Jordan Hicks To Have Tommy John Surgery Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks (elbow) will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, according to John Mozeliak. Hicks will miss the rest of the season and likely the first half of 2020 as well. The 22-year-old right-hander was 2-2 with a 3.14 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 14 saves and 31 K's in 28 2/3 […]

Hunter Pence Unlikely To Return Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Hunter Pence (groin) is unlikely to return from the injured list when he's eligible on Thursday. He ran for the first time on Tuesday at around 60 to 70 percent intensity, according to manager Chris Woodward. Pence has been reborn in Texas in 2019 and was hitting a surprising .294/.353/.608 with 15 […]

Lorenzo Cain Undergoes Cryotherapy On Thumb

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (thumb) was in Los Angeles on Tuesday to undergo the same cryotherapy procedure that has helped Ryan Braun in recent years. The pain in Cain's thumb was had been affecting his play and was too much to bear, according to manager Craig Counsell. It could also help explain why Cain […]

Andrelton Simmons Back On Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) restarted his minor league rehab assignment with Single-A Inland Empire on Tuesday after he was slowed last week in his recovery from an ankle sprain. Simmons was well ahead of schedule when he started his rehab assignment last week, so the Angels will probably be a bit more […]

Caleb Smith Expected To Make Another Rehab Start

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Caleb Smith (hip) is expected to make at least one more minor league rehab start. The Marlins are just being cautious with the left-hander after he struck out 11 hitters and gave up two solo home runs in 4 1/3 innings for Double-A Jacksonville on Monday. If he gets through his […]

Marcus Stroman Open To Playing For Big-Market Team

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman said that he'd be interested in playing for a big-market team, although he didn't specifically say he wanted to play for the Yankees. Stroman is almost certainly expected to be traded before the deadline on July 31, and the Yankees are a potential landing spot within the American […]

Dodgers Could Look To Trade For Will Smith

The Los Angeles Dodgers aren't ruling out a potential trade to acquired San Francisco Giants closer Will Smith, according to a source. The National League West rivals haven't gotten together for a trade since 2007. Even on a bad Giants team in 2019, Smith has been excellent for fantasy owners with a 2.01 ERA, 0.77 […]

A.J. Pollock Targeting July 12 For Return

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) is targeting July 12 -- the second-half opener against the Red Sox -- for his activation from the injured list. He's expecting to take his first at-bats against live pitching this weekend. Pollock is slowly but surely recovering from an infection in his elbow and should be available […]

Corey Seager Doing Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) said that he took ground balls and ran on Monday for the first time since injuring his hamstring. He was also scheduled to take flips in the cage for the first time. Seager has high-end fantasy potential at the shortstop position, but injuries have held him back the […]

David Robertson Could Throw Bullpen Soon

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) could throw a bullpen session soon. This could happen as soon as Wednesday. D-Rob has been a huge disappointment to the Phillies and his fantasy owners in 2019, having thrown just 6 2/3 innings before getting injured in his first year with the Phillies. He has a 5.40 […]

Mike Soroka To Throw Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (forearm) felt some lingering tightness in his bruised right forearm when he played catch on Tuesday, so the plan is for him to throw off a mound on Wednesday before the club decides if he will make his next start this weekend against the Mets. X-rays came back negative […]

Sean Manaea Suffers Setback

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (oblique, side), who was set to make a rehab start on Tuesday, has been shut down with soreness in his right side. However, Manaea said he doesn't think the injury is very serious. The left-hander is trying to return from shoulder surgery last September on a torn labrum. He […]

Jose Berrios Expects To Start Friday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios (finger) expects to stay on schedule and make his next start against the White Sox on Friday after leaving his start early last Saturday in the eighth inning with a blister on his right ring finger. "It's not on a location or even a finger that you would associate […]

X-Rays Negative On Nick Ahmed

X-rays came back negative on Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (hand) after he left the game early after taking a pitch off his left hand on Thursday. Ahmed has good grip strength and wants to play on Friday, but that decision will ultimately come down to manager Torey Lovullo. Ahmed is batting .268/.320/.418 with five […]

Mitch Garver Injured Thursday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (heel) left the game early on Thursday with left heel soreness. It was his first game action since catching all 17 innings on Tuesday against the Red Sox. He was hitless in three plate appearances before departing. Garver is hitting an impressive .294/.378/.627 with 11 homers, 27 runs and 28 […]

Garrett Cooper Leaves Early Again Thursday

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (triceps) left the game early on Thursday with left triceps tightness. It's the same injury that caused him to be scratched from the lineup on Wednesday. Cooper is considered day-to-day. The 28-year-old had a double and a run scored before leaving the contest. Injuries continue to be his biggest […]

Jorge Alfaro Being Evaluated For Concussion

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (head) left the game early on Thursday to be evaluated for a concussion and is considered day-to-day. The 26-year-old had a single and two strikeouts in four plate appearances before leaving. He was also thrown out trying to steal. Alfaro has a decent .261/.312/.419 slash line with nine homers, 22 […]

Mitch Haniger Could Be Out Through All-Star Break

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (testicle), who has missed the last two weeks with a ruptured testicle, could remain out until after the All-Star break. The 28-year-old has started doing light work in the weight room, but manager Scott Servais said that Haniger hasn't been cleared to do any running or baseball activities. Haniger hit […]

Royals Unlikely To Trade Whit Merrifield This Summer

The Kansas City Royals are unlikely to trade super utilityman Whit Merrifield this summer. “I’m still the same on that,” general manager Dayton Moore told MLB.com on Thursday. “It’s our job to do our due diligence with any proposal and listen. But we’re motivated to keeping our good players here.” KC signed him to a […]

Trevor Story Doesn't Need Surgery

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (thumb) landed on the injured list on Thursday with a sprained right thumb, but extensive tests showed no structural damage and he's expected to avoid surgery. However, this is an injury that could still cause him to miss at least two weeks. It's much better than when Story suffered torn […]

X-Rays Negative On Nolan Arenado

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado's (toe) X-rays came back negative after he left the game early on Thursday after fouling a ball off his left big toe. “This was the second X-ray, so I’m obviously a little concerned with it,” Arenado said, adding that he hoped he would be able to play this weekend […]

Nolan Arenado Leaves With Toe Injury

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (toe) left the game early on Thursday for precautionary reasons with a bruised left big toe after he fouled a ball off his foot. Arenado had a run scored on two walks and a strikeout in his four plate appearances. He was also caught stealing in the game. The […]

Trey Mancini Out Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini (elbow) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday after being hit by a pitch on Wednesday. The injury isn't considered to be too serious, so view him as day-to-day for now. Dwight Smith is back from the injured list and starting in left field and batting cleanup, while Anthony […]

Mike Clevinger Expected To Go Back On Injured List

The Cleveland Indians are expected to place starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (ankle) on the injured list with a sprained left ankle he suffered in his first start back from the IL on Monday. One candidate to make the start on Saturday against the Tigers is right-hander Aaron Civale, as his start was skipped on Thursday […]

Nick Ahmed Injured Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (hand) left the game early on Thursday with a left hand contusion. Ahmed was hitless in two plate appearances before leaving and is hitting .268/.320/.418 with five home runs, 36 runs, 30 RBI and four steals in 292 plate appearances on the season. It doesn't sound like a very serious […]

Carlos Correa, Aledmys Diaz Not Expected Back Before Break

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said he doesn't think either shortstop Carlos Correa (rib) or infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) will "factor into the major league team" before the All-Star break. At least the team got second baseman Jose Altuve back from the injured list on Wednesday. Alex Bregman has mainly been holding down the fort […]

Shohei Ohtani Sitting Against Southpaw

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is not in the starting lineup against Blue Jays left-handed starting pitcher Clayton Richard on Thursday. Justin Upton is the designated hitter and is batting third, while David Fletcher is hitting leadoff and playing left field. Both Fletcher and Upton are solid DFS options against the very hittable […]

Dwight Smith Activated Thursday

The Baltimore Orioles activated outfielder Dwight Smith (concussion) from the injured list on Thursday. Smith should return to Baltimore's lineup on Thursday on the road against the Mariners. The 26-year-old is hitting .249/.296/.462 with 11 home runs, 31 runs, a team-high 41 RBI and four steals in his 59 games in 2019. Smith doesn't move […]

Blue Jays Activate Ken Giles

The Toronto Blue Jays activated closer Ken Giles (elbow) from the injured list on Thursday and optioned reliever Justin Shafer to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Giles has been out since June 5 and should immediately return to the closing role for Toronto. He's saved 11 of his 12 opportunities this year and has […]

Jesse Chavez Moving Into Rotation

Texas Rangers pitcher Jesse Chavez will move into the starting rotation and replace Joe Palumbo, who was optioned to the minors on Thursday after a disastrous second start in the big leagues. Chavez (3.18 ERA, 1.28 WHIP) is certainly a better option than Palumbo for now. The veteran 35-year-old right-hander has experience starting games (74 […]