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, […]

Spencer Rattler, Tyler Shough to Play in Preseason Finale

New Orleans Saints quarterbacks Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough will play in the team's preseason finale against the Denver Broncos on Saturday. However, head coach Kellen Moore hasn't revealed which of the two will start the game. Rattler and Shough, who have been battling for the No. 1 job this summer, have each started one […]

Erik Miller Shut Down With Elbow Inflammation

San Francisco Giants reliever Erik Miller (elbow) has been diagnosed with inflammation in his left elbow after undergoing an MRI. The southpaw will take two weeks off from throwing before the Giants re-evaluate him, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Miller has already been out for a month and a half since […]

Jorge Mateo to Begin Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Jorge Mateo (elbow/hamstring) will begin a Triple-A rehab assignment on Wednesday. Mateo originally went on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his left elbow on June 7, but after straining his left hamstring in a rehab game on June 29, the team moved him to the 60-day IL. If he completes […]

Josiah Gray Throws Live Batting Practice

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray (elbow/forearm) threw live batting practice on Tuesday. It's the first time the 27-year-old has faced hitters since he underwent Tommy John surgery and internal-brace procedure in July 2024. Even if Gray is unable to return this year, it's a good sign heading into the offseason. Gray only took the ball […]

Josh Lowe Expects to Return Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) expects to rejoin the team's lineup on Wednesday against the New York Yankees. "I'm good to go," said Lowe, who has been out since last Friday with tightness in his right oblique. Lowe seemed to break out in 2023 with a .292/.335/.500 line, 20 homers, 83 RBI, 71 […]

Dominic Canzone Out Again on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (wrist/hand) is taking a seat for the second straight game on Wednesday. Dylan Moore will play right field in Canzone's place and hit eighth against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Canzone hasn't played since he left Monday's 12-7 loss to the Phillies after suffering a bruised left arm on a […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Remains Out on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) is out of the lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Ty France will take over at first base and bat sixth in a meeting with right-hander Johan Oviedo. Guerrero hasn't played since he left a 5-2 loss to the Pirates early on Monday with tightness […]

Bubba Chandler to Join Pirates on Friday

The Pittsburgh Pirates will promote prized right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler to the majors before Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. While Chandler will initially work as a long reliever for the Pirates, he'll also have a chance to start games, according to Hiles. Now 22 years old, […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Battling Soreness in Arm, Will Undergo MRI

New York Yankees reliever Jonathan Loaisiga (back/elbow/triceps) is dealing with soreness in his right elbow/triceps area and will undergo an MRI, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday. Loaisiga, who has been on the 15-day injured list since Aug. 2 with back stiffness, had been on a rehab assignment and targeting a Sept. 1 return. That won't […]

JP Sears to Start on Wednesday

San Diego Padres left-hander JP Sears will start against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. The Padres acquired Sears from the Athletics at the July 31 trade deadline, but after he gave up five earned runs on 10 hits over five innings in his debut on Aug. 4, they optioned […]

Luis Garcia Throws 84 Pitches in Rehab Start

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) was hit around in a Double-A rehab start on Tuesday. In his eighth rehab outing of the season, the 28-year-old yielded five earned runs on seven hits and logged six strikeouts against two walks over 4 1/3 innings. Despite the poor results, Garcia built up to 84 pitches as […]

Anthony Bender Placed on 15-Day Injured List

The Miami Marlins announced that they have placed right-handed reliever Anthony Bender (leg) on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 18, with a right tibial stress reaction. The team recalled lefty Cade Gibson from Triple-A Jacksonville to take Bender's roster spot. One of the Marlins' most effective high-leverage relievers, Bender heads to the shelf […]

Willy Adames Out With Side Soreness on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (side) is dealing with soreness in his right side and isn't in the lineup against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, John Shea of the San Francisco Standard reports. Christian Koss will fill in for Adames at short and hit sixth in a meeting with right-hander Nick Pivetta. It's […]

Jackson Merrill Not in Tuesday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) is not in the lineup on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants. Ramon Laureano will take over in center field and hit sixth versus Giants right-hander Kai-Wei Teng, while Gavin Sheets will play left and bat seventh. This is the second straight night off for Merrill, who rolled […]

Tyler Stephenson Remains Out on Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) will miss his fourth straight game on Tuesday as a result of a sore left thumb. Jose Trevino will do the catching and hit seventh against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Stephenson, who hasn't played since last Friday, has hit a woeful 3-for-27 (.111) with one home run […]

Francisco Alvarez to Land on 10-Day Injured List

The New York Mets will place catcher Francisco Alvarez (thumb) on the 10-day injured list with an injury to his right thumb, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. Alvarez hurt his thumb diving into second base on a double in the Mets' 7-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday and subsequently underwent […]

Nolan Arenado to Meet With Team Doctors

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) will rejoin the club in Miami on Tuesday, but he's not ready to come off the 10-day injured list. Arenado, who has been rehabbing from a right-shoulder strain at the Cardinals' spring training complex in Florida, is set to meet with team doctors to get a clearer […]

Parker Messick to Debut on Wednesday

The Cleveland Guardians will promote left-handed pitching prospect Parker Messick from Triple-A Columbus to make his debut Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Guardians Prospective. A second-round pick from Florida State in 2022, Messick has held his own during his first Triple-A action this season. Across 20 starts and 98 2/3 innings, the 24-year-old […]

Wade Miley Weighing Options After Visit to Doctor

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley (forearm) is weighing his next move after visiting Dr. Timothy Kremchek on Monday. Miley, who was pulled off his rehab assignment after feeling soreness in his first Double-A outing last Friday, has been on the 15-day injured list since June 17 because of a flexor strain. It's unclear whether Miley's […]

Gabriel Moreno Nearing Return

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (finger) is on the verge of returning from the 60-day injured list. He'll catch back-to-back games on Tuesday and Wednesday during his Triple-A rehab assignment, and if all goes well, the Diamondbacks will activate him. The club has gone without the 25-year-old since June 14 as a result of a […]

Giancarlo Stanton to Play Outfield Tuesday, Rest Wednesday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (lower body) will return to the lineup and play right field against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, manager Aaron Boone told Talkin' Yanks. The Yankees will then give Stanton a breather in Wednesday's series finale. With Aaron Judge unable to play the outfield as he recovers from […]

Wilyer Abreu Plans to Return Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (calf) is likely to miss the team's two-game series against the Baltimore Orioles as he deals with tightness in his right calf. It doesn't appear Abreu will land on the 10-day injured list, though, as he plans to return to the lineup on Thursday to start a four-game set […]

Javier Assad Optioned to Minors

The Chicago Cubs have optioned right-hander Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa and recalled lefty Luke Little, according to Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network. Assad missed the first four-plus months of the season with an oblique strain and finally returned Aug. 12 to make two starts. The 28-year-old combined for eight frames in those outings […]