Nico Hoerner Placed On Injured List With Ankle Sprain

The Chicago Cubs placed shortstop Nico Hoerner (ankle) on the 10-day injured list with a right ankle sprain. Hoerner suffered the injury this past Wednesday and he went on to miss three straight games. His move to the injured list is retroactive to Thursday, May 12. The Cubs activated fellow shortstop Andrelton Simmons (shoulder) from […]

Seth Beer Optioned To Triple-A On Sunday

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned designated hitter Seth Beer to Triple-A Reno on Sunday. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Sean Poppen (shoulder) was activated from the injured list. Beer hit a game-winning home run on Opening Day, but that's been the only time he's left the yard so far this season. Over 27 games, he's […]

Tylor Megill's MRI Reveals No Structural Damage

The New York Mets received the results of the MRI on starting pitcher Tylor Megill (biceps) on Sunday. The MRI showed no structure damage and he has been diagnosed with right biceps tendinitis. According to Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo, the team plans to keep Megill from throwing for a few days, allowing the inflammation […]

Kris Bryant To Begin Rehab Assignment This Week

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (back) is scheduled to play two rehab games with the Albuquerque Isotopes at Triple-A on Tuesday and Wednesday. If all goes well, there's a chance he could rejoin the Rockies after that for the team's weekend series against the New York Mets. Bryant has been out since late April due […]

Tylor Megill Placed On Injured List With Lat Inflammation

The New York Mets placed starting pitcher Tylor Megill (lat) on the 15-day injured list with right lat inflammation on Sunday. Right-handed pitcher Colin Holderman was called up from Triple-A to fill Megill's roster spot. Megill is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Sunday. The results of the MRI will help indicate how long he […]

Blake Snell To Make His Season Debut Wednesday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell (groin) will make his season debut in Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 29-year-old was unable to make his first start of the year during opening weekend due to groin soreness and he has been on the injured list ever since. Over the last few weeks, he […]

Kyle Farmer Available Off The Bench On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. He is dealing with general soreness. However, Reds manager David Bell stated ahead of Sunday's game that Farmer is available off the bench for the game. The 31-year-old has appeared in 32 games […]

Nick Senzel Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday

On Sunday, Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell gave an update on outfielder Nick Senzel (illness). The 26-year-old is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Wednesday. Senzel has been on the COVID-19 injured list since May 4. The team hasn't disclosed information as to whether Senzel tested positive for COVID-19, but the length of his […]

Eugenio Suarez Absent From Sunday's Lineup

Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against right-hander Carlos Carrasco and the New York Mets. Abraham Toro will be taking over at the hot corner and batting seventh for the game. Suarez is basically replicating his 2021 season in every way so far this year. He […]

Michael Wacha Expected To Return When First Eligible

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Michael Wacha (side) successfully completed a bullpen session and he is slated to throw a simulated game on Monday. The expectation is that he will be able to return from the 15-day injured list when first eligible on May 21. The 30-year-old is dealing with left intercostal irritation. He was […]

Tyler Stephenson Cleared To Play, But Not Starting Sunday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (head) was forced to exit Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after he took a foul ball to his face mask. He did not suffer a concussion and prior to Sunday's game, he received medical clearance to play. While he is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game, he […]

Garrett Cooper Sitting With Knee Injury Sunday

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (knee) is being held out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Cooper fouled a ball off his left knee during Saturday's game and he exited the contest after the incident. The 31-year-old has been primarily playing first base and designated hitter lately, but Jesus […]

Michael Pineda Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed starting pitcher Michael Pineda (finger) on the 15-day injured list on Sunday. Outfielder Victor Reyes (quadriceps) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. This move comes as no surprise. Pineda fractured his right middle finger during Saturday's start against the Baltimore Orioles after being hit by a […]

Lewin Diaz Called Up From Triple-A On Sunday

The Miami Marlins recalled first baseman Lewin Diaz from Triple-A on Sunday. He is taking the roster spot of starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (forearm), who was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm strain. Diaz had a fantastic year at Triple-A last year, slashing .248/.327/.518 with 20 home runs over 74 games. […]

Austin Hays Remains Out On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hand) will be held out of action once again for Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. This will be his third straight missed game. The 26-year-old was cleated on his left hand during Thursday's game. On Sunday, Hays stated that he hopes to increase his baseball activities on Monday. He […]

Mauricio Dubon Activated, Niko Goodrum Sent To Triple-A

The Houston Astros activated infielder/outfielder Mauricio Dubon on Sunday. He will be filling the roster spot of infielder Niko Goodrum, who was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land. Dubon was traded to the Astros from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. He gives the team a great deal of versatility in the field as he has […]

Jeremy Pena To Miss His Third Straight Game On Sunday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (knee) is out of the starting lineup once again on Sunday as the team takes on Patrick Corbin and the Washington Nationals. This will be his third straight missed game after suffering a knee injury in Thursday's game. Aledmys Diaz will be making his third consecutive start at shortstop for […]

Gleyber Torres Absent From Sunday's Lineup

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against right-hander Michael Kopech and the Chicago White Sox. DJ LeMahieu will be covering the keystone for the contest. Torres has been showing some promising signs at the plate this year. His hard-hit rate is up from 35.7% last […]

George Springer Back In Action For Sunday's Game

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (ankle) is set to return to action for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He will be in his usual leadoff spot for the game and he will be playing designated hitter with Raimel Tapia in center field. Springer suffered a mild ankle sprain during Friday's game. He […]

Austin Meadows Back In The Lineup For Sunday's Game

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows (illness) is back in the starting lineup as expected for Sunday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles. He will be covering right field and batting third in the game. Meadows missed two straight games due to vertigo symptoms and an inner ear infection. The 27-year-old has provided a solid batting […]

Jesus Luzardo Lands On Injured List With Forearm Strain

The Miami Marlins placed starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (forearm) on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a left forearm strain. He will be first eligible to return on May 27 as the move to the injured list is retroactive to May 12. However, it's unclear how long he's expected to be out at this […]

Manuel Margot Placed On Injured List With Hamstring Strain

The Tampa Bay Rays placed outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a right hamstring strain. Relief pitcher Ralph Garza Jr. was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Margot has been dealing with the hamstring injury for about a week now, but he managed to play through the […]

Yandy Diaz Scratched With Illness On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/third baseman Yandy Diaz (illness) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He was originally slated to lead off and cover third base in the game. Instead, Manuel Margot will be leading off and Taylor Walls will be covering third base. Diaz is […]

Rich Hill Back With The Team, Set To Start On Saturday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rich Hill (illness) is back with the team on Friday. He is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. Hill tested positive for COVID-19 about a week ago and landed on the COVID-19 injured list. The 42-year-old struggled over his first two starts of the year, but he […]

Carlos Santana Reinstated And Starting On Friday

The Kansas City Royals reinstated first baseman Carlos Santana (ankle) from the 10-day injured list on Friday. He will be batting cleanup and slotting in as the team's designated hitter for Friday's game at Coors Field against left-hander Kyle Freeland and the Colorado Rockies. Catcher Sebastian Rivero was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. […]

Aledmys Diaz Back In The Lineup On Friday

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Josiah Gray and the Washington Nationals. He will be covering shortstop and batting seventh. Diaz missed each of the team's previous four games due to an undisclosed injury. With Jeremy Pena (knee) out with a knee injury on Friday, Diaz's […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Remains Out On Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (groin) will be held out of action once again on Friday as the team takes on Yu Darvish and the San Diego Padres. Travis Demeritte will be covering right field and leading off in the game. Acuna is currently dealing with groin soreness and this will be his second […]

Andrew Vaughn Reinstated, Lucas Giolito To COVID Injured List

The Chicago White Sox activated outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) from the 10-day injured list on Friday. In a corresponding move, starting pitcher Lucas Giolito was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. Giolito reportedly began experiencing symptoms earlier this week and the expectation is that he will be able to return to the team at some […]

Austin Meadows Out Of The Lineup On Friday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against right-hander Jordan Lyles and the Baltimore Orioles. Robbie Grossman, Willi Castro and Derek Hill will be covering the outfield for the game. Meadows went 0-for-8 in the final two games of the team's five-game series against the Oakland Athletics this […]

James McCann To Undergo Wrist Surgery

New York Mets catcher James McCann (wrist) was diagnosed with a fracture of the hamate bone in his left wrist on Friday. He will undergo surgery for the fracture and is expected to miss about six weeks. The team placed him on the 10-day injured list on Friday and recalled catcher Patrick Mazeika from Triple-A. […]