Marlins place pitcher Max Meyer on injured list due to neck strain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 11:20 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The Miami Marlins have placed All-Star right-hander Max Meyer on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain. Meyer is set to see a specialist to evaluate the injury further. Additionally, All-Star shortstop Otto Lopez is out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive game, signaling challenges for the Marlins as they navigate injuries during the season.
- •Max Meyer placed on 15-day injured list with neck strain
- •Meyer will see a specialist for further evaluation
- •Otto Lopez out of starting lineup for second game
- •Marlins dealing with multiple key injuries this season
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Pain in neck: Marlins shelve injured SP Max Meyer
- 12:09 AMESPN MLB — Marlins' Meyer (neck) put on IL, to see specialist...
- 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Marlins place All-Star pitcher Max Meyer on IL with neck strain, timeline for return uncertain
"Marlins All-Star right-hander Max Meyer was placed on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain, and All-Star shortstop Otto Lopez was out of the starting lineup for the second straight game.
"The Marlins are tied in a race for the National League's third wild-card playoff spot after losing six consecutive games.
"Miami's All-Star pitcher suffered a strained neck injury during Monday's start.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 1:47 AMPain in neck: Marlins shelve injured SP Max Meyer
Miami's All-Star pitcher suffered a strained neck injury during Monday's start.
- ESPN MLBJul 21, 2026, 12:09 AMMarlins' Meyer (neck) put on IL, to see specialist...
Marlins All-Star right-hander Max Meyer was placed on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain, and All-Star shortstop Otto Lopez was out of the starting lineup for the second straight game.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 12:05 AMMarlins place All-Star pitcher Max Meyer on IL with neck strain, timeline for return uncertain
The Marlins are tied in a race for the National League's third wild-card playoff spot after losing six consecutive games.
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