Jacob deGrom Extends Throwing Distance

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) extended his throwing distance to 135 feet this week and said he feels "completely normal." He will continue to build distance and velocity in his throwing program, but there is still no timetable for his return. The 33-year-old has been sidelined all season due to a stress reaction […]

Daulton Varsho Remains Sidelined With Shoulder Soreness

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Daulton Varsho (shoulder) was a late scratch for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to shoulder soreness. He was initially in Saturday's lineup but was a late scratch. The 25-year-old left the game early on Friday with right shoulder soreness and remains day-to-day. Varsho is one of the top fantasy […]

Manny Machado Day-to-Day With Tennis Elbow

San Diego Padres' third baseman Manny Machado (elbow) was absent from Saturday's lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to tennis elbow. The 29-year-old received the day off on Saturday and is considered day-to-day. His elbow issue doesn't appear to be long-term, and Machado should return to the lineup soon. Machado is off to a terrific […]

Miguel Cabrera Exits Early With Back Tightness

Detroit Tigers' first baseman Miguel Cabrera (back) exited Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians early with lower-back tightness. The 39-year-old went 0-for-3 before leaving. Eric Haase replaced Cabrera in the eighth inning. He is slashing .294/.340/.399 with three home runs, 18 RBI, and 12 runs across 40 games in 2022. The severity of Cabrera's injury […]

Eloy Jimenez Exits Saturday's Rehab Game Early

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) exited Saturday's rehab game at Triple-A Charlotte early due to leg soreness. He is considered day-to-day. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since April 24 after undergoing surgery on his right hamstring. He was initially estimated to miss 6-to-8 weeks and was on target to return during that timeframe. […]

Kyle Farmer Blasts Two Homers, Drives In Five Runs Thursday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Kyle Farmer went 4-for-4 with two homers, five RBI, and three runs scored in Thursday's win over the Chicago Cubs. The Reds scored 20 runs in Thursday's blowout win. Farmer opened the scoring for the Reds by blasting a two-run shot off Justin Steele in the second inning and later launched a […]

Victor Reyes Resumes Running On Thursday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes (quad) started running on Thursday. He was placed on the 10-day injured list after suffering a right quad injury two weeks ago. The 27-year-old continues to progress and will likely begin a rehab assignment soon. He is slashing .292/.346/.458 with four RBI and one run scored over 11 games in […]

Andrew Heaney Continues To Make Progress

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Andrew Heaney (shoulder) could face hitters at extended spring training Sunday. He threw innings off a mound on Thursday and could face live hitters for the first time since mid-April. The 30-year-old continues to make progress but has no clear timetable for a return. He has been sidelined for over a […]

Tony Gonsolin's Start Moved To Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin will start Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was initially slated to start Friday's contest but was pushed back a day. The 28-year-old has been effective this season, posting a 4-0 record along with 1.62 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and a 37:16 K: BB across 39 innings in 2022. Fantasy […]

Will Vest Clears COVID Protocols, Rejoins Team Thursday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Will Vest (illness) rejoined the team on Thursday after clearing the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. He will ramp up his activity and pitch in a rehab game before returning to Detroit's bullpen. The 26-year-old is 1-for-1 in save opportunities while posting a 2.12 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and a 22:4 K:BB […]

Casey Mize Close To Throwing Program

Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (elbow) hopes to begin a throwing program by next week. Since heading to Lakeland, the 25-year-old has been limited to plyo throws. He lasted two-thirds of an inning in his minor league rehab start for Triple-A Toledo two weeks ago. The Tigers right-hander has been out since suffering a right […]

Colin Poche Secures First Save On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Colin Poche struck out one over an inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins. He entered the ninth inning of Wednesday's game to protect a two-run lead. The southpaw held the Marlins to an unearned run and escaped a jam to earn his first save […]

Joey Gallo Activated From The COVID-19 List On Wednesday

The New York Yankees activated outfielder Joey Gallo from the COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Giancarlo Stanton (calf) heads to the injured list in a corresponding move. Gallo batted sixth and went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles. The 28-year-old has struggled in 2022, slashing .171/.287/.324 with five home runs, seven RBI, and […]

Hunter Strickland Notches First Save On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Strickland allowed one run on a hit and a walk while striking out across an inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. The 33-year-old entered Wednesday's contest in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. He retired the first batter he faced but hit […]

Lance Lynn Set For Three Rehab Starts

Chicago White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn (knee) said Wednesday he'll begin a rehab assignment this weekend and make three starts in the minors before returning to the team. He's been sidelined all season after undergoing knee surgery in early April. The 35-year-old threw 40 pitches of live batting practice and planned to throw three innings […]

Ramon Laureano Set For CT Scan Thursday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (hand) said he didn't feel entirely right gripping and swinging the bat pregame and will undergo a CT scan on Thursday. He was initially in Wednesday's lineup as the team's starting right fielder but was a late scratch with a right-hand injury. The 27-year-old underwent x-rays on Sunday after exiting […]

Aaron Civale Lands On The 15-Day Injured List

The Cleveland Guardians placed pitcher Aaron Civale (glute) on the 15-day injured list with a sore left glute. He exited his previous start early against the Detroit Tigers with a left glute cramp. Coming off his best start of the season, throwing 6 1/3 scoreless innings, the 26-year-old will miss the next few weeks. Civale […]

Giancarlo Stanton Exits Early With Calf Tightness

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles due to right calf tightness. The 32-year-old went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before exiting. Estevan Florial replaced Stanton in the seventh inning. He will undergo further evaluation and remains day-to-day. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the situation as […]

Chris Sale Throws Another Bullpen Session Tuesday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) threw another 15-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday, mixing in sliders, changeups, and fastballs. He is expected to throw 25 pitches in a bullpen session on Friday. If everything goes well during Friday's session, he will throw another bullpen session before progressing to live batting practice. The 33-year-old has […]

MRI Comes Back Clean For Taylor Ward

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (neck, shoulder) underwent an MRI on Tuesday, which came back clean. He is available to pinch-hit in Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers, though he hasn't been cleared to throw and cannot yet play the field. The 28-year-old has no structural damage in his neck or shoulder, but his […]

Willy Adames Won't Be Activated This Weekend

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (ankle) participated in batting practice and took grounders but won't be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of this weekend's series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 26-year-old will continue to ramp up his activity and look to return to action next week. He's been sidelined since May 16th […]

Hunter Renfroe Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a strained right hamstring. The 30-year-old is expected to miss the next 10-14 days. Renfroe's injury came at the wrong time as the outfielder started to heat up at the plate. He slashed .526/.542/.632 with four RBI over his last […]

Jacob deGrom Could Throw Bullpen Session This Weekend

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is playing catch from about 100 feet Tuesday and could begin throwing bullpen sessions as early as this weekend. He will continue to build distance and velocity in his throwing program, but there is still no timetable for his return. The 33-year-old underwent an MRI last Monday, which […]

Miguel Rojas Dealing With Calf Tightness

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (calf) was removed from Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves with left calf tightness. He exited the game early in the top of the seventh inning and was replaced by Erik Gonzalez. The 33-year-old went 0-for-2 before leaving. He has played through a calf issue since May 11th and is […]

Ryan Helsley Notches Second Save On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley struck out a batter over a perfect inning to earn the save during Saturday's 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cardinal's primary closer Giovanny Gallegos was unavailable, and St. Louis turned to Helsley for Saturday's save opportunity. The 27-year-old entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead and […]

Cole Irvin Will Start Sunday Vs. The Angels

Oakland Athletics pitcher Cole Irvin (shoulder) will start Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. He missed all of May after being placed on the 10-day injured list with shoulder tendinitis. The southpaw allowed one run on five hits while striking out six during a rehab start with Single-A Stockton. He owns a 2.93 WHIP, 1.16 […]

Bryan Reynolds Blasts Two-Run Shot On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Saturday's loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. He took Cardinals rookie Matthew Liberatore deep in the fifth inning for his fifth long ball of the season. The 27-year-old is starting to heat up at the plate and has collected […]

Zack Britton Throws From 120 Feet

New York Yankees pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) has been throwing from 120 feet and could soon begin pitching from a bullpen mound. He underwent left elbow surgery on September 8th and has been sidelined since. The southpaw started a flat-ground throwing program in February and is throwing from distances of 120 feet. The Yankees are […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative For Ramon Laureano

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (hand) underwent x-rays on his right hand, which turned out negative. He exited Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels early after getting hit in the right hand was hit by a pitch in the top of the second inning. According to manager Mark Kotsay, Laureano is day-to-day. With his […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative For Frankie Montas

Oakland Athletics pitcher Frankie Montas (hand) underwent x-rays on his injured hand, which turned out negative. According to manager Mark Kotsay, the A's are optimistic that Montas won't miss a start. The A's right-hander exited Saturday's start against the Los Angeles Angels early after taking a comebacker off his right hand. The 29-year-old allowed one […]