Jason Heyward Nursing Minor Knee Injury

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (knee) will be held out of action for the second straight game on Sunday. He is dealing with a minor knee injury, according to Cubs manager David Ross. The team is off on Monday, so Heyward will have another day of rest before attempting to return to action on Tuesday. […]

Jonathan India Held Out Of The Lineup On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (hand) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Max Schrock will be leading off for the team while Donovan Solano will be manning the keystone. India was removed from Saturday's game after he was hit in his hand by a pitch. X-rays […]

Eddie Rosario Goes 1-For-4 In First Rehab Game

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (eye) played in his first rehab game at Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. He played designated hitter in the game and went 1-for-4 with a single and two strikeouts in the game. Rosario had laser surgery to fix an issue with blurred vision back in April. He will likely need at […]

Ramon Laureano Heading To The Bench On Sunday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Cristian Pache will be covering center field for the game. Laureano had started 27 consecutive games, so he was due for an off day. The 27-year-old has appeared in 43 games this year and he's slashed […]

Yermin Mercedes Called Up, Brandon Crawford To Injured List

The San Francisco Giants have called up catcher/designated hitter Yermin Mercedes from Triple-A. In a corresponding move, shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list, a move that is retroactive to June 25. Mercedes was claimed off waivers by the Giants a little over a week ago. He is known for being […]

Joe Smith Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Minnesota Twins placed relief pitcher Joe Smith (neck) on the 15-day injured list with upper trapezius tightness on Sunday. The move is retroactive to June 24. The Twins called up fellow relief pitcher Jovani Moran to fill Smith's roster spot. Smith has had a solid year out of the Twins' pen. He's made 28 […]

AJ Pollock Getting A Breather On Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder AJ Pollock is getting the day off on Sunday as the team takes on right-hander Jordan Lyles and the Baltimore Orioles. Josh Harrison will be covering Pollock's usual left field post for the game. Pollock has been pretty productive at the plate in June. He's slashing .284/.330/.432 across the month with […]

Steven Kwan Out Against Lefty On Sunday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against southpaw Rich Hill and the Boston Red Sox. Owen Miller will be leading off for the game while Oscar Gonzalez and Ernie Clement will be the team's corner outfielders. Kwan has been hot at the plate once again in June. […]

Trent Grisham Remains Out On Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham (shoulder) will miss his second straight game on Sunday as the team takes on right-hander Kyle Gibson and the Philadelphia Phillies. Grisham was a late scratch from Saturday's contest due to right shoulder soreness and the injury will continue to keep him out of action on Sunday. Jose Azocar […]

Matt Bush Lands On Injured List With Forearm Soreness

The Texas Rangers placed right-handed pitcher Matt Bush (forearm) on the 15-day injured list on Sunday. He is dealing with right forearm soreness. The move to the injured list is retroactive to June 25. Bush has appeared in 30 games this year, with three of his appearances coming as an opener. He's pitched to a […]

Glenn Otto Activated, Set To Start On Sunday

The Texas Rangers have activated starting pitcher Glenn Otto from the COVID-19 injured list. He will be the team's starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. Otto was on the COVID-19 injured list for about two weeks. The 26-year-old has been having a decent year with some ups-and-downs along the way. Across eight […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Back In The Lineup On Saturday

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (back) will be batting leadoff in Saturday's game against the New York Mets. Chisholm exited Friday's game with back spasms, but the injury won't be keeping him out on Saturday. Chisholm has been primarily hitting second in the lineup lately, but the team's primary leadoff hitter, Jon Berti, […]

Max Scherzer Likely To Make His Next Rehab Start Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) will be making at least one more rehab start before returning to the majors. On Saturday, Scherzer told reporters that his next rehab start will likely be on Tuesday. However, he doesn't know which minor league affiliate he'll be pitching for yet. The 37-year-old, who has been […]

Trevor Larnach Lands On Injured List With Core Muscle Strain

The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Trevor Larnach (core) on the 10-day injured list with a core muscle strain on Saturday. Fellow outfielder Mark Contreras was recalled from Triple-A to fill his roster spot. This is Larnach's second trip to the injured list this season. He missed about two weeks in May with a groin injury. […]

Jeff McNeil To Miss His Fourth Straight Game Saturday

New York Mets second baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil (hamstring) will remain on the bench for Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins. Luis Guillorme will be manning the keystone for the contest. This will be McNeil's fourth straight missed game due to right hamstring tightness. He suffered the injury during this past Monday's game. McNeil is still […]

Steven Matz To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Steven Matz (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday. The expectation is that he will pitch two innings in Tuesday's rehab outing. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol stated that once Matz is ready to return to the Cardinals, he'll have a decision to make in regards to the […]

Marcus Stroman Throws 40-Pitch Bullpen Session Saturday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) completed a 40-pitch bullpen session on Saturday. According to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian, Stroman utilized his full arsenal in the session. His next step is expected to be a live batting practice session sometime next week. The 31-year-old was placed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation about […]

James McCann Returns To The Lineup On Saturday

New York Mets catcher James McCann (wrist) is making his return to the starting lineup for Saturday's game against left-hander Trevor Rogers and the Miami Marlins. McCann was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. However, he was held out of Friday's game as Tomas Nido served as the team's catcher for the contest. […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Tosses His First Bullpen Session Saturday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga (shoulder) completed his first bullpen session on Saturday. Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated that Loaisiga looked great in the session. Boone added that Loaisiga will need at least a few more bullpen sessions as well as some live batting practice sessions prior to being sent on a minor […]

Pete Fairbanks To Throw Live Batting Practice Monday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (lat) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session on Monday, according to Rays manager Kevin Cash. Cash laid out the plan for Fairbanks over the coming week. Assuming Fairbanks has no setbacks, after Monday's session he will pitch in a Florida Complex League game on Thursday. […]

Adley Rutschman Getting A Breather On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is absent from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against right-hander Lance Lynn and the Chicago White Sox. Robinson Chirinos will be behind the plate and batting seventh in the game. Rutschman has been quietly putting together a nice recent stretch at the plate. Over his last four games, he's […]

Wander Franco Goes 2-For-4 At Triple-A Friday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps) had a solid game at Triple-A Durham on Friday. He went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles, an RBI and a run scored. He played designated hitter in the game. Franco has now played in games on three consecutive days at Durham. He's gone 3-for-9 with two walks […]

Jake Odorizzi Completes Three Innings In First Rehab Start

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (leg) made his first rehab start at Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday. He pitched three innings and allowed two hits, two walks and two earned runs while striking out four. The 32-year-old veteran is expected to make one more start at Triple-A before being activated. He has been out […]

Hunter Renfroe Day-To-Day With Calf Injury

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe (calf) has been sidelined for each of the team's last two games due to a calf injury. According to Brewers beat writer Adam McCalvy, Renfroe is being considered day-to-day. Fellow outfielderJonathan Davis has earned starts in two consecutive games with Renfroe out and he's gone 1-for-7 with a walk and […]

Ty France Heading To Injured List With Flexor Strain

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (forearm) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 flexor strain in his forearm/elbow area. While he's hopeful that the injury won't cause him to miss a lengthy period of time, he will require a trip to the 10-day injured list. France suffered the injury during Thursday's game against the […]

Phillies Call Up Former First Overall Pick Mark Appel

The Philadelphia Phillies have called up right-handed pitcher Mark Appel from Triple-A. He is taking the roster spot of reliever Connor Brogdon, who was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. Appel was selected as the first overall pick in the 2013 MLB draft by the Houston Astros. He dealt with both injuries and struggles on […]

Aroldis Chapman Throws A Scoreless Inning In Rehab Outing

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) made his first rehab appearance at Double-A Somerset on Friday. He pitched a scoreless seventh inning in the outing, allowing one hit and no walks while striking out one. He topped out at 99 mph on the radar gun in the game. Chapman, who has been out […]

X-Rays Negative On Alejandro Kirk's Hand

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (hand) was removed from Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers due to a left hand contusion. The injury occurred in the seventh inning of the game after his glove hand was hit by a backswing from Brewers outfielder Jonathan Davis. Kirk underwent X-rays on his hand after the […]

Daniel Hudson Suffers Season-Ending ACL Injury

On Friday night, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (knee) suffered a season-ending ACL injury. The injury occurred during Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves while Hudson was attempting to field a ground ball. The 35-year-old was one of the team's top relievers this year. He made 25 […]

Salvador Perez To Undergo Thumb Surgery

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) is set to undergo surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb. The Royals made this announcement on Friday while also stating that Perez was "expected to return this season." This is tough news for fantasy managers who are rostering the star catcher. Even if […]