Luke Weaver, Keynan Middleton To Make Rehab Outings Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitchers Luke Weaver (elbow) and Keynan Middleton (elbow) are both scheduled to make rehab outings at Triple-A Reno on Thursday. Both players are on the injured list with right elbow inflammation. Weaver, who has been out since Opening Day, is expected to throw around three innings or 45 pitches on Thursday. Middleton,... Read More

Evan Longoria Exits With Shoulder Soreness On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (shoulder) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth inning due to right shoulder soreness. Tommy La Stella entered to replace him in the game. According to Giants beat writer Maria I. Guardado, Longoria likely won't start on Wednesday, but he could be available... Read More

Lance McCullers Jr. Increases Velocity In 15-Pitch Session

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw 15 pitches off the mound on Tuesday. He threw mostly two-seamers and changeups and saw his velocity reach the mid-80s, topping at 86 mph. In his previous throwing session last Friday, his velocity had been in the low-80s. McCullers is scheduled to throw again on Friday.... Read More

Darin Ruf Placed On Bereavement List

The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Darin Ruf on the bereavement list on Tuesday. He has travelled to Nebraska to be with his family following the passing of his father. Giants manager Gabe Kapler stated that the team wants Ruf to take all the time he needs before he returns to the team (a player... Read More

Willy Adames Experiencing Quad Discomfort

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (ankle, quad) is currently rehabbing an ankle injury at Single-A Carolina. While he's experienced no issues with his ankle in recent days, he's now dealing with quad discomfort. The quad injury led to him being held out of action on Monday. He is continuing with baseball activities, so it's not... Read More

Cody Bellinger Out Of The Lineup Again On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (groin) will miss his third straight game on Tuesday as the team takes on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bellinger is dealing with a left adductor strain and remains day-to-day. Chris Taylor will be getting the start in center field for Tuesday's game. Bellinger has slashed .221/.291/.405 over 44 games this... Read More

Matt Beaty's Rehab Assignment Put On Hold

San Diego Padres outfielder/first baseman Matt Beaty (shoulder) has had his rehab assignment put on hold. According to Padres beat writer Kevin Acee, Beaty's shoulder is "still not quite right." Beaty is now at the team's complex in Arizona, awaiting the next move. The 29-year-old has been on the shelf since May 7. He was... Read More

Stephen Strasburg Could Make Final Rehab Start Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck, shoulder) is slated to make his next rehab outing at Triple-A Rochester on Friday. According to Nationals manager Dave Martinez, Strasburg will throw around 80 pitches or six innings and the outing could be his final rehab start before joining the Nationals. Strasburg looked great in his last... Read More

Hunter Renfroe Hopeful To Return When First Eligible

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe (hamstring) went through some running drills yet again on Tuesday. He stated that he was feeling "About 90%" and expressed hope that he'd be able to return from the injured list when first eligible this coming Friday. Renfroe landed on the injured list with a strained right hamstring. The 30-year-old... Read More

Joe Ross To Undergo His Second Tommy John Surgery

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (elbow) will be undergoing Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career. The 29-year-old had been rehabbing from a UCL tear in his right elbow prior to suffering a setback. This is tough news for Ross, who had his first Tommy John surgery back in 2017. Ross... Read More

AJ Pollock Out With An Illness On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder AJ Pollock (illness) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. According to White Sox manager Tony La Russa, Pollock was feeling under the weather Tuesday morning. La Russa added that Pollock is available off the bench for Tuesday's game and that he believes Pollock... Read More

Nelson Cruz Out With Ankle Injury Tuesday

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (ankle) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. The veteran was hit in his left ankle by a pitch in Monday's game and the injury forced him to exit the contest. Cruz was riding a 10-game hitting streak prior to Monday's game, but... Read More

Nick Madrigal Activated Off Injured List Tuesday

The Chicago Cubs have activated second baseman Nick Madrigal (back) from the 10-day injured list. He will be taking the roster spot of outfielder Seiya Suzuki (finger), who landed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Madrigal had been on the injured list since May 10 due to back tightness. Prior to the injury, he... Read More

Nathaniel Lowe Sitting With Lefty On Mound Tuesday

Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against left-hander Ryan Yarbrough and the Tampa Bay Rays. Sam Huff will be covering first base for the game. Lowe was in a massive slump over the first few weeks of May, but he's turned things around lately. In the... Read More

Casey Mize Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The Detroit Tigers transferred starting pitcher Casey Mize (elbow) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. He now won't be eligible to return until June 14. Mize has been out since April 14 due to a right elbow sprain. He went out on a rehab assignment a few weeks ago,... Read More

Eric Hosmer Out Of The Lineup On Tuesday

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer is absent from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against right-hander Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals. Jake Cronenworth will be covering first base for the game. Following a fantastic opening month to the year, Hosmer cooled off significantly in May. He posted a .389/.457/.597 slash line... Read More

Yasmani Grandal Leading Off On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will serve as the team's leadoff hitter in Tuesday's game against right-hander Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays. This will be his first leadoff opportunity of the year. He's primarily hit in the heart of the order this season. The team's primary leadoff hitter, Tim Anderson (groin), was... Read More

Will Vest Activated From COVID-19 List

The Detroit Tigers activated relief pitcher Will Vest from the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday. The move was made after the first game of the team's doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, so Vest will be available for Game 2 of the set. Fellow relief pitcher Drew Carlton was optioned to Triple-A to clear... Read More

Nate Pearson To Pitch At Triple-A Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson (illness) is continuing his rehab at Triple-A Buffalo and he is expected to pitch in Wednesday's game. The 25-year-old has been on the shelf all year following a case of mononucleosis this spring. He made his first rehab start last week at Low-A Dunedin and allowed one earned... Read More

Brandon Nimmo Sitting Again On Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (wrist) will be held out for the fourth straight game on Tuesday as the team takes on the Washington Nationals. Mark Canha will be covering center field and batting leadoff in the game. Nimmo is dealing with wrist soreness. He received a cortisone injection on Saturday, but his recovery... Read More

Jack Flaherty To Throw Bullpen Session Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) will be throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday. He is expected to throw between 35 and 40 pitches in the workout. The right-hander faced live hitters five days back, throwing 25 pitches to his teammates Lars Nootbaar and Ivan Herrera. Flaherty has been on the injured list... Read More

Shane Baz Throws Four Scoreless Innings At Triple-A

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz (elbow) made his third and longest rehab start yet at Triple-A Durham on Monday. He pitched four scoreless innings, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out four. Across his three rehab outings, Baz has pitched to a 1.04 ERA and a 0.91 WHIP. Baz underwent arthroscopic... Read More

Andrew Kittredge Could Be Back When First Eligible

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (back) has been progressing well since landing on the 15-day injured list about a week ago. He had a pair of throwing sessions on Friday and Saturday, then he went on to throw a bullpen session on Sunday. He will be facing live hitters soon and then he'll... Read More

Dean Kremer Nearing His 2022 Debut

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Dean Kremer (oblique) has been on the shelf for the entirety of the 2022 season thus far due to a left oblique strain. However, he is nearing his return to the majors as he's been ramping things up in his minor league rehab outings the past few weeks. Over three starts... Read More

Walker Buehler Allows Four Runs In Loss To Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler had an underwhelming outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Memorial Day. He pitched six innings and allowed seven hits, one walk and four earned runs while striking out seven. He wound up with a no decision in the game. It's been a strange start to the year for... Read More

Matt Olson With Just Five Homers Over 49 Games

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson has been a disappointment for fantasy managers thus far in 2022. Over his first 49 games as an Atlanta Brave, he's slashed .249/.363/.448 with five home runs, 17 RBI and 20 runs. He's currently on a 162-game pace of about 17 home runs and 56 RBI - a far... Read More

Craig Kimbrel Charged With First Blown Save Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel wasn't able to convert on his save opportunity against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Entering in the ninth inning of a game that the Dodgers were leading 5-4, Kimbrel wound up giving up one hit, one walk and two runs (one earned) while striking out two. In addition to... Read More

Michael Chavis Utilized As Pinch-Runner Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Michael Chavis (forearm) has been held out of the starting lineup for each of the team's last three games due to a forearm injury. However, he made an appearance off the bench in Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was utilized as a pinch-runner in the ninth inning of the... Read More

Cody Bellinger Day-To-Day With Adductor Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (groin) was held out of action against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that Bellinger's adductor flared up while he was in the batting cage on Sunday, and that the issue didn't get any better during Monday's batting cage session. Roberts labeled Bellinger as day-to-day.... Read More

Trevor Story Remains Hot In Thursday's Blowout Win

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story continued his hot streak at the plate in the team's 16-7 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. He went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, a stolen base, four RBI and two runs scored. Story has been one of the most dominant batters in fantasy... Read More