Joe Jimenez Won't Return in 2025

Atlanta Braves reliever Joe Jimenez (knee) will not pitch in 2025, manager Brian Snitker announced. Jimenez will end up missing the entire season after undergoing surgery on his left knee last October. The 30-year-old began throwing bullpen sessions in July in hopes of returning, but the Braves shut him down after he felt discomfort in […]

Reynaldo Lopez Likely Done for Season

Atlanta Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) will likely miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury, manager Brian Snitker told reporters on Thursday. Lopez made his lone start of the year on March 28 and allowed three runs on nine hits and two walks in a 4-3 loss to the San Diego Padres. […]

Jorge Soler hasn't Resumed Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler (back) still hasn't resumed baseball activities since he landed on the 10-day injured list on July 26 (retroactive to the 24th) with inflammation in his lower back. Soler has twice spent time on the IL with back problems during a difficult 2025 for the former All-Star, who has had […]

Chris Sale Could Return Next Week

Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale (ribs) could come off the 60-day injured list and return to the majors next week, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. Sale is scheduled to make his second Triple-A rehab start on Sunday, and unless he and the Braves decide he'll need a third tune-up in the minors, he'll rejoin […]

Blake Perkins Placed on Bereavement List

The Milwaukee Brewers have placed outfielder Blake Perkins (personal) on the bereavement list. Perkins will likely miss the Brewers' weekend series against the NL Central-rival Cincinnati Reds as a result. The 28-year-old sat out the first three-plus months of the season with shin and groin injuries, but he has drawn a good amount of playing […]

Pierson Ohl to Start for Twins on Friday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pierson Ohl will start Friday against the Detroit Tigers. It'll be the third start in five appearances for Ohl, who hasn't thrown more than three frames in any of his outings. The 25-year-old rookie has gone 0-2 with a 7.15 ERA, a 1.50 WHIP, and 9:3 K:BB over 11 1/3 innings. Ohl […]

Jeff Hoffman Collects 27th Save

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman threw a scoreless ninth inning on Thursday to lock up a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs and record his 27th save of the season. Hoffman allowed a one-out single to Nico Hoerner, but he struck out the other three hitters he faced (Owen Caissie, Willi Castro, and Dansby […]

Denzel Clarke to Begin Triple-A Rehab Assignment on Friday

Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke (hip) is expected to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday. The 25-year-old rookie has been on the 10-day injured list with a right adductor strain since July 21. While Clarke is known for his defensive wizardry, he was on a hot streak at the plate before he […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Expected to Return Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) will come off the 10-day injured list and play Friday if "he wakes up feeling good," according to MLB.com. Acuna has already traveled with the Braves to Cleveland to prepare for his return against the Guardians. The 27-year-old superstar went on the IL with a calf strain on […]

Roki Sasaki Struggles in Triple-A Rehab Start

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki (shoulder) had a rough time in his first Triple-A rehab start on Thursday. The Dodgers were hoping Sasaki would go three innings, but he lasted just two frames and allowed three earned runs on six hits (all singles) with a walk and no strikeouts. Sasaki threw 25 of 41 […]

Kris Bryant Done for Season

Injured Colorado Rockies designated hitter Kris Bryant (back) will not return this season, according to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. Bryant appeared in 11 games this year, none since April 12, and hit a ghastly .154/.195/.205 in 41 plate appearances before going on the injured list with lumbar degenerative disk disease in his back. […]

Pablo Lopez to Throw Live Batting Practice on Friday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez (shoulder) will throw two innings of live batting practice on Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. It'll be Lopez's sixth time throwing off a mound since he went on the injured list in early June with a right teres major strain. The injury interrupted an impressive start to 2025 […]

Jakob Marsee Homers Twice in Seven-RBI Night

Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Jakob Marsee continued an incredible start to his career with his best performance yet in a 13-4 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. Marsee finished a triple shy of the cycle, going 4-for-5 with two home runs, seven RBI, and a stolen base. The 24-year-old launched a three-run homer in […]

Phil Maton Implodes in Loss

Texas Rangers reliever Phil Maton (2-4) blew a save and took his fourth loss of the season in a 6-4 heartbreaker against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Maton entered in the eighth with a 3-2 lead and two outs, and he struck out Tyler Locklear to end the inning. The Rangers kept Maton in for […]

Will Vest Collects 18th Save

Detroit Tigers reliever Will Vest secured a shutout and notched his 18th save in a 1-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Vest pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning with a strikeout for his second save in a row. It appeared that recent acquisition Kyle Finnegan had taken the closer role away from Vest, […]

Bryan Abreu Earns First Save on Wednesday

Houston Astros reliever Bryan Abreu closed out the Boston Red Sox to log his first save of the year in a 4-1 win on Wednesday. With closer Josh Hader now on the 15-day injured list with a strained left shoulder, the Astros called on Abreu to pitch the ninth. While Abreu did allow back-to-back singles […]

Cubs Promoting Owen Caissie to Majors

The Chicago Cubs are promoting outfield prospect Owen Caissie from Triple-A Iowa, Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports. The 23-year-old Canadian will join the Cubs in Toronto on Thursday and could make his debut against the Blue Jays. Chicago acquired Caissie from the San Diego Padres as part of the return for right-hander Yu Darvish in […]

Miguel Amaya Going on 10-Day Injured List With Sprained Ankle

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (ankle) sprained his left ankle on Wednesday and will head to the 10-day injured list, manager Craig Counsell told reporters. Amaya suffered the injury when he stepped on first base awkwardly on an infield single in the eighth inning of the Cubs' 4-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He […]

John Means Throws Bullpen Session

Cleveland Guardians left-hander John Means (elbow) was able to use his full repertoire during an 18-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday, according to the team. Means is slowly building back up as he rehabs from the elbow surgery he underwent in June 2024 as a member of the Baltimore Orioles. The owner of a lifetime 3.68 […]

Lane Thomas "Progressing Really Well"

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (foot) is "feeling a lot better" and "progressing really well" as he works back from plantar fasciitis in his right foot, manager Stephen Vogt said. Thomas has been running and participating in some baseball activities as he moves toward a potential September return. The 29-year-old has gone through a slow […]

Jameson Taillon Effective in Triple-A Rehab Start

Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (calf) was sharp in his third and final rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday. Taillon tossed 5 1/3 scoreless innings of two-hit ball with four strikeouts and two walks on 84 pitches (51 strikes). Cubs manager Craig Counsell indicated beforehand that it would be the last start in the […]

Hunter Greene Stellar in Return From Injury

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene turned in an ace-like performance on Wednesday in an 8-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Making his return after missing two-plus months with a groin injury, Greene fired six shutout innings and allowed three hits with no walks and six strikeouts on 85 pitches (58 strikes). He generated 16 whiffs […]

Miguel Amaya Carted Off Field on Wednesday

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (leg) had to be carted off the field on Wednesday after suffering an apparent leg injury against the Toronto Blue Jays. Amaya went down with the injury when he stepped on first base awkwardly on an infield single in the top of the eighth inning. The Cubs replaced him with […]

Brock Stewart has No Structural Damage in Shoulder

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brock Stewart (shoulder) does not have any structural damage in his injured right shoulder, manager Dave Roberts told reporters. Rather, Stewart is dealing with "wear and tear," Roberts said. The Dodgers placed the 33-year-old on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with inflammation. Stewart has since received an injection and won't […]

Nick Kurtz Sitting on Wednesday

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz is getting the night off on Wednesday against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen. Tyler Soderstrom will replace Kurtz at first base and bat cleanup, while Carlos Cortes will play left field and occupy the leadoff spot. Kurtz is off after starting 14 games in a row for the A's […]

Wyatt Langford Out Wednesday With Forearm Tightness

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) is dealing with forearm tightness and will sit out Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports. The Rangers haven't released their lineup yet, but it's likely the just-activated Evan Carter will replace Langford in center field. While the Rangers don't believe Langford's […]

Adolis Garcia Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Sprained Ankle

The Texas Rangers have placed outfielder Adolis Garcia (ankle) on the 10-day injured list with a sprained ankle, according to Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News. The team is replacing Garcia with outfielder Evan Carter (back), who's returning from the 10-day IL after a bout with back spasms. It's unclear when Garcia suffered the […]

Evan Carter Activated From 10-Day Injured List

The Texas Rangers have activated outfielder Evan Carter (back) from the 10-day injured list and placed outfielder Adolis Garcia (ankle) on the 10-day IL with a sprained ankle, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports. Carter is returning after missing a minimal amount of time with back spasms. He went on the IL on […]

Hunter Goodman Resting on Wednesday

Colorado Rockies catcher/designated hitter Hunter Goodman is not in the lineup for Wednesday's meeting with the St. Louis Cardinals. Braxton Fulford will catch and hit eighth versus right-hander Michael McGreevy, while Yanquiel Fernandez will handle DH duties and bat seventh. Goodman will take a seat after blasting a two-run, 442-foot homer to help the Rockies […]

Lars Nootbaar Back in Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (knee) is back in the lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. With Victor Scott II sitting, Nootbaar will play center field and hit seventh versus left-hander Austin Gomber. Nootbaar left early on Monday after fouling a ball off his knee, and the Cardinals held him out of the […]