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MLB Injury Report: Vaughn, Lodolo Updates

Andrew Vaughn will miss 4-6 weeks with a hamate fracture, while Nick Lodolo is preparing to return next week after a minor league tune-up.

The first week of MLB action brought relatively few injuries, with Andrew Vaughn's hamate fracture being the most notable. The White Sox first baseman is expected to miss significant time, though the team has depth to cover his absence.

On a positive note, Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo is on track to return next week after a rehabilitation assignment in the minors. Other injury updates include Merrill Kelly beginning rehab starts with Triple-A Reno, Spencer Strider (oblique) possibly returning by late April, and Tanner Bibee cleared to make his next start despite shoulder inflammation.