Yadier Molina Back In, Juan Yepez Making MLB Debut

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (illness) is back behind the dish and is hitting eighth on Wednesday against Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic. Also, outfielder Juan Yepez is making his major league debut in right field, and he will hit fifth in the batting order. Molina missed Tuesday's game with sinus issues, but […]

Miguel Cabrera Sitting Out Game 1 Wednesday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cabrera should be back for the second game of the twin bill against Pirates left-hander Jose Quintana. Austin Meadows is serving as the designated hitter and batting third in Game 1 […]

Nelson Cruz Injured Tuesday Night

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (back) left the game early on Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies due to back stiffness. Manager Dave Martinez said the team will see how Cruz feels on Wednesday. The 41-year-old veteran slugger went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before he was removed from the game in the seventh inning. […]

Teoscar Hernandez Homers, Doubles In First Rehab Game

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and a run scored in his first minor league rehab game with Single-A Dunedin on Tuesday. Hernandez played eight innings in right field. The 29-year-old has been out of action since April 13 with a left oblique strain, but […]

Max Kepler Leaves With Illness Tuesday

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (illness) left the game early on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles because he was under the weather. Kepler tested negative for COVID-19, so fantasy managers can rest assured that he won't have to miss extended time while on the league's COVID injured list. The 29-year-old left-handed […]

Josh Hader Day-To-Day With Back Spasms

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader (back) was unavailable on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds due to mid-back spasms. Hader threw a bullpen session Tuesday afternoon and it went well, according to manager Craig Counsell. The hard-throwing left-hander is day-to-day for now. Hader has not taken the mound since April 27 when he earned a save, […]

Ryan Tannehill: "Not My Job To Mentor Malik Willis"

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill reacted rather coldly when asked about working alongside third-round rookie quarterback Malik Willis, the presumed starting QB of the future in Tennessee. "We're competing against each other, we're watching the same tape, we're doing the same drills. I don't think it's my job to mentor him, but if he learns […]

Miguel Sano Needs Surgery On Knee

Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) will undergo surgery later this week to fix a torn meniscus in his knee, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. The Twins won't have a timetable for his return until after the surgery is complete, but it's obvious that the right-handed slugger will be out for an extended amount […]

Alex Faedo To Make MLB Debut Wednesday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Faedo, the team's No. 16 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will be the Tigers 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates and will make his major league debut in Game 2. Faedo underwent Tommy John surgery in 2019 and didn't pitch at all the last two seasons. The 26-year-old has […]

Trey Mancini Back In The Lineup Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini (ribs) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday, serving as the designated hitter and batting second against Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan. Mancini missed three straight games due to soreness in his ribs that was caused when he crashed into the outfield wall, but the injury wasn't serious […]

Dexter Fowler Becomes Free Agent

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Dexter Fowler requested his release and is now a free agent, according to a source. Fowler signed a minor league deal with Toronto in late March after recovering from a torn ACL in his knee. The 36-year-old veteran did have five hits in 12 at-bats over three games for Triple-A Buffalo, […]

Angels Option Jo Adell To The Minors

The Los Angeles Angels optioned outfielder Jo Adell to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday and recalled infielder Jose Rojas in a corresponding move. Adell wasn't off to a terrible start for the Angels this year -- he was hitting .231 (15-for-65) with three home runs, nine RBI, four runs scored and one stolen base in […]

Whit Merrifield Dropped To Fifth Tuesday

Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield has been dropped to fifth in the batting order for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Dakota Hudson. Merrifield has been hitting either leadoff or in the two-hole so far this year for the Royals, but he'll drop in the lineup Edward Olivares in the […]

Pirates-Tigers Postponed Tuesday

The game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers on Tuesday has been postponed due to inclement weather. Right-hander Bryse Wilson was scheduled to throw for the Pirates, while right-hander Michael Pineda was the Tigers scheduled starter on the mound. Before the game was postponed, Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman (hand) was back in the starting […]

Kyle Lewis Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) will begin his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday. Lewis is recovering from a torn meniscus in his right knee and hasn't played in a game since May of last year. The 26-year-old took part in some extended spring training action, but he's expected to spend […]

Luke Voit Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

San Diego Padres first baseman/designated hitter Luke Voit (biceps) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday. Barring any setbacks, Voit might be able to rejoin the Padres later this week. Before his injury, the former New York Yankee was the team's primary DH, so fantasy managers should expect him […]

Mike Clevinger Activated, Making Season Debut Tuesday

The San Diego Padres reinstated starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned left-hander Raymond Kerr to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Clevinger was working his way back from Tommy John surgery this spring before spraining his right knee in spring training. The 31-year-old right-hander allowed just […]

Tommy Edman Back In Tuesday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Tommy Edman (hip) is back at second base and is leading off on Tuesday against Kansas City Royals right-hander Brad Keller. Edman experienced left hip flexor soreness in the game on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks and was held out of the game on Monday as a result. The 26-year-old […]

Starling Marte Hitting Seventh Again In Game 1

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte is hitting seventh in the batting order for the third straight contest for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Charlie Morton. Marte was previously hitting second behind Brandon Nimmo. The 33-year-old veteran has a .237 average (22-for-93) with two home runs, 18 […]

Steven Matz Put On Bereavement List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed starting pitcher Steven Matz on the bereavement list on Tuesday and recalled left-hander Packy Naughton from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Matz won his third game of the season on Monday when he held the Kansas City Royals scoreless over six innings of work, walking none and striking out […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Sitting Versus Mets In Game 1

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the New York Mets. Acuna came off the injured list to make his season debut last Thursday, and the Braves aren't going to overwork him after he tore his ACL last July. The 24-year-old […]

Eagles Don't Pick Up Andre Dillard's Option

The Philadelphia Eagles did not exercise the fifth-year option for offensive tackle Andre Dillard, according to a league source. Dillard struggled mightily in his rookie season in 2019 after he was selected 22nd overall in the draft out of Washington State, and he missed all of the 2020 season due to a torn biceps muscle. […]

Seahawks Decline L.J. Collier's Fifth-Year Option

The Seattle Seahawks declined the fifth-year option for defensive end L.J. Collier, according to a source. This move was widely expected after Collier fell down the depth chart last season, as his option would have been worth $11.5 million. The 26-year-old pass-rusher played in only 10 games last year and finished with eight tackles (three […]

Kenneth Walker III Could Have A Role This Year

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III should see a lot of snaps in training camp and the preseason, and there's a chance that he climbs up the RB depth chart by the start of the regular season, depending on how he looks. Because of how volatile running back health can be, it's likely […]

Falcons Agree To Extension With Grady Jarrett

The Atlanta Falcons agreed to a three-year contract extension worth up to $51 million with defensive tackle Grady Jarrett on Tuesday, according to sources. The Falcons will lower their salary cap number for this season, while Jarrett receives $34.5 million fully guaranteed. The two-time Pro Bowler is more effective in real life as a run-stuffer […]

Guardians Sign Anthony Alford To Minors Deal

The Cleveland Guardians signed outfielder Anthony Alford to a minor league deal on Tuesday and assigned him to Triple-A Columbus. The third-round pick out of Ole Miss in 2012 has split his major league career between the Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates. The 27-year-old rejected an outright assignment by the Pirates and became a […]

Edward Cabrera Starting At Triple-A Tuesday

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (biceps) will make a start for Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday. Cabrera began the season in the minors in order to rehab his biceps injury, and he's made only one start for Low-A Jupiter, tossing four shutout innings with three walks and seven strikeouts. The 24-year-old right-hander is the team's No. […]

James Karinchak Is Symptom-Free

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher James Karinchak (shoulder), who was shut down from throwing in early April due to a mild right shoulder strain, is symptom-free and is throwing out to 250 feet at the team's spring training facility in Arizona. The right-hander was nearing a bullpen session, but the Guardians decided to hold off. "They've […]

Amed Rosario Could Return Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario (wrist) has been battling some left wrist tightness on and off since the start of spring training, and he was held out of the lineup for a third straight game on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics as a result. With the team having an off day on Monday, it's possible […]

Kris Bryant Unlikely To Return Friday

Colorado Rockies third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (back) resumed playing catch on Sunday, but he has yet to swing a bat since he was injured last Monday and is unlikely to come off the injured list on Friday when he's eligible to return. Bryant doesn't know whether he'll go on a minor league rehab assignment, either. […]