Tylor Megill Set For MRI After Renewed Elbow Tightness

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (elbow) experienced right elbow tightness while throwing breaking balls during a rehab outing on Sunday with Triple-A Syracuse, per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. The 30-year-old was placed on the injured list on June 17 with the same injury, and he will now go back to New York to receive […]

Andres Munoz Notches 33rd Save Of Season Monday

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz continued his strong season in Monday's 4-2 win over the Cardinals, picking up his 33rd save of the season. Munoz entered the game to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by two. He got the first out on a fly-out, allowed a walk, and got the final two […]

Slade Cecconi Takes No-Hitter Into Eighth Inning Monday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Slade Cecconi had a fabulous start in Monday's 10-2 win over the Royals. Cecconi pitched eight scoreless innings, allowing one hit and three walks with three strikeouts. The 26-year-old gave up a leadoff single in the eighth inning to end his no-hit bid, but he induced a groundball double-play and got […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Jurickson Profar, Nolan McLean, Elly De La Cruz, Joe Ryan

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 23 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at Jurickson Profar, Nolan McLean, Elly De La Cruz, and Joe Ryan. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

Daniel Palencia Escapes With 22nd Save Tuesday

It wasn't pretty, but Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia earned his 22nd save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Braves. Palencia came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one. He got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a single, got the second out on a fly-out, […]

JoJo Romero Notches Sixth Save Of Season Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher JoJo Romero picked up his sixth save of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Athletics. Romero came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 outing with a strikeout. The 28-year-old has been in the mix for save opportunities since […]

Ryan Walker Earns 13th Save Of Season Tuesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ryan Walker picked up his 13th save of the season in Tuesday's eventful 7-4 win over the Rockies. Walker came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three and provided a 1-2-3 outing with a strikeout to end the game. The 29-year-old started the season as […]

Caden Dana Starting For Angels On Wednesday

The Los Angeles Angels will start right-handed rookie Caden Dana in Wednesday's matchup against the Royals. The 21-year-old, who is the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, made one appearance with the Angels in April and another at the end of May with a combined 7.50 ERA. Things haven't been much better at Triple-A […]

Michael Soroka Throws Live Batting Practice Tuesday

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka (shoulder) threw a live batting practice at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, per Marquee Sports Network's Andy Martinez. Soroka made just one appearance with the Cubs after being traded before landing on the 15-day injured list at the beginning of August with a right-shoulder strain. Soroka's peripheral numbers with the […]

Kyle Harrison Promoted From Triple-A Tuesday

The Boston Red Sox promoted left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, per Worcester T&G Sports' Tommy Cassell. Harrison joined the Red Sox earlier in the season in a trade for Rafael Devers and has been at Triple-A since. The 24-year-old has had mixed results, going 4-2 with a 3.65 ERA, a 1.56 […]

Wilyer Abreu Expects To Begin Running Soon

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (calf) said on Tuesday that he has not yet started running, but that he is feeling better, per Elemergente.com's Marcos Grunfeld. The 26-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 18 with a right calf strain. He said he expects to begin running this week and […]

Jhoan Duran Notches 25th Save Of Season Monday

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran picked up his 25th save of the season in Monday's 10-8 win over the Brewers. Duran came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by two and delivered a 1-2-3 performance with no strikeouts. The 27-year-old has been excellent all season and has been even better since […]

Landen Roupp Unlikely To Return In 2025

SF Chronicle's Susan Slusser reported on Monday that San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Landen Roupp (knee) is unlikely to pitch again for the team this season. Roupp was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to August 21 with left knee inflammation and the team does not want to rush him back. The 26-year-old pitched […]

Carson Whisenhunt Could Be Nearing Return From Injured List

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Carson Whisenhunt (back) could be ready to return from the 15-day injured list soon, per SF Chronicle's Susan Slusser. Whisenhunt was placed on the IL retroactive to August 28 with a back strain. The 24-year-old prospect was not having the most successful first stint in the big leagues, going 2-1 […]

Jerar Encarnacion Working Out With Triple-A Sacramento

SF Chronicle's Susan Slusser reported on Monday that San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (hamstring) is currently working out in Sacramento and could begin playing games with the Triple-A team by the end of the week. Encarnacion was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 7 with a right hamstring strain. The 27-year-old […]

Andrew Heaney Signs Minor-League Deal With Dodgers Monday

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed right-handed pitcher Andrew Heaney to a minor-league deal on Monday, per the Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Heaney started the 2025 season well in the Pirates' rotation, but ended with a 5-10 record, a 5.39 ERA, a 1.36 WHIP, and a 16.0% strikeout rate in 120 1/3 innings pitched before being released. […]

Mitch Farris Making Big-League Debut Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels left-handed pitcher Mitch Farris will make his big-league debut on Tuesday with a start against the Royals, per SoCal News Group's Jeff Fletcher. The 22-year-old was called up from Double-A Rocket City on Monday. Farris is not currently in the Angels' top 30 prospects, per MLB Pipeline. He has put together serviceable […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Carted Off Monday With Knee Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) was carted off the field in Monday's 7-5 extra-inning loss to the Rangers with knee pain/discomfort, per manager Torey Lovullo. Gurriel Jr. was getting out of the way of a Blaze Alexander sliding catch in the outfield in the sixth inning when he went down without contact. Luvollo […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Brenton Doyle, Hurston Waldrep, Seiya Suzuki, Framber Valdez

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 22 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at Brenton Doyle, Hurston Waldrep, Seiya Suzuki, and Framber Valdez. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is here […]

Carmen Mlodzinski To Start Wednesday Against Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates will start right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski on Wednesday against the Cardinals and righty Braxton Ashcraft on Thursday. Mlodzinski has served as both a starter and a reliever for the Pirates this season, going 3-7 with a 3.89 ERA, a 1.30 WHIP, and a 20.2% strikeout rate in 81 innings of work. He […]

Simeon Woods Richardson to Start Against Blue Jays on Wednesday

The Minnesota Twins will activate and start right-handed pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) for Wednesday's series finale against the Blue Jays, per The Athletic's Dan Hayes. The 24-year-old has been on a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul while recovering from an illness. His rehab results have been similar to his big-league results, which have […]

Blake Snell Activated From Paternity List Tuesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated starting pitcher Blake Snell (paternity list) from the paternity list on Tuesday. Snell was placed on the paternity list on August 23. The 32-year-old should slot back into the rotation later in the week, but fantasy managers should keep an eye out as the team releases probable pitchers in the […]

Alex Vesia Placed on Injured List With Right-Oblique Strain

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed relief pitcher Alex Vesia (oblique) on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Aug. 23, with a right-oblique strain. Vesia last pitched on Aug. 21, tossing a scoreless inning with two strikeouts. The 29-year-old has put together another useful season for the Dodgers while serving several roles, going 3-2 with […]

Nolan Arenado Started Hitting Program, Eying Throwing Program

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) has begun a hitting program and will start a throwing program during the week, per the Athletic's Katie Woo. The veteran was placed on the 10-day injured list on August 1 with a right shoulder strain. The 34-year-old has seen a decline in fantasy production this season, […]

Victor Scott II Hitting, Hoping To Progress Later In Week

The Athletic's Katie Woo reported Monday that St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II (ankle) is hitting and is hoping to progress to more routes later in the week. The 24-year-old defensive phenom was placed on the 10-day injured list on August 17 with a left ankle sprain. He is currently without a return timetable. […]

Brendan Donovan Hitting Off Tee, No Return Timetable

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) has been hitting off a tee but has no timetable for his return from the injured list, per the Athletic's Katie Woo. Donovan was placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to August 15 with a left groin strain. Donovan's injury came as a blow to the Cardinals, […]

Anthony Santander Hitting Off High-Velocity Pitching Machines

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) was with the big-league team on Monday and has progressed to hitting off high-velocity pitching machines, per Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. Santander has been on the injured list since the end of May with left shoulder inflammation. 2025 has not gone as Santander or fantasy managers had planned, as […]

Tylor Megill To Make Triple-A Rehab Start Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (elbow) will make the fourth start of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, per the New York Post's Mike Puma. Megill will target a pitch count of 80. The 30-year-old has been on the injured list since the middle of June with a right elbow sprain. […]

Francisco Alvarez To Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday Or Thursday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (thumb) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment either Wednesday or Thursday, per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. The 23-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 18 with a right thumb UCL sprain. He will eventually need surgery, but the team hopes he will be able to play […]

Justin Slaten Won't Need Another Rehab Appearance

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that relief pitcher Justin Slaten (shoulder) won't need another rehab appearance and could return to the team in the next few days. Slaten has been on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation since the end of May and began a rehab assignment on August 19. The […]