Injured Players in Baseball

May 15, 2026, 22:28
USSports

Introduction

Two baseball teams, the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Yankees, have players with injuries.

Main Body

Christian Yelich plays for the Milwaukee Brewers. He has a bad back. He had surgery in 2024, but his back still hurts. His manager wants him to be healthy before he plays again. Max Fried plays for the New York Yankees. He has a hurt elbow. He cannot throw the ball now. He does not need surgery, but he must rest. Max Fried is a very expensive player. The Yankees need other pitchers to play while Max and Gerrit Cole are sick. They want to keep winning games.

Conclusion

Both teams want their players to get better quickly so they can win.

Learning

The 'Possession' Logic

In this text, we see how to talk about things people have (like problems or jobs).

1. Having a Problem When someone is sick or hurt, use: He has a...

  • He has a bad back.
  • He has a hurt elbow.

2. Belonging to a Team When someone works for a group, use: plays for the...

  • Christian Yelich plays for the Milwaukee Brewers.
  • Max Fried plays for the New York Yankees.

3. The 'Need' Connection Use Need + Other Person/Thing to show a requirement:

  • The Yankees →\rightarrow need →\rightarrow other pitchers.

Quick Summary:

  • Has = current state (Pain/Injury)
  • Plays for = professional connection (Team)
  • Need = what is missing

Vocabulary Learning

injuries (n.)
Hurt or damage to the body
Example:The team had several injuries after the game.
back (n.)
Part of the body behind the chest
Example:He has a bad back.
surgery (n.)
Medical operation to treat a disease
Example:He had surgery in 2024.
hurt (adj.)
In pain
Example:He has a hurt elbow.
elbow (n.)
The joint between the upper arm and forearm
Example:He has a hurt elbow.
throw (v.)
To send something with force
Example:He cannot throw the ball now.
ball (n.)
A round object used in games
Example:He cannot throw the ball now.
expensive (adj.)
Costing a lot of money
Example:Max Fried is a very expensive player.
win (v.)
To be victorious
Example:They want to keep winning games.
quickly (adv.)
Fast or soon
Example:Both teams want their players to get better quickly.
healthy (adj.)
In good physical condition
Example:His manager wants him to be healthy before he plays again.
manager (n.)
Person who supervises
Example:His manager wants him to be healthy.
pitcher (n.)
Player who throws the ball
Example:The Yankees need other pitchers to play.
sick (adj.)
Ill or not healthy
Example:Max and Gerrit Cole are sick.
better (adj.)
Improved
Example:Both teams want their players to get better.