MLBInjury·April 19, 2026·30 sec
Baseball's Injury Report: Two Teams Deal With Big Losses
The Astros lost their outfielder Joey Loperfido to a quad injury, and the Giants' reliever Jose Butto needs surgery that'll sideline him for 5-6 months.
Words to know
injured listAn official list where teams put players who are hurt and can't play for a set number of days (usually 10 or 15).
quad strainA stretch or small tear in the quadriceps muscle, which is the big muscle on the front of your thigh.
relieverA pitcher who comes into the game late to finish it, usually when the starter is tired or it's a close game.
Bring it to lunch
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Have you ever had to sit out a sport because of an injury? That's what these guys are dealing with, except their job is on the line.
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Which is worse — missing 10 days or 5-6 months?
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If your favorite team lost their best player for the whole season, could they still make the playoffs?