Big Stars On the Long Term Injured List
As the 2025 MLB season gets underway, several big-name players are missing from their team lineups due to long-term injuries or suspensions. Here’s a look at the most notable absences:

Gerrit Cole – Yankees
The Yankees’ ace underwent Tommy John surgery on March 11. He will miss the entire 2025 season and is expected to return in 2026.

Julio Urias – Free Agent
Former Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias is suspended for domestic violence and won’t be eligible to return until July 17, 2025.

Drew Thorpe – White Sox
Recently acquired from the Padres, Thorpe also needs Tommy John surgery and will miss the entire 2025 season.

Parker Meadows – Tigers
Meadows is recovering from a nerve injury in his right bicep. He’s expected to return around late May, though it could take longer.

Thairo Estrada – Rockies
Estrada fractured his right wrist. He’ll be out for 4 to 8 weeks.

Yu Darvish – Padres
Darvish is starting the season on the injured list with elbow inflammation. There’s no clear timeline for his return.

Shane McClanahan – Rays
McClanahan left his final spring training start with triceps discomfort. The team is waiting on test results to learn more.

These injuries could have a big impact on the early part of the season as teams adjust and look to fill the gaps.