandon Woodruff, but he’s been the Brewers’ best starter this season. Bad news for beer-town.

Brandon Woodruff threw two pitches in the fourth before Craig Counsell and head athletic trainer Scott Barringer came out to check on him and Woodruff exited the game. Junior Guerra on now.

— Sophia Minnaert (@SophiaMinnaert) July 21, 2019

Derek Holland has bounced around a long time in the league. We’ll see if the veteran lefty gets another shot somewhere.

Per source, Derek Holland has been designated for assignment. Had been throwing much better since move to bullpen, but Giants are adding Menez and Green to roster today.

— Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) July 21, 2019

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