Oliver Ortega Added To Angels Roster Ahead of Doubleheader

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Oliver Ortega was added to the team's roster ahead of Saturday's doubleheader against the Seattle Mariners. The 25-year-old righty will serve as the Angels' 27th man and work out of the bullpen if he makes an appearance. He owns a 3.82 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, and 31:18 K/BB ratio over 33 […]

Art Warren Starts Rehab Assignment On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Art Warren (forearm) is starting a rehab assignment on Saturday at Triple-A Louisville. The 29-year-old reliever has been dealing with a right flexor pronator strain in his right arm since the beginning of July. He'll get a few minor league games under his belt before joining the Reds sometime in mid-August. […]

Justin Turner Could Return Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) could return to the lineup on Thursday against San Francisco, according to manager Dave Roberts. The veteran third baseman did receive an MRI, which came back clean, but he will remain out until Thursday at the earliest. Turner has appeared in just four games since the All-Star […]

Anthony Misiewicz Designated For Assignment

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Anthony Misiewicz has been designated for assignment. The Mariners made a bevy of roster moves on Sunday and needed to clear space. The 27-year-old left-hander owns a 4.61 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and 8:6 K/BB ratio over 13 2/3 innings of relief this season.

Frankie Montas' Trade Market Narrows To NYY, TOR, STL

According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the trade market for Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas has come down to the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and St. Louis Cardinals. New York and Saint Louis have long been tied to Montas but Toronto has now emerged as a new suitor. The 29-year-old right-hander […]

Corey Seager Remains Absent From The Lineup

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (leg) is sitting out on Sunday vs. the Los Angeles Angels. Seager fouled a ball off his leg on Thursday and has now missed three straight games as a result of it. The Rangers are hoping the 28-year-old can avoid the injured list but it hasn't been encouraging so far. […]

Ty France Not In The Lineup On Sunday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (wrist) is absent from the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Houston Astros. The 28-year-old tweaked his left wrist on a swing and miss during his final at-bat on Saturday. He's scheduled to get an MRI and told reporters he's unsure if he will head to the IL […]

Dylan Moore Heads To The Injured List

Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder Dylan Moore (back) is heading to the 10-day injured list. The 29-year-old has been dealing with back issues for over a week and apparently it "locked up" on him when he was running from first to third in Saturday's contest, according to beat writer Ryan Divish. Moore is slashing just .197/.350/.367 with […]

Julio Rodriguez Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (hand/wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Rodriguez was hit on the hand by a pitch on Saturday against the Astros, which forced him to exit the contest. He later received X-rays on his hand, which were negative but he's dealing with swelling and won't be able to […]

Daniel Bard Signing A Two-Year Extension With The Rockies

Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard is signing a two-year contract extension with the Rockies on Saturday, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Bard has been excellent for Colorado this season, posting a 1.91 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 43:19 K:BB ratio to go along with 21 saves over 37 2/3 innings. The 37-year-old reliever is now […]

Edmundo Sosa Traded To The Phillies

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Edmundo Sosa has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. Ken Rosenthal noted that the details of the trade have not yet been disclosed. The 26-year-old infielder is slashing a meager .188/.244/.270 with eight RBI and three stolen bases over 122 at-bats this year. He'll serve as infield depth for the Phillies […]

Chris Martin Traded To The Dodgers

Chicago Cubs veteran reliever Chris Martin has been acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers in a trade, according to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. The details of the trade have not yet been released but Martin should help shore up the Dodgers' bullpen down the stretch. The 36-year-old has a 4.31 ERA, .134 WHIP, and […]

Trent Thornton Recalled On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Trent Thornton has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday. The 28-year-old reliever, who's gone back and forth between the majors and the minors this year, will provide some bullpen depth for the Jays moving forward. He owns a 4.38 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 29:15 K/BB ratio over 37 innings (26 […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Will Report To Spring Training Facility Sunday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (personal) is scheduled to report to the team's spring training facility in Lakeland, Florida, on Sunday, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Rodriguez has been on the restricted list while dealing with a personal matter since mid-June, but he could pitch in a game for Low-A Lakeland by the end […]

Mark Appel Recalled From Triple-A

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Mark Appel has been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Veteran starter Kyle Gibson was placed on the bereavement list on Saturday and Appel was recalled in a corresponding move. Appel, the former first overall pick way back in 2013, made his major league debut earlier this season and should work out of […]

Kyle Gibson Placed On The Bereavement List

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Gibson has been placed on the bereavement list. The veteran hurler's next scheduled start will occur on Tuesday against the Braves so there's a decent chance he won't end up missing any time. The 34-year-old right-hander has posted a 4.60 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and 84:31 K/BB ratio over 107 2/3 […]

Alek Manoah Feeling Better After Friday's Early Exit

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (elbow), who took a comebacker off his elbow during Friday's start against the Tigers, is "feeling better," according to interim manager John Schneider. Manoah received X-rays on his elbow, which came back negative. The hard-throwing right-hander has been diagnosed with a contusion and will get a few days […]

Evan Longoria Placed On The Injured List

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. The 36-year-old veteran was forced to leave Saturday's game against the Dodgers early as a result of the injury. Hamstrings can be tricky so it wouldn't be surprising to see Longoria sit out longer […]

Steven Matz Lands Back On The Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz (knee) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left knee sprain. The 31-year-old suffered the injury while covering first base during his start against the Reds. It was Matz's first start after missing two months with shoulder inflammation. He's put together a subpar season up […]

Julio Rodriguez Not In The Lineup On Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) is absent from the lineup in Sunday's series finale against the Houston Astros. The 21-year-old All-Star has now missed all three games against Seattle's division rival as he rests his sore left wrist. J.P. Crawford is once again batting leadoff as the M's look to salvage the series against […]

Cody Poteet Moved To The 60-Day IL

Miami Marlins pitcher Cody Poteet (elbow) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. The 27-year-old has had multiple stints on the IL this season while dealing with elbow inflammation. Poteet has a 3.86 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 21:11 K/BB ratio across 28 innings (two starts) on […]

Michael King Will Undergo Surgery To Repair Elbow

New York Yankees reliever Michael King (elbow) will need surgery to repair his fractured elbow, according to manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees skipper added that King should be ready for spring training next year if the injury doesn't also require Tommy John surgery. The 27-year-old setup man was excellent prior to his injury, putting up […]

Anthony Bender Transferred To The 60-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins reliever Anthony Bender (back) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. The Fish are dealing with a bevy of injuries so this was a procedural move to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Bender has been out since late May with back stiffness. He compiled a 4.50 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Transferred To The 60-Day IL

Miami Marlins infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (back) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. This is a procedural move as the Marlins are dealing with a ton of injuries and need to clear space on the 40-man roster. A CT scan revealed a stress fracture in Chisholm's back a few days ago so he […]

Max Meyer Placed On The 15-Day IL

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Max Meyer (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow sprain. Meyer lasted just 2/3 of an inning in Saturday's start against Pittsburgh before leaving early with the elbow issue. He missed nearly a month in Triple-A earlier this season while dealing with elbow nerve irritation so […]

Brian Anderson Lands On The Injured List

Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Brian Anderson (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder sprain. The 29-year-old sustained the injury while laying out for a ball in the sixth inning of Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Anderson is slashing .256/.346/.378 with three home runs, 12 RBI, and a stolen […]

Byron Buxton Taking A Seat On Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers. It appears that the Twins are giving their All-Star an extra day of rest following the break. Nick Gordon is starting in center field in his place and batting seventh against Detroit starter Michael Pineda. Buxton should be good […]

Caleb Thielbar Placed On The Injured List

Minnesota Twins left-handed pitcher Caleb Thielbar (hamstring) has been placed on the injured list. It's a left hamstring strain for the 35-year-old reliever, who's worked a 4.84 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 47:15 K/BB ratio across 35 1/3 innings out of the Twins' bullpen. As of now, it's unclear how long he will be sidelined but […]

Kirby Yates Performs Well In Rehab Appearance

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kirby Yates (elbow) worked a scoreless inning of relief for Double-A Mississippi on Friday. He allowed a pair of hits but whiffed two batters as well. The 35-year-old reliever was making his first rehab appearance as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Barring any type of setback, Yates should join the […]

Rafael Devers Could Head To The Injured List

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (hamstring), who is absent from the lineup on Saturday, could be headed to the injured list, per beat writer Julian McWilliams. The 25-year-old All-Star tweaked his right hamstring in Friday's lopsided loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. The Red Sox will likely hold him out for the remainder […]