Ryan Zimmerman Running The Bases

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) ran the bases on Tuesday and will do so again on Wednesday. If he comes out of that without setbacks, the Nationals can start thinking about sending him on a rehab assignment. Zimmerman has been out since April 27 with plantar fasciitis and was hitting just .213/.302/.373 with […]

Jordan Montgomery Leaves BP Session Tuesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery (elbow) had a setback in his recovery from Tommy John surgery and left a live batting practice session in Florida after just 15 pitches on Tuesday. Manager Aaron Boone said that Montgomery is hoping he just wasn't feeling good for the day. Montgomery and the Yankees were hoping […]

Matt Duffy Takes BP Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy (hamstring) was scheduled to take batting practice with the Gulf Coast Rays and was also scheduled for four to five at-bats in a simulated game in Port Charlotte. Duffy has been out all season but could be an option for the Rays lineup sometime next month. The 28-year-old […]

Domingo German Playing Catch

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German (hip) played catch on Monday for the first time in his rehab and was scheduled to do so again on Tuesday. He's no longer feeling pain in his hip flexor and is doing exercises and stretches he couldn't do when he was first hurt. There still isn't a […]

Franklin Perez Returns To Action At Single-A

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Franklin Perez (shoulder) returned to action with High-A Lakeland on Tuesday and allowed three hits and an earned run while walking two and striking out three in 3 2/3 innings. In his first start off the injured list he threw 39 of his 62 pitches for strikes. The team's No. 3 […]

Pablo Sandoval Avoids Serious Injury

San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval (hand) needed four stitches after suffering a laceration on his right pinkie finger on Monday, but the team is confident that he'll be able to avoid the injured list. X-rays showed no structural damage to his hand. Sandoval, who is a switch-hitter, said he thinks the injury will […]

Hunter Strickland To Resume Playing Catch

Seattle Mariners closer Hunter Strickland (lat) will resume playing catch in the next day or two after his MRI exam didn't show any new injuries. Strickland felt soreness in his right lat while throwing over a week ago, but it looks like he avoided something much worse. The right-hander has two saves in three appearances […]

Teoscar Hernandez Day-To-Day

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (wrist) is listed as day-to-day after spraining his left wrist and coming out of the game on Monday. He wasn't in the team's lineup on Tuesday either. Hernandez has some intriguing power, but he just doesn't make enough contact to be relevant in mixed leagues. The 26-year-old is hitting […]

Mitch Haniger Cleared For Light Activity

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (testicle), who is out indefinitely after rupturing a testicle on June 6, was scheduled to begin "light" activity on Monday, according to manager Scott Servais. Haniger is not swinging a bat yet after undergoing surgery to fix the damage to his testicle. The 28-year-old broke out in 2018 but has […]

Ryon Healy Diagnosed With Spinal Stenosis

Seattle Mariners first baseman/third baseman Ryon Healy (back), who has been on the injured list since May 21, could miss another month after being diagnosed with spinal stenosis. He received an epidural injection on Tuesday. Spinal stenosis is described as a narrowing of the spine. Manager Scott Servais said Healy could miss another three or […]

Corey Seager Resumes Playing Catch

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) has resumed playing catch in his recovery from a strained left hamstring. Seager continues to be held back by injuries, but he was starting to pick it up offensively after a slow start before he landed on the injured list. The 25-year-old is batting .278/.359/.468 overall with eight […]

A.J. Pollock To Play In Rehab Games During All-Star Break

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) will play in rehab games during the All-Star break next month, according to manager Dave Roberts. Pollock also took swings off a tee on Monday and is slowly making his way back since being shut down at the end of April with an infected elbow. There remains no […]

Steve Pearce Could Return This Weekend

Boston Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce (back) took the day off on Monday but will resume his rehab assignment with Single-A Lowell on Thursday and play in three straight games. Barring setbacks, Pearce could return this weekend against the Blue Jays. The 36-year-old has already been on the injured list multiple times this season […]

Nathan Eovaldi Resumes Playing Catch

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (biceps, elbow) resumed throwing on Monday after being shut down two weeks ago with right biceps tendinitis. He will need to build up the strength in his arm before making the next step in his rehab. Eovaldi last pitched on April 17 and had surgery to remove loose […]

Daniel Poncedeleon To Make Another Start Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon will make another start on Wednesday against the Marlins. Poncedeleon gave up one run in four innings against the Mets last Friday and has allowed four hits and two earned runs while walking seven and striking out 10 in nine innings over his two starts for the Red […]

Jedd Gyorko Suffers Setback

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko (back, calf) will remain on the injured list after he felt his left calf tighten up while running the bases on Monday. He was scheduled to be activated from the injured list on Tuesday. Manager Mike Shildt said Gyorko will need to remain on the injured list for up […]

Cardinals Not Babying Jordan Hicks

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks was available on Sunday but he remained in the bullpen as insurance for a bullpen that didn't have any other available arms, according to manager Mike Shildt. Carlos Martinez pitched two scoreless innings to pick up his second save of the season, and Hicks completed the 10-day road trip […]

Willie Calhoun Back With Rangers

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (quadriceps) was activated from the 10-day disabled list on Monday and was back in the starting lineup and in left field for the first time since May 22. He went 3-for-11 with two walks in four games for Triple-A Nashville on his rehab assignment. Calhoun was 0-for-3 with a strikeout […]

George Springer To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (hamstring) ran without issue on Tuesday and will begin his rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Wednesday, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Springer is scheduled to play on Thursday. Hinch said that Springer will require "at least three or four" rehab games before being considered for activation. The All-Star […]

Ender Inciarte Resumes Baseball Activities

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (back) has resumed baseball activities but is still "a ways away" and there is no timetable for when he'll go on a rehab assignment. The 28-year-old Inciarte has been out since May 14 and was hitting a disappointing .218/.300/.323 with only two homers, nine RBI, 13 runs and three stolen […]

Odubel Herrera's Leave Extended To July 1

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera's administrative leave has been extended to July 1 while he's investigated for domestic violence back on May 27. Even if he's not eventually convicted of domestic violence, Major League Baseball will likely wind up suspending the 27-year-old outfielder. At this point, you should probably have already dropped Herrera in redraft […]

Dinelson Lamet Rehabbing At Triple-A

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (elbow), who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, allowed four earned runs on four hits while walking one and striking out five in five innings in his first start for Triple-A El Paso on Sunday. In his four rehab starts (three for High-A Lake Elsinore), Lamet has struggled […]

Jordan Zimmermann Expected To Start Wednesday

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said he expects starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) to be activated from the injured list and start on Wednesday against the Pirates. The skipper said Zimmermann is "supposed to be able to go 70 pitches." The 33-year-old has been out since April 25 with a partially torn UCL in his […]

Scooter Gennett Starts Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (groin) started his minor league rehab assignment on Monday. He's scheduled to play five days with Single-A Daytona and then move to Triple-A Louisville. Manager David Bell said that Gennett will be back in the starting lineup as soon as he's able. Cincinnati may ease him back in right […]

Trevor Williams To Start Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams (side) is scheduled to come off the injured list and start on Wednesday against the Tigers. Williams has been out since May 16 but should be picked up (if he's available) and started against the weak offensive lineup of the Tigers in his first start back. The 27-year-old right-hander […]

Jesus Luzardo To Make Next Start At Triple-A

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (shoulder) will move to Triple-A Las Vegas for his next start on Saturday, according to a major league source. Per MLB Pipeline, Luzardo is the team's top prospect, No. 15 overall and the second best left-handed pitching prospect in the game. In his two rehab outings for High-A Stockton, […]

Jason Vargas' Injury Believed To Be Minor

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas (calf) left his start on Sunday against the Cardinals with a left calf cramp that is believed to be minor. "It sounds like it was just cramps. He should be fine," manager Mickey Callaway said. "We got him situated inside, got some fluids in him, and he seemed to […]

Jose Alvarado's Return Not Imminent

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jose Alvarado has returned to the United States after spending time in Venezuela with his family and will report to the team's spring training facilities to get some action in before returning from the restricted list. It's unclear exactly when he'll be back with the Rays, but the team could […]

Dwight Smith Starting Rehab Assignment

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith (concussion) will play the next two games with Triple-A Norfolk with his sights set on joining the team in Seattle. Smith has been out since June 6 with his head injury. He should return to regular playing time for the lowly Orioles as one of the bright spots on the […]

Brett Gardner To Lose Playing Time?

New York Yankees first baseman Edwin Encarnacion will become the team's primary designated hitter after the club acquired him over the weekend, according to manager Aaron Boone. Boone also said that Encarnacion is "capable" of playing first base. Boone still expects outfielder Brett Gardner "to play a lot" when Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge are […]