Keegan Akin Scheduled to Return Monday

Baltimore Orioles left-handed reliever Keegan Akin (shoulder) is set to come off the 15-day injured list on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Akin dealt with inflammation in his left shoulder, which has kept him out since June 30. Before landing on the shelf, the 30-year-old recorded a 3.32 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP and […]

Tyler Wells to Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Tyler Wells (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Chesapeake on Wednesday. It'll be Wells' first time pitching in a game since April 2024, when he suffered an elbow injury that required UCL surgery. Barring setbacks, the Orioles expect the 30-year-old to return to the majors in late August. Wells made […]

Zach Agnos Placed on 15-Day Injured List

The Colorado Rockies have placed right-handed reliever Zach Agnos (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with a flexor strain, per a team announcement. Agnos suffered the injury during a rough appearance in an 18-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. After Agnos allowed four earned runs on two hits and two walks over one-third […]

Joe Kelly to Work Out for Dodgers

Free-agent reliever Joe Kelly will throw for the Los Angeles Dodgers "soon," Robert Murray of FanSided reports. The 37-year-old right-hander has had two stints with the Dodgers (2019-21 and 2023-24), and he has made it known they're the only team he's willing to join at this late stage of his career. He'd provide depth for […]

Dylan Crews to Begin Triple-A Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. Crews last appeared in a game on May 20 and has spent over two months recovering from a strained left oblique. The Nationals expect Crews back sometime in August. The 23-year-old, who went second overall in the 2023 draft, […]

Kris Bubic Heads to 15-Day Injured List

The Kansas City Royals announced that they have placed left-hander Kris Bubic (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with a strained rotator cuff. The team recalled right-hander Jonathan Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha to take Bubic's roster spot. Bubic started a 6-4 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday and exited with shoulder discomfort after allowing […]

Adley Rutschman Expected to Return Monday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (oblique) is expected to come off the 10-day injured list Monday for the start of a series against the Toronto Blue Jays, interim manager Tony Mansolino said. An oblique strain has sidelined Rutschman since June 19. Before hitting the shelf, the 27-year-old fell short of expectations with a .227/.319/.372 line, […]

Byron Buxton Sitting on Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (side) will take a seat on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. Harrison Bader will take over in center field and bat eighth versus right-hander Jake Irvin. Buxton left Saturday's game early with soreness in his left side, and he has since undergone imaging. There's no word on whether he'll require […]

Jacob Wilson Out on Sunday

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (hand) is not in the team's lineup Sunday against the Houston Astros. Max Schuemann will handle shortstop in Wilson's place and bat eighth against left-hander Colton Gordon. Wilson has been playing through a hand contusion that he suffered on a hit by pitch before the All-Star break, per Martin Gallegos of […]

Phillies Looking for High-Leverage Reliever

Even after signing veteran right-hander David Robertson for $6 million on Monday, the Philadelphia Phillies remain on the hunt for a high-leverage reliever, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nightengale doesn't name any specific targets, but Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax of the Minnesota Twins, David Bednar (Pittsburgh Pirates), and Ryan Helsley (St. Louis Cardinals) […]

Braves Willing to Listen to Offers for Ozzie Albies

The Atlanta Braves are willing to listen to offers for second baseman Ozzie Albies, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. The Braves would be selling low on the three-time All-Star in what has been the worst season of his career. The switch-hitting Albies has batted a miserable .221/.296/.326 with nine homers, 40 RBI, 43 runs […]

Jarren Duran Reportedly Staying Put at Trade Deadline

The Boston Red Sox aren't planning to trade outfielder Jarren Duran before the July 31 deadline, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. There has been speculation about Duran changing teams by the deadline, though a deal seems more likely to come together during the offseason (if at all). While the 28-year-old hasn't matched his […]

White Sox Want Mark Vientos for Luis Robert Jr.

If the Chicago White Sox are going to trade outfielder Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets, they're going to want third baseman/designated hitter Mark Vientos in return, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The Mets are known to have interest in Robert, who has struggled this year but is currently enjoying his […]

Cubs Willing to Trade Owen Cassie for Starting Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs are willing to deal outfield prospect Owen Caissie in a trade for a starting pitcher, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. The team's top target appears to be Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller, who has been connected to several clubs leading up to the July 31 trade deadline. Caissie, MLB Pipeline's 37th-ranked […]

Hyeseong Kim Out Sunday with Shoulder Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) has been playing through left-shoulder troubles over the past five to six days, manager Dave Roberts revealed. The Dodgers will give Kim off on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox as a result. Thanks in part to his shoulder, Kim has only managed to go 3-for-16 with no […]

Jacob Young Day-to-Day with Finger Injury

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young (finger) left the team's 9-3 win over the Minnesota Twins early on Saturday with a bruised right index finger. Young departed after hurting his finger on a third-inning bunt attempt, but X-rays came back negative. The 26-year-old is considered day-to-day, so he may sit out Sunday's game. Alex Call replaced […]

Will Vest Takes Loss on Saturday

Detroit Tigers closer Will Vest (5-2) took his second loss of the season in a 6-1 game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Vest, who hadn't pitched since last Sunday, entered a scoreless game in the eighth inning and wound up delivering his worst performance in over a month. The 30-year-old right-hander yielded two […]

Carson Spiers to Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Carson Spiers (elbow, shoulder) will undergo season-ending surgery on his UCL, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. It's not yet clear whether Spiers will have Tommy John surgery or an internal-brace procedure. Spiers logged three appearances (two starts) and pitched to a 6.08 ERA with 11:7 K:BB in 13 1/3 innings before landing […]

Grant Holmes Headed to 15-Day Injured List With Elbow Tightness

The Atlanta Braves will place right-hander Grant Holmes (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with elbow tightness, manager Brian Snitker announced. Holmes started the Braves' 6-5 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday and left after surrendering four earned runs on six hits with 2:2 K:BB in four innings. Despite a 4-9 record, the 29-year-old […]

David Bednar Notches 100th Career Save

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar recorded the 100th save of his career in a 2-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. Bednar took down the Diamondbacks in order and picked up a pair of strikeouts, including one against All-Star slugger Eugenio Suarez, in a 13-pitch ninth inning. The 30-year-old right-hander has converted all 16 […]

Manuel Rodriguez to Undergo Elbow Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed reliever Manuel Rodriguez (forearm/elbow) will have season-ending elbow surgery to repair his flexor tendon on Aug. 8, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Dr. Keith Meister will evaluate Rodriguez's UCL during the procedure "to determine if any additional intervention is necessary," per Topkin. It's unclear whether Rodriguez will be […]

Amed Rosario Traded to Yankees

The New York Yankees have acquired infielder Amed Rosario from the Washington Nationals, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. The Nationals will receive right-hander Clayton Beeter and outfielder Browm Martinez in return. Rosario will address the Yankees' need for a versatile infielder who hits from the right side. The well-traveled 29-year-old has typically provided credible […]

Alejandro Kirk Being Evaluated for Concussion

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is being evaluated for a concussion, manager John Schneider said after the team's 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Kirk took a foul ball off the mask in the second inning and stayed in until the Blue Jays replaced him with Tyler Heineman in the fourth. The […]

Blake Treinen Nearing Activation From Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen (forearm) has completed his rehab and will come off the 60-day injured list on either Sunday or Monday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports. It has been a long road back for Treinen, who has been out since April 19 with a sprained right forearm. Before going […]

Jorge Soler Hits 10-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels have placed outfielder Jorge Soler (back) on the 10-day injury list with inflammation in his lower back, retroactive to July 24. In other moves, the team recalled infielder Scott Kingery and outfielder Gustavo Campero from Triple-A Salt Lake to replace Soler and outfielder Chris Taylor (hand), who went on the 10-day […]

Chris Taylor Placed on 10-Day Injured List with Fractured Hand

The Los Angeles Angels announced that they have placed outfielder Chris Taylor on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left hand. Jones, who suffered the injury on a diving play in the outfield on Friday, expects to miss around six weeks. This is the second time this season that Taylor has broken his left […]

Yankees Aren't Calling Up Spencer Jones Yet

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones is currently not a candidate to replace the injured Aaron Judge (elbow) on the team's roster, Andy Martino of SNY reports. Judge will miss at least the next 10 days with a right flexor strain, which could have cleared a path for Jones. The 24-year-old is dealing with […]

Jake Burger Targeting Aug. 8 Return

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (quadriceps) is targeting an Aug. 8 return from the 10-day injured list, according to Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News. Burger has already missed two weeks after going on the IL on July 13 with a strained left quadriceps. When healthy, the 29-year-old has batted a subpar .228/.259/.401 […]

Giancarlo Stanton to Get Outfield Reps

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton will begin taking reps in the outfield, manager Aaron Boone said Saturday. Boone made the announcement after revealing that outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) will head to the 10-day injured list with a right flexor strain. Assuming Judge returns in the next couple of weeks, he'll only be capable […]

Aaron Judge Going on 10-Day Injured List with Flexor Strain

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) is going on the 10-day injured list with a right flexor strain, manager Aaron Boone told reporters. The good news is that Judge's UCL remains intact, meaning he won't require surgery. The Yankees are hopeful that the superstar won't miss a significant amount of time, but he'll have […]