Weird Injuries

Russell Martin day-to-day after sauna-related mishap

There is an epidemic of weird injuries ripping through baseball, with Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin the latest victim.

Tommy Hunter suffers back fracture after falling while carrying child

The Cleveland Indians probably didn’t think that they would have to worry about reliever Tommy Hunter’s sense of balance this season.

Jake Diekman lands on disabled list after cutting finger on broken beer mug

Texas Rangers left-handed reliever Jake Diekman will have a hard time living down the strange injury he suffered recently.

Carlos Rodon placed on DL with sprained wrist after slipping on dugout steps

Chicago White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon is headed for the disabled list due to a sprained wrist, and the way he suffered the injury is causing him some embarrassment.

Brian Duensing needs surgery after freak injury involving bullpen chair

After spending the first seven years of his major league career with the Twins, Brian Duensing is in his first with the Orioles, one that will include a lengthy absence as a result of a freak injury.

Jose Bautista lands on disabled list after jamming toe on outfield wall

All-Star slugger Jose Bautista was in the middle of another standout campaign for the Toronto Blue Jays, but then he ran into a wall. Literally.

Raiders TE Clive Walford suffered knee injury in ATV accident

Oakland Raiders tight end Clive Walford will not be participating in spring practices after he suffered a knee injury while riding an ATV earlier this offseason.

Micah Johnson needed stitches because of injury suffered pitting avocado

Dodgers second baseman Micah Johnson, a depth player who will likely start the season in the minors, will miss a week of spring training due to a left hand injury.