Elmer Rodriguez Optioned to Triple-A After Tuesday's Start

The New York Yankees announced that they optioned right-handed pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. In his second major-league start on Tuesday night against the Rangers, Rodriguez, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, picked up a no-decision by allowing three earned runs on six hits […]

Emilio Pagan Headed for Injured List With Hamstring Injury

Cincinnati Reds right-handed closer Emilio Pagan (hamstring) will have imaging on Wednesday morning, but he will go on the 15-day injured list, according to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. Pagan threw just one pitch before injuring his left hamstring in Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs, and he had to be carted off the […]

Stefon Diggs Found Not Guilty of Assault, Strangulation

Veteran free-agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty on Tuesday of assaulting his private chef in a pay dispute, according to ESPN. Diggs pleaded not guilty in February to a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault and battery charge that stemmed from the alleged dispute. The four-time Pro Bowler is now cleared […]

Noah Cameron Not Expected to Miss More Than One Start

Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron (back) said he started to develop back tightness after his last start, but that he's capable of pitching through it, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The Royals want to be cautious with him, but manager Matt Quatraro said the team doesn't expect him to miss more than one […]

Jake Cronenworth Placed on Seven-Day Concussion Injured List

The San Diego Padres placed second baseman Jake Cronenworth (concussion) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Tuesday and recalled infielder Sung-Mun Song from the minors in a corresponding move, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. The 32-year-old Cronenworth will miss at least the next week of action due to a head injury, giving Song […]

"All Things Pointing Toward" Sonny Gray Starting on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said that "all things are pointing toward" right-hander Sonny Gray (hamstring) coming off the 15-day injured list to make the start in Wednesday's series finale against the Detroit Tigers, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Gray has been sidelined since April 21 with a hamstring strain. The 36-year-old […]

Michael Harris II Back in Braves Lineup on Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (quadriceps) is starting in left field and batting cleanup for Tuesday's contest against the hosting Seattle Mariners and right-hander George Kirby at T-Mobile Park, according to MLB.com. Harris has been battling a quadriceps injury for the last week, and it has kept him out of the lineup for the […]

Carlos Correa Scratched on Tuesday With Ankle Injury

The Houston Astros scratched infielder Carlos Correa (ankle) from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers due to a left-ankle injury, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Nick Allen was activated from the 10-day injured list and made the start at the 6 for Houston, with Braden Shewmake starting at […]

Max Muncy Not Doing Any Baseball Activities Yet

Athletics third baseman Max Muncy (hand) still isn't doing any baseball activities, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Muncy is eligible to return from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, but there remains no timetable for his return due to a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand. The 23-year-old former 25th overall pick in […]

Luis Garcia Jr. Plans to Avoid Injured List After Wrist Sprain

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia Jr. (wrist) is dealing with a minor right-hand/wrist sprain and is considered day-to-day, according to Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic. Garcia said he will not go on the 10-day injured list. Garcia was pulled from the game early on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers after injuring his hand/wrist. The 25-year-old […]

Joe Ryan's MRI Exam Comes Back Clean, Set for Bullpen on Wednesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan (elbow) played catch on Tuesday and is scheduled for a bullpen session on Wednesday after his MRI exam came back clean on Sunday, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. The Twins pulled Ryan from his last start early against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday due to right-elbow soreness […]

Trevor Rogers Getting Over Illness, Throws Over the Weekend

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers (illness) is with the team in Miami this week and is on the other side of the nasty illness that had him "feeling like death" for three days, according to Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. He did some throwing at Camden Yards over the weekend. Rogers' energy levels are […]

Jhoan Duran Officially Activated From the Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed closer Jhoan Duran (oblique) is officially active for Tuesday night's game against the visiting Athletics, as expected, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. The Phillies are sending pitcher Trevor Richards to the minors in a corresponding move. Duran is officially back from the 15-day injured list after missing three-plus weeks due […]

Ben Rice Remains Sidelined on Tuesday With Hand Injury

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (hand) remains on the bench for Tuesday's contest in the Bronx against the visiting Texas Rangers, per MLB.com. Paul Goldschmidt is starting at first base for the Yankees and will bat sixth against Rangers veteran right-hander Jacob deGrom. Rice will miss a second straight game after suffering a […]

George Springer Leading Off in Return From Foot Injury

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (foot) is serving as the DH and batting leadoff in his return for Tuesday's contest on the road against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Drew Rasmussen, according to MLB.com. Springer is back in the team's starting nine for the first time since being hit by a […]

Gleyber Torres Still Out With Side Tightness on Tuesday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (side) remains sidelined due to side tightness on Tuesday against the visiting Boston Red Sox, according to MLB.com. Hao-Yu Lee will make the start at the keystone for Detroit and will bat ninth against Red Sox left-hander Jovani Moran at Comerica Park. This will be the third straight game […]

Mookie Betts Cleared to Face Live Pitching, Rehab Assignment Not Far Off

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that shortstop Mookie Betts (oblique) will face live pitching on Thursday, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. If that goes well, Betts could start a minor-league rehab assignment "soon." Betts has been on the 10-day injured list since April 5 with a right-oblique strain, but he could […]

Brandon Woodruff Being Seen by Dr. Keith Meister

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) traveled to Dallas for a hands-on assessment with Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Woodruff couldn't top 85 mph with his fastball in his last outing before being placed on the 15-day injured list with right-shoulder inflammation last week. The 33-year-old veteran said he […]

"All Things Look Good" for Jacob Misiorowski to Start on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that "all things look good" for right-hander Jacob Misiorowski (hamstring) to make his next scheduled start on Wednesday against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals after a hamstring scare in his last outing, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. The hard-throwing right-hander departed his last start early on Friday against the […]

Steven Matz Placed on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Steven Matz (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 4) on Tuesday with left-elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Chase Solesky from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. It's a tough break for the Rays, as the 34-year-old veteran […]

Packers Expect Micah Parsons to be Ready "Early in the Season"

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said on Sirius XM NFL Radio that All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (knee) is expected to return "early in the season." Gutekunst also said that Parsons is "a little bit of a freak" and that he's "doing really well." Obviously, Parsons is a big part of the Packers' plan […]

Tucker Kraft Expected Back "Early in the Season"

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said on Sirius XM NFL Radio that tight end Tucker Kraft's (knee) rehab from a torn right ACL is "going great," and he's expected to return "early in the season." Kraft was on his way to a career breakout in 2025 before tearing his ACL, catching 32 of […]

Christian Yelich Continues to Progress, Expected to Return in Mid- to Late-May

The plan is for Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (groin) to progress to live at-bats and baserunning by early next week, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. His estimated return remains in mid- to late-May. Yelich is recovering from a left-groin strain and was able to take on-field batting practice with the rest of the […]

Brian Daboll Says it's "Good to Have" Calvin Ridley on Roster

When asked about Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley's (leg) place in the offense after the additions of Wan'Dale Robinson and rookie Carnell Tate, new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll said, "It's good to have him here," according to Nick Suss of The Tennessean. "We've changed some stuff as we've gone, but he's smart. He's a […]

Isaac Guerendo Buried on Depth Chart, Looking for New Team?

The Athletic's Vic Tafur writes that San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo, who was a fourth-round pick in 2024, "seems like he is buried" and will be "looking for a new team." The 49ers say that they will be looking to give Christian McCaffrey fewer touches in 2026, which is why they drafted rookie […]

Raiders Expect Jalen Nailor to Take "Big Leap" in "Featured Role"

The Athletic's Sam Warren writes that the Las Vegas Raiders like wide receiver Jalen Nailor to "take a big leap in a more featured role" in 2026. Nailor will be a starter alongside Tre Tucker and Jack Bech after signing a three-year, $35 million deal in free agency in March. The 27-year-old former sixth-round pick […]

Rockies-Mets Game Postponed Due to Inclement Weather

The Colorado Rockies-New York Mets game on Tuesday in Denver has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up on Thursday, May 7. Fantasy managers will obviously want to remove any players from these two teams that you may have had in your starting lineups for Tuesday's slate of games. Right-hander Michael […]

Braves Officially Reinstate Raisel Iglesias From Injured List on Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves announced on Tuesday that they officially reinstated right-handed reliever Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list and designated right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment in a corresponding move. Iglesias returns on the first day he's eligible to come back from right-shoulder inflammation. He's expected to immediately reclaim closer duties from right-hander Robert […]

Cedric Tillman on the Trade Block?

The Cleveland Browns added rookie wide receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston in the 2026 NFL draft, which makes The Athletic's Zac Jackson wonder if the team will eventually look to trade Cedric Tillman this summer. In addition to adding younger competition, the Browns are installing a new offense under head coach Todd Monken. Jackson […]

Andy Reid Compares Emmett Johnson to LeSean McCoy

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has compared rookie fifth-round running back Emmett Johnson to former six-time Pro Bowl RB LeSean McCoy, according to Grant Gordon of NFL.com. Reid believes Johnson can contribute on the ground, as a pass-catcher, and on special teams. "First of all, he's got a good feel for things, a […]