Kristian Campbell Scratched With Rib Discomfort

Boston Red Sox rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell (rib) has been scratched from Thursday's starting lineup against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays with right-rib discomfort, according to MassLive's Christopher Smith. David Hamilton will take over at the keystone and will hit eighth against Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios. For now, fantasy managers should consider Campbell […]

Juan Soto Busts Out With Two Homers In Thursday's Loss

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto came ready to hit in Thursday's series finale against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks, going 2-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk in the team's 4-2 loss. Soto accounted for all of New York's offense in this one and is now up to five home runs on the […]

A.J. Minter Hoping To Return In September

New York Mets left-handed reliever A.J. Minter (lat), who was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday, is looking for a September return, at best, and could be out for the rest of the 2025 season, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Minter is dealing with a pretty serious left-lat strain […]

Frankie Montas Moves To 60-Day Injured List

The New York Mets transferred right-hander Frankie Montas (lat) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. It's merely a procedural move and won't affect Montas' timetable for return. He is not eligible to come off the IL until June. The 32-year-old veteran has been out all […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On AJ Smith-Shawver

X-rays came back negative on Atlanta Braves right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow) after he was struck by a line drive during his start on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Before leaving after 5 1/3 innings at Coors Field on Tuesday, Smith-Shawver allowed two earned runs on four hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out […]

Luis Mey Recalled By Reds, Makes MLB Debut On Thursday

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Thursday that they recalled right-hander Luis Mey from Triple-A Louisville after optioning struggling right-handed reliever Alexis Diaz to Louisville after his rough outing on Wednesday. Mey, who is the team's No. 20 prospect per MLB Pipeline, made his major-league debut in Thursday's 9-1 win over the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals […]

No Timetable For Jeimer Candelario's Return

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jeimer Candelario (back) said there's no current timetable for his return from a lumbar spine strain in his back. "We're waiting on it to get better," Candelario said. "Sometimes, you want to force things and do things. But this is a part of the game. You want to be able to help […]

Giants Place Tyler Fitzgerald On 10-Day Injured List With Rib Fracture

The San Francisco Giants announced on Thursday that they placed middle infielder Tyler Fitzgerald (rib) on the 10-day injured list with a left-rib fracture and recalled infielder Brett Wisely from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Fitzgerald missed some time last weekend due to a chest injury but was able to return to action for […]

Dodgers Transfer Blake Treinen, Michael Kopech To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred right-handed reliever Blake Treinen (forearm) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday, according to The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Righty reliever Michael Kopech (shoulder) to the 60-day IL. In other moves, the Dodgers claimed J.P. Feyereisen off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks and acquired right-hander Ryan Loutos […]

Clayton Kershaw Goes Five Innings In Third Rehab Start

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (knee, toe) made his third minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday against Triple-A El Paso and went five innings, giving up three earned runs on four hits (two homers) while walking one and striking out four for a no-decision. The 37-year-old future Hall of Famer worked […]

A's Calling Up Pitching Prospect Gunnar Hoglund

The Athletics are calling up right-handed pitching prospect Gunnar Hoglund from Triple-A Las Vegas, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan. Hoglund was twice a first-round pick and is ranked as the team's No. 14 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The 25-year-old gets his first big-league call-up after going 1-2 with a 2.43 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with […]

Yankees Claim Bryan De La Cruz Off Waivers From Braves

The New York Yankees claimed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. To make room for De La Cruz on the 40-man roster, the Yankees moved outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) to the 60-day injured list. De La Cruz began the 2025 season […]

Yankees Transfer Giancarlo Stanton To 60-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees transferred outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday to make room for outfielder Bryan De La Cruz on the 40-man roster after he was claimed off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. It's merely a procedural move and won't really change Stanton's timetable […]

J.T. Realmuto Retreats To The Bench On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will start Thursday's contest against the division-rival Washington Nationals on the bench. Rafael Marchan will do the catching for right-hander Taijuan Walker and will hit ninth against Nationals right-hander Brad Lord. Realmuto will get a day to rest after going 6-for-20 with a homer, double and RBI in 21 plate […]

Salvador Perez Leaves Early On Thursday With Hip Soreness

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hip) was forced to leave Thursday's game early against the Tampa Bay Rays due to left-hip soreness, according to the team. Before leaving, Perez went 1-for-3 at the plate with a double and an RBI. He was replaced at designated hitter by Cavan Biggio. Perez will most certainly go […]

Cole Ragans To Throw A Bullpen On Friday, Could Return On Monday

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans (groin) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday afternoon, and as long as that goes well, he could be ready to return to KC's starting rotation on Monday at home against the division-rival Chicago White Sox. Ragans has avoided being placed on the injured list, but a […]

Shota Imanaga Expected To Make His Next Start

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga (leg) is feeling "good" after suffering from leg cramps in his outing on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to manager Craig Counsell. Imanaga will have a "normal day" on Thursday with a focus on more hydration. The Cubs are hopeful it's a "one-time thing," says Counsell. The 31-year-old Japanese […]

A.J. Puk Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks transferred left-handed reliever A.J. Puk (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Thursday, according to the team. Puk is on the shelf with a left-elbow flexor strain, although he won't need to go under the knife. Still, the 30-year-old southpaw is facing an extended absence, and Arizona's […]

Diamondbacks Place Justin Martinez On 15-Day Injured List With Shoulder Inflammation

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Thursday that they placed right-handed reliever Justin Martinez (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with right-shoulder inflammation and selected the contract of left-hander Jose Castillo from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. The D-backs also moved left-hander A.J. Puk (elbow) to the 60-day IL. Martinez downplayed his recent drop in […]

Seahawks Exercise Charles Cross' Fifth-Year Option

The Seattle Seahawks exercised offensive tackle Charles Cross' fifth-year option for the 2026 season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Cross, the ninth overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft out of Mississippi State, is now under contract with Seattle for the next two seasons. The 24-year-old is expected to open his fourth season in […]

Eagles Decline Kenyon Green's Fifth-Year Option

The Philadelphia Eagles declined the fifth-year option for the 2026 season on offensive guard Kenyon Green, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Green will now become an unrestricted free agent after the 2025 season. The Eagles acquired Green from the Houston Texans in March in exchange for defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson and a sixth-round pick. […]

Jaguars Not Picking Up Devin Lloyd's Fifth-Year Option

The Jacksonville Jaguars are not picking up the fifth-year option for the 2026 season on linebacker Devin Lloyd, a league source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Lloyd will now become an unrestricted free agent after the 2025 campaign. The 26-year-old linebacker was taken with the 27th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft out of Utah […]

Jaxson Dart Expected To Sit And Learn In 2025

The New York Giants already stated last Friday that quarterback Russell Wilson is the team's starter under center heading into the start of the 2025 season this fall after they traded into the first round to take former Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart with the 25th overall pick. General manager Joe Schoen said that Dart […]

Jonathan Gannon Excited For Marvin Harrison Jr.'s Second Season

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that "when the staff is in place, the jump from Year 1 to Year 2, I think that's where guys make a huge jump," when referring to second-year wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Gannon said that Harrison "went to work" on his weaknesses this offseason and "looks awesome […]

Miguel Andujar Starting At Third Base On Thursday

Athletics infielder Miguel Andujar will make the start at third base and bat fifth in Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Texas Rangers and right-hander Tyler Mahle. This will be Andujar's first start at third base in the big leagues since 2021 with the New York Yankees. The 30-year-old veteran probably won't see enough time […]

Shea Langeliers Absent From A's Lineup

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers is getting the day off on Thursday in the series finale against the division-rival Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Jhonny Pereda will do the catching for left-hander Jeffrey Springs and will hit ninth against Rangers right-hander Tyler Mahle. Langeliers will get a normal day of rest after catching each of […]

Christian Yelich Getting A Breather In Series Finale

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is getting the day off for Thursday's series finale in Chicago against the hosting White Sox. Catcher William Contreras will get a day off his feet and serve as the designated hitter while batting cleanup, and Eric Haase will do the catching and hit ninth against White Sox right-hander Sean […]

Brice Turang Back In Action On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (illness) is back at second base and batting in his customary leadoff spot for Thursday's series finale against the hosting Chicago White Sox and right-hander Sean Burke. Turang was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday due to an illness, but he's feeling better a day later and should be […]

Chase Meidroth Reinstated From Injured List And Starting On Thursday

The Chicago White Sox announced on Thursday that rookie infielder Chase Meidroth (thumb) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and infielder Gage Workman (hip) was placed on the 10-day IL with a right-hip flexor strain. Meidroth is starting at shortstop and is batting leadoff for Thursday's contest against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander […]

Nolan Jones, Angel Martinez Out Against Twins

Cleveland Guardians outfielders Nolan Jones and Angel Martinez are both getting a day off on Thursday against the division-rival Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Jhonkensy Noel is starting in right field and batting fifth, while Daniel Schneemann gets the start in center field and is hitting out of the six-hole against Twins right-hander Simeon Woods […]