Sam Moll Starting Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds left-handed reliever Sam Moll (shoulder) is starting his minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Louisville, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer. Moll is working his way back since landing on the injured list in the middle of April due to an impingement in his left shoulder, but he's getting closer to […]

Tyler Stephenson Starting Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (oblique) is starting his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer. Stephenson worked out with Louisville over the weekend and is now ready to return to game action this week. The 28-year-old backstop hasn't played in a game since spring training in […]

Marcus Semien Dropped To Five-Hole On Tuesday

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien is being dropped to fifth in the batting order for Tuesday's contest against the hosting Athletics and right-hander Osvaldo Bido. It's the first time that Semien has hit lower than third in the lineup since joining the Rangers back in 2022, and it comes with Semien entering Tuesday's tilt […]

Cody Poteet Placed On 15-Day Injured List With Shoulder Inflammation

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Tuesday that they placed right-hander Cody Poteet (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 21) with right-shoulder inflammation and recalled right-hander Brandon Young from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Poteet's right shoulder was apparently giving him problems in his first outing of the season on Sunday against […]

Trevor Rogers To Make Rehab Appearance On Wednesday

The Double-A Chesapeake Baysox announced that Baltimore Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers (knee) will make his first minor-league rehab appearance for them on Wednesday against the Double-A Altoona Curve. Rogers has been rehabbing from a subluxation of his right knee that he suffered way back in January, and he's now ready to pitch in games as […]

Kyle Gibson Goes Five Innings In Latest Minor-League Start

In his third minor-league start on Sunday, Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Gibson went five innings and allowed two runs (one earned) while allowing a solo home run, walking two and striking out five to pick up a win for High-A Aberdeen. Gibson isn't injured, but he opened the 2025 season in the minors to build […]

George Kirby To Face Hitters This Week

Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby (shoulder), who has been away from the team for almost a full month due to right-shoulder inflammation that caused him to be shut down in early March, is scheduled to face hitters for the first time in a live batting practice at T-Mobile Park this week, a source told MLB.com's […]

Daulton Varsho Could Make Season Debut This Weekend

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (shoulder) is joining the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on his minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. The hope is that he will play five of the remaining six days this week, with a potential return to the big leagues this weekend in New York against the […]

Max Scherzer Plays Catch

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) rejoined the team in Houston this week and was seen playing catch before their game against the Astros on Monday at Daikin Park. Scherzer received a second cortisone shot in his troublesome right thumb (in the knuckle area) and is hoping it will alleviate the discomfort in his […]

Anthony Santander Sitting On Tuesday Amidst Slump

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter Anthony Santander will start on the bench in Tuesday's contest against the hosting Houston Astros. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will serve as the DH and bat second, while Will Wagner will draw into the lineup at first base and hit seventh against Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco. Tuesday will be Santander's first […]

Jake McCarthy Sent To Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned center fielder Jake McCarthy to Triple-A Reno during their day off on Monday. Due to McCarthy's slow start to the 2025 season at the plate, Alek Thomas is now the team's go-to option in center field. The 27-year-old former first-rounder will surely be back up with the D-backs this year, but […]

Justin Martinez Unavailable Recently Due To Fatigue

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that right-handed reliver Justin Martinez was not available in Sunday's victory over the Chicago Cubs due to "fatigue" and a recent heavy workload. Team trainers told Lovullo that Martinez needed another day off, but the team didn't send him for any testing or imaging. The 23-year-old Dominican last threw […]

A.J. Puk Undergoes MRI Exam

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed reliever A.J. Puk (elbow) underwent an MRI exam on Monday on his injured left elbow, which will determine if he'll need to be out longer than 15 days after being placed on the injured list over the weekend with left-elbow inflammation. Puk already has four saves in eight appearances out of the […]

Dodgers Expect Tyler Glasnow To Make His Next Start

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he doesn't expect right-hander Tyler Glasnow (calves) to miss a start after he experienced cramping in both of his calves in his last outing on Sunday versus the Texas Rangers. Glasnow said he feels fine now and has been drinking plenty of fluids after a similar issue came […]

Nestor Cortes Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers moved left-hander Nestor Cortes (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday to make room on the 40-man roster for right-handed reliever Craig Yoho. Cortes is dealing with a left-elbow flexor strain and received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his arm earlier this month. With the move to […]

Tyler Soderstrom To See Time In Left Field And As Designated Hitter

Athletics general manager David Forst said that with first base prospect Nick Kurtz joining the big-league squad this week, first baseman Tyler Soderstrom will get some time in left field and as the designated hitter. Brent Rooker will also be part of the left field/DH mix going forward as the A's make room for Kurtz, […]

Nick Kurtz Will Not Be In A Platoon

Athletics general manager David Forst said that first base prospect Nick Kurtz will not be involved in a platoon when he joins the team this week for his major-league debut. The A's are comfortable playing Kurtz against left-handed pitchers, noting that he's had success against southpaws early on at Triple-A Las Vegas. The 22-year-old won't […]

Royce Lewis Running The Bases

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (hamstring) did sprints on Monday and ran the bases again on Tuesday, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Bobby Nightengale. Lewis continues to make progress from a left-hamstring strain that he suffered in the middle of March in spring training, but there's still no exact timetable for his return […]

Giancarlo Stanton Takes Outdoor Batting Practice On Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) took outdoor batting practice on Tuesday for the first time since receiving multiple rounds of platelet-rich plasma injections in his ailing elbows, according to NJ Advance Media's Brendan Kuty. It's progress for the 35-year-old veteran right-handed slugger, but he still has a ways to go and will […]

Martin Perez To Miss Rest Of The Season

Chicago White Sox left-hander Martin Perez (elbow), who was moved to the 60-day injured list on Monday, will not have Tommy John surgery, a source told ESPN's Jess Rogers. Perez could resume throwing again in September, but he will not make it back to the big leagues in 2025. With the 34-year-old southpaw potentially also […]

Zac Veen Getting The Day Off With Lefty On The Mound

Colorado Rockies rookie outfielder Zac Veen is taking a seat on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium with a left-hander on the mound. Jordan Beck will make the start in left field for the Rockies and will bat eighth against Royals southpaw Kris Bubic. Veen has struggled to make an impact for […]

Brenton Doyle Still Away From The Team

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (personal), who revealed on Instagram that he and his wife lost their unborn baby, remains on the bereavement list and is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the hosting Kansas City Royals. Mickey Moniak will continue to patrol center field for the Rockies while hitting seventh against Royals […]

Brendan Donovan Scratched With Rib Injury

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that infielder Brendan Donovan (rib) was scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Atlanta Braves because one of his ribs popped out of place on Tuesday morning. He will be unavailable on Tuesday and his availability for Wednesday is also in question, but Marmol said it's unlikely that […]

Masyn Winn Officially Reinstated And Starting On Tuesday

The St. Louis Cardinals officially activated shortstop Masyn Winn (back) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned center fielder Michael Siani to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move, according to the team. Wynn is starting at shortstop and is batting ninth on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Scott Blewett at Camden […]

Mark Vientos Returns To Mets Lineup

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (groin) is back at third base and is batting cleanup for Tuesday's contest against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Cristopher Sanchez at Citi Field. Vientos injured his groin on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals and missed two games as a result, but he'll return for Game […]

Heston Kjerstad Back In Action Against Nationals

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad (elbow) is starting in left field and is batting sixth on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals and left-hander Mitchell Parker at Nationals Park. Kjerstad will be available for the series opener against the Nats after sitting on Sunday following a bruised elbow that he suffered on Saturday against the Cincinnati […]

Ben Rice Back For Yankees On Tuesday

As expected, New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (elbow) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Tanner Bibee at Progressive Field, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. Rice suffered a left-elbow contusion after being hit by multiple pitches on Saturday and didn't play on Sunday […]

Bryse Wilson To Serve As Bulk Reliever On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable said that right-hander Bryse Wilson will serve as the team's bulk reliever after an opener for Wednesday's game against the division-rival Minnesota Twins. Wilson threw a season-high three innings in relief back on April 4 against the Detroit Tigers and might be asked to go around that length in […]

Kerry Carpenter Back In Detroit's Lineup

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday for Game 2 of their series against the visiting San Diego Padres at Comerica Park. Carpenter is serving as the designated hitter and is batting leadoff against Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta. The 27-year-old Carpenter was pulled from Sunday's game with […]

Willi Castro Still Out Against White Sox

Minnesota Twins utility man Willi Castro (oblique) is still not back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the division-rival Chicago White Sox at Target Field. Brooks Lee will make another start at third base and will hit eighth against White Sox right-hander Davis Martin. Castro has been out since injuring his right oblique […]