Yordan Alvarez Getting Closer to a Return

The Houston Astros are bringing in minor-league pitchers to face designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) on Friday before the team's contest at Daikin Park against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to manager Joe Espada. "That means that, once he's ready, we're not going to need a rehab assignment. That will be his way to check […]

Guardians Claim Matt Krook Off Waivers From A's

The Cleveland Guardians claimed left-hander Matt Krook off waivers from the Athletics on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Columbus, according to MLB.com's Tim Stebbins. In a corresponding move to make room on the team's 40-man roster, the Guardians transferred right-hander Ben Lively (elbow) to the 60-day injured list. Lively had UCL reconstruction and will […]

Luke Raley Expected to Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Seattle Mariners first baseman Luke Raley (oblique) will rejoin the team in the next couple of days and ramp up the swinging part of his baseball activities, according to MLB.com's Daniel Kramer. The Mariners are targeting the week of June 3 for Raley to start a minor-league rehab assignment. It means that the 30-year-old veteran […]

Bryce Harper Sitting for Game 2 of Doubleheader

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (elbow) remains out for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the division-rival Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Alec Bohm will get another start at first base and will hit third, with Edmundo Sosa again starting at third base and batting sixth versus Braves left-hander Chris Sale. Manager Rob […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Starting Rehab Assignment on Thursday

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique) is scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. The Yankees are considering having Chisholm play third base when he returns to the big leagues, so he's likely to play the hot corner on what is expected to […]

Dodgers Acquiring Alexis Diaz From the Reds

The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring right-handed reliever Alexis Diaz from the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, a source tells The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. It's unknown what the Dodgers are sending back to the Reds in return. Diaz is expected to report to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 28-year-old former All-Star dealt with an injury in spring […]

Braves Place AJ Smith-Shawver on 15-Day Injured List on Thursday

The Atlanta Braves announced on Thursday that they placed right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with a strained right elbow and recalled right-hander Michael Peterson from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Smith-Shawver was hit by a comebacker in his heel/foot in his start on Thursday in Game 1 of a doubleheader […]

Christian Walker Not Ready to Return on Thursday

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (hand) is not in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays at Daikin Park. Catcher Victor Caratini will play first base and bat cleanup against Rays right-hander Shane Baz. Walker wore a pitch off his right hand in Wednesday's game, and although X-rays […]

Denzel Clarke, CJ Alexander Sitting on Thursday

Athletics rookie outfielder Denzel Clarke and infielder CJ Alexander will both take a seat for Thursday's contest on the road in Canada against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre. Drew Avans is starting in center field and will bat seventh, while rookie Logan Davidson will man first base and bat ninth against Blue […]

Cody Bradford to Mix in Breaking Pitches in Next Bullpen

Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford (elbow) threw around 30 pitches in his fourth bullpen session on May 27, according to MLB.com. Bradford is scheduled for three more bullpen sessions before being cleared to face live hitters. In his next bullpen this Saturday, the 27-year-old southpaw will include breaking pitches for the first time. He has […]

Evan Carter to go on Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (quadriceps) did some sprinting on Wednesday, in addition to other baseball activities he has been doing this week, according to MLB.com. Carter is scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend as he recovers from a Grade 2 strained right quadriceps that landed him on the 10-day injured list […]

Spencer Arrighetti Plays Catch

Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) was able to play catch on Wednesday, according to the Houston Chronicle's Matt Kawahara. It was the first time that Arrighetti was allowed to play catch since fracturing his right thumb back on April 7. The Astros desperately need the 25-year-old back in their starting rotation now that both […]

Colton Gordon to Make Another Start on Saturday Against Rays

Houston Astros rookie left-hander Colton Gordon will make another start in the rotation and face the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. With both Hayden Wesneski and Ronel Blanco out for the season with elbow injuries, both Gordon and Ryan Gusto could stick around in Houston's starting rotation indefinitely. Gordon, a former eighth-rounder in 2021 […]

Ildemaro Vargas Returns to Big-League Roster

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled infielder Ildemaro Vargas from Triple-A Reno on Thursday and optioned infield prospect Jordan Lawlar to Reno in a corresponding move. Vargas opted out of his minor-league deal with the D-backs earlier this week before re-signing to a major-league contract on Thursday. The 33-year-old veteran will serve as a utility infielder for […]

Stuart Fairchild Suffers Finger Injury on Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Stuart Fairchild (finger), who made the start in right field for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies, appeared to suffer a broken finger on his right hand when he was thrown out at second base on a stolen-base attempt in the fourth inning. Fairchild went 1-for-1 in the […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Leaves Start on Thursday After Being Hit by Comebacker

Atlanta Braves right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver (heel) left his start early in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday after being hit on the heel by a comebacker off the bat of second baseman Bryson Stott. Smith-Shawver stayed in to face Trea Turner before eventually being checked […]

Ja'Lynn Polk Limited at OTAs

New England Patriots former second-round wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (shoulder) isn't participating fully in voluntary organized team activities after having offseason shoulder surgery, according to Patriots.com's Evan Lazar. Polk has been running routes versus air during team periods with offensive assistant Riley Larkin and appears to be going full speed. The 23-year-old pass-catcher made a […]

Caleb Williams Participating in OTAs

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is taking part in voluntary organized team activities this week, but he was intercepted twice in a rough day for the offense at practice on Wednesday. Williams had a minor surgery in the offseason to remove a cyst from his right wrist, but he's back on the practice field and […]

Trey Hendrickson Could Follow Through and Hold Out

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that if no deal occurs between the Cincinnati Bengals and disgruntled All-Pro pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson, the 30-year-old defensive end very well might follow through on his promise to miss games or even the season. "He's extremely dug in," a source said. Hendrickson has made the Pro Bowl each of the last […]

Zack Moss Taking Part in OTAs

Cincinnati Bengals running back Zack Moss (neck) was active and participating in the first voluntary organized team activity session on Tuesday. Moss played in only eight games (six starts) with the Bengals last year before landing on Injured Reserve with a neck injury. The 27-year-old averaged a career-low 3.3 yards per carry on 74 rushing […]

Hunter Henry Practicing at OTAs

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (foot) is in attendance and taking part in voluntary organized team activities this week, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss. Henry was not limited in any capacity during Wednesday's session despite missing the Week 18 regular-season finale last year due to a foot injury. The 30-year-old former second-round pick […]

Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs Taking Part in OTAs

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Jayden Reed (shoulder) and Romeo Doubs (concussion) were both seen participating in voluntary organized team activities on Wednesday, according to The Athletic's Matt Schneidman. Reed suffered a dislocated shoulder in the team's wild-card loss to the Philadelphia Eagles but didn't require surgery and is ready to go for 2025. Doubs, […]

Christian Kirk Participating in OTAs

Houston Texas wide receiver Christian Kirk (collarbone) was seen participating in organized team activities on Wednesday, according to KPRC's Aaron Wilson. Kirk only ended up playing in eight games (seven starts) in his third and final season with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2024 due to a broken collarbone. The 28-year-old was traded to the Texans […]

James Conner Takes Part in OTAs

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (knee) took part in voluntary organized team activities on Wednesday. "I'm ready," Conner said. "We ain't doing this forever." Conner injured his right knee in Week 16 of last year and had six touches before being pulled in Week 17. The Cardinals placed him on Injured Reserve for the […]

Shota Imanaga to Throw Another Bullpen This Weekend

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga (hamstring) threw a bullpen session of around 25 pitches and went through running/fielding drills on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. He will repeat a similar workout this weekend as he recovers from a strained left hamstring that landed him on the 15-day injured list on May 5. It's been a slow […]

Aaron Nola Will Need a Rehab Assignment

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola (ankle) said he still felt something in his sprained right ankle after throwing a light bullpen session, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Scott Lauber. Nola is hoping to be able to throw a higher-intensity bullpen session on Thursday and admitted he'll need a minor-league rehab tune-up before he rejoins the […]

Kyle Harrison to Make Another Start on Friday Against Marlins

San Francisco Giants left-hander Kyle Harrison will make another start in the rotation in Friday's series opener on the road against the Miami Marlins. Harrison opened up the 2025 campaign in the minors before being called up on May 4 and initially working out of the bullpen in San Fran. The injury to right-hander Justin […]

Xavier Edwards to Play Second Base When he Returns

Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards (back) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, and MLB.com's Christian De Nicola reports that the Marlins plan for Edwards to move to second base when he comes off the 10-day injured list and keep Otto Lopez at shortstop. Edwards will play second base for the […]

Austin Hays Dealing With Bruised Foot

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays (foot) was removed from Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals in the eighth inning after fouling a pitch off his left foot, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer. Hays was diagnosed with a bruised foot. Before leaving the contest, the 29-year-old went 0-for-2 with a walk, a […]

Ronald Acuna Jr., Nick Allen Resting in Game 1 of Doubleheader

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and shortstop Nick Allen will start Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies on the bench. Stuart Fairchild is starting in right field and batting seventh, while Luke Williams is starting at shortstop and batting out of the nine-hole against Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. Acuna made […]