Drew Pomeranz, Pierce Johnson Activated Tuesday

The San Diego Padres activated relief pitchers Drew Pomeranz (lat, shoulder) and Pierce Johnson (triceps) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned relievers James Norwood and Miguel Diaz in corresponding moves. Pomeranz has been out seven weeks with a left shoulder impingement and lat tightness, but he was dominant with a 1.98 ERA […]

Stephen Strasburg Throwing Another Bullpen

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) is throwing another bullpen session on Tuesday, the second time he's done so since his latest trip to the injured list. Strasburg threw a 25-pitch session last Sunday. Washington is being extra cautious with the oft-injured right-hander, which means fantasy managers should expect him to have at least […]

Christian Arroyo Set For Rehab Assignment

Boston Red Sox infielder Christian Arroyo (knee) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester this week and could play as soon as Wednesday. Arroyo landed on the 10-day injured list with a right knee contusion, but he might be ready for the team's West coast road trip later this week if he […]

Andrew Young Recalled From Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled infielder Andrew Young from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Alex Young to Reno in a corresponding move after he allowed six runs in three innings of relief on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals. In 26 games with Arizona earlier this year, Andrew Young had seven hits (four home […]

Jairo Solis Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Houston Astros right-hander Jairo Solis (elbow), one of the team's best pitching prospects, underwent Tommy John surgery on Monday. Solis, who was added to the 40-man roster in the offseason, also had surgery in late April to remove loose bodies from his elbow. His second Tommy John surgery will end his season and likely keep […]

Alex Bregman Won't Be Back For A Month

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that he doesn't expect third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) back for at least a month. This comes after Bregman said he was ahead of schedule and optimistic about his progress on Monday, although there was still no firm timetable for his return. He's been out since June 16 with […]

Michael Pineda To Make A Rehab Start Thursday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (elbow) will make a rehab start for Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday. Pineda landed on the 10-day injured list two weeks ago with right elbow inflammation but is slowly working his way back. Barring any setbacks during his rehab outing, the right-hander could return in early to mid-July. The […]

Billy Hamilton Back, Jake Lamb Goes On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox activated outfielder Billy Hamilton (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and placed corner infielder/outfielder Jake Lamb (quadriceps) on the injured list with a strained right quadriceps. In corresponding moves, outfielder Luis Gonzalez was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte and first baseman/outfielder Gavin Sheets was called up from Charlotte. Hamilton returns […]

Paolo Espino Surprises In Spot Start

Washington Nationals right-hander Paolo Espino threw five scoreless innings against the New York Mets on Monday to earn the win, giving up five hits while striking out three and walking none. The 34-year-old right-hander now has a 2.02 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 26 strikeouts in 35 2/3 innings over 18 outings (three starts). Espino has […]

Kyle Schwarber Refuses To Cool Off

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit two more home runs in Monday night's 8-4 win over the New York Mets. Schwarber's leadoff home run went a projected 439 feet at 110.2 mph off the bat, per Statcast. It was his 11th career leadoff homer. The second bomb went 409 feet at 105.8 mph for his […]

Darren O'Day Back From The Injured List

The New York Yankees activated relief pitcher Darren O'Day (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Brooks Kriske to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. O'Day is return to return after throwing three scoreless innings with six strikeouts on his rehab assignment at Triple-A. The veteran right-hander has been out since […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Has Made Positive Impact On Offense

According to Washington Football Team linebacker Jon Bostic, the addition of quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has had a noticeable positive effect on the offense this offseason. "You can see just how much of a step that offense has taken already," Bostic said. "I think he's really, really going to help those guys out." The 38-year-old gunslinger, […]

Kyler Murray Expects Big Things From A.J. Green

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray expects new wide receiver A.J. Green to have a big year in 2021. "I expect A.J. to have a big year," Murray said. "I know a lot of people are sleeping on him. I know a lot of things have been said about him maybe not being able to do […]

Travis Lakins Sr. To Start Against Astros On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Travis Lakins Sr. will make the start on his 27th birthday on Tuesday night against the Houston Astros. Lakins has made 23 relief appearances (26 1/3 innings) for the Orioles this year, posting a 5.81 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 24/14 K/BB, but he did toss four scoreless innings against the Toronto Blue […]

Kyle Pitts Signs Rookie Deal

The Atlanta Falcons signed first-round tight end Kyle Pitts to a four-year rookie deal worth a fully guaranteed $32.9 million. The deal also comes with a fifth-year option. Pitts was the No. 4 overall pick in this year's NFL draft and was reportedly being force-fed targets during the team's minicamp. He's expected to be a […]

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside On The Bubble

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside will be on the bubble in training camp. The Athletic's Bo Wulf thinks the chances of Arcega-Whiteside ever becoming a useful NFL receiver are low because of his meager production in the first two years of his career. But with a wide receiver specialist as a head coach, the […]

Adrian Killins Jr. Likely To Work As Slot Receiver

Philadelphia Eagles running back Adrian Killins Jr. is a running back in name only and will likely spend training camp working as a slot receiver. Along with Killins, The Athletic's Bo Wulf projects that Jason Huntley, Jordan Howard and Elijah Holyfield won't make the final roster cut behind Miles Sanders, Boston Scott, Kenny Gainwell and […]

Jeurys Familia, Tomas Nido Begin Rehab Assignments

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (hip) and catcher Tomas Nido (wrist) will start their rehab assignments with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday night. Familia is eligible to come off the injured list as soon as Thursday, and Nido is eligible to return on Friday. Familia suffered a right hip impingement at the beginning of […]

Roberto Perez Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (finger) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Akron on Tuesday, joining starting pitcher Zach Plesac (thumb) and designated hitter/outfielder Franmil Reyes (oblique). Perez underwent surgery on his right ring finger in early May and is expected to play on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Indians backstop went 2-for-9 in four […]

Anthony Rizzo's Back Still Bothering Him

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross didn't sound very confident on the status of first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) after he received treatment on Monday. "He's sore," Ross said. Rizzo left the game early on Sunday with back issues and also sat out on Monday, so this is a situation worth keeping a close eye on. […]

Dodgers To Slow Play Corey Seager's Rehab

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that shortstop Corey Seager's (hand) fracture "just isn't responding" like the team had hoped. Seager has not swung a bat since last week. "He can still feel it when he hits. We're going to put [hitting] on back-burner and slow-play it right now," Roberts said. The 27-year-old has […]

Kyle Freeland Suffering From A Cramp

Updating a previous report, Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that the initial read on left-hander Kyle Freeland's (leg) injury is that it's a cramp. Freeland was injured running the bases in the fifth inning on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and was removed from the game, but the team is optimistic it won't turn […]

Logan Webb To Make Rehab Start Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (shoulder) will make a rehab start for either Triple-A Sacramento or Low-A San Jose on Thursday and will go two innings or around 30 pitches in the outing. Webb has made two trips to the injured list since the middle of May due to shoulder issues, and he's […]

Brandon Belt Has Minimal Structural Damage

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) has "minimal structural damage" in his right knee, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Rehab remains on the table as an option after Belt saw Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The left-handed slugger will receive another opinion from Dr. McAdams on Wednesday. Belt injured his knee while running the bases […]

Indians Add Zack Godley On Minor League Deal

The Cleveland Indians are signing right-hander Zack Godley to a minor league deal on Monday. Godley chose free agency over an outright assignment with the Milwaukee Brewers last week. Cleveland will add some more veteran rotation depth with Shane Bieber, Zach Plesac and Aaron Civale all currently on the injured list. The 31-year-old Godley had […]

Dylan Bundy Leaves Game With Illness

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Dylan Bundy (illness) left his start against the New York Yankees on Monday after throwing up behind the mound with two outs in the second inning. Bundy allowed two runs on four hits (one home run) in 1 2/3 innings before getting sick and having to leave the game. The […]

Travis Shaw Ahead Of Schedule

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (shoulder) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a dislocated left shoulder. Shaw took grounders for the first time on Monday and will start swinging a bat in one week. He's currently on the 60-day injured list, but he's hoping to return on Aug. 10 against the Chicago […]

Kole Calhoun Beginning A Rehab Assignment

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun (hamstring) is joining Triple-A Reno on Monday to begin his minor league rehab assignment. Calhoun underwent surgery on his left hamstring in April and is getting closer to rejoining the Snakes. Because of the long layoff, the veteran outfielder could have an extended stay on his rehab assignment. The 33-year-old […]

Billy Hamilton To Hit Exclusively From Right Side Upon Return

Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton (oblique), who is a switch-hitter, will likely bat exclusively right-handed when he returns from the injured list, according to manager Tony La Russa. Hamilton landed on the injured list three weeks ago with a right oblique strain. There remains no timetable for his return. The 30-year-old speedster is only […]

Marcus Stroman Placed On Bereavement List

The New York Mets placed starting pitcher Marcus Stroman on the bereavement list on Monday. However, Stroman is expected to be back for his next start on Saturday against the New York Yankees. The right-hander has been solid for fantasy managers in his first full season in the Big Apple, going 6-6 with a 2.45 […]