Hayden Wesneski Expected To Join Cubs Rotation

Chicago Cubs right-hander Hayden Wesneski is expected to replace Justin Steele (forearm) in the rotation. Wesneski was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday and used out of the bullpen. He allowed one run on one hit and two walks while striking out four in Tuesday's relief appearance. According to Cubs manager David Ross, Steele will... Read More

David Bednar Notches Save No. 12

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever David Bednar allowed one hit over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 28-year-old worked around a one-out single by Jordan Walker to secure the Pirates' victory. He has now recorded a... Read More

Gerrit Cole Exits Saturday's Start Early Due To Cramping

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole exited Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to cramping. He allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings before leaving. The 32-year-old threw 80 pitches, but cramping kept the right-hander from pitching deeper into the game. Cole is considered... Read More

Amed Rosario Exits With Knee Soreness

Cleveland Guardians shortstop/outfielder Amed Rosario (knee) exited Saturday's game early against the Minnesota Twins with left knee soreness. He went 0-for-2 before leaving. Tyler Freeman replaced the 27-year-old in the fourth inning. The severity of Rosario's knee issue is unknown, and he's considered day-to-day. Cleveland will provide an update on Rosario after the game. He... Read More

Justin Steele Lands On The Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander Justin Steele (forearm) on the 15-day injured list Saturday. Steele was removed from Wednesday's start early with a mild left forearm strain. The 27-year-old will miss the next few weeks as the move was retroactive to June 1. Steele had been terrific this season before landing on the injured list.... Read More

Pierce Johnson Blows First Save In 2023

Colorado Rockies reliever Pierce Johnson (0-2) allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out one over 2/3 of an inning during Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was tagged with the loss and charged with his first blown save of the season. The 32-year-old surrendered a double to Ketel... Read More

Carlos Correa Exits Thursday's Game Early

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (foot) was removed from Thursday's game against Cleveland Guardians early after re-aggravating his plantar fasciitis. He went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts before exiting. The 28-year-old had been dealing with a foot injury and re-aggravated it during Thursday's game. He is considered day-to-day for now. Correa was replaced in the lineup... Read More

Max Kepler Removed From Thursday's Game Early

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler was removed from Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians with a possible injury. He went 1-for-3 with an RBI before being removed from the game. The 30-year-old was replaced in right field by Joey Gallo. It's unclear if Kepler re-aggravated an existing hamstring injury as he was recently activated from... Read More

Byron Buxton Removed From Thursday's Game After Hit By Pitch

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (ribs) was removed from Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians after being hit by a pitch in the ribs. He went 0-for-1 before being replaced by Donovan Solano. The severity of Buxton's injury is unknown, and he is considered day-to-day. He will undergo further evaluation, and the team should provide... Read More

Chris Sale Exits Early With Left Shoulder Soreness

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) was removed from Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds with left shoulder soreness. The trainers visited the 34-year-old during the fourth inning and eventually pulled him from the game. He allowed one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out six across 3 2/3 innings... Read More

Jose Trevino Could Return Sunday

New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino (hamstring) could be activated from the injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Trevino is "doing well." He is first eligible to come off the injured list on Sunday. The 30-year-old hit just .219 (21-for-96) with two doubles, three... Read More

Drey Jameson Recalled From Triple-A Reno

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled pitcher Drey Jameson on Saturday. He will return to the big leagues after being optioned to Triple-A on April 24. The 25-year-old owned a 3.71 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and a 16:12 K: BB across 17 innings between starting and relief appearances. Zach Davies (oblique) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list,... Read More

Rafael Devers Dealing With Minor Calf Injury

Boston Red Sox star third baseman Rafael Devers (calf) is dealing with a left calf injury but hopes to return to the lineup Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 26-year-old has missed back-to-back games due to a calf issue. He is considered day-to-day. Devers is slashing .249/.290/.513 with 13 home runs, 44 RBI, and 27... Read More

Roansy Contreras Will Shift To The Bullpen In The Near Future

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Roansy Contreras is expected to move into a bullpen role soon. The 23-year-old has struggled this season, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and a 35:23 K: BB across 50 innings. His K% is in the 13th percentile, while his BB% is in the 24th percentile, well below the league average. Contreras... Read More

Kevin Kiermaier Day-To-Day With Lower-Back Discomfort

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (back) is considered day-to-day with lower-back discomfort. He left Saturday's game against the Twins in the third inning after hurting his back on a throw. The 33-year-old received treatment on his back from the trainers Saturday afternoon and is considered day-to-day. He will undergo more treatment on his back... Read More

Vince Velasquez Removed With Elbow Discomfort

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Vince Velasquez (elbow) was removed from Saturday's start against the Seattle Mariners with right elbow discomfort. He allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three across two innings before leaving. The 30-year-old just returned from the injured list on Saturday after missing the last few weeks... Read More

Colin Poche Secures First Save In 2023

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Colin Poche allowed one walk over 2/3 of an inning to earn the save during Thursday's 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He entered the game with the bases loaded in the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead. The 29-year-old walked Bo Bichette but got the next two batters... Read More

Nolan Jones Expected To Be Promoted To The Big Leagues

The Colorado Rockies will likely promote outfielder Nolan Jones to the majors to replace Brenton Doyle (knee) on Friday. Doyle was carted off the field after crashing into the center field wall while attempting to rob a home run in the top of the ninth inning. Jones was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque by the Rockies... Read More

Andrew Painter Throwing "Short" Bullpen Sessions

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Andrew Painter (elbow) has begun throwing "short" bullpen sessions. "He's feeling better and better, but that's still a process," Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said. The Phillies placed Painter on the 60-day injured list to begin the minor league season. He has been sidelined since March since being diagnosed with... Read More

Ramon Urias Could Return Saturday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Ramon Urias (hamstring) aims to return from the injured list on Saturday. He has been sidelined since May 8 due to a left hamstring strain. The 28-year-old is currently in a rehab assignment with High-A Aberdeen. He started as the team's designated hitter and went 0-for-2 with three walks, two strikeouts, and... Read More

Giovanny Gallegos Notches Fifth Save

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Giovanny Gallegos allowed one run on two hits while striking out two to earn the save in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. The 31-year-old entered the game with two on base in the eighth inning to protect a one-run lead. He got Jake Fraley to ground out to end... Read More

Jorge Soler Up To 15 Homers In 2023

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler went 3-for-5 with a homer, two RBI, and two runs scored in Thursday's loss against the Colorado Rockies. The 31-year-old took Pierce Johnson deep in the ninth inning for his 15th long ball of the season. He has been on absolute fire lately, collecting a hit in seven of his... Read More

Luis Garcia (2B/SS, WAS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Luis Garcia (2B) isn't as high-end of a prospect as some of the other names above, but he's got some solid pedigree himself and has settled nicely into the two-hole of a surprisingly scrappy Nationals lineup. Luis García Cuts the K’s https://t.co/mQGFSzbUj9... Read More

Miguel Castro Notches Fourth Save

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Miguel Castro allowed one walk while striking out three to pick up the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. He entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 28-year-old issued a leadoff walk but later struck out the side to earn his fourth save of the season.... Read More

Logan Webb Removed With Back Tightness

San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb (back) was removed from Saturday's start against the Miami Marlins due to lower back tightness. He allowed four hits and two walks while striking out seven across six scoreless innings before leaving. The 26-year-old doesn't believe the injury is severe and told the media he doesn't plan to miss... Read More

Adam Duvall Hitting Off A Tee, Participating In Soft Toss

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall (wrist) has resumed hitting off a tee and participating in soft toss. According to Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe, Duvall could return to action in three weeks. The 34-year-old is currently on the injured list with a fracture in his left wrist. Duvall sustained the injury while attempting... Read More

Jared Walsh Activated Off The Injured List

Los Angeles first baseman/outfielder Jared Walsh (head) was activated off the 15-day injured list by the Angels on Saturday. Brett Phillips was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. He has yet to appear in the big leagues in 2023 due to insomnia and migraines. The 29-year-old is starting at first base and batting sixth... Read More

X-Rays Negative On Jonathan India's Knee

X-rays returned negative on Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India's knee after he left early during Saturday's extra-inning loss to the Yankees. India exited Saturday's game after fouling a ball off his knee. He was able to finish his at-bat but was later replaced by Kevin Newman. The 26-year-old went 1-for-4 with a double, walk,... Read More

Jhony Brito Optioned To Triple-A

The New York Yankees optioned right-hander Jhony Brito to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. Brito drew the start against the Reds and was sent down to the minors following Saturday's 7-4 win over Cincinnati. He struggled on Saturday, allowing four runs on four hits and four walks while striking out six over four innings. The 25-year-old... Read More

Dylan Floro Notches Fourth Save

Miami Marlins reliever Dylan Floro allowed one walk over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Thursday's 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals. He was called on in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead for the Marlins. The 32-year-old tossed a scoreless frame to earn his fourth save of the season. Floro... Read More