The 2025 MLB season is already riddled with injury concerns affecting key players, leaving fantasy baseball managers scrambling for updates. Jared Jones of the Pittsburgh Pirates is dealing with a UCL sprain but is expected to return later in the season, potentially by June, after his recovery. Royce Lewis of the Minnesota Twins is on the injured list with a hamstring injury, currently without a clear timeline for his return.

On the other hand, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is excelling at the plate but is still recovering from Tommy John surgery and a shoulder operation. He is on track to return to pitching, albeit potentially limited in innings, which adds an interesting dynamic for fantasy managers considering how to utilize him when he comes back.