Stephen Strasburg Throws 60-Pitch Bullpen Session

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) threw a 60-pitch bullpen session on Monday. Although nothing is official, Strasburg's next step could be to face live hitters in a simulated game or batting practice session. The 32-year-old right-hander could be on track to return to Washington's starting rotation later this month, barring setbacks. Strasburg wasn't […]

Eric Hosmer Grabs Pine Against Left-Hander

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer is not in the starting lineup on Monday against Washington Nationals left-hander Jon Lester. Hosmer has actually hit .289 (11-for-38) in the last two weeks, but he'll get a day of rest against the veteran southpaw to open the series against Washington. The counting stats (six homers, 39 […]

Eddie Rosario Injured Again Monday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario (abdomen) left the game early on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Rays after pulling up on an infield bouncer that he hit in the second inning. Rosario returned to the lineup over the weekend after missing some time with abdominal soreness, and it looks like he may have aggravated […]

Daz Cameron Scratched With Toe Sprain

Detroit Tigers outfielder Daz Cameron (toe) was scratched from the starting lineup on Monday against the Texas Rangers due to a right toe sprain. Cameron suffered the injury in batting practice before the game when he crashed into the outfield wall while shagging fly balls. The 24-year-old, who is slashing .207/.270/.397 with three home runs, […]

Justin Upton Hits In The Batting Cages

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (back) hit in the batting cages before the game on Monday against the Boston Red Sox. Upton is starting to swing the bat again after suffering a lower back strain a couple of weeks ago. The 33-year-old veteran slugger had been excelling in the leadoff spot for the Halos, […]

Austin Nola Not Expected Back Before All-Star Break

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler said that it's safe to assume catcher Austin Nola (knee) won't return to the team until after the All-Star break. Nola caught a bullpen session last week and will catch some more on Monday, but he has yet to embark on a minor league rehab assignment and has been […]

Christian Arroyo Activated, Michael Chavis Optioned

The Boston Red Sox are activating infielder Christian Arroyo (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and are optioning infielder Michael Chavis to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Arroyo, who was hitting .264/.324/.432 with four home runs and 19 RBI in 125 at-bats before his injury, figures to start frequently at second base […]

Chris Sale To Throw Two Innings Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) will throw two more innings of live batting practice on Tuesday in what should be his last live batting practice session before he goes on a minor league rehab assignment. Sale could need around a full month of work on a rehab assignment after coming back from […]

Brendan McKay Dealing With Shoulder Discomfort

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Brendan McKay (shoulder) had some shoulder discomfort after his first game action last week in the Florida Complex League and went to visit with a doctor. "We think and hope that it was kind of more just kind of scar tissue adjusting a little bit. We'll probably have more on that […]

Trevor Bauer Not Expected To Return Later This Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he doesn't expect starting pitcher Trevor Bauer to be activated later this week when his seven-day administrative leave could end. "I don't see that happening," Roberts said. Major League Baseball can extend Bauer's administrative leave, but only if the Players Association agrees to it. Last year's National League […]

Mike Trout Taking Swings On Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) is taking swings off a pitching machine before the game on Monday. However, Trout is still wearing a compression sleeve over his right calf and doesn't look to be taking full-intensity swings just yet. It's the first time the superstar has hit on the field since suffering a […]

Kyle Muller Will Return To Rotation After All-Star Break

Atlanta Braves left-hander Kyle Muller will rejoin the team's starting rotation after the All-Star break. The Braves didn't need a fifth starter this week because of an off day in their schedule on Thursday. In his first four major league appearances (three starts), Muller has been impressive by allowing six earned runs on nine hits […]

Ronald Guzman Hopes To Return In Late September

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman (knee) said he has been off crutches for around three days and has started to do some walking exercises. Guzman is hoping to be back on the field by late September. The 26-year-old had surgery in April to fix a torn meniscus in his right knee. Fantasy managers in […]

Michael Lorenzen Could Return By Saturday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) will throw on Tuesday and Thursday with Triple-A Louisville. Manager David Bell said that it's possible that Lorenzen will be activated from the injured list by Saturday. Lorenzen has been out all season with a right shoulder strain, but he could be a useful swing man for the Reds […]

Jack Flaherty Throws Off Mound

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) has joined the team in San Francisco and made 15 light throws off a mound on Monday for the first time since his injury. While it was just a minor step in his throwing progression, it's a start. The 25-year-old right-hander could be back in the team's […]

Lorenzo Cain To Begin Rehab Assignment Later This Week

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that outfielder Lorenzo Cain (hamstring) will leave the team at the end of the series with the New York Mets to join Triple-A Nashville on a rehab assignment that will extend through next week's All-Star break. Cain has been out for over a month now with hamstring and quadriceps […]

Andrew McCutchen Returns To The Lineup Monday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen (oblique) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against the Chicago Cubs after exiting the game early on Sunday with tightness in his oblique. McCutchen is back in left field and is hitting cleanup against Cubs right-hander Zach Davies. It's a good time for him to return, too, since […]

Cubs Sign Robinson Chirinos

The Chicago Cubs signed catcher Robinson Chirinos to an undisclosed one-year major league deal on Monday and designated catcher Taylor Gushue for assignment in a corresponding move. Chirinos is active for the team's game on Monday and will immediately serve as the backup to Willson Contreras. The 37-year-old will give the Cubbies an experienced backup. […]

Adam Engel To Be Activated This Week

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said that outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) will be activated from the injured list during the series against the Minnesota Twins this week. Engel will start in three games before next week's All-Star break. The 29-year-old has been on the injured list two separate times this year due to […]

Nelson Cruz, Josh Donaldson Out For Another Game

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (neck) and third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) remain out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Chicago White Sox. Cruz and Donaldson will both be missing their second straight game, but fantasy managers should continue to consider them day-to-day for now. Both players should be owned and started […]

Andrew Benintendi Resting On Monday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. Benintendi returned from the injured list on Sunday and went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in his first game back since June 13 due to a rib fracture. He'll get a day to rest before likely returning to […]

Buster Posey Won't Play In Series-Opener Against Cards

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (thumb) is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals after taking a foul tip off his left thumb on Sunday. The good news is that X-rays came back negative and Posey is considered day-to-day. It looks like fantasy managers will be able to get […]

Tyler O'Neill, Paul DeJong Sitting On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (finger) and shortstop Paul DeJong are not in the starting lineup on Monday against the San Francisco Giants. O'Neill has been out since getting hit by a pitch in the right pinkie on Saturday. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. DeJong is likely just receiving a normal […]

Brandon Marsh Begins Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh (shoulder) started a minor league rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Saturday. Marsh has been out for around a month with shoulder inflammation, but he went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored in his first rehab game over the weekend. The Angels top prospect […]

Mookie Betts, Cody Bellinger, Max Muncy Sitting

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger and infielder Max Muncy are not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Miami Marlins and rookie left-hander Trevor Rogers. Chris Taylor is in center field and leading off, Albert Pujols will start at first and bat cleanup and Steven Souza Jr. will play right […]

Marlins Extend Multi-Year Offer To Starling Marte

The Miami Marlins have extended a multi-year contract extension offer to outfielder Starling Marte, according to sources. Financial terms are unclear, but the team is hoping to have one in place before the trade deadline at the end of the month. Miami would prefer not to go into the offseason and wait until he becomes […]

Yordan Alvarez, Martin Maldonado Activated

The Houston Astros activated designated hitter Yordan Alvarez from the paternity list and catcher Martin Maldonado from the bereavement list on Monday. In corresponding moves, catcher Garrett Stubbs and relief pitchers Ralph Garza Jr. and Peter Solomon were optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land. Both Alvarez and Maldonado will be available on Tuesday against the Oakland […]

Jesus Aguilar Not Playing On Monday

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Garrett Cooper will take over at first base and hit third against Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler. Aguilar is being rested after a big day at the plate on Sunday when he went 3-for-5 with a home […]

Garrett Mitchell Promoted To Double-A

The Milwaukee Brewers promoted outfielder Garrett Mitchell, the team's top prospect, to Double-A Biloxi after going 4-for-6 with two home runs and six RBI for High-A Wisconsin. The UCLA product was dominant before the promotion, MLB's No. 49 overall prospect hit .359/.504/.620 with five home runs, 20 RBI and 12 steals in 28 games for […]

Shohei Ohtani Hits 31st Home Run Sunday

Los Angeles Angles two-way star Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 31st home run of the season in a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Ohtani tied Hideki Matsui's record for the most homers in a season by a Japanese-born player. The left-handed hitter now has 14 long balls in his last 17 games and […]