MLB Injury Wave Hits Yankees, Dodgers and Angels

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June 7, 2026

An MLB injury wave hit three contenders this weekend. The Yankees, Dodgers and Angels each lost a regular to the injured list. Austin Wells, Tyler Glasnow and Jorge Soler headline the latest casualties.

Three Contenders Absorb New Injured List Hits

The Yankees placed catcher Austin Wells on the 10-day IL on June 6. Wells reported cervical headaches after neck stiffness on Friday. The Yankees recalled J.C. Escarra from Triple-A Scranton to replace Wells. Wells joins Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge on the Yankees injured list.

The Yankees now carry three lineup regulars on the injured list at once. Austin Wells had served as the Yankees primary catcher this season. Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge had already left the Yankees order earlier. The Yankees lean on J.C. Escarra to steady the catching spot.

The Dodgers moved starter Tyler Glasnow to the 60-day IL this weekend. Glasnow first landed on the injured list in early May with back spasms. Glasnow is not throwing and stays out until at least July. The Dodgers rotation must cover Glasnow’s spot for two more months.

The Angels placed Jorge Soler on the 10-day IL on June 6. Soler exited with a left oblique strain before a series with the Dodgers. The Angels first scratched Soler on Friday with hip tightness. Soler had anchored the Angels lineup as a primary designated hitter.

More clubs absorbed injury news across the same weekend. The Mets paused Jorge Polanco’s rehab over ankle soreness on June 6. The Reds hope ace Hunter Greene returns before the All-Star break. The Brewers acquired reliever Joel Kuhnel from the Athletics as injuries mounted. The weekend pushed several rosters deeper into their farm systems.

These injuries reshape several playoff races in June. The Dodgers lose rotation depth inside a tight National League West. The Yankees thin their catching with Austin Wells sidelined. The Angels lose middle-order power with Jorge Soler on the injured list. Catching depth now stands among the Yankees clearest June weaknesses.

Replacement timelines now drive each contender’s next month. The Dodgers track Tyler Glasnow toward a July throwing program. The Yankees lean on J.C. Escarra while Austin Wells clears headaches. The Angels target a short absence for Jorge Soler’s oblique. Every contender now manages depth against a crowded MLB injury report. The Yankees absorb the deepest blow with three regulars now sidelined. The Dodgers and Angels each await one bat or arm into July.