Lars Nootbaar Slated To Swing A Bat On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (thumb) is set to swing a bat on Monday. The 25-year-old outfielder hasn't picked up a bat since jamming his left thumb on Opening Day. He was subsequently placed on the 10-day injured list on April 3. It's nice to see Nootbaar progress in his rehab but he's unlikely […]

Jose Siri Dealing With A Sore Hamstring

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri (hamstring) is dealing with a "cranky" right hamstring, according to manager Kevin Cash. Siri is not in the lineup on Saturday against Oakland and will undergo an MRI to determine if an IL stint will be necessary or not. This is a bit of a blow to Tampa Bay […]

Garrett Whitlock Will Start On Tuesday Against Tampa

Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock (hip) told reporters on Saturday that he will make his season debut on Tuesday when he starts against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 26-year-old was solid as a starter and out of the bullpen for the Sox last year before a hip injury cut his season short. He posted […]

Max Kepler Heading To The Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (knee) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right knee tendinitis. The 30-year-old outfielder missed the previous three contests due to the injury so the Twin will free up a roster spot by stashing him on the injured list. Matt Wallner has been recalled from Triple-a St. Paul […]

Brandon Lowe Batting Second Against Oakland

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is batting second on Saturday against Shintaro Fujinami and the Oakland Athletics. The 28-year-old second baseman was absent from the Tampa lineup over the last two contests as they faced left-handed starters. Lowe is already off to a disappointing start having missed a game with a toe contusion […]

Esteury Ruiz Leading Off On Saturday Against Tampa

Oakland Athletics center fielder Esteury Ruiz is batting leadoff on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The speedy 24-year-old is getting his second shot at the leadoff spot after mostly slotting in at ninth here in the early going. He draws a tough assignment against the left-handed Jeffrey Springs but he could provide a nice […]

Joey Bart Set To Begin Rehab Assignment

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (back) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento. Bart developed a mid-back strain prior to the start of the regular season and was placed on the 10-day injured list back on April 2. Roberto Perez, one of the Giants' other catching options, strained his rotator cuff on April […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Batting Leadoff On Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is starting in center field and batting leadoff on Saturday against Kodai Senga and the New York Mets. Chisholm Jr. led off for the Fish on Wednesday but exited after one at-bat after he appeared to injure his arm on a stolen base attempt. This is a promising development […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Back In The Lineup On Saturday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is back in the lineup on Saturday after sitting out Friday's contest. The 22-year-old is starting at shortstop and leading off against Sean Manaea and the San Francisco Giants. Witt Jr. has gotten off to a sluggish start this season, posting a subpar .148/.233/.259 triple-slash line to go […]

Luke Weaver Scheduled To Throw An Extended Bullpen Sunday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luke Weaver (elbow) is scheduled to throw an extended bullpen session on Sunday. His next step in the process would be a rehab assignment, barring any setbacks. The 29-year-old righty has been dealing with forearm soreness that popped up during spring training but could join the Reds' rotation later this month. […]

Jurickson Profar Batting Leadoff On Sunday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jurickson Profar is starting in left field and batting leadoff against the San Diego Padres in Sunday's series finale. The 30-year-old outfielder signed with the Rockies on March 19th and needed some extra time to work out a visa issue and ramp up his baseball activities. The Rockies are wasting no time […]

Mookie Betts Starting At Second Base

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Mookie Betts is making his first start of the season at second base on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He's filling in for Max Muncy at the keystone after the latter was struck with a ball on Saturday. The 30-year-old former MVP is slashing .200/.385/.600 with one home run and three […]

AJ Pollock Starting In Left Field On Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder AJ Pollock is starting in left field and batting seventh against the Cleveland Guardians in Sunday's series finale. The 35-year-old was brought in as a platoon option, primarily to face left-handed pitching, but he'll be getting the start on Sunday against right-hander Cal Quantrill. Teoscar Hernandez is shifting over to designated hitter […]

Chris Flexen To Start On Wednesday Against Angels

Seattle Mariners right-handed pitcher Chris Flexen is scheduled to start on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels. He will be taking the spot of Robbie Ray (elbow) who was placed on the IL with a Grade 1 flexor strain. Flexen put up a 3.73 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 95:51 K/BB ratio across 137 2/3 innings […]

Devin Williams Hit With A Comebacker On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams (elbow) was struck in the right elbow by a comebacker in the ninth inning of Saturday's win over the Chicago Cubs. Williams told reporters that "It glanced off but it didn't feel too good. When they came out there, I told them, 'Just let me pitch.' We're going to work […]

Michael Brantley Ramping Up His Rehab

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Michael Brantley (shoulder) is heading to the team's training facility in West Palm Beach, Fla., to continue his shoulder rehab. The 35-year-old underwent season-ending shoulder surgery back in August and signed a one-year deal to return to Houston last winter. The team expects him back within the next few weeks, barring […]

Luis Severino Started Throwing On Friday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) started some light throwing on Friday and made it through with no issues, per manager Aaron Boone. He threw again on Saturday and will continue to ramp up his throwing program, barring any setbacks. Severino had a low-grade right lat strain towards the end of spring training […]

Sean Murphy Getting The Day Off On Saturday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is absent from the lineup on Saturday against the Washington Nationals. Travis d'Arnaud is sliding in behind the plate while Marcell Ozuna shifts from left field to designated hitter. Murphy went 0-for-5 in his Braves' debut on Thursday but he should be back behind the dish on Sunday for the […]

Starling Marte Taking A Seat On Saturday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte isn't in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. This is just a scheduled day off for the veteran speedster. Jeff McNeil is taking over in right field and Luis Guillorme is filling in at second base. Marte has gotten off to a fantastic start this season, […]

Whit Merrifield Not In The Lineup On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays utility man Whit Merrifield is not in the lineup on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Merrifield drew the start on Opening Day at second base but is taking a seat on Saturday vs. Jack Flaherty and the Cardinals. Cavan Biggio is manning the keystone while Daulton Varsho, George Springer, and Kevin […]

Luis Urias To Miss Six To Eight Weeks

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias (hamstring) is expected to miss six to eight weeks after suffering a hamstring injury during his final at-bat of Thursday's opening-day game against the Cubs. Manager Craig Counsell told reporters that the team expects Urias to be out closer to two months. The 25-year-old infielder was placed on the 10-day […]

Lars Nootbaar Absent From Lineup On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals Outfielder Lars Nootbaar (thumb) is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Cardinals manager Oli Marmol told reporters that Nootbaar jammed his thumb in Thursday's game while sliding into third base. The injury is not expected to lead to an IL stint but the talented 25-year-old should be […]

David Peralta Leaves Sunday's Game Early

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder David Peralta was removed from Sunday's contest against the Astros early with an apparent injury. There hasn't been an official reason given as to why he left the game but beat writer Mark Topkin noted that Peralta was "grimacing after his swing and looking uncomfortable as he ran to 1B" following […]

Jakob Junis Optioned To Triple-A Sacramento

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jakob Junis has been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento. The Giants sent him down following his start on Saturday and also placed Logan Webb (back) on the 15-day injured list. Sean Hjelle and Luis Ortiz were both recalled in a pair of corresponding moves. Junis ends the regular season with a […]

Logan Webb Placed On The 15-Day Injured List

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (back) has landed on the 15-day injured list with lower back stiffness. The back issue was bothering him following his last start on September 28 so the Giants shut him down and have now placed him on the IL four days later. Webb followed up his breakout 2021 […]

Michael Grove Lands On The 15-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Michael Grove (knee) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left knee contusion. The 25-year-old right-hander put together a 4.60 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and 24:10 K/BB ratio over 29 1/3 innings (seven appearances, six starts). He's got a shot to come back if the Dodgers make a […]

Andre Jackson Recalled From Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Andre Jackson has been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Jackson is taking the place of Michael Grove, who was placed on the injured list. The 26-year-old reliever has a 0.00 ERA over 5 2/3 innings of relief at the big league level this season. He'll give the Dodgers some bullpen depth […]

Jacob Barnes Designated For Assignment

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jacob Barnes has been designated for assignment to make room on the active roster for starter Chi Chi Gonzalez. The 32-year-old right-hander owns a 5.64 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and 12:9 K/BB ratio over 22 1/3 innings of relief between the Tigers and the Yankees this season.

Mike Trout Is In The Starting Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (foot) is back in the lineup on Sunday for the series finale against the Texas Rangers. Trout fouled a ball off his foot during Friday's game and sat out Saturday's contest as a result. The 31-year-old outfielder has put together another solid campaign in 2022, slashing .277/.363/.618 with 38 […]

Felix Bautista Has Some Soreness In Left Knee

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista (knee) has some soreness in his left knee after sustaining an injury on Friday. The 27-year-old jammed his knee in the eighth inning of a 2-1 win over the Yankees. It's unclear if he'll be available on Sunday but there's a good chance he won't pitch anymore this season […]