MLB Injury Report: Lindor Returns; Ramirez Shoulder Injury; Suzuki WBC Hurt; Kelly, Snell Miss OD

Mixed injury updates reshape Opening Day lineups and rotations for five contenders, shifting early betting lines and fantasy impacts.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Mar 231 min read

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What happened: Francisco Lindor is cleared to return to the Mets lineup after a brief absence. Cleveland's Jose Ramirez suffered a shoulder injury in recent action, while Cubs' Seiya Suzuki dealt with an injury from the WBC. Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly and Giants' Blake Snell will both miss Opening Day due to ailments.

Why it matters: Lindor's return bolsters the Mets' infield and offense early in the season. Ramirez's shoulder issue clouds Guardians' AL Central push, given his MVP-caliber play. Kelly and Snell's absences force rotation shuffles for D-backs and Giants, potentially exposing weaker starters and moving OD moneylines by 10-.

By the numbers: Injury statuses: - Francisco Lindor (NYM): Active, recent absence (illness/back). - Jose Ramirez (CLE): Shoulder contusion, day-to-day (x_search: bruised from slide vs. KC). - Seiya Suzuki (CHC): Oblique strain from WBC 2023, delayed debut. - Merrill Kelly (AZ): Shoulder fatigue, targeting early April return. - Blake Snell (SF): Illness/conditioning, late signing impacts prep. D-backs vs.

What to watch: Monitor Ramirez MRI results and replacements for Kelly/Snell starts; check Mets lineup confirmation.

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MLB Injury Report: Lindor Returns; Ramirez Shoulder Injury; Suzuki WBC Hurt; Kelly, Snell Miss OD

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