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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

David Robertson Secures Save No. 8

New York Mets reliever David Robertson allowed one hit while striking out one across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Thursday's 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 38-year-old needed 11 pitches to make quick work of the Rays […]

Gavin Stone Likely To Replace Dustin May

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that top pitching prospect Gavin Stone "makes the most sense" to replace Dustin May (forearm). May is expected to be out 4-to-6 weeks with a flexor strain. Stone struggled in his only MLB appearance, allowing five runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking […]

Jared Walsh Could Return Saturday

Los Angeles first baseman/outfielder Jared Walsh (head) could be activated from the injured list after Friday's game with Triple-A Salt Lake. According to Angels manager Phil Nevin, Walsh wanted to play back-to-back games at first base, so that would be Thursday and Friday. In Thursday's game for Salt Lake, he went 3-for-3 with a double, […]

Tommy Edman Exits Early With Lower Abdomen Soreness

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Tommy Edman (abdomen) was removed from Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to lower abdomen soreness. He collided with teammate Lars Nootbaar attempting to catch a fly ball during the third inning. Juan Yepez replaced Edman in his next at-bat. He went 0-for-1 before exiting. The severity of […]

Seth Lugo Lands On 15-Day Injured List

San Diego Padres right-hander Seth Lugo (calf) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to a left calf strain. He strained his calf while running to first base on a play that ended the second inning during his last start on Tuesday. The 33-year-old will miss the next few turns in the rotation. […]

Giovanny Gallegos Secures Third Save

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Giovanny Gallegos allowed one hit over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Saturday's 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox. The Cardinal's primary closer, Ryan Helsley, was unavailable after throwing two innings on Friday. Gallegos needed just 11 pitches to make quick work of Boston to notch his third […]

Anthony DeSclafani Exits Saturday's Start Early

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani was removed from Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with an apparent injury. The right-hander left after attempting to field a grounder off the bat of Ketel Marte. He allowed three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out two over five innings before leaving. The […]

Wandy Peralta Notches Second Save

New York Yankees reliever Wandy Peralta allowed one walk while striking out one across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Saturday's 9-8 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 31-year-old worked around a two-out walk to earn his second save […]

Joc Pederson Day-To-Day With Hand Injury

San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson (hand) is day-to-day after being hit in the right by a pitch while squaring to bunt during Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He underwent x-rays, which came back negative. The 31-year-old appears to have avoided a severe injury and could return to the lineup as early as Sunday […]

Brandon Crawford Expected To Be Activated Sunday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (calf) is expected to be activated from the injured list and return to the lineup on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He has been on the injured list since May 1 with a right calf strain. The 36-year-old is off to a slow start, slashing .169/.244/.352 with four home […]

Anthony Rendon Dealing With Groin Tightness

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (groin) was removed from Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians with left groin tightness. He went 0-for-2 with an RBI before exiting. The 32-year-old was replaced by Luis Rengifo during the sixth inning. Rendon will undergo further evaluation and is considered day-to-day. Rendon is slashing .301/.415/.369 with a […]

Corey Seager Hits Two-Run Double In Thursday's Rehab Game

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) went 2-for-3 with a two-run double in Thursday's rehab game with Double-A Frisco. Seager played five innings at shortstop before being replaced. The 29-year-old is expected to DH on Friday and could return for Monday's series against the Atlanta Braves. He has been sidelined since mid-April due to a […]

Zach Davies Set For Simulated Game

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zach Davies (oblique) is scheduled to pitch in another extended spring training game Sunday or Monday. He has been sidelined since early April with an oblique strain. Davis will throw 55 pitches, and the Diamondbacks will have him throw a couple more sessions before activating from the injured list. The 30-year-old owns […]