Andrew Benintendi Scratched Due to Side Soreness

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (side) was scratched ahead of Friday's Spring Training contest versus the Texas Rangers. Benintendi was pulled out of the lineup due to right-side soreness. For now, Benintendi is considered day-to-day, so hopefully, he has avoided any significant issues. The 31-year-old is coming off a decent campaign with the White […]

Orion Kerkering to Throw on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Orion Kerkering (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday. This will mark the first time that Kerkering has thrown since suffering a Grade 1 hamstring strain earlier this month. If everything goes well, Kerkering should progress to facing live hitters. After that, Kerkering should get back to pitching […]

Grae Kessinger Suffers Knee Injury on Friday

New York Mets infielder Grae Kessinger (knee) is reportedly getting imaging done after suffering a left knee injury during Friday's Grapefruit League contest against the St. Louis Cardinals. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said the injury didn't look too good, but the team will wait until the MRI comes back before they decide the next step. […]

Jake Meyers Scratched Due to Back Spasms

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (back) was scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's Grapefruit League game versus the Washington Nationals. It's early in camp, so teams are going to play it safe even with minor issues. It sounds like Meyers is dealing with back spasms, so he should be considered day-to-day. This injury […]

Harrison Bader Exits with Thumb Injury

San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader (thumb) was removed early during Friday's Cactus League game versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bader was taken out of Friday's contest after his lone at-bat due to a right thumb contusion. It's unclear how Bader suffered the injury, but there should be more information later. At the moment, fantasy […]

Keldon Johnson is Active on Thursday

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (shoulder) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Johnson was a late addition to the injury report, but he does shed the questionable tag. He figures to have his normal workload after only playing 14 minutes during Wednesday's contest. Johnson has been struggling lately; […]

Nikola Jovic Remains Out on Thursday

Miami Heat forward/center Nikola Jovic (back) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This marks the third straight game that Jovic has missed due to a lingering back issue. His next chance to play will come on Saturday versus the Houston Rockets. The absence of Jovic should mean increased playing […]

Davion Mitchell is Available on Thursday

Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (illness) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Mitchell will shed the questionable tag and suit up despite dealing with an illness. There is no indication that Mitchell is going to be limited after having a full workload on Tuesday. This season, Mitchell is averaging […]

Joel Embiid is Cleared for Thursday's Game

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee, shin) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. As expected, Embiid is ready to go after being listed as probable on the injury report. Before Tuesday's contest, Embiid missed five straight games due to knee and shin issues. On Tuesday, Embiid finished with 27 points, five […]

Draymond Green Won't Be Limited on Tuesday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (back) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. According to head coach Steve Kerr, Green won't have any workload limitations during this game. This is good news after Green was unable to play during Sunday's game due to a back issue. Fellow big […]

Evan Mobley to Remain Limited on Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (calf) will remain under a minutes limit during Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. The Cavs have been cautious with Mobley since he missed seven games due to a left calf strain. On Sunday, Mobley finished with 15 points, two rebounds, and one assist in 25 minutes of action. […]

Dejounte Murray is Officially Active on Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (Achilles) is officially active ahead of Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. As expected, Murray will make his season debut on Tuesday after missing over a year due to an Achilles injury. The expectation is that Murray is going to have an extremely limited workload right now. His […]

Nikola Jovic is Ruled Out on Tuesday

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (back) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is not surprising as Jovic will miss his second straight game due to a back injury. When healthy, Jovic is averaging 7.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 17.6 minutes per game this season. His […]

Tristan Vukcevic to Play on Tuesday

Washington Wizards forward/center Tristan Vukcevic (hand) is cleared to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Vukcevic is back in the mix after missing Sunday's game due to a right-hand injury. His return to the court should push Anthony Gill back to the bench. Over the last five games, Vukcevic is averaging 13.6 […]

Bryan Abreu Could Begin Season as the Closer

Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu could be asked to step up into the closer role to begin the regular season while Josh Hader (biceps) is dealing with biceps inflammation. Hader is playing light catch off flat ground and will need to ramp up his progress to be ready in time for Opening Day. Abreu […]

Justin Foscue Exits Grapefruit League Game With Hamstring Tightness

Texas Rangers infielder Justin Foscue (hamstring) was forced to make an early exit from Monday's Cactus League matchup versus the Los Angeles Angels. Foscue was removed from the contest due to right hamstring tightness. It sounds like he pushed to stay in the game, but the Rangers didn't want to risk him making it a […]

Trevor Megill had Offseason PRP Injections

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill (forearm) reportedly had platelet-rich plasma injections this offseason. The right-hander decided to get platelet-rich plasma injections after missing time due to a forearm strain in 2025. Megill appears to be healthy now, but his role in the bullpen is not certain yet. Last season, Megill registered a 2.49 ERA, […]

Merrill Kelly is Awaiting MRI Results

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (back) recently underwent an MRI after being scratched from his scheduled batting practice session last week. On Monday, D-Backs manager Torey Lovullo told reporters that they're still waiting for MRI results on Kelly's back issue. He continued by saying that Kelly is feeling good, so hopefully the 37-year-old will […]

Jose Berrios Feels Fully Healthy Now

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios is feeling 100 percent healthy in camp right now. According to Mitch Bannon, Berrios said on Monday that he was dealing with a bicep tendon issue in September of last season. This could help explain why Berrios struggled late last season and why he was eventually left off […]

Shohei Ohtani Throws Live Batting Practice on Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani was able to throw a live batting practice session without any issues on Sunday. Ohtani threw 33 pitches across two innings of work and touched 99 mph on his fastball. This is expected to be the last time that Ohtani will throw for the Dodgers in camp. He'll […]

Guardians Sign Rhys Hoskins to Minor-League Deal

The Cleveland Guardians have signed free-agent first baseman Rhys Hoskins to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. Hoskins is coming off a down year in 2025, which likely impacted his free agent value. Last season, Hoskins slashed .237/.332/.416 with 12 home runs and 43 RBI across 90 games with the Milwaukee Brewers. […]

Jack Brannigan Exits After Getting Hit in the Face

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jack Brannigan (head) was forced to exit early during Sunday's Spring Training game versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Brannigan was removed from the contest after getting hit in the face by a batted ball. He's currently being evaluated for further injury, so he should be considered day-to-day right now. Brannigan is competing for […]

Dairon Blanco Being Evaluated for Head Injury

Kansas City Royals outfielder Dairon Blanco (head) was removed early during Sunday's Spring Training contest versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Blanco is being evaluated for a head injury after being hit in the head by a 90 mph pitch in the seventh inning. Manager Matt Quatraro said Blanco was dizzy getting up, but was able to […]

Aidan Miller is Dealing with Back Soreness

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Aidan Miller (back) is likely going to sit out for a few days. According to Todd Zolecki, Miller is dealing with back soreness, so the Phillies plan to be careful with him. The team will take it easy with Miller while he gets treatment this week. The 21-year-old is expected to begin […]

Christopher Morel is Getting Comfortable at First Base

Miami Marlins infielder Christopher Morel is feeling more comfortable at first base, according to Christina De Nicola. Morel got his first taste at first base during Saturday's Grapefruit League contest against the New York Mets. He received praise from manager Clayton McCullough following Saturday's win. Morel signed a one-year deal with the Marlins during the […]

Taylor Walls is Making Spring Debut on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (hernia) is set to make his Spring Training debut versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Walls underwent sports hernia surgery in September, but appears to be fully healthy now. The 29-year-old figures to begin the season as the starting shortstop with Carson Williams waiting in the wings. Last season, […]

Lenyn Sosa Likely Headed Towards Bench Role

Chicago White Sox infielder Lenyn Sosa is unlikely to have a defensive home to begin the 2026 season. According to Mark Gonzales, Sosa could be on the roster bubble due to the fact that he doesn't have a starting spot on the roster. Last season, Sosa played 99 games at second base, while playing 42 […]

Joe Ryan is Dealing with Back Inflammation

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (back) appears to have avoided a significant injury after being scratched ahead of his scheduled start on Saturday. An MRI has revealed that Ryan is dealing with back inflammation, which seems like a minor issue. There is no word on when Ryan will be able to take the mound […]

Jordan Westburg has Uncertain Timetable to Return

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (elbow) will begin the 2026 campaign on the injured list. Westburg is dealing with a partially torn UCL and will be sidelined through April. The 27-year-old is uncertain about his timetable and when he'll be able to get back to playing baseball. Westburg won't have Tommy John surgery and […]

Tyler Samaniego Dealing with Back Tightness

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Tyler Samaniego (back) wasn't able to make his scheduled appearance during Saturday's Grapefruit game versus the Minnesota Twins. According to manager Alex Cora, Samaniego is currently viewed as day-to-day with back tightness. Cora said that Samaniego should be able to pitch again in a few days. The 27-year-old posted a […]