George Springer Close to Returning, Won't Need a Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (toe) will run the bases and hit again on Tuesday, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Springer is close to returning from the 10-day injured list and will not need to go on a minor-league rehab assignment, manager John Schneider said. The 36-year-old veteran has missed the last […]

Max Scherzer Goes on Injured List With Forearm, Ankle Injuries

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Monday that they placed right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm, ankle) on the 15-day injured list with right-forearm tendinitis and left-ankle inflammation and recalled right-hander Chase Lee from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Scherzer continues to battle through injuries and poor performance at the end of his illustrious career. The […]

Cubs Activate Phil Maton From Injured List, the New Temporary Closer?

The Chicago Cubs reinstated right-hander reliever Phil Maton (knee) from the 15-day injured list on Monday and optioned Charlie Barnes to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move, according to Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network. Maton will be returning to the Cubs bullpen since landing on the IL back on April 10 with right-knee tendinitis. […]

Max Muncy Feeling Better, Starting at Third Base on Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (illness) is back at third base and will hit sixth on Monday against the visiting Miami Marlins and right-hander Chris Paddack in the series opener at Dodger Stadium, according to MLB.com. Muncy missed Saturday's win over the Chicago Cubs due to an illness, and he was held out […]

Will Smith Back in Action in Series Opener Against Marlins

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (back) is behind the plate to catch right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto and will hit third for the Dodgers in Monday's series opener against the visiting Miami Marlins and right-hander Chris Paddack, according to MLB.com. Smith missed the final two games of the Dodgers' series over the weekend against the Chicago […]

Josh Jung Hitting Second in Rangers Order Against Yankees

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung is hitting second in the batting order for Monday's series opener against the visiting New York Yankees and left-hander Max Fried, according to MLB.com. Jung has been healthy of late and is red-hot at the dish, going 21-for-56 (.375) with four home runs and 13 RBI in his last […]

Giancarlo Stanton Out Again on Monday, Heading for Injured List?

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf) continues to sit out of the starting nine for Monday's series opener against the hosting Texas Rangers and right-hander Jack Leiter at Globe Life Field, according to MLB.com. Jasson Dominguez, who was just called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, will start at DH and will bat sixth against […]

Josh Naylor Back in Starting Lineup on Monday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (quadriceps) is starting at first base and is batting cleanup for Monday's series opener in Minnesota against the Twins and rookie left-hander Connor Prielipp, according to MLB.com. Naylor needed just one day to recover from quadriceps tightness and is right back in the lineup after missing Sunday's series finale […]

Gabriel Moreno Could Return This Weekend

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (oblique) isn't expected to return from the 10-day injured list for the series this week against the Milwaukee Brewers, but he could return for the series against the Chicago Cubs this weekend, according to Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. The D-backs originally thought the 26-year-old backstop would be an […]

Grayson Rodriguez Facing Hitters in Arizona

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (shoulder) faced hitters in Arizona for the equivalent of three innings on Friday, and manager Kurt Suzuki said he "feels good," according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. Suzuki said the team will wait until they see how Rodriguez feels before determining his next step. Rodriguez has […]

Quinn Priester Shaky Again in Second Rehab Start

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester's (wrist) control and velocity were both issues in his second minor-league rehab start on Sunday at Triple-A Nashville. The 25-year-old threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings and didn't allow a hit, but he walked three and struck out two, and threw just 18 of his 45 pitches for strikes. Lack of […]

Spencer Strider Fans Seven in Rehab Start, Joining the Braves Next?

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) took the loss for Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, but he looked good in what could be his final minor-league rehab start before making his 2026 season debut with the Braves. Strider allowed two earned runs on four hits while walking two and striking out seven in five innings of […]

Nick Lodolo Looks Good in First Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) looked good in his first minor-league rehab start on Sunday with High-A Dayton, throwing five scoreless innings for a win with two hits allowed, no walks, and seven strikeouts. Lodolo was initially pulled off his first rehab assignment due to a setback with the blister on his pitching hand. […]

Jeremiah Estrada Begins Rehab Assignment

San Diego Padres right-handed reliever Jeremiah Estrada (elbow) started a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Lake Elsinore last Friday by throwing a scoreless inning with a strikeout for the Storm, according to MLB.com. Estrada landed on the 15-day injured list on April 10 after feeling "tightness" in his right elbow while playing catch. He was […]

Manny Machado Clubs Two Homers, Starting to Turn Things Around?

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado broke out at the plate in the team's 12-7 loss in Mexico City on Sunday to the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks, going 2-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, five RBI, and a strikeout to raise his season average to .209 and his OPS to .690. Baseballs were […]

Anthony Volpe Expected to Rejoin Yankees on Wednesday or Thursday

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) is expected to play a couple more minor-league rehab games with Double-A Somerset before joining the Yankees between Wednesday and Thursday, according to Francys Romero. Volpe is close to being reinstated from the 10-day injured list this week. The 24-year-old played through a torn labrum in his left […]

Yankees to Make Decision on Giancarlo Stanton on Monday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that the team expects to make a decision on outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf) before the series opener on Monday versus the Texas Rangers, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Stanton was pulled from Friday's series opener against the Houston Astros due to right-calf […]

Mookie Betts Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (oblique) has been taking batting practice in the cage, and manager Dave Roberts said that Betts could begin a minor-league rehab assignment during the weekend of May 1-3 or early the following week, according to MLB.com. Betts landed on the 10-day injured list on April 5 with a right-oblique […]

Will Smith Missing Second Straight Game With Back Tightness

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (back) will miss his second straight game on Sunday in the series finale against the visiting Chicago Cubs due to back tightness, according to MLB.com. Dalton Rushing will be behind the plate to catch left-hander Justin Wrobleski while batting seventh against Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga. Smith was originally expected […]

Geraldo Perdomo Out After Spraining his Ankle on Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (ankle) is not in the starting lineup in Mexico City on Sunday against the San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com. Perdomo is out of action for the two-game series finale in Mexico City after spraining his left ankle on Saturday. The D-backs aren't expecting Perdomo to land on the 10-day […]

Maikel Garcia Remains Out for Series Finale on Sunday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (elbow) remains out of the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the visiting Los Angeles Angels, according to MLB.com. Nick Loftin will make another start at the hot corner and bat seventh for the Royals against Angels left-hander Reid Detmers. It will be the third straight […]

Tatsuya Imai to Make Rehab Start on Tuesday

Houston Astros rookie right-hander Tatsuya Imai (arm) will make his first minor-league rehab start on Tuesday with Double-A Corpus Christi, manager Joe Espada told Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Imai has gotten off to a rough start in the big leagues with the Astros and was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 13 […]

Josh Naylor Absent on Sunday With Quad Tightness

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (quadriceps) is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals due to quadriceps tightness, according to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. With Naylor sidelined at Busch Stadium, Connor Joe will make the start at first for the M's and will bat […]

Giancarlo Stanton Still Out Sunday Versus Astros

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf) is out of the starting lineup for a second straight game on Sunday in the series finale against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park, according to MLB.com. Ben Rice will serve as the DH and bat second, while Paul Goldschmidt will play first base and hit sixth […]

Willi Castro Still Out on Sunday for Rockies in Game 1 of Doubleheader

Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (knee) remains out of the starting nine for Sunday's first game of a doubleheader at Citi Field against the New York Mets, according to MLB.com. Edouardo Julien is starting at second base and batting leadoff against Mets right-hander Nolan McLean. Castro left Thursday's game early with knee soreness and hasn't […]

Ryan Helsley Returns From Bereavement List on Sunday

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Sunday that they reinstated right-handed closer Ryan Helsley from the bereavement/family medical emergency list and designated right-hander Albert Suarez for assignment in a corresponding move. Helsley was away from the team for four days. With the 31-year-old veteran away for personal matters, Anthony Nunez picked up the team's last save […]

Nationals Place Clayton Beeter on Injured List With Forearm Soreness

The Washington Nationals announced on Sunday that they placed right-handed reliever Clayton Beeter (forearm) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 23) with right-forearm soreness and recalled right-handers Paxton Schultz and Andre Granillo from Triple-A Rochester in corresponding moves. Beeter has not appeared in a game for the Nats since Tuesday, and it's unclear […]

Steven Kwan Back in Sunday's Lineup

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (neck) is starting in center field and batting in his customary leadoff spot for the Guards on Sunday in the series finale against the hosting Toronto Blue Jays and left-hander Patrick Corbin, according to MLB.com. Kwan was held out of the first two games of this series in Canada on […]

Brent Rooker Activated and Starting on Sunday Against Rangers

The Athletics announced on Sunday that they reinstated outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker (oblique) from the 10-day injured list and designated infielder Andy Ibanez for assignment in a corresponding move. Rooker is serving as the DH and is batting cleanup in his return on Sunday in Texas against the Rangers and right-hander Kumar Rocker. The 31-year-old […]

Roman Anthony Returns as DH on Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (back) has returned to the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the hosting Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Kyle Bradish at Camden Yards, serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the order, per MLB.com. Anthony missed a fourth straight game on Saturday after feeling upper-back tightness […]