Luke Weaver Scheduled For Bullpen Session Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Luke Weaver (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday. The 27-year-old will pitch for the first time since sustaining a right shoulder strain in mid-May. He owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and a 38:13 K: BB across 40 innings in 2021. Barring a setback, Weaver is on track […]

Zac Gallen Expected To Start Saturday Vs. The Cubs

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen (hamstring) is expected to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list and start Saturday's game against the Cubs. He was placed on the IL on July 2 after tweaking his hamstring. The 25-year-old made a quick recovery and will return from the injured list for the second time this season. […]

Jordan Hicks’ Return Uncertain This Season

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks (elbow) hasn't yet resumed mound work and may not return in 2021. According to manager Mike Shildt, Hicks is "significantly" behind Miles Mikolas (forearm) and Jack Flaherty (oblique) in his recovery process. "Hard to say" if he'll pitch for the Cardinals again this season. The 24-year-old has been sidelined […]

Kyle Lewis Resumes Throwing

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) has resumed throwing but hasn't yet resumed swinging. He underwent surgery in June to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee. According to manager Scott Servais, the 26-year-old is expected to be cleared at some point during the season. He slashed .246/.333/.392 with five home runs, 11 RBI, […]

Bryce Harper Misses Friday’s Game 2 Due To Dehydration

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper did not play in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Marlins because he was dehydrated. He won't miss any time and is expected to play in Saturday's contest. Harper went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader. The 28-year-old has been an […]

Tommy La Stella's Rehab Assignment Paused

San Francisco Giants infielder Tommy La Stella (hamstring, thumb) experienced soreness in his thumb on Thursday. He returned to San Francisco on Friday for further examination. The tests revealed no structural damage, and La Stella will take the next few days off from baseball activities. He will continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento next week. […]

Yan Gomes Has No Timetable For A Return

Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes (oblique) doesn't have a timetable for a return. He was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 10 with a left oblique strain. According to manager Davey Martinez, Gomes "hasn't been able to do much still." The 33-year-old will require more than the 10 day minimum on the injured […]

Francisco Lindor Exits Friday’s Game Early With Oblique Injury

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) exited Friday's game against the Pirates early with an oblique injury. He grounded out to second and appeared to be in visible pain during his last at-bat in the top of the fifth inning. The 27-year-old went 1-for-3 before exiting Friday's contest. Oblique injuries are tricky and can […]

Randy Arozarena Absent From Friday’s Lineup Vs. Atlanta

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Braves. Heading into the All-Star break, the 26-year-old was in a 3-for-24 (.125) slump over his last seven games. The Rays are giving Arozarena another day off to clear his head and he will begin the second half […]

Ryan Thompson Will Throw Bullpen Session Friday Or Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Thompson (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Friday or Saturday. The 29-year-old was shut down for a few days on July 8 after feeling shoulder discomfort. He will begin a rehab assignment soon and could return to the Rays bullpen later this month. The Rays right-hander owned a 2.38 ERA, […]

Oliver Drake Suffers Minor Setback

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Oliver Drake (elbow) is dealing with neck/back soreness and will have a couple of days off. He was expected to begin a rehab assignment with the Rays' Florida Complex League affiliate on Tuesday but suffered a minor setback. The 34-year-old is without a timetable for a return and remains day-to-day. Drake […]

Nick Anderson Will Throw Live BP On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Anderson (elbow) will throw live batting practice in Port Charlotte on Friday. He recently threw a bullpen session last Saturday and felt good afterward. The 31-year-old has been sidelined all season due to a partially torn UCL. Anderson will continue to ramp up his activity and is expected to return […]

Taylor Walls Collects Two RBI In Game 2 Win

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland. He went 2-for-6 with two RBI in both games in Wednesday's twin billing. Since returning from the 10-day injured list on July 3, Walls is hitting .273 (3-for-11) with a double, three RBI, and four strikeouts […]

Brett Phillips Homers In Game 1 Win

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland. He blasted a solo shot off Trevor Stephan to give the Rays an 8-1 lead. He struck out three times in Game 2 and went 1-for-6 in both contests on Wednesday. Manuel Margot was […]

Kevin Kiermaier Drives In Career-High Five Runs In Game 1 Win

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier went 2-for-3 with a double, homer, and five RBI in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland. He smacked a two-run double off J.C. Meija in the bottom of the first inning to give the Rays a 3-1 lead. The Rays outfielder later belted a three-run shot off Meija […]

Brandon Lowe Blasts Solo Shot In Game 1 Win

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Twins. He took DJ Johnson deep in the fourth inning for his 18th long ball of the season. The 27-year-old has now homered in back-to-back games. Lowe was not in the starting lineup […]

Nick Solak Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup

Texas Rangers second baseman Nick Solak is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers. He will get the day off against right-hander Casey Mize after hitting .158 (3-for-19) with three strikeouts and two runs scored over five games in July. The 26-year-old is mainly an option in deep-league formats after slashing […]

Yoan Moncada Out Of The Lineup Wednesday Vs. Minnesota

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Twins. After missing three games over the weekend due to a hand injury, he returned to the lineup on Monday. The 26-year-old went 1-for-9 with a triple and two RBI over his last two games since returning. Moncada is […]

Josh Donaldson Remains Out Of The Lineup Wednesday

Minnesota Twins' third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox. He will be sidelined for the fourth consecutive game due to right hamstring soreness. The 35-year-old was removed from Saturday's game with a hamstring injury and is considered day-to-day. According to manager Rocco Baldelli, Donaldson will be available off the […]

Manuel Margot Officially Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left hamstring strain. As expected, the 26-year-old landed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. The move is retroactive to July 6. The severity of his hamstring issue is unknown, but Margot will be out for at least […]

Randy Arozarena Absent From Wednesday’s Game 1 Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena isn't starting the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland. He will get the day off after hitting .067 (1-for-15) with three strikeouts over his last four games. Brett Phillips is starting in right field and batting ninth in Game 1 on Wednesday. Phillips can be used as a […]

Eddie Rosario Officially Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario (abdomen) was placed on the 10-day injured list with an abdominal strain. He aggravated his abdominal injury on Monday and will miss at least the next 10 days. The 29-year-old outfielder is eligible to come off the 10-day injured list on July 16. It's unclear if the Indians' outfielder will […]

Daz Cameron Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

Detroit Tigers outfielder Daz Cameron (toe) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. He was scratched from Monday's game due to a right big toe sprain. The 24-year-old has struggled recently, hitting .091 (1-for-11) with five strikeouts and a stolen base over five games. Niko Goodrum was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in […]

Adam Engel Officially Activated From The 10-Day Injured List

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) was officially activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Adam Eaton was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. According to manager Tony La Russa, Engel will return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins after being sidelined since June 20 with a hamstring […]

Carlos Martinez Will Throw Side Session

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez (thumb) will throw a side session Tuesday or Wednesday to determine whether he will pitch Friday against the Cubs. He exited Sunday's start against the Rockies early with a bruised right thumb after the 29-year-old sustained the injury in his lone at-bat. Martinez owns a 6.23 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, […]

Derek Holland Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Derek Holland (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out three across one inning during Tuesday's rehab assignment. The southpaw has been sidelined since early June with shoulder inflammation. He owns a 9.60 ERA, 2.07 WHIP, and a 20:9 K: […]

Ryan Tepera Expected To Be Activated Friday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Tepera (calf) threw live batting practice on Monday and is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Cardinals. He's been sidelined since June 29 with a left calf strain. The 33-year-old owns a 3.35 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and a 41:12 K: BB across […]

Mark Canha Slight Chance To Return This Weekend

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (hip) will run and play catch on Tuesday. Depending on how he progresses, the 32-year-old has a "slight chance' to return for this weekend's series against the Rangers. He's been sidelined since June 25 with a right hip strain. Canha received platelet-rich plasma injections in both of his hips recently […]

Rich Hill Strikes Out Five In Short Outing On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Rich Hill allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk while striking out five across three 1/3 innings during Monday's 9-8 win over Cleveland. He did not factor into the decision. The southpaw threw three scoreless innings before surrendering an RBI single to Franmil Reyes in the fourth frame. […]

Yandy Diaz Blasts Solo Shot In Win Over Cleveland

Tampa Bay Rays' third baseman Yandy Diaz went 2-for-5 with a homer, two RBI, and two runs scored during Monday's 9-8 win over Cleveland. He took Bryan Shaw deep in the seventh inning for his fourth long ball of the season. The 29-year-old has now logged multi-hit efforts in back-to-back games. He is slashing .247/.372/.328 […]