Jeremy Hellickson Still Shut Down

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (shoulder) remains "shut down from throwing." Hellickson went down with a right shoulder strain on May 20 and continues to build his arm strength. The 32-year-old right-hander wasn't very good before his injury, going 2-3 with a 6.23 ERA, 1.72 WHIP and 30 strikeouts […]

Matt Adams, Ryan Zimmerman Work Out Thursday

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams (oblique) and Ryan Zimmerman (foot) both took full swings in batting practice on Thursday. Adams tweaked his oblique on Monday and has been out since, while Zimmerman has been on the injured list since April 28 with plantar fasciitis in his right foot. Manager Dave Martinez said Adams is […]

A.J. Pollock Could Resume Baseball Activities Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) had his central catheter removed and could resume baseball activities on Friday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Pollock had been a disappointment to his fantasy owners by hitting .223/.287/.330 with two homers, 15 runs and 14 RBI in 103 at-bats before his injury in his first season with […]

Phillies Acquire Brad Miller From Yankees

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired infielder Brad Miller from the Yankees on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations. Miller is expected to join Philly this weekend for their series in Atlanta. Miller, 29, played in 13 games and hit .250 (9-for-36) with a homer and four RBI for the Indians before landing with New York. He […]

David Fletcher Was Scratched Thursday

Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder David Fletcher (shoulder) was scratched from the lineup on Thursday with left shoulder soreness. It's an injury that has kept Fletcher sidelined in a starting role since June 7. He came in as a defensive replacement late in the win on Tuesday and pinch hit on Thursday. Fletcher has been solid […]

D.J. Stewart Unlikely To Be Ready When Eligible

Baltimore Orioles outfielder D.J. Stewart (ankle) is unlikely to be ready to come off the injured list when he's eligible next week. He's progressing from his sprained ankle but is coming along slowly. The team's No. 15 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, had just four hits in his first 24 at-bats (.167) with a steal in […]

Andrew Cashner Won't Start Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (finger) will not start on Friday against the Red Sox due to a blister that was related to the "hot spot" he developed on his right middle finger during his start last weekend. It's probably a good thing for Cashner, who is surprisingly 6-2 despite a 4.73 ERA, 1.38 […]

Mark Trumbo Suffers Setback

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) felt soreness in his surgically-repaired right knee again and was scratched from the lineup at Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday. He was given a platelet-rich plasma injection in the knee, and manager Brandon Hyde said that Trumbo would be shut down for seven to 10 days. It's frustrating since Trumbo […]

Derek Fisher Optioned Thursday

The Houston Astros optioned outfielder Derek Fisher to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday and recalled pitcher Rogelio Armenteros from Round Rock in a corresponding move. Fisher often hit out of the leadoff spot with George Springer (hamstring) on the injured list but was just 1-for-11 with four strikeouts during the current homestand. With prospect Yordan […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes On Minor League Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates third base prospect Ke'Bryan Hayes (finger) is on the seven-day minor league injured list with a right index finger injury. The injury doesn't seem very serious, but the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline has also struggled in 58 games for Triple-A Indianapolis this year. The 22-year-old first-round pick in 2015 is […]

Hunter Dozier To Take Batting Practice Friday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (chest) will start taking batting practice on Friday in Minnesota, and manager Ned Yost left open the possibility of Dozier skipping a rehab assignment when he's ready. Dozier was believed to possibly return from the injured list on Wednesday, but that didn't happen. If he doesn't need a […]

Jordan Zimmermann Makes Rehab Start Thursday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (elbow, gluteus) allowed five hits (two home runs) and four earned runs while walking none and striking out six in 4 2/3 innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Thursday night. The veteran right-hander threw 51 of his 69 pitches for strikes. The results weren't great, but […]

Lonnie Chisenhall Remains At Home

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) remains at home in North Carolina and is not able to exercise. Chisenhall hasn't played all year and obviously isn't making much progress as we near the halfway point of the 2019 season. The 30-year-old also dealt with calf issues in Cleveland in 2018 and played in just 29 […]

Francisco Cervelli Not Experiencing Concussion Symptoms

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (concussion) no longer has concussion symptoms, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. However, Cervelli has yet to be cleared to begin working out, although that could change when he visits with a specialist later this week. The backstop has been out since he was hit on the back […]

Jed Lowrie Still Not Close To Playing In Games

New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (knee, hamstring) is still not close to playing in rehab games as he rehabs a left knee capsule sprain and a left hamstring strain, according to manager Mickey Callaway. The 35-year-old suffered the knee injury in the first week of spring training and had a setback with his […]

David Robertson Back To Playing Catch

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) played catch on Tuesday for the first time since going on the injured list in mid-April with a sore elbow. There remains no timetable for Robertson to return, but he's been a bust for the Phillies and fantasy owners after signing a two-year, $23 million deal in January. […]

Roman Quinn Could Return This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said that outfielder Roman Quinn (groin) could return from the injured list this weekend against the Braves. Quinn has been out since April 25 and had three hits in 25 at-bats (.120) before going on the IL. He'll likely serve as a reserve outfielder for the Phillies and will only […]

Steve Cishek Won't Be Out Long

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Steve Cishek (knee) thinks he'll only miss one or two games after he was carted off the field before the game on Wednesday after he was hit by a ball during batting practice while playing catch. He was diagnosed with a deep bruise inside his right knee. Cishek has a 3.21 […]

Joe Biagini Serving As Closer With Ken Giles Out

The Toronto Blue Jays placed closer Ken Giles (elbow) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with right elbow inflammation. Right-hander Joe Biagini will serve as the closer in Giles' absence. Pitcher Jordan Romano was called up from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Giles hadn't pitched since June 5. The hard-throwing right-hander has a […]

Three Boston Pitchers To Make Their Return Soon

Boston Red Sox pitcher Brian Johnson (elbow) will be activated from the injured list on Friday. Hector Velazquez (back) started his rehab assignment on Thursday. Knuckleballer Steven Wright's knee is feeling great and he's on track to return when he's eligible on June 25 after serving a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. All three pitchers are […]

Collin McHugh Expected To Start Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Houston Astros pitcher Collin McHugh (elbow) is expected to start a minor league rehab assignment this weekend after he threw a high-intensity bullpen session on Tuesday. McHugh has been out since May 21 and had a rough 6.04 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 48 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings in eight starts and two relief outings […]

Matt Bush Could Return Soon

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Matt Bush (elbow) could join the bullpen before the end of the month after having surgery late last season for an elbow injury. He has completed his recovery in Arizona and is now pitching for Double-A Frisco. "He’s going to be soon," manager Chris Woodward said. "He’s not that far away. […]

Twins Still Using Multiple Pitchers For Ninth Inning

The Minnesota Twins continue to use a revolving door in the ninth inning in save situations, and manager Rocco Baldelli thinks that approach works best for his team. Five Twins pitchers have at least one save this season and right-hander Trevor May earned his first save on Tuesday against the Mariners. Blake Parker leads the […]

Eric Skoglund Makes First Start In Minors

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Eric Skoglund, who is serving an 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs, allowed six hits and two runs in 5 2/3 innings for Double-A Northwest Arkansas in his first rehab start on Tuesday. The 26-year-old left-hander could become a rotation option for the Royals in the second half of the season. […]

Brandon Nimmo Continues Rehab At Triple-A

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck), who is recovering from a bulging disc in his neck that he suffered on April 14, doesn't have a hit in his first 10 plate appearances during a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse, but he's walked four times, scored three runs and stolen a base. The first-round pick […]

Mets Being Cautious With Robinson Cano

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) is being brought along slowly during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse. He played five innings on Tuesday and will hit the nine-inning mark soon. The 36-year-old was 3-for-3 with two doubles on Tuesday and is expected to remain with Syracuse into the weekend. He'll need to […]

Craig Kimbrel Throws Live BP Thursday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel threw 24 pitches of live batting practice on Thursday and will have "at least one more" live batting practice session. President Theo Epstein was careful not to say what he expects of Kimbrel next on the schedule. The plan is a "rough draft" that will go off of how […]

J.C. Ramirez Feels Good After Wednesday Outing

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher J.C. Ramirez (elbow) threw 84 pitches at Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday and reported feeling good, according to manager Brad Ausmus. The Angels have yet to decide if Ramirez will return to the team as a starter or reliever, and he's out of minor league options. The longest the Angels […]

Andrelton Simmons Expected Back In June

Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus said on Thursday that he expects shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) to be back sometime this month, which would be only five or six weeks after he suffered a Grade 3 left ankle sprain. He's been running, taking ground balls and batting practice while he rehabs. Ausmus said Simmons is […]

Jose Urena Might Not Need Long Layoff

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena (back), who was put on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with lower back tightness, might only need to miss a start or two. Manager Don Mattingly said the team didn't think Urena would need to miss any time at all before finally putting him on the injured list. […]