LSU Infielder Returns for Tennessee Game After Illness

Trent Caraway will be available to play on Saturday after missing Friday's game due to an illness.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 9:37pm

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LSU baseball junior infielder Trent Caraway will be available to play for the Tigers on Saturday against Tennessee, according to the SEC availability report, after he was ruled out for Friday's game due to an illness. LSU coach Jay Johnson revealed that Caraway did not participate in practice on Thursday and did not come to the field on Friday because of his malady.

Why it matters

Caraway's return is important for LSU as they look to bounce back from Friday's loss and even the series against a tough Tennessee team. The Tigers are already dealing with injuries to other key players like Brayden Simpson and Cooper Moore.

The details

Caraway was not in the starting lineup on Saturday, but is dressed to play. Johnson said the trainers have been working to keep Caraway hydrated and get him the necessary medicine, but he didn't feel good enough to come to the field on Friday. The coach is unsure if it's food poisoning or something else causing Caraway's illness.

  • Caraway missed Friday's game against Tennessee.
  • Caraway will be available to play on Saturday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Trent Caraway

A junior infielder for the LSU baseball team.

Jay Johnson

The head coach of the LSU baseball team.

Brayden Simpson

A senior infielder for the LSU baseball team who did not make the trip to Tennessee due to a hand injury.

Cooper Moore

A junior right-handed pitcher for the LSU baseball team who did not make the trip to Tennessee due to triceps soreness.

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What they’re saying

“'I don't know if it's food poisoning or something. Trainers have been doing a good job with him, trying to keep him hydrated, making sure he has his medicine, but he didn't feel good enough to come.'”

— Jay Johnson, LSU Baseball Head Coach

What’s next

The first pitch between LSU baseball and Tennessee on Saturday is set for 5 p.m. The game will be available to watch on ESPN2.

The takeaway

Caraway's return is a positive sign for LSU as they look to even the series against Tennessee, but the Tigers are still dealing with injuries to other key players. The team will need to ensure Caraway is fully recovered in order to have him at full strength for the important SEC matchup.