Jesse Winker Ruled Out for Rest of Season

New York Mets designated hitter Jesse Winker (back) will not play again this year, manager Carlos Mendoza announced Wednesday. Winker has been on the injured list with inflammation in his lower back since July 11. He began a minor-league rehab assignment in late August, but the 32-year-old suffered a setback shortly after that, leading the […]

Zach McKinstry Hopes to Return Thursday

Detroit Tigers infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry (back) has been out of the lineup for two straight games against the New York Yankees with discomfort in his upper back. McKinstry has responded well to treatment, though, and he's hopeful that he'll return on Thursday for the series finale, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reports. The versatile […]

Reid Detmers Exits With Forearm Discomfort, Will Undergo MRI

Los Angeles Angels left-handed reliever Reid Detmers (forearm) exited early in a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday with forearm discomfort, interim manager Ray Black told reporters. He retired the first two hitters he faced in the top of the eighth inning and then came out after allowing a double to James Outman. […]

Luis Robert Jr. "Probably Running Out of Time" for 2025 Return

Injured White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) is "probably running out of time" to return from a Grade 2 left-hamstring strain this season, manager Will Venable admitted on Wednesday. Robert has already missed two weeks since going on the IL on Aug. 27, and he hasn't recovered quickly enough for the team to believe […]

Ketel Marte has Foot Contusion, Expected to Play Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (foot) exited their 5-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday with a right-foot contusion, but it's not a serious injury. X-rays came back negative after the game, and manager Torey Lovullo said he expects Marte to return to the lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Twins, according […]

Shohei Ohtani Won't Pitch This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani will not pitch in the team's series against the San Francisco Giants this weekend. Ohtani had been penciled in to start on Friday, but he won't take the mound again until next week in a series against the Philadelphia Phillies, per Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. The […]

Jaylen Waddle Limited With Shoulder Injury on Wednesday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) is dealing with a shoulder injury and was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, David Furones of the Sun Sentinel reports. Waddle suffered the injury in the Dolphins' 33-8 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1, but he did return after a brief exit. While Waddle […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Full-Go in Practice Despite Glute Injury

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (glute) is dealing with a glute injury, but it didn't stop him from fully participating in practice on Wednesday. As of now, it appears he'll be good to go against a stingy Denver Broncos defense led by all-world cornerback Patrick Surtain II on Sunday. Pittman got off to […]

Jauan Jennings Not Practicing on Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (shoulder) is not participating in practice on Wednesday, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. Jennings is dealing with a left-shoulder injury that isn't regarded as significant, but he's not a lock to play on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. While Jennings caught just […]

Justin Fields Facing Shaky Defense in Week 2

After impressing in his New York Jets debut last Sunday, quarterback Justin Fields appears to have a favorable matchup in Week 2. The mobile Fields will face the Buffalo Bills, who were unable to contain the Baltimore Ravens' rushing attack on Sunday. While the Bills pulled off a stunning 41-40 win, quarterback Lamar Jackson rushed […]

James Cook Limited on Wednesday With Hamstring Injury

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (hamstring) was limited at practice on Wednesday because of a hamstring injury. There's no indication that Cook is dealing with a serious issue, but it's something to keep an eye on leading up to Sunday's game against the New York Jets. Cook played 56.5% of offensive snaps in the […]

Brock Purdy "a Long Shot" to Play on Sunday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (shoulder, toe) is "a long shot" to play on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters. Purdy is dealing with injuries to his toe and left (non-throwing) shoulder, which could set the stage for Mac Jones to get his first start as a member […]

Romy Gonzalez Day-to-Day With Knee Soreness

Boston Red Sox infielder Romy Gonzalez (knee) exited a 6-0 win over the Athletics on Tuesday with soreness in his left knee, but it doesn't appear to be a serious injury. "Structurally, everything's good. Hoping to be ready to go by Friday," said Gonzalez, who went 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI on […]

Anthony Santander's Rehab Assignment Pushed Back

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder, back) was supposed to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday, but lower-back tightness prevented it from happening. The team will give Santander one or two days to recover before sending him to play his first rehab game, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Although it's a minor […]

Dustin May Expects to Pitch Again in 2025

Boston Red Sox right-hander Dustin May (elbow) landed on the 15-day injured list with elbow neuritis on Tuesday (retroactive to Sept. 6). However, he avoided structural damage and expects to return this year. May told reporters there's a "very big possibility" he'll be back before the regular season ends. If that doesn't happen, the 28-year-old […]

Xander Bogaerts Targeting Late-Season Return

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (foot) has resumed light baseball activities and hopes to come off the 10-day injured list for the final week of the regular season. Bogaerts has been out for almost two weeks after fouling a ball off his left foot and suffering a non-displaced fracture on Aug. 27. Over 131 […]

Tyler Locklear Expected to Miss Rest of Season

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Tyler Locklear (elbow) is expected to miss the rest of the season with an injured left elbow. Locklear landed on the 10-day IL on Monday after colliding with Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong on Sunday. The Diamondbacks are still determining the severity of Locklear's injury, but with little time left […]

Anthony Rizzo Retires

First baseman Anthony Rizzo is retiring as a member of the Chicago Cubs, Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports. The 36-year-old will serve as an ambassador the Cubs, who will honor him before their game against the Tampa Bay Rays this Saturday. Rizzo entered the professional ranks as a sixth-round pick of the Boston Red Sox […]

Brenton Strange Off to Promising Start

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange was one of the team's offensive standouts in a 26-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. The former second-round pick from Penn State formed a nice connection with quarterback Trevor Lawrence, catching all four of his targets for 59 yards. It was Strange - not WRs Brian […]

Nyheim Hines Released by Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers announced that they have released running back Nyheim Hines from their practice squad. Hines, now 28 years old, was at his best as a pass-catching back with the Indianapolis Colts from 2018-21. He averaged 53 receptions per year during that span and exceeded the 60 mark twice. His production began tailing […]

Blake Cashman Expected to Miss Time

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (hamstring) was scheduled to undergo an MRI on his injured hamstring on Tuesday, Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. While the results haven't been announced, expectations are that Cashman will sit out for "several weeks," per Goessling. The 29-year-old suffered the injury while chasing a scrambling Caleb Williams […]

Micah McFadden to Undergo Foot Surgery

New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden (foot) will undergo surgery on his right foot, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. While McFadden will miss "significant time," he's expected to return this season. The 25-year-old suffered the injury trying to tackle Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels last Sunday and had to be carted off the field […]

Christian Watson Agrees to One-Year Contract Extension

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) has agreed to a one-year, $13.25 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The deal will keep Watson in Green Bay through 2026. Watson joined the Packers as a second-round pick from North Dakota State in 2022 and has since averaged around 13 games, 33 catches, […]

Corey Seager Could Make Late-Season Return

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (appendix) may be able to return for the final seven to 10 days of the regular season, manager Bruce Bochy told reporters. Seager underwent an appendectomy on Aug. 28, but the 31-year-old has made enough progress that he could come back after sitting out for approximately three weeks. He'll hit […]

Jorge Soler Transferred to 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels transferred outfielder Jorge Soler (back) to the 60-day injured list on Monday. Soler, who went on the 10-day IL with lower-back inflammation on July 24, will not be eligible to come back until the last week of the season. While the 33-year-old recently started ramping up baseball activities, he hasn't made […]

Frankie Montas to Undergo Tommy John Surgery

New York Mets right-hander Frankie Montas (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a torn UCL on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. He's expected to miss the entire 2026 season as a result. The Mets will end up getting little to no value from the two-year, $34 million guarantee they […]

Dustin May Going on 15-Day Injured List

The Boston Red Sox will place right-hander Dustin May (undisclosed) on the 15-day injured list with an undisclosed issue. He had been scheduled to start Tuesday against the Athletics, but left-handed prospect Connelly Early will come up from Triple-A Worcester to toe the rubber in his place. The Red Sox acquired May from the Los […]

Wilyer Abreu has "Good Chance" to Return Next Week

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (calf) has a "good chance" to come off the 10-day injured list next week, manager Alex Cora told reporters. Abreu has taken longer than expected to recover from a right-calf injury that has shelved him since Aug. 18. He'll end up missing around a month if the Red Sox […]

Connelly Early to Start for Red Sox on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect Connelly Early will come up from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday to start against the Athletics. Righty Dustin May (undisclosed) had been penciled in to start, but he'll head to the 15-day injured list with an undisclosed issue, according to Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald. Early joined the Boston […]

Cal Raleigh Swats 53rd Home Run in Win

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh slugged his league-leading 53rd home run of the season in an 18-2 thrashing of the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Raleigh's three-run jack in the top of the ninth against right-hander Rolddy Munoz traveled 426 feet. The AL MVP candidate finished the afternoon 2-for-6 with an additional run scored. He's now […]