Injuries to Ohtani, Correa could impact MLB postseason race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:18 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
As playoff season approaches, significant injuries are affecting key MLB players. Carlos Correa is ruled out for the postseason, while Max Fried has returned to the New York Yankees' rotation. Shohei Ohtani's status remains uncertain as teams compete for playoff berths. Other contenders are also managing absences, with the Chicago White Sox trying to maintain momentum and the Boston Red Sox welcoming back Ceddanne Rafaela soon. Major League Baseball's injury could shift the playoff picture dramatically as October nears.
- •Carlos Correa will not play this postseason due to injury.
- •Max Fried returns to the Yankees' rotation after recovery.
- •Shohei Ohtani's availability for playoffs is uncertain.
- •Ceddanne Rafaela expects activation this weekend for the Red Sox.
- •Chicago White Sox strive for a division title with improved health.
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani, Carlos Correa and more: How star injuries could reshape the MLB playoffs
"Injuries and recoveries are poised to shape the MLB postseason picture, with nearly every contender juggling critical absences and fragile returns.
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