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New York Yankees Designate Corey Kluber and Luke Voit to the Injured List

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On May 26, 2021, the New York Yankees revealed that their experienced right-handed starter, Corey Kluber, would be put on the day-to-day injured list as he deals with discomfort in his right shoulder. Additionally, the team had to place their starting first baseman, Luke Voit, on the 10-day injured list due to a right oblique strain on the same day.

The Corey Kluber Injury

After a detailed assessment from the Yankees' medical team, it was determined that Corey is suffering from a subscapularis strain. Kluber is anticipated to be sidelined for around two months to allow his throwing arm's right shoulder to recuperate fully before he returns to the mound for the Bronx Bombers.

Corey, who is 25 years old, had recently celebrated a remarkable achievement, throwing 101 pitches no – hitter against the Texas Rangers on May 19, 2019, marking his first-ever no-hitter in Major League Baseball. This was a significant personal milestone following a series of health challenges that have kept the previous ace off the field. His 2019 season with the Cleveland Indians ended abruptly when he sustained an injury from a line drive hitting his forearm in May of that year.

In his debut for the Texas Rangers in 2020, Corey faced another setback, lasting only one inning before tearing a muscle in his right shoulder in July, which again put him on the injured list. Now, Kluber will be missing an extended period with the struggling New York Yankees Major League Baseball team because of his right shoulder injury. Deivi Garcia and Michael King are top contenders to take over Kluber's spot in the starting rotation.

The Luke Voit Injury

Voit's injury diagnosis came as quite a surprise to the New York Yankees organization. Manager Aaron Boone mentioned that their powerful first baseman began experiencing slight discomfort in his side on May 22, 2021, which intensified by Tuesday, leading to an MRI that confirmed a Grade 2 strain in his right oblique. pain in his side Luke had previously led Major League Baseball in home runs during the shortened 2020 MLB season, hitting a total of 22 home runs. At this point in the current year, he has a batting average of .182 with just one home run across 12 games, having missed the early part of the 2021 MLB season due to surgery on a torn meniscus in his left knee.

This knee injury had occurred during spring training last year. Potential replacements for Voit at first base include D. J. LeMahieu and Mike Ford, while Miguel Andujar may also get some playing time in that position as Voit recovers.

"He didn’t appear to be at his best,\" commented Yankees' manager Aaron Boone during a media brief after the game on May 25, 2021. "He had a few pitches that weren't executed as intended. We'll need to compensate for his absence, naturally.\" Addressing Luke Voit's injury, Boone added, "It's frustrating for him to face a setback that requires him to be on the injured list. However, we're hopeful he won't be out for too long .\" New York Current New York Yankees Injured List Details (as of May 26, 2021)

Media Statements

Giancarlo Stanton / Designated Hitter / 10-Day Injured List / Quadriceps Issue

Corey Kluber / Starting Pitcher / Day-to-Day Injured List / Shoulder Strain

May 26th, 2021

  • Luke Voit / First Baseman / 10-Day Injured List / Oblique Strain
  • Alexander Vizcaino / Starting Pitcher / 60-Day Injured List / Sore Arm
  • Zack Britton / Relief Pitcher / 60-Day Injured List / Elbow Injury
  • Luis Severino / Starting Pitcher / 60-Day Injured List / Elbow Injury

May 25th, 2021

  • Darren O'Day / Relief Pitcher / 10-Day Injured List / Shoulder Injury

May 22nd, 2021

  • Aaron Hicks / Center Fielder / 10-Day Injured List / Wrist Injury Requiring Surgery
  • Ryan LaMarre / Center Fielder / 10-Day Injured List / Hamstring Injury

May 21st, 2021

  • Greg Allen / Left Fielder / Day-to-Day Injured List / Oblique Injury

May 20th, 2021

  • Clarke Schmidt / Starting Pitcher / 60-Day Injured List / Elbow Injury

May 19th, 2021

  • Trey Amburgey / Left Fielder / Day-to-Day / Unspecified Issue

May 14th, 2021

  • T. J. Sikkema / Starting Pitcher / Day-to-Day / Lat Injury

May 13th, 2021

  • Yoendrys Gomez / Relief Pitcher / Day-to-Day / Sore Arm

May 5th, 2021

  • Asher Wojciechowski / Starting Pitcher / Day-to-Day / Lat Injury
  • Highlights of Corey Kluber’s Baseball Career and Accolades

March 24th, 2021

  • Two-time American League Cy Young Award Recipient (2014, 2017)

Highlights of Luke Voit’s Baseball Career and Accolades

3 Time MLB All – Star (2016, 2017, 2018)

  • Current MLB Standings (as of May 26, 2021)
  • 2 Time American League Wins Leader (2014, 2017)
  • American League ERA Leader (2017)
  • Pitched a No – Hitter (May 19, 2021)

Philadelphia Phillies 24 – 25 1.5 Games Back

  • MLB Home Run Leader (2020)

Washington Nationals 20 – 24 3 Games Back

American League East

Tampa Bay Rays 30 – 20 0 Games Behind

Boston Red Sox 29 – 20 0.5 Games Behind

New York Yankees 28 – 20 1 Games Behind

Toronto Blue Jays 24 – 23 4.5 Games Behind

Baltimore Orioles 17 – 31 12 Games Behind

American League Central

Chicago White Sox 28 – 19 0 Games Behind

Cleveland Indians 26 – 20 1.5 Games Behind

Kansas City Royals 23 – 23 4.5 Games Behind

Minnesota Twins 19 – 29 9.5 Games Behind

Detroit Tigers 18 – 30 10.5 Games Behind

American League West

Oakland Athletics 28 – 22 0 Games Behind

Houston Astros 26 – 22 1 Games Behind

Seattle Mariners 23 – 26 4.5 Games Behind

Texas Rangers 22 – 28 6 Games Behind

Los Angeles Angels 21 – 27 6 Games Behind

National League East

New York Mets 22 – 20 0 Games Behind

Atlanta Braves 24 – 24 1 Games Behind

Arizona Diamondbacks 18 – 31 13 Games Back

Miami Marlins 23 – 25 2 Games Behind

According to Bovada sportsbook , the following are the odds to win the MLB 2021 World Series as of May 26, 2021. Currently, the Philadelphia Phillies hold the second-best odds to claim victory in this thrilling 162-game regular MLB season plus the upcoming playoffs.

National League Central

St. Louis Cardinals 26 – 22 0 Games Behind

Chicago Cubs 25 – 22 0.5 Games Behind

Milwaukee Brewers 24 – 24 2 Games Behind

Cincinnati Reds 21 – 25 4 Games Behind

Pittsburgh Pirates 18 – 29 7.5 Games Behind

National League West

San Diego Padres 31 – 18 0 Games Behind

Los Angeles Dodgers 30 – 18 0.5 Games Behind

San Francisco Giants 29 – 19 1.5 Games Behind

Colorado Rockies 19 – 30 12 Games Behind

Team                                                 Odds

Odds to Win the MLB 2021 World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers                         +300

San Diego Padres                                +700
Houston Astros                                  +1600
New York Yankees +700
Atlanta Braves                                   +1700
Chicago White Sox +800
New York Mets +1000
Tampa Bay Rays                               +1800
Oakland Athletics                               +1800
Boston Red Sox                                 +1800
Toronto Blue Jays                               +2000
St. Louis Cardinals                             +2200
Milwaukee Brewers                            +2800
San Francisco Giants                          +4000
Cleveland Indians                              +4000
Philadelphia Phillies                           +5000
Chicago Cubs                                +5000
Cincinnati Reds                              +6600
Minnesota Twins                                  +6600
Miami Marlins                                      +6600
Los Angeles Angels                              +6600
Kansas City Royals                              +7500
Washington Nationals                          +7500
Seattle Mariners                                +12500
Texas Rangers                                +25000
Baltimore Orioles                                +30000
Arizona Diamondbacks                       +30000
Pittsburgh Pirates                                +40000
Colorado Rockies                               +50000
Detroit Tigers                                      +50000
“New York Yankees, now short-handed, placing RHP Corey Kluber and 1B Luke Voit on the injured list”
“MLB 2021 World Series Futures: Betting Odds for Teams to Win”

Sources:

Injuries Hit NY Yankees: Corey Kluber and Luke Voit , espn.com, May 26, 2021.

“New York Yankees Injuries” , espn.com, May 26, 2021.

“Corey Kluber” , baseball-reference.com, May 26, 2021.

“Luke Voit” , baseball-reference.com, May 26, 2021.

“MLB Standings 2021” , espn.com, May 26, 2021.

Explore the Top Online Casinos in Your Region , bovada.lv, May 26, 2021.