J.P. France Reinstated, Optioned to Minors

The Houston Astros reinstated right-hander J.P. France (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday. France last pitched in the majors on April 23, 2024, and underwent surgery to repair a capsule tear in his throwing shoulder in July 2024. The 30-year-old has combined for five rehab starts […]

Walker Buehler Could Lose Rotation Spot, Move to Bullpen

Boston Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler is in danger of losing his spot in the team's starting rotation and shifting to the bullpen, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. While Buehler is tentatively scheduled to make his next start on Monday in Baltimore, the Red Sox could instead use him in relief in this weekend's […]

Seth Halvorsen Could Return This Season

Colorado Rockies right-handed reliever Seth Halvorsen (elbow) still has a chance to return this season. Halvorsen, on the 15-day injured list since Aug. 3 with a flexor strain, will continue rehabbing until the Rockies determine next steps in approximately 10 days. The hard-throwing 25-year-old leads the Rockies in saves (11), though the rest of his […]

Max Muncy "Trending in the Right Direction"

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) began taking swings off a tee on Thursday and didn't feel any discomfort in his strained right oblique, manager Dave Roberts said. Muncy is "trending in the right direction" six days after the Dodgers placed him on the 10-day injured list, according to Roberts. The 34-year-old is […]

Brandon Young Exits Start With Hamstring Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Brandon Young (hamstring) exited his start against the Houston Astros on Thursday with discomfort in his left hamstring, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. That added injury to insult for Young, who was roughed up for seven earned runs on nine hits and two walks (one strikeout) over 5 1/3 innings. Young posted […]

David Hamilton Recalled, Abraham Toro Designated for Assignment

The Boston Red Sox recalled middle infielder David Hamilton from Triple-A Worcester before Thursday's game against the New York Yankees. To clear roster space for Hamilton, the Red Sox designated corner infielder Abraham Toro for assignment. Hamilton has stolen 17 bases in 145 plate appearances with the Red Sox this season, but his impact has […]

Christian Vazquez Undergoes Surgery for Shoulder Infection

Minnesota Twins catcher Christian Vazquez (shoulder) has undergone surgery to remove an infection from his left shoulder, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports. The issue forced Vazquez to the 10-day injured list on Aug. 6, and though the Twins haven't ruled out a return this year, Vazquez is not close to starting baseball activities, according to […]

Landen Roupp Going on 15-Day Injured List With Sprained Knee

The San Francisco Giants will place right-hander Landen Roupp (knee) on the 15-day injured list with a sprained left knee, manager Bob Melvin announced. Roupp suffered the injury during an 8-1 loss to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. He had to be carted off the field after twisting his left knee while trying to […]

David Festa to Throw Live Batting Practice on Saturday

Minnesota Twins right-hander David Festa (shoulder) will throw two simulated innings of live batting practice with Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday. Assuming Festa gets through that session unscathed, he'll be ready to start a rehab assignment. Festa has been on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation since July 22, so he'll need time to […]

Zach Neto Avoids Serious Injury

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (wrist) exited a 2-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds early on Wednesday with a sore left wrist, but it's not a serious injury. X-rays came back negative after the game, and interim manager Ray Montgomery told reporters that Neto is fine. The 24-year-old took a pitch off the hand […]

Shohei Ohtani Diagnosed With Thigh Contusion

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (thigh) was diagnosed with a contusion in his right thigh after leaving an 8-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies early on Wednesday. Ohtani started the game on the mound and suffered the injury when Orlando Arcia struck him with a 93.7 mph comebacker in the fourth inning. The […]

Kyle Tucker Returns to Lineup on Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (hand) is returning to the lineup on Thursday in a meeting with the Milwaukee Brewers. Tucker will play right field and hit second against right-hander Quinn Priester. With Tucker amid an extended slump, manager Craig Counsell held the four-time All-Star out of the lineup for three straight games. Tucker's numbers […]

Jose Urena to Start on Thursday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Urena will get the start against the Athletics on Thursday. The 33-year-old has appeared in the majors with four teams this season (the Mets, Blue Jays, Dodgers, and Twins) and pitched to a 4.06 ERA (7.23 xERA) with a 1.42 WHIP, 17 strikeouts, and 11 walks over 31 innings. Urena has […]

Dennis Santana Secures Ninth Save

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana slammed the door on the Toronto Blue Jays in a 2-1 win on Wednesday to record his ninth save of the year. Santana threw a 1-2-3 ninth inning on eight pitches, all strikes, and fanned one hitter. The right-hander has gone 3-for-4 on save chances since the Pirates dealt closer […]

Jose A. Ferrer Notches Third Save

Washington Nationals reliever Jose A. Ferrer made quick work of the New York Mets in a 5-4 win on Wednesday to collect his third save of the year. The left-hander tossed a scoreless, one-hit ninth inning and finished off the Mets on just seven pitches. Ferrer has gone 3-for-3 in save opportunities since the Nationals […]

Kyle Tucker Played Through Hairline Fracture in Hand

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (hand) suffered a hairline fracture on the top of his right hand in a June 1 game against the Cincinnati Reds, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Manager Craig Counsell confirmed Rogers' report on Wednesday night, but he said Tucker is now healthy. While the initial belief was that Tucker […]

Zach Neto Exits With Wrist Injury on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (wrist) left Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds with left-wrist soreness, per Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Neto was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the third inning and stayed in until the Angels replaced him with Oswald Peraza in the top of the sixth. […]

Landen Roupp Carted Off With Apparent Knee Injury

San Francisco Giants right-hander Landen Roupp (knee) was carted off the field on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres with an apparent injury to his left knee. Roupp took a line drive off the right leg from Ramon Laureano in the bottom of the third inning, and he twisted his left knee awkwardly while trying […]

Austin Gomber Placed on Outright Waivers

The Colorado Rockies have placed left-hander Austin Gomber on outright waivers, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. After missing the first two-plus months of the season with shoulder soreness, the 31-year-old debuted June 15 and has registered disastrous results over 12 starts. Gomber has gone 0-7 with a 7.49 ERA, a 1.72 WHIP, and 34:17 […]

Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates Could Return This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers relievers Tanner Scott (elbow) and Kirby Yates (back) each threw an inning during their rehab stints at Triple-A on Tuesday and could already be on the verge of returning to the majors. Asked if Scott or Yates would make another rehab appearance, manager Dave Roberts said, "probably not." That could set the […]

Enrique Hernandez Starting Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (elbow) is beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports. Manager Dave Roberts said it's "feasible" that Hernandez could rejoin the Dodgers at some point next week. The team has gone more than a month without the 33-year-old utility […]

Brandon Nimmo Day-to-Day With Neck Stiffness

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is day-to-day after leaving the team's 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday with neck stiffness, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The Mets pulled Nimmo and put Starling Marte in left field in the bottom of the third inning. Nimmo has battled occasional discomfort in his […]

Ha-Seong Kim Scratched With Lower-Back Tightness on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) was scratched on Wednesday against the New York Yankees because of tightness in his lower back, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. The Rays started Tristan Gray at short in Kim's place. Kim is considered day-to-day, so it doesn't seem like a serious issue, though it's […]

Jackson Merrill Could Land on 10-Day Injured List

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) was out of the lineup for the third straight game on Wednesday as a result of a left-ankle strain. Merrill suffered the injury last Friday and has been out of commission since he left Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers early. While the Padres have avoided placing […]

Kenley Jansen Day-to-Day With Rib Injury

Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen (ribs) is dealing with an injury to his ribs and won't be available against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports. Jansen revealed that he injured himself in the gym on Sunday. The 37-year-old right-hander is unsure if he'll be able to return […]

Devaughn Vele Traded to Saints

The New Orleans Saints have acquired wide receiver Devaughn Vele from the Denver Broncos for a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round selection. Vele was a seventh-rounder in 2024 who exceeded expectations as a rookie, catching 41 of 55 targets for 475 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games. However, the former Utah standout's […]

Jarquez Hunter Draws Praise From Mike LaFleur

Los Angeles Rams rookie running back Jarquez Hunter has an important fan in offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur. "The more opportunities he gets, the better it's going to be," LaFleur said of the fourth-round pick from Auburn on Wednesday. LaFleur got Hunter heavily involved over the Rams' first two preseason games, as the 5-foot-9, 204-pounder combined […]

Jermaine Burton Progressing in Recovery From Injury

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton (undisclosed) is making progress in his recovery from an undisclosed injury and is considered day-to-day, head coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday. Burton suffered the injury during the Bengals' preseason-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Aug. 7 and didn't play in their win over the Washington Commanders on Monday. […]

Demarcus Robinson Issued Three-Game Suspension

The NFL has issued San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson a three-game suspension to start the season, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. The punishment comes as a result of a DUI charge Robinson received last November while he was a member of the Los Angeles Rams. After tallying 31 catches and setting career highs […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Excused From Wednesday's Practice

The Washington Commanders excused running back Brian Robinson Jr. from practice on Wednesday as questions centering on his future persist. Head coach Dan Quinn said the Commanders are hoping to have a resolution soon on Robinson, whose tenure with the team appears likely to end via trade or release. In his third season in 2024, […]