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Guardians vs Nationals Injury Report MLB 2025: Guardians vs Nationals Head-to-Head Results, Latest Injury List

By Ryan Rashid

Guardians vs Nationals Injury Report MLB 2025: The Cleveland Guardians and Washington Nationals are set to face off on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 3:35 PM EDT at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. This matchup comes amid significant injury challenges for both teams, affecting their lineups and pitching rotations.

The Guardians are dealing with recent injuries, including outfielder Lane Thomas, who has started taking swings and is trending towards game activity soon. Meanwhile, the Nationals are managing injuries to key players such as Josh Bell, who is probable for May 6 after missing several games with groin tightness. As both teams navigate these challenges, depth and adaptability will be crucial in this midseason matchup.

Guardians vs Nationals

Guardians vs Nationals Game Information & How to Watch

  • Date: May 6, 2025
  • Time: 3:35 PM EDT
  • Location: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
  • TV: MASN2 (Nationals broadcast), Guardians TV Presented by Progressive (Guardians broadcast)

Washington Nationals Injury Report

Player Injury IL Date Expected Return Status Last Updated
Josh Bell Right groin tightness Day to day Experienced discomfort running bases on May 2; held out third straight day. May 5
Michael Soroka Right biceps strain Apr 4 (retro Apr 1) (15-day) May Struck out 11 in rehab on May 2; bullpen session in D.C. on May 5. May 5
Derek Law Right forearm inflammation Mar 26 (retro Mar 24) May Threw from 60 feet on May 2 and May 5; continuing throwing progression. May 5
Cade Cavalli Tommy John rehab Mar 26 (retro Mar 24) Second half 2025 Removed from rehab start Apr 29 due to arm fatigue; throwing bullpens. May 5
Travis Sykora Labrum surgery (hip) May 6 strikeouts in 2 innings during rehab appearance on May 3. May 3
Paul DeJong Fractured nose Apr 16 (10-day IL) Around All-Star break Surgery after HBP on Apr 15; no baseball activities until late May/early June. Apr 29
Andrés Chaparro Left oblique strain Mar 26 (retro Mar 24) May Injured during batting practice Mar 14; continuing rehab. Apr 19
Orlando Ribalta Right biceps strain Apr 13 (retro Apr 10) May Strengthening at home; not yet throwing. Apr 19
DJ Herz Left UCL sprain Mar 26 (60-day IL) 2026 Underwent Tommy John surgery on Apr 16. Apr 19
Mason Thompson Tommy John surgery Feb 19 (60-day IL) Second half 2025 Second TJ surgery (Mar 1); rehabbing at Nats complex. Mar 26
Josiah Gray Elbow/forearm strain Feb 16 (60-day IL) Second half 2025 Underwent TJ surgery + internal brace on Jul 24, 2024; rehabbing. Mar 26

Cleveland Guardians Injury Report

Player Injury IL Date Expected Return Status Last Updated
Lane Thomas Right wrist bone bruise Apr 22 (retro Apr 20) Mid-to-late May Started swing progression; nearing game activity. May 5
Paul Sewald Right posterior deltoid strain Apr 29 (15-day IL) TBD High-grade strain; rechecked biweekly for throwing readiness. May 5
Shane Bieber Right UCL tear Mar 27 (retro Mar 24) Midseason 2025 Live BP on May 2; still a way from game action. May 3
Trevor Stephan Right UCL reconstruction Mar 27 (retro Mar 24) 2025 Threw live BP May 2; another session next. May 3
Slade Cecconi Left oblique strain Mar 27 (retro Mar 24) May Rehab start Apr 30: 3.1 IP, 2 ER, 5 K. Apr 30
David Fry Right UCL revision Feb 19 (60-day IL) Summer 2025 Set to start game progression in May at AZ complex. Apr 30
Andrew Walters Right elbow inflammation Apr 22 (7-day IL) TBD Progressing in return-to-throw program; targeting 10–14 day return. Apr 30
Chase DeLauter Core muscle surgery Late May/Early June Returned to full baseball activity; game activity soon. Apr 30
John Means Left elbow UCL surgery recovery Apr 9 (60-day IL) Late 2025 Throwing at 120 feet; bullpen progression in mid-May. Apr 30
Erik Sabrowski Left elbow inflammation Mar 27 (retro Mar 24) May Resumed throwing after break; mound activity resumes week of May 5. Apr 30
George Valera Right patellar tendon repair Mar 28 (MiLB IL) Early 2025 Defensive/running work ongoing; game progression mid-May. Apr 30
Sam Hentges Left shoulder surgery Feb 16 (60-day IL) 2026 Recovering from anterior capsule repair; on schedule. Apr 30
Juan Brito Right thumb sprain Apr 24 (7-day IL) 8–12 weeks Surgery on Apr 25; rehab in Goodyear, AZ underway. Apr 26
Angel Genao Right shoulder sprain June Shoulder strengthening and mobility work ongoing. Apr 1

Guardians vs Nationals Last 5 Head-to-Head Results

Date Winner Score
Jun 2, 2024 Washington Nationals 5–2
Jun 2, 2024 Cleveland Guardians 3–2
Jun 1, 2024 Cleveland Guardians 7–1
Apr 16, 2023 Washington Nationals 7–6
Apr 16, 2023 Cleveland Guardians 6–4

In their last five meetings, the Guardians have secured three victories against the Nationals, indicating a competitive edge in the series. The Nationals managed to clinch two wins.

How to Stream Guardians vs Nationals Online & Broadcast

To catch the Guardians vs Nationals game live:

  • TV: MASN2 (Nationals broadcast), Guardians TV Presented by Progressive (Guardians broadcast)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

With both teams battling for dominance in their divisions, this matchup holds substantial weight. The Guardians\' standout players continue to impress, while the Nationals will rely on their depth to challenge Cleveland. Expect a competitive game on Tuesday afternoon at Nationals Park.

Story first published: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 0:02 [IST]
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