Byron Buxton Ramping Up Baseball Activities, Heading in Positive Direction

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (concussion) is "ramping up his baseball activities" and "completed ground-based running" on Friday, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. There remains no timetable for Buxton's return from the seven-day concussion injured list, but all indications are that he's headed in a positive direction. The 31-year-old veteran collided with shortstop Carlos Correa […]

Shota Imanaga Could Throw First Bullpen on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga (hamstring) continues to progress, and the team is targeting next Tuesday for his first bullpen session since landing on the 15-day injured list, according to Watch Marquee's Taylor McGregor. The 31-year-old Japanese southpaw suffered a strained hamstring in his last start back on May 5 against the Milwaukee Brewers but […]

Rhett Lowder Dealing With Significant Oblique Strain

The Cincinnati Enquirer's Charlie Goldsmith reports that Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Rhett Lowder (forearm, oblique) is dealing with a significant oblique strain that he suffered in his second minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Thursday. Lowder was working his way back from a right-forearm strain but will now miss additional time due to […]

Colton Gordon to Make Another Start on Sunday

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that left-handed pitching prospect Colton Gordon will make another start on Sunday against the division-rival Seattle Mariners in place of the injured Ronel Blanco (elbow). Gordon, the team's No. 14 prospect per MLB Pipeline, could see extended run in Houston's starting rotation with Blanco likely facing an extended absence. […]

Yordan Alvarez Hits Off Pitching Machine

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) did baseball drills on the field on Friday and also hit off a pitching machine in the batting cage, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. When Alvarez first landed on the 10-day injured list on May 5, the team was hoping it would be a minimum stay. That hasn't […]

Willson Contreras Scratched on Friday With Back Spasms

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (back) has been scratched from Friday's series opener against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks at Busch Stadium due to back spasms, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold. Alec Burleson will replace Contreras as first base and will bat fifth against Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen. Brendan Donovan will […]

Game 2 Between Red Sox-Orioles Postponed on Friday

Game 2 of the doubleheader at Fenway Park on Friday between the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles has been postponed due to an extended period of rain in the Fenway area, according to the Red Sox. The two division rivals were able to get the first game of the twin bill in earlier on […]

Tyler Glasnow Feels Good After Bullpen Session

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-hander Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) threw a bullpen session in L.A. on Friday of fewer than 20 pitches, but "he said he felt great afterwards. Don't know what that means with velocity. But I do know he was getting after it pretty good." It's the first time that […]

Shohei Ohtani to Face Hitters on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will face live hitters on Saturday before the game at Citi Field against the New York Mets, according to manager Dave Roberts. It's a big step for Ohtani as he works to return as a pitcher from Tommy John surgery after he mixed in some breaking pitches […]

Cody Bellinger Resting in Series Opener at Coors Field

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger is getting a rest day in Friday's series opener at Coors Field against the hosting Colorado Rockies. Bellinger lost his 15-game hitting streak with an 0-for-4 performance at the plate in Thursday's 1-0 win over the Texas Rangers in the Bronx, and he'll now get a day of rest […]

Salvador Perez Scratched With Illness on Friday

The Kansas City Royals scratched catcher/first baseman Salvador Perez (illness) from the starting lineup on Friday at Target Field against the division-rival Minnesota Twins in the series opener due to an illness, according to MLB.com's Anne Rogers. With Perez under the weather, Freddy Fermin will catch left-hander Noah Cameron and will hit seventh in the […]

Mark Vientos Scratched With Abdominal Soreness

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (abdomen) has been scratched from the starting lineup for precautionary reasons due to abdominal soreness in Friday's series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field. Brett Baty will start at third base and at eighth, while Luisangel Acuna will play second base and bat ninth […]

Kyle Harrison Joining Rotation, Will Start on Saturday

The San Francisco Giants said that left-hander Kyle Harrison will join the starting rotation and get the nod on Saturday against the Washington Nationals in D.C. For the time being, Harrison will come out of the bullpen to make his first start of 2025 this weekend in place of the injured Justin Verlander (pectoral). The […]

Ben Lively to Have Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

The Cleveland Guardians announced on Friday that right-hander Ben Lively (elbow) is expected to have season-ending surgery on his right elbow in the coming days with Dr. Keith Meister, with a timetable to return in around 12 to 16 months. Meister confirmed the presence of a flexor-tendon injury while also noting medial elbow joint laxity […]

Julio Rodriguez Back in the Lineup on Friday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) is back in center field and is batting third in Friday's contest in Houston against the Astros at Daikin Park against right-hander Ryan Gusto. The Mariners scratched Rodriguez as a precaution in Thursday's series opener due to tightness in his back, but he is returning the very next day […]

Andrew Vaughn Demoted to Triple-A

The Chicago White Sox announced on Friday that they optioned infielder Andrew Vaughn to Triple-A Charlotte. Vaughn gets the boot to help make room on the active roster for both outfielders Andrew Benintendi (calf) and Mike Tauchman (hamstring), who returned from the injured list on Friday. Vaughn was hitting just .189/.218/.314 with a .531 OPS, […]

Andrew Benintendi, Mike Tauchman Reinstated From Injured List

The Chicago White Sox announced on Friday that they reinstated both outfielders Andrew Benintendi (calf) and Mike Tauchman (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielders Andrew Vaughn and Tim Elko to Triple-A Charlotte in corresponding moves. Benintendi is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup, while Tauchman is in right field […]

Marcus Semien Drops to Ninth in Batting Order

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien is being dropped to ninth in the batting order for Friday's series opener against the hosting Chicago White Sox and right-hander Sean Burke. Semien was dropped from the leadoff spot in late April after a rough start to the 2025 campaign, and now he finds himself all the way […]

Matt Vierling Returns From Injured List

The Detroit Tigers activated third baseman/outfielder Matt Vierling (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned left-handed reliever Sean Guenther to Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move, according to the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold. Vierling is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians, but he'll be […]

Anthony Santander Remains Out on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter Anthony Santander (hip) remains out of action for Friday's contest against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays. Santander will miss a second straight game on Friday due to a left-hip injury that he's been dealing with now for the last week. Although the 30-year-old's injury doesn't seem all that serious, we […]

Gleyber Torres Returns as DH Against Guardians

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (leg) is back in the starting nine for Friday's contest against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Slade Cecconi at Comerica Park, serving a the designated hitter and batting in the two-hole. Torres is back a day after being pulled early from Thursday's series opener against Cleveland in the […]

Luisangel Acuna, Jeff McNeil Sitting Against Lefty

New York Mets infielders Luisangel Acuna and Jeff McNeil are both sitting out Friday's series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers with left-hander Clayton Kershaw on the mound. Brett Baty is starting at second base and batting eighth for the Mets. Acuna has only been in the lineup twice in the team's last six […]

Alex Bregman Leaves Game 1 of Doubleheader With Quad Tightness

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (leg) injured himself in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Friday at Fenway Park against the Baltimore Orioles due to what appeared to be a leg injury. Bregman tweaked his leg while rounding first base on a single, but the good news is he was able to walk […]

Gabriel Moreno Sitting on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno is out of the starting lineup for Friday's series finale in St. Louis against the Cardinals. Jose Herrera will do the catching for right-hander Zac Gallen and will bat in the nine-hole against Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas. Moreno will get the night off after starting behind the dish in the […]

Eury Perez Fans Seven in First Rehab Start With Triple-A

Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Perez (elbow) made his first minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday and allowed two earned runs on three hits (one homer) while walking three and striking out seven in 3 1/3 innings in a no-decision against Triple-A Memphis. Perez, who is on the comeback trail from Tommy John surgery, […]

Reds Sign Garrett Hampson to One-Year Deal

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Friday that they signed free-agent infielder/outfielder Garrett Hampson to an undisclosed one-year MLB deal on Friday. In a corresponding move, outfielder Rece Hinds was optioned to Triple-A Louisville, and right-hander Carson Spiers (shoulder) was also transferred to the 60-day injured list. The Arizona Diamondbacks cut Hampson after he went 5-for-30 […]

A's Calling Up Logan Davidson

The Athletics are calling up former first-round shortstop Logan Davidson from Triple-A Las Vegas, a source tells MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. The 27-year-old is the son of former big-league outfielder Mark Davidson and was selected with the 29th overall pick in 2019. Although Davidson was being compared to Corey Seager, he's just now making his major-league […]

Diamondbacks Reinstate Justin Martinez From 15-Day Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Friday that they reinstated right-handed reliever Justin Martinez (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-hander Christian Montes De Oca to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Martinez last pitched in the big leagues on April 30 but was shut down with inflammation in his right shoulder. With lefty […]

Astros Hoping to Get Spencer Arrighetti Back in July

"Hopefully we could get him (back) somewhere in the month of July," Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said when asked about the status of right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb), who fractured his right thumb back on April 9. Arrighetti is out of his cast and has started to strengthen his hand with gripping exercises, according […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Pitches Into Fifth Inning

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. appeared in the fifth inning of a major-league game in Thursday's win over the Seattle Mariners for the first time since Oct. 23 of 2022. He also reached 94.3 mph on the 91st pitch while acknowledging that he had "more in the tank." McCullers struck out eight batters in […]