Wednesday, April 30th, 1997
Orlando Devil Rays: SP Andy Benes was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Torn labrum (Shoulder). He’s expected to miss about 4-5 months.

Monday, April 28th, 1997
Boston Red Sox: 3B Edgar Renteria was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: Shoulder tendinitis. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 weeks.
Los Angeles Dodgers: CF Torii Hunter was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Adductor strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 days.

Sunday, April 27th, 1997
Charlotte Knights: SP Bruce Ruffin was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Torn UCL. He’s expected to miss about 13-14 months.

Saturday, April 26th, 1997
Detroit Tigers: CF Jose R Herrera was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Strained posterior cruciate ligament. He’s expected to miss about 5 weeks.

Friday, April 25th, 1997
Milwaukee Creams: SP Kelly Downs was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Strained abdominal muscle. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks.
Arizona Diamondbacks: SP Marvin Freeman was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Herniated disc (back). He’s expected to miss about one week.
St. Louis Cardinals: RP Bryce Florie was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Back stiffness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

Thursday, April 24th, 1997
Minnesota Twins: Brook Fordyce has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 6 days.
Charlotte Knights: LF Shane Mack was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: Bruised knee. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.

Wednesday, April 23rd, 1997
New York Yankees: 2B Andy Stankiewicz was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Fractured elbow. He’s expected to miss about 7 months.
Charlotte Knights: RP Tim Burke was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Strained triceps. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 weeks.
Cleveland Spiders: SP John Thomson was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Mild shoulder strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.

Tuesday, April 22nd, 1997
San Diego Padres: 3B Dave Magadan was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Knee contusion. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 6 days.

Monday, April 21st, 1997
Detroit Tigers: LF Ben Grieve was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Bruised finger. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days.

Sunday, April 20th, 1997
Minnesota Twins: C Brook Fordyce was injured . The Diagnosis: Injured Toe. This injury keeps him out of action for one week.

Saturday, April 19th, 1997
Montreal Expos: SP Jon Lieber was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Torn fingernail. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.
Detroit Tigers: CF Jose R Herrera was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Mild shoulder strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days.

Friday, April 18th, 1997
Milwaukee Creams: SP Wally Whitehurst was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Sore shoulder. He’s expected to miss about 5 weeks.
Seattle Pilots: SP Alex Fernandez was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Elbow strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 weeks.

Wednesday, April 16th, 1997
Washington Senators: C Jason Kendall was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: Fractured thumb. He’s expected to miss about 6 weeks.
Orlando Devil Rays: RP Joe Magrane was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Shoulder inflammation. He’s expected to miss about 5 months.

Saturday, April 12th, 1997
Detroit Tigers: SP Steve Trachsel was injured while playing golf. The Diagnosis: Forearm soreness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days.

Friday, April 11th, 1997
Minnesota Twins: 2B Brent Gates was injured . The Diagnosis: Flu-like symptoms. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1 day.
Arizona Diamondbacks: SS Bret Barberie was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Separated shoulder. He’s expected to miss about 3-4 weeks.
Toronto Blue Jays: CF Lance Johnson was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Strained hamstring. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 weeks.
Detroit Tigers: 2B Howard Battle was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Mild hip strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 6 days.

Thursday, April 10th, 1997
Baltimore Orioles: SP David Wells was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Mild shoulder strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 days.

Wednesday, April 9th, 1997
Boston Red Sox: 2B Akira Eto was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Hamstring tendinitis. He’s expected to miss about one week.
Arizona Diamondbacks: SP Brett Tomko was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Mild hamstring strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1 day.

Tuesday, April 8th, 1997
Seattle Pilots: CF Ken Griffey Jr. was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Sore ankle. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1 day.
Seattle Pilots: 1B J.T. Snow was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: Concussion. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 6 days.
New York Yankees: CF Ryan Thompson was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: Sprained knee. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.
Arizona Diamondbacks: DH Moises Alou was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Bruised knee. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.

Monday, April 7th, 1997
Oakland Athletics: RF Rickey Henderson was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: Bruised shoulder. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.
Detroit Tigers: CF Jose R Herrera was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Groin soreness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.
Chicago Cubs: RP Mike Stanton was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Torn elbow ligament. He’s expected to miss about 11 months.

Sunday, April 6th, 1997
Boston Red Sox: SP Eric Plunk was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Mild calf strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.

Saturday, April 5th, 1997
Colorado Rockies: 1B Glenn Davis was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Hand contusion. He’s expected to miss about 5 days.

Friday, April 4th, 1997
New York Mets: SP Jose Rosado was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Elbow inflammation. He’s expected to miss about 2 months.

Thursday, April 3rd, 1997
Cleveland Spiders: SP Bob Sebra was injured when he did one too many BMX bike tricks. The Diagnosis: Bruised wrist. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days.
Charlotte Knights: 1B Jason Giambi was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Hamstring tightness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1 day.

Wednesday, April 2nd, 1997
Los Angeles Dodgers: SS Kevin Stocker was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Fractured finger. He’s expected to miss about 2 months.
Montreal Expos: SP Ed Correa was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Sore elbow. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days.