Eloy Jimenez Nearing Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said that outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) "is getting ready to play games again." There's a chance that Jimenez resumes his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday after his rehab was paused in early June due to "normal leg soreness." The White Sox were adamant that […]

Max Scherzer To Throw For Double-A Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) will pitch for Double-A Binghamton in a minor league rehab start on Tuesday. Scherzer will be working with catcher James McCann (wrist), who is also working his way back from the injured list. The 37-year-old right-hander suffered a left oblique strain on March 18, but he is […]

Starling Marte Returns Against Miami

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (forearm) is back in right field and is hitting second on Friday against Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo Lopez. Marte suffered a bruised right forearm when he was hit by a pitch on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, but he came off the bench on Thursday and is back in […]

Tylor Megill Goes On Injured List

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (shoulder) was placed on the injured list on Friday with a right shoulder strain. The plan is to shut him down for four weeks before he's re-evaluated. Megill had to leave his start early on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers after just 3 1/3 innings because of his […]

Mariners Call Up Justin Upton

The Seattle Mariners are calling up veteran outfielder Justin Upton from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday in time to face his old team, the Los Angeles Angels. In a corresponding move, Sam Haggerty has been optioned to Tacoma. The Angels released Upton before the start of the regular season, and he was hitting just .200/.289/.378 with […]

Eduardo Escobar May Be Dealing With Vision Issues

New York Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar was taken to the hospital on Thursday and is getting his vision checked after he appeared disoriented to teammates. Escobar remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Miami Marlins, and he should be considered day-to-day for now. Luis Guillorme will start at the hot corner […]

Frank Schwindel Leaves Early Friday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel (back) left the game early on Friday against the Atlanta Braves due to lower-back tightness. Schwindel suffered the injury while running to base in the second inning and was replaced in the third inning. The Cubs will continue to evaluate the 29-year-old heading into Saturday's action against Atlanta, and […]

Bo Bichette Not Playing Friday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (leg) is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the New York Yankees. Bichette left the game early on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles with a right leg injury after going 1-for-3. The good news is that X-rays came back negative, so he should be considered day-to-day for […]

Riley Greene Coming Up, Austin Meadows To IL

The Detroit Tigers are calling up outfield prospect Riley Greene on Friday, and he'll make his major league debut on Saturday against the Texas Rangers. In a corresponding move, outfielder Austin Meadows will be placed on the COVID-19 injured list. Greene, the No. 2 overall prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline, was on his way […]

Jorge Polanco Heading To IL, Alex Kirilloff Returning

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (back) will go on the injured list due to lower-back tightness. In a corresponding move, outfielder Alex Kirilloff is expected to be called up from the minors to join the Twins in Arizona. Polanco hasn't played since last Sunday, and he'll be out at least a little longer. The […]

Curt Casali Takes A Seat Against Pirates

San Francisco Giants catcher Curt Casali is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. On the year, Casali is hitting .233/.297/.400 with four home runs, 13 RBI and 12 runs scored in 101 plate appearances over 32 games. Austin Wynns, who caught the previous three games before Thursday's game, will be […]

Manuel Margot, Kevin Kiermaier Out Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielders Manuel Margot and Kevin Kiermaier (Achilles) are not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. Margot will get a normal day off in the series opener. The 27-year-old has been hot all year and is slashing .310/.373/.435 with an .807 OPS, three home runs, 24 RBI, 20 runs […]

Ty Blach Has Thrown A Bullpen

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Ty Blach (wrist) has thrown a bullpen session and his wrist has responded well. Blach will throw a simulated game on Friday after originally sustaining the injury in a collision with the Padres' Jurickson Profar on June 10. The hope is that his next appearances will be at Triple-A Albuquerque on […]

Aroldis Chapman To Face Live Hitters Next

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) threw fastballs and sliders from the Yankee Stadium mound on June 14, and the coaches thought Chapman looked healthy. The next step will be for Chapman to face live hitters. He hasn't pitched in a major league game since May 22, but the 34-year-old southpaw is hoping […]

Anthony Santander Back From Restricted List

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander was activated from the restricted list and is back in the starting lineup on Friday against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz, playing right field and hitting third in the batting order. Santander wasn't able to play in the series against the Blue Jays in Toronto because he's not vaccinated […]

Seiya Suzuki To Take Swings Friday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (finger) is feeling better since being shut down from hitting and will take dry swings on Friday, according to skipper David Ross. "If the pain and swelling get out of there, I think the process will move pretty quickly," Ross said. Suzuki is trying to return from a strained left […]

Yadier Molina To Miss A Few Weeks

The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing to be without 10-time All-Star catcher Yadier Molina (knee) for at least a few weeks as the 39-year-old tries to recover from knee soreness that has plagued him for most of the season. Top catching prospect Ivan Herrera has been called up from Triple-A Memphis, but Andrew Knizner will […]

Trey Mancini Back In The Lineup Friday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini (hand) is back in the starting lineup on Friday, playing first base and batting second against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz. Mancini was out of action since being hit on the right hand by a pitch on Monday, but he'll return for the weekend series against the Rays. […]

Jahan Dotson Has Been Electric

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson has been electric this offseason as one of the team's best offensive players, specifically his route-running and hands. "He's awesome," quarterback Wentz said. "He's a quiet kid, young kid, but he's a hard worker. He's smart, he's instinctual. He catches the football as natural as anybody I've been […]

Carson Wentz Fitting In With Offense

Washington Commanders new quarterback Carson Wentz has fit right in with the offense during offseason workouts. "I think probably the biggest thing in terms of watching Carson is how he got acclimated to us," head coach Ron Rivera said. Wentz hasn't been perfect this offseason, but his skill set is allowing the team do things […]

Budda Baker Recovered From Concussion

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (concussion) missed the end of the team's blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs with a concussion, but he hasn't had any issues this offseason. The four-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro said, "I remember everything about it, before and after. But most importantly, I'm fine with […]

Denzel Ward Injured Thursday

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (leg) appeared to have injured his left leg at the team's final mandatory minicamp practice on Thursday. The Browns didn't provide any further details on Ward's injury, so it remains to be seen if it's serious enough to keep him sidelined for the start of training camp at the end […]

J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards Have A Chance To Be Ready

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said it's too early to say whether running backs J.K. Dobbins (knee) and Gus Edwards (knee) and offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) will be ready on Day 1 of training camp next month. Harbaugh said they all have "a chance," but he's more "hopeful" for Week 1 of the […]

James Washington Expects To Be Ready For Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver James Washington (foot) said that he expects to be ready for training camp at the end of July after missing organized team activities and mandatory minicamp this offseason due to a sore foot tendon. Washington was wearing a protective boot on his foot in late May, but he has ditched that […]

Dak Prescott Looking Leaner

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was listed at 235 pounds in 2021, and he's now listed on the minicamp roster at 228. "Yeah, it hasn't changed from last year, just training a little bit different. Doing a lot more rotational things that I think just jumped some of the baby fat I guess off," Prescott […]

CeeDee Lamb Out With Hamstring Injury

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (hamstring) was missing from the team's minicamp practices this week due to a minor hamstring injury. James Washington (foot), Noah Brown (hamstring) and Michael Gallup (knee) also remained out. Lamb and Washington seemed certain that they would be ready for training camp next month. The wideout absences allowed rookie […]

Aaron Ashby Dealing With Forearm Tightness

Updating a previous report, Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby (forearm) left his start early as a precaution on Thursday against the New York Mets with forearm tightness, according to the team. Ashby appeared to be making a case to stay in the game before he walked off with a trainer, and his velocity remained normal […]

Luis Severino Tests Negative For COVID

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino, who was scratched from his start on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays after being placed on the COVID-19 injured list, has tested negative for the virus and will travel with the team to Toronto this weekend. It remains to be seen if the 28-year-old right-hander will be […]

Walker Buehler Could Miss As Much As 10-12 Weeks

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (elbow) could be out as long as 10 to 12 weeks after having a bone spur removed from his right elbow on Monday, but there is still hope that he'll return before the end of the season. He's also dealing with a flexor strain. The good news for […]

Nats Fear Stephen Strasburg Has A Familiar Injury

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (ribs) is having a recurrence of thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms following his season debut for the team. The Nationals only announced that he felt some pain after a bullpen session, and while there isn't an official diagnosis, the fear is that it's the same issue. Strasburg had surgery for […]