Hunter Strickland, Felix Hernandez Making Strides

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (lat) will throw live batting practice at Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday. If his session goes well, he will likely start a rehab assignment at Tacoma or elsewhere later this week. Starter Felix Hernandez (lat) will throw his first bullpen session on Thursday. Strickland has been out since late March […]

Johnny Cueto On Track To Start Rehab Assignment In August

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said that starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) is on track to start a rehab assignment in early August. Cueto is recovering from Tommy John surgery, but it looks like he might be able to start a handful of games at the end of the season. The 33-year-old veteran and […]

Jesus Luzardo Playing Catch From 90 Feet

Oakland Athletics starting pitching prospect Jesus Luzardo (shoulder) has been playing catch from around 90 feet of late and is working to get back on a mound. Luzardo suffered a Grade 2 lat strain in the minors on July 2 and might not return now until the final month of the season. It's definitely a […]

Rich Hill Set To Throw Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill (elbow) will play catch for the first time on Thursday since going on the injured list with a flexor tendon injury in his left arm four weeks ago. However, the veteran left-hander isn't expected to return to the team until September. The 39-year-old is typically solid for fantasy […]

Jay Bruce Appears Headed For Injured List

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce (oblique) left the game with a strained right oblique after a swing on Tuesday night. Bruce was hitless with two strikeouts in his two plate appearances before leaving. Oblique strains usually require injured list stints and can keep players out for over a month, especially an […]

Eloy Jimenez Has Right Elbow Soreness

Updating a previous report, Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (elbow) left the game early on Tuesday with right elbow soreness after colliding with teammate Charlie Tilson in the outfield. It's somewhat good news, although Jimenez could still land on the injured list after the team re-evaluates him. The 22-year-old phenom hasn't really found his […]

Brendan Rodgers Has Season-Ending Surgery

Colorado Rockies shortstop prospect Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) underwent season-ending surgery on the labrum of his right shoulder on Tuesday. This is a pretty big development, as Rodgers is the team's top prospect and No. 6 overall, per MLB Pipeline. There's a chance the 22-year-old might not be ready for the start of next season, too, […]

Evan Longoria Could Miss Up To A Month

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (foot) is guessing he'll be out for two weeks to a month, but it isn't set in stone because the team foot specialist hasn't looked at his MRI exam. Longo thinks he strained his foot while overcompensating while dealing with plantar fasciitis. Either way, the veteran infielder will […]

Stephen Piscotty Hopeful To Return Soon

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (knee) has been hitting the last four days and started running in a straight line on Sunday. He's feeling good in his recovery from a sprained MCL and is hopeful he can come back on the short side of his four- to six-week timetable. Piscotty has been out since late […]

Erick Fedde To Start Wednesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde will make the start on Wednesday against the Orioles, according to manager Dave Martinez. Stephen Strasburg will get the nod on Thursday against the Braves on the road. Fedde, 26, is 1-1 on the year with a 3.79 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 22 strikeouts and 19 walks in 40 1/3 […]

Corey Kluber To Throw Bullpen Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (arm) will throw a 20-pitch bullpen session of all fastballs on Wednesday, according to manager Terry Francona. Kluber fractured his right arm and has been out since May 1, but he's on the mend and will be an option for Cleveland's rotation in the second half. The veteran right-hander […]

Twins Activate Eddie Rosario, C.J. Cron

The Minnesota Twins activated outfielder Eddie Rosario (ankle) and first baseman C.J. Cron (thumb) from the injured list on Tuesday, and both players returned to the starting lineup. Rosario sprained his left ankle on June 26 and will return to a healthy slash line of .282/.312/.529 with 20 home runs, 51 runs, 60 RBI and […]

Ken Giles Could Be Available Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday, and his fastball had lots of life and his slider was moving well, according to pitching coach Pete Walker. There's a chance that Giles could be available against Boston on Tuesday despite not pitching since July 4 with nerve irritation in […]

Josh Harrison Suffers Setback

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said that second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) suffered a setback and felt tightness in his hamstring again, possibly the breaking up of scar tissue. There remains no set timetable for Harrison to restart his rehab assignment. Harrison needed surgery on his hamstring, so don't expect him to return anytime soon. […]

Mark Trumbo Resumes Baseball Activities

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) has resumed baseball activities and took batting practice on the field last weekend. However, there are no immediate plans for him to go on a rehab assignment, but the Orioles are hopeful he'll return this year. Trumbo was one of the elite power hitters in baseball just a few […]

Austin Hedges Back In The Fold

The San Diego Padres activated catcher Austin Hedges from the bereavement list on Tuesday and optioned catcher Austin Allen to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Hedges returns to a weak .185/.245/.310 slash line with six home runs, 15 runs and 23 RBI, so he might split even more time with Francisco Mejia, who […]

Pablo Lopez, Jose Urena Moving In Right Direction

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. Starter Jose Urena (back) has started a throwing program in his recovery from a back injury. Lopez has been out since June 15 and was sporting a 4.23 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 73 strikeouts in 76 2/3 frames over 14 starts […]

Bobby Bradley Optioned, Zach Plesac Called Up

The Cleveland Indians demoted first base prospect Bobby Bradley to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday and called up starting pitcher Zach Plesac from Columbus in a corresponding move. Plesac got the start against the Tigers on Tuesday night. Bradley hit .292 (75-for-257) with 24 home runs and 55 RBI in the International League at Columbus before […]

Braves Put Max Fried On Injured List, Bryse Wilson Back Up

The Atlanta Braves placed starting pitcher Max Fried (finger) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a blister on his left index finger and recalled starter Bryse Wilson from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Wilson started the game on Tuesday against Milwaukee. Fried left his start on Monday against the Brew Crew after […]

Matt Carpenter Lands On Injured List Tuesday

The St. Louis Cardinals placed third baseman Matt Carpenter (foot) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right foot contusion and called up rookie infielder Edmundo Sosa from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Carpenter fouled a pitch off his foot on Monday and left the game early. He's been one of the […]

Hunter Pence Back From Injured List

The Texas Rangers activated outfielder Hunter Pence (groin) from the injured list on Tuesday, and he was hitting third as the designated hitter in his return against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Alex Young. Outfielder Willie Calhoun was sent to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. The 36-year-old Pence was named an All-Star and will return to […]

Max Scherzer Plays Catch Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) played some catch in the outfield on Tuesday and could be activated from the injured list as soon as this Saturday. The All-Star ace looks to be making good progress, but the Nationals may be a bit more cautious with their dominant right-hander. The 34-year-old is 9-5 on […]

Royals In Sell Mode As Deadline Approaches

The Kansas City Royals, who traded catcher Martin Maldonado to the Cubs on Monday, are in sell mode with the July 31 trade deadline approaching. According to a source, the focus will be on moving outfielder Billy Hamilton, reliever Jake Diekman, first baseman Lucas Duda and closer Ian Kennedy. Hamilton and Kennedy are the bigger […]

Scooter Gennett Sitting Out Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. The Reds are being cautious with Gennett after he missed the majority of the first half of the season due to a serious groin injury. Derek Dietrich is at the keystone and is hitting fifth against Cubs right-handed starter Alec Mills. […]

Trevor Larnach Promoted To Double-A

The Minnesota Twins promoted outfield prospect Trevor Larnach, the team's No. 4 prospect, from High-A Fort Myers to Double-A Pensacola on Tuesday. The 22-year-old corner outfielder leads the Florida State League with a .316 average, .842 OPS and 26 doubles on the year. He was also ranked second with a .382 on-base percentage and his […]

Welington Castillo Activated Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox activated catcher Welington Castillo (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned catcher Zack Collins to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The 32-year-old Castillo has been out since June 18 and was hitting just .196 (21-for-107) with five home runs and 15 RBI in 34 games before his […]

Ryan Brasier Sent Down

The Boston Red Sox optioned relief pitcher Ryan Brasier to Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday and called up pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez from Pawtucket in a corresponding move. Brasier has struggled big time after excelling in a late-inning role in 2018, as he's 2-3 on the season with a 4.24 ERA. He gave up three earned runs […]

Cardinals Open To Trading Carlos Martinez

The St. Louis Cardinals are "open" to trading closer Carlos Martinez. The Cardinals would also be willing to consider trading young outfielders such as Lane Thomas and Tyler O'Neill, who has been hot of late. C-Mart has adapted well to a relief role with the Cardinals and has a nice 2.18 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, five […]

No Structural Damage For Zack Wheeler

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler's (shoulder) MRI exam on Monday didn't show any structural damage, and he's just dealing with a shoulder impingement that he has dealt with in the past. Wheeler said he began feeling it halfway through his start against the Yankees and the entire outing against the Phillies. The right-hander […]

Jesse Winker Back In Lineup Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (back) is back in the starting lineup in the leadoff spot and is playing left field on Tuesday against Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills. Winker sat out on Monday but had a pinch-hit single later in the game. The left-handed hitter has hit a mediocre .253/.330/.464 with 13 home runs, […]