Josh Hader Placed On IL After Positive COVID Test

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader (COVID-19) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday, the team announced. Hader is the latest member of Milwaukee's clubhouse to test positive for COVID-19 in the past week and will have to quarantine for a minimum of 10 days per the MLB health and safety protocols. The... Read More

Andrew McCutchen Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen (knee) has been placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 1. McCutchen exited Saturday's 3-2 to loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates due to knee soreness. The news is undoubtedly disappointing for fantasy managers, given the veteran right-hander is slashing .234/.353/.462 with 20 home runs, 58 RBI, and six... Read More

Rhys Hoskins Out Of Phillies Lineup Again On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (groin) was out of the lineup again on Monday as the team starts are four-game stretch visiting the Washington Nationals. Hoskins has not been in Philadelphia's lineup since July 29 because of a tweaked groin. Brad Miller will continue filling in at first base for Hoskins and is batting... Read More

Pablo Sandoval Released From Indians Hours After Being Acquired

The Cleveland Indians on Friday released third baseman Pablo Sandoval just a few hours after he was acquired from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for outfielder Eddie Rosario. The 34-year-old infielder struggled at the plate for Atlanta this year, hitting .178/.302/.342 on the season with four home runs and 11 RBI over 73 at-bats. Once... Read More

Jacob deGrom Shut Down From Throwing After Setback

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (forearm) had a setback in his rehabilitation and has been shut down from throwing for two weeks, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported Friday. The 33-year-old ace experienced additional inflammation in his right arm, which has sidelined him since the All-Star break, and is now not expected to return... Read More

Michael Chavis Traded To Pirates For Austin Davis

The Boston Red Sox on Friday traded infielder Michael Chavis to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for relief pitcher Austin Davis. Chavis is having the weakest season of his major league career, hitting .190/.207/.342 with two home runs and six RBI on 15 hits through 79 at-bats. Davis, 28, was one of a few relievers... Read More

Tony Watson Returns To Giants Bullpen

The Los Angeles Angels on Friday traded relief pitcher Tony Watson to the San Francisco Giants, Jon Morosi of MLB.com reported. Watson was part of the Giants bullpen 2018-2020 before going to the Angels. The 36-year-old southpaw struggled mid-season but has started getting his groove back, posting a 3.52 ERA with eight strikeouts and four... Read More

Freddy Galvis Returning To Phillies In Trade

The Baltimore Orioles on Friday traded shortstop Freddy Galvis (quadriceps) to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for pitching prospect Tyler Burch. Galvis played the first six seasons of his MLB career in Philadelphia, hitting .245/.287/.372 during that stint. The 31-year-old switch-hitter was slashing .249/.306/.414 with nine home runs in 72 games prior to suffering a... Read More

John Curtiss Traded To Milwaukee Brewers

The Miami Marlins on Friday traded relief pitcher John Curtiss to the Milwaukee Brewers for minor league catcher Payton Henry, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported. The 28-year-old right-hander has been solid this season, posting a 2.72 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 40 strikeouts through 40 innings pitched. Curtiss previously wasn't a good pickup in... Read More

Brady Singer Starts Rehab Assignment On Friday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer (shoulder) is set to begin his rehab assignment Friday night for Triple-A Omaha, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reported. The 24-year-old right-hander was placed on the 10-day IL on July 20 due to right shoulder fatigue. While it isn't uncommon to give a fatigued young pitcher some time... Read More

Mike Moustakas Sent To Triple-A For Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) has been sent to Triple-A Louisville for his rehab assignment, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reported Friday. The 32-year-old has been shelved since mid-May because of a right heel contusion. Moustakas has been solid at the plate when healthy, hitting .241/.337/437 with four homers, 13 RBI, and 15... Read More

Jared Walsh Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh (side) has been placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 27, Megan Garcia of MLB.com reported. The 27-year-old left Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies with side pain and was later diagnosed with a right intercostal strain. Phil Gosselin will continue filling in at first base... Read More

Michael Lorenzen Expected To Return Soon

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) could rejoin the team in the next seven-to-10-day, general manager Nick Krall told reporters on Wednesday. Lorenzen strained his hamstring on July 17, his first appearance of the season after suffering a shoulder strain during spring training that sidelined him for three months. In his only game this... Read More

Yimi Garcia Traded To The Houston Astros

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Yimi Garcia was traded to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported. The 30-year-old right-hander has pitched to a 3.47 ERA with 35 strikeouts over 36 1/3 innings and had recorded 15 saves so far this season for Miami. While Garcia's ERA has gone up since the... Read More

Trevor Cahill Suffers Foot Fracture

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Cahill (foot) will be out of the rotation for an undisclosed amount of time, Jason Mackey of Post-Gazette Sports reported Wednesday. Cahill fractured his foot when he slipped and fell down the dugout steps at Oracle Park in San Francisco last Friday and is using crutches to walk. The 33-year-old... Read More

Nationals-Phillies Game Postponed Due To COVID Outbreak

Wednesday's game between the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak in Washington's clubhouse, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported. The news comes a day after Nationals shortstop Trea Turner tested positive for COVID-19 and was pulled in the first inning of Tuesday's game between the two teams in... Read More

Nolan Arenado Day-To-Day After Being Hit By Pitch

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (arm) is considered day-to-day with a right forearm contusion, the team reported. Arenado left in the fifth inning of Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Indians after being hit by a Zach Plesac fastball. Hopefully, for fantasy managers, the 30-year-old infielder heals quickly since he is hitting .261/.318/.501 with... Read More

Clint Frazier Undergoes More Neurological Tests

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (dizziness) went through a series of neurological tests and the team is expected to give an update on Wednesday, Pete Caldera of USA Today reported. There is still no timetable for Frazier's return after he was put on the injured list prior to the All-Star break due to dizziness.... Read More

Luis Severino Throws Live BP On Tuesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder, groin) threw a live batting practice session on Tuesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reported. The 27-year-old right-hander had a setback in his rehab from Tommy John surgery when he sustained a groin injury in June. Severino posted a 3.39 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 220 strikeouts... Read More

Noah Syndergaard Throws Off The Mound On Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) threw off the mound for the first time in two months, Tim Healey of Newsday Sports reported on Tuesday. The 28-year-old right-hander has been sidelined all season as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery. While the Mets pitching rotation has been riddled with injuries all... Read More

Danny Duffy Expected To Return In 3-4 Weeks

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (forearm) is expected to return from the injured list in three to four weeks if he doesn't suffer any setbacks, Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. Duffy landed on the IL with a flexor strain in his pitching arm. The 32-year-old lefty has been solid when healthy, going... Read More

Drew Smyly Will Make Scheduled Start On Thursday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Drew Smyly (knee) will make his regularly scheduled start on Thursday against the New York Mets, David O'Brien of The Athletic reported on Tuesday. Smyly exited last Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies due to pain in his left knee but has suffered no lingering effects. This is good news for... Read More

Austin Gomber Returns To Rockies Rotation On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber (forearm) will return to the rotation on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. The 27-year-old southpaw threw 62 pitches through four innings in his lone rehab start at Triple-A Albuquerque, allowing three runs on five hits and striking out four. Gomber returns from the injured list sitting on a 3.68... Read More

DJ LeMahieu Scratched From Lineup On Tuesday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (illness) was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies with an illness. The 33-year-old first baseman has struggled to produce this season, hitting only .269/.348/.363 with seven home runs, three stolen bases, 37 RBI and 47 runs through 88 games. Catcher Rob Brantly will pencil in at... Read More

Sandy Alcantara Will Miss Next Scheduled Start

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara will miss his scheduled start on Wednesday against the Nationals in Washington after being placed on the bereavement list. There was reportedly a death in Alcantara's family, and he has flown back to Miami. The 25-year-old righty was coming off of a rough start against the Phillies in which he... Read More

Yordan Alvarez In Tuesday's Lineup

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hamstring) is in the lineup and batting fourth on Tuesday against the Cleveland Indians. Alvarez's status for Tuesday's game was unclear after he experienced hamstring tightness after running the bases in Monday's game against Cleveland. He went 2-for-3 with a home run before the injury. Fantasy managers will be... Read More

Yadier Molina Opting Out Of All-Star Game

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (foot) has elected not to play in the All-Star Game in Denver next week. Molina said he is choosing to take that time to continue recovering from a right foot tendon strain that landed him on the injured list back in April. While the news may leave Cardinals fans... Read More

Mike Trout Has No Date For Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) still does not have a set date for his rehab assignment, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reported on Saturday. The 29-year-old slugger took swings off a pitching machine earlier this week but still doesn't appear to be working out at full capacity since suffering a Grade 2 right calf... Read More

Anthony Rendon Could Be Ready For Return After Break

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hamstring) is expected to be ready to go on a rehab assignment after the All-Star break, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reported. Rendon went onto the 10-day injured list earlier this week with a left hamstring strain, marking the third time this season he has been sidelined. Injuries have... Read More

Kris Bryant In Saturday's Lineup

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (hamstring) will start in right field and bat second on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Bryant exited a game earlier this week with a hamstring injury but pinch hit in Friday's victory over St. Louis and hit a three-run double as Chicago went on to win 10-5. Bryant is... Read More