Reyes Moronta Designated For Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Reyes Moronta has been designated for assignment on Saturday. The Dodgers needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster after Dustin May (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list. The 29-year-old has compiled a 4.18 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and 27:10 K/BB ratio across 23 2/3 innings of relief […]

Dustin May Activated From The 60-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May (elbow) has been activated from the 60-day IL and will start on Saturday vs. the Miami Marlins. This news has been known for the last five days but now it's official. May, who's been recovering from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in May of 2021, only allowed […]

Ketel Marte Remains Out On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) is still absent from the lineup on Saturday vs. the St. Louis Cardinals. This will be the sixth straight contest that the 28-year-old has missed due to left hamstring tightness. Josh Rojas is starting at second base while Emmanuel Rivera is taking over at designated hitter. Marte is […]

J.D. Martinez Back In The Lineup On Saturday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez is back in the lineup on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. Martinez received a day off on Friday but he's slotted in as the team's DH on Saturday and batting fifth. The 34-year-old has really struggled over his last 15 contests, slashing just .173/.279/.212 with no home runs, […]

Yandy Diaz Returns To The Lineup On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz (knee) is in the starting lineup against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. The 31-year-old left Thursday's game early with left knee soreness and didn't start in Friday's contest, although he did make a pinch-hit appearance. It sounds like he just needed a little rest and should be […]

Jonathan Schoop Exits Early With Ankle Injury

Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop (ankle) has left Saturday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels early with an ankle injury. The 30-year-old was thrown out at the home plate while trying to score in the second inning and "immediately" started touching his ankle, per beat writer Evan Petzold. He limped off the field and […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Return Next Week

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) could return sometime next week, according to Kes Rosenthal of Fox Sports MLB. The hard-hitting 32-year-old is slated to begin his rehab assignment on Saturday with Double-A Somerset and could return to the Yankees as early as next week if all goes well. Stanton has been out since […]

Tommy Pham Will Sit Out On Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tommy Pham (back) will not be in the lineup on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. Pham told reporters that his back "jammed up" on him and that he won't play on Saturday. The Red Sox have not officially released a lineup yet but it's safe to assume Pham won't be in […]

MJ Melendez A Late Scratch On Sunday

Kansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez has been scratched from the Royals lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Melendez was in the initial lineup, starting in left field and batting leadoff but the team put out another lineup a few hours later and he was absent. Kyle Isbel is now in […]

Cole Sulser Transferred To The 60-Day IL

Miami Marlins reliever Cole Sulser (lat) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room on the 40-man roster for recent call-ups Andrew Nardi and Parker Bugg. Sulser has been on the injured list since June 15 with a right lat strain so this procedural move shouldn't affect his timeline to return to […]

Leody Taveras Is Out Of The Lineup On Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras is out of the lineup in Sunday's series finale against the Seattle Mariners. The 23-year-old speedster also missed Saturday's contest but it appears he's just getting a few days off after appearing in every game since his call-up back in early June. He's also slashing just .196/.207/.250 over his last […]

Brent Honeywell Jr. Will Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Oakland Athletics right-handed pitcher Brent Honeywell Jr. (elbow) will begin a Minor League rehab assignment with Low-A Stockton on Tuesday. The 27-year-old has been out all season with a stress reaction in his right elbow but he's inching his way towards a 2022 debut sometime in September. He pitched in a simulated game on Saturday […]

Anthony Bender Lands On The 15-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Anthony Bender (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain. The 27-year-old right-hander threw just five pitches in Saturday's contest against the Braves before exiting early. He missed several months earlier this season with a back issue and has only made six appearances between May […]

Eduardo Escobar Has Clean MRI On Oblique

New York Mets Infielder Eduardo Escobar (oblique) had an MRI on his sore left oblique, which came back clean per beat writer Anthony DiComo. The 33-year-old exited Friday's contest early after injuring his side. Escobar told reporters that he still feels some discomfort when he swings but that he's getting better every day. He should […]

Andrelton Simmons Released By The Cubs

Chicago Cubs shortstop Andrelton Simmons was granted his unconditional release on Sunday after being designated for assignment on Saturday. The 32-year-old could never really get going this year, posting an ugly .177/.244/.187 batting line to go along with seven RBI and four stolen bases over 75 at-bats with the Cubbies. There's a chance another club […]

Yermin Mercedes Optioned To Triple-A Sacramento

San Francisco Giants catcher/infielder Yermin Mercedes has been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento. Infielder Thairo Estrada was reinstated from the 7-day concussion injured list so Mercedes was sent down to make room. The 29-year-old Mercedes put together a .243/.338/.357 batting line to go along with one home run and eight RBI across 70 at-bats with the […]

Thairo Estrada Reinstated From Concussion Injured List

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (concussion) has been reinstated from the 7-day concussion injured list. The 26-year-old was hit in the head with a pitch last weekend so Sunday's return to the lineup was expected. He's starting at second base and batting sixth against Oakland starter Adrian Martinez. Estrada is slashing .262/.316/.406 with nine […]

Erick Fedde Scheduled For A Bullpen Session On Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday after throwing 40 pitches on Saturday. The next step after his Tuesday session would be a simulated game. The 29-year-old righty has been on the 15-day injured list since July 27 with right shoulder inflammation. He owns a 5-7 […]

Juan Yepez Will Begin A Rehab Assignment Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Juan Yepez (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Memphis, per beat writer John Denton. The 24-year-old rookie has been out since the All-Star break with a Grade 2 right forearm strain and will see time at first base, designated hitter, and right field to test out […]

Connor Joe Sitting Out On Sunday

Colorado Rockies first baseman Connor Joe is sitting out on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Joe, who also missed Saturday's contest, has only played three games in August due to general soreness so that's the likely reason why he's sitting out on Sunday. He's really struggled over the last 15 games as well, slashing just […]

Trent Thornton Recalled On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Trent Thornton was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday. The 28-year-old righty will replace Tim Mayza (shoulder), who landed on the 15-day injured list with a dislocated shoulder, in the Jays bullpen. Thornton, who was just optioned to Triple-A back on July 30, owns a 4.26 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and […]

Adrian Martinez Recalled From Triple-A, Will Start Sunday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Adrian Martinez was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas and will start on Sunday vs. the San Francisco Giants. Martinez has already made four starts with the big league club earlier this season, posting a 2-2 record, 6.52 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and 14:6 K/BB ratio over 19 1/3 innings. He shouldn't be […]

Tim Mayza Lands On The Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Tim Mayza (shoulder) has landed on the 15-day injured list with a dislocated right shoulder. The 30-year-old southpaw sustained the injury on Saturday during a collision at home plate. Mayza has been excellent for the Blue Jays this season, posting a 2.88 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and 27:9 K/BB ratio with […]

Shohei Ohtani Was Never Close To Being Traded

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was "never close" to being traded prior to last week's deadline, per Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports MLB. This shouldn't come as much of a surprise but there were rumors that the Angels were fielding offers for the megastar before the trade deadline last week. Rosenthal said […]

Danny Young Claimed Off Waivers By Atlanta

Former Seattle Mariners left-handed pitcher Danny Young has been claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta optioned Young to Triple-A Gwinnett where he'll serve as relief depth for the ball club. The 28-year-old has surrendered three runs over two appearances (3 2/3 innings) this season and was designated for assignment by Seattle on August […]

Tommy Hunter Lands On The Injured List

New York Mets reliever Tommy Hunter (back) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with lower back tightness. The veteran reliever has been solid in a limited role for the Mets this year, putting together a 2.51 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 16:2 K/BB ratio over 14 1/3 innings (11 appearances) of relief. David Peterson […]

Kirby Yates To Make Another Rehab Start On Sunday

Atlanta Braves reliever Kirby Yates (elbow) is set to make another rehab start on Sunday at Triple-A Gwinnett, according to manager Brian Snitker. The 35-year-old righty made back-to-back hitless appearances earlier this week and didn't sustain any setbacks. He'll likely need a few more rehab outings before joining the Braves' bullpen later this month. Once […]

Mike Mayers Has Contract Purchased

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Mike Mayers has had his contract selected from Triple-A Salt Lake and will join the team's 40-man roster. The 30-year-old righty was outrighted to the minors back in early June but has now made his way back to the majors. He posted a poor 5.40 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and 14:6 […]

Michael Lorenzen Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) has been transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. This was just a procedural move to open up a spot on the Angels' 40-man roster. Lorenzen has been out since the beginning of July with a right shoulder strain but has recently resumed a […]

Janson Junk Optioned To Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels reliever Janson Junk has been optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday. The 26-year-old right-hander owns a rough 6.48 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, and 11:3 K/BB ratio over 8 1/3 innings (three games, two starts). Reliever Mike Mayers had his contract purchased and will join the Angels' bullpen in a corresponding move.