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 […]

Bo Bichette Injured Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (leg) left Thursday's game early against the Baltimore Orioles with a right leg injury, but X-rays came back negative and he's not expected to miss time. However, the Blue Jays will see how he feels on Friday before putting him back into the lineup. The 24-year-old went 1-for-3 in […]

Anthony Rendon Remains Out Thursday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners. Rendon aggravated a right wrist injury on Tuesday that recently sent him to the injured list, and he will miss his second straight game as a result. This is certainly something that could send him […]

Jose Leclerc Activated From Injured List

The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Jose Leclerc (elbow) from the 60-day injured list on Thursday and optioned left-hander Kolby Allard to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. The team also activated outfielder Steele Walker from the COVID-19 injured list and optioned him to Round Rock. Leclerc threw just two innings in 2020 because of […]

Brandon Woodruff Could Make Two Rehab Starts

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (ankle, hand) will make a minor league rehab start for Triple-A Nashville on Saturday, and if that goes well, he could potentially make one more rehab start for Single-A Wisconsin before returning to Milwaukee's rotation. Woodruff initially landed on the injured list with a sprained ankle, but he's been […]

Juan Soto Playing Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (knee) is starting in right field and is batting third against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler on Thursday. Soto was taken out of Monday's game early due to right knee soreness after he bumped it on the dugout bench, but he's back in the lineup and needs to be returned […]

Mike Zunino Might Have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Tampa Bay Rays skipper Kevin Cash said that catcher Mike Zunino (shoulder) could be dealing with thoracic outlet syndrome. He will receive a Botox injection that has helped other players in similar situations, and he will need three to six days to see if it makes an impact. Zunino was hitting an ugly .148/.195/.304 with […]

Brandon Lowe Shut Down Until Monday

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) felt discomfort in his back again while swinging. His doctor isn't overly concerned, but Lowe will now be shut down until Monday to see if some rest does the trick. Lowe was initially shut down for three weeks due to a stress […]

Wander Franco Could Play In Rehab Game This Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays skipper Kevin Cash said that shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps) is running well and will go through full workouts on Thursday and Friday at the team's spring training complex. He could serve as the designated hitter in a Florida Coast League game on Saturday. The 21-year-old star shortstop is making good progress from […]

J.P. Crawford Returns Thursday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (illness) is back at shortstop and in the leadoff spot for the M's on Thursday against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani. Crawford missed the last two games due to flu-like symptoms, but he's feeling better on Thursday and should be returned to starting lineups in all single-year fantasy leagues. […]

Starling Marte Not Starting Against Milwaukee

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (forearm) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers after he was hit by a pitch on the forearm on Wednesday. Marte is dealing with a bruised right forearm after X-rays came back negative, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. There's a […]

Ezekiel Elliott Having "Tremendous Offseason"

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that running back Ezekiel Elliott has had a "tremendous offseason." Quarterback Dak Prescott said he expects Elliott to have his best season in 2022. "I think the biggest thing with Zeke is he's completely healthy now and he's had a tremendous offseason," McCarthy said. The three-time Pro Bowler […]

Lamar Jackson Wants To Play Entire Career With Ravens

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who said he's had contract talks with general manager Eric DeCosta this week, also said he'd like to finish his entire career with the Ravens. Jackson skipped voluntary organized team activities before joining the team for mandatory minicamp this week, but he said his absence at OTAs wasn't "contract-related." The […]

Luis Severino Placed On COVID Injured List

The New York Yankees placed right-hander Luis Severino on the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday and signed right-hander Ryan Weber to a major league contract and added him to the 26-man roster from Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Severino was slated to start on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays, but he'll now […]

Padres Reinstate Adrian Morejon

The San Diego Padres reinstated left-hander Adrian Morejon from the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday and optioned left-hander Ryan Weathers to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Morejon has tossed two scoreless relief innings in his lone major league outing this season, and he'll likely return to a low-leverage long-relief role for the Friars, […]

Kevin Kiermaier Out Of Lineup Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (Achilles) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the New York Yankees. Kiermaier left the contest early on Wednesday with left Achilles inflammation, so it shouldn't be a huge surprise that he's resting the day after. It remains to be seen how much time he'll miss, but […]

Collin McHugh Reinstated Thursday

The Atlanta Braves reinstated right-hander Collin McHugh from the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday and designated right-hander Jacob Webb for assignment in a corresponding move. McHugh has been out since June 7 after testing positive for the virus, but he should return to a middle-relief role in Atlanta's bullpen. Before being sidelined, he had a […]

Tommy Hunter Called Up By Mets

The New York Mets are calling up veteran relief pitcher Tommy Hunter from the minors on Thursday, according to a source. Hunter, who was signed to a minor league deal in April, had 14 strikeouts and only one walk in 13 2/3 innings at Triple-A Syracuse. He was also sporting a 2.08 ERA in his […]

Jesse Winker Agrees To Two-Year Deal To Avoid Arbitration

The Seattle Mariners and outfielder Jesse Winker avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a two-year, $14.5 million deal. He'll receive $6.25 million this year and $8.25 million in 2023 with a chance to earn an extra $400,000 in bonuses next season. Winker was acquired in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds in March, […]

Alex Cobb Will Start Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb (neck) will return from the injured list and start on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Carlos Rodon and Alex Wood will get the first two games of the series in Pittsburgh. Cobb has been on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain, but he completed a successful […]

Enrique Hernandez Getting Close To Rehab Assignment

Boston Red Sox second baseman Enrique Hernandez (hip) took two simulated at-bats against left-hander Chris Sale (ribs) on Thursday, and he's getting close to what the team expects to be a short minor league rehab assignment. Hernandez is recovering from a strained right hip and could play in some rehab games this weekend before rejoining […]

Kris Bryant Close To A Rehab Assignment

Colorado Rockies third baseman Kris Bryant (back) is close to going on a minor league rehab assignment and will hit on the field again on Thursday. Bryant also took batting practice on Tuesday and could play in some rehab games this weekend before potentially returning to the Rockies at some point next week. A back […]

George Springer, Matt Chapman Out Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer and third baseman Matt Chapman (wrist) are not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Springer has a scheduled day off, while Chapman is out because his right wrist is bothering him again, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. Raimel Tapia is in center field and batting […]

Gabriel Davis' Stock On The Rise

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis continued to be a consistent target for quarterback Josh Allen at mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday, and he is stepping back into a starting role as the No. 2 wideout after spending most of last year backing up veteran Emmanuel Sanders. Davis has caught 35 passes each of the […]

Curtis Samuel Limited At Minicamp

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel was limited at mandatory minicamp this week because head coach Ron Rivera and the training staff felt like he was in a "good spot" after what he did at organized team activities and last Tuesday's minicamp practice. The Commanders don't want to push Samuel anymore, but Rivera said it […]

Trey Mancini Still Out Against Blue Jays

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini (hand) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Mancini was hit on his right hand by a pitch on Monday and hasn't played since, and he said on Wednesday that he's still two to three days away from returning to action. Hopefully the […]

Jorge Alfaro Sitting Thursday

San Diego Padres catcher Jorge Alfaro is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. Alfaro will get the day off after going 3-for-6 with a home run, double and three RBI in the team's 19-4 shellacking of the Cubs on Wednesday, and he's now hitting .355 (11-for-31) with three home runs […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong To Miss A Week Or Two

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong (hand) suffered a hand injury in the minor leagues and is expected to miss a week or two, according to a source. The injury isn't too serious, but the Cubs' No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will have to sit out a bit at High-A South Bend. The 20-year-old […]

James Paxton Throws Another Bullpen

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (elbow) threw a 17-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday, consisting of all fastballs, after his 10-pitch session on June 11. Paxton's next bullpen will be on June 18, and he expects to increase to 20 pitches. "I felt good," Paxton said. "Just getting the timing and rhythm back, but other […]

Matt Barnes Playing Catch

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes (shoulder) has graduated to playing catch at the team's spring training facilities, and the next step for him will be to throw a bullpen session. The Red Sox say he is improving, although his latest MRI exam on June 2 showed some fluid in his shoulder, according to […]