Giancarlo Stanton Close To Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) is "close" to a rehab assignment, but there is no date yet. It's been a lost season so far for Stanton, who has been out since March 31. Still, the 29-year-old needs to remain stashed in all leagues for his premier home run […]

Corey Dickerson, Jung Ho Kang To Be Activated Saturday

The Pittsburgh Pirates plan to activate outfielder Corey Dickerson (shoulder) and third baseman Jung Ho Kang (oblique) from the injured list on Saturday. Dickerson has been out since April 3, while Kang has been on the shelf since May 11. Pittsburgh's outfield is pretty crowded as it stands with Bryan Reynolds, Starling Marte and Gregory […]

Masahiro Tanaka May Miss Sunday Start

With New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka back in New York for the birth of his child, he may be forced to miss his start on Sunday on the road against the Indians. It'd be a shame, as the Tribe have been one of the better matchups for pitchers this season. The Japanese right-hander […]

Gleyber Torres Still Out Friday

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day on Friday due to a sore left shoulder. However, he expected to return on Saturday and said he's available if needed on Friday. Torres hasn't had any tests on his shoulder. More bad news for Torres is […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Placed On Injured List

The Texas Rangers placed catcher Isiah Kiner-Falefa (finger) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a sprained ligament in his right finger. The Rangers acquired catcher Tim Federowicz from the Indians for a player to be named later or cash and moved pitcher Taylor Hearn (elbow) to the 60-day injured list. Kiner-Falefa was hitting […]

Seranthony Dominguez Placed On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (elbow) on the 10-day injured list with a UCL injury to his right elbow. The injury could lead to season-ending Tommy John surgery, but he is getting a second opinion. The Phillies recalled reliever Ranger Suarez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Dominguez was 3-0 […]

Miles Mikolas Hit With Line Drive Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (forearm) left his start early on Friday against the Cubs with a bruise on his right forearm after he was hit by a line drive. Mikolas allowed four hits (one homer) and three earned runs while walking two and fanning four in four innings in the loss to […]

Robinson Cano Works Out Friday

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) had a successful pre-game workout on Friday and could be available off the bench, according to manager Mickey Callaway. The veteran infielder was injured in his first game back from the injured list this week and has missed the last two games as a result. However, it […]

Charlie Blackmon, Wade Davis Back From Injured List

The Colorado Rockies activated outfielder Charlie Blackmon (calf) and closer Wade Davis (oblique) from the injured list on Friday and designated reliever Chris Rusin for assignment and optioned second baseman Garrett Hampson to Triple-A Albuquerque in corresponding moves. Blackmon, 32, is not in the lineup on Friday but should be back in there on Saturday. […]

Caleb Smith Placed On Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed starting pitcher Caleb Smith (hip) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with left hip inflammation and recalled reliever Tyler Kinley from Triple-A New Orleans in a corresponding move. Smith, 27, has been one of the team's best starters this year with a 3.41 ERA, 82 strikeouts and 20 walks over […]

Starling Marte Sitting Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte is not in the starting lineup on Friday. Bryan Reynolds is playing center field and hitting second, while Melky Cabrera starts in left field and is hitting third against Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff. Both Reynolds and Cabrera have hit for very respectable averages and are in good lineup spots […]

Mitch Moreland Activated From Injured List

The Boston Red Sox activated first baseman Mitch Moreland (back) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned pitcher Ryan Weber to the minors in a corresponding move. Moreland is back at first base on Friday and is hitting fifth against Rays starting pitcher Yonny Chirinos. The power-hitting left-hander is batting a weak .228 […]

No Baseball Activities For Steve Pearce

Boston Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce (back) has not resumed baseball activities while on the injured list. The World Series MVP last season has hit just .180/.245/.258 with a homer and nine RBI in his 89 at-bats. There's no timetable for his return to the Red Sox. When he's back, he's really only a […]

J.D. Martinez Hoping To Return Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back), who left the game early with back spasms on Thursday, is being listed as day-to-day. Manager Alex Cora said Martinez is feeling better and hopes to return on Saturday. The injury may limit how much the team uses him in the outfield moving forward. Eduardo Nunez is serving […]

Padres Could Keep Josh Naylor Over Manuel Margot

The San Diego Padres are considering keeping outfielder Josh Naylor on the big league roster over Manuel Margot once Franchy Cordero (elbow) returns from the injured list. Naylor is 5-for-15 during a five-game hitting streak in which he's homered twice and gone 2-for-2 as a pinch-hitter. The team's fourth-ranked position player was initially only going […]

Luis Urias Could Be Back Up Soon

The San Diego Padres are expected to consider calling up second base prospect Luis Urias from Triple-A El Paso possibly before the end of the month. Urias has yet to do anything in his limited time in the big leagues in 23 games the last two years (.167 average, two homers, 21 strikeouts in 72 […]

Dwight Smith Lands On Concussion Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed outfielder Dwight Smith (concussion) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Friday and called up outfielder Anthony Santander from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Smith has cooled off a bit after a hot start but was still hitting .249/.296/.462 with 11 home runs, 31 runs, a team-high 41 RBI and […]

Yadier Molina Not Cleared For Baseball Activities

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (thumb) isn't traveling with the team to Chicago this weekend and hasn't been cleared for baseball activities, so he won't come off the injured list when he's eligible on Saturday. The 36-year-old veteran is worth holding in most fantasy leagues at the thin position. He was hitting .265/.294/.397 with […]

No Timetable For Craig Kimbrel To Join Cubs

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel said "this isn't about being on the field as fast as I can." There is no timetable for him to make his season debut with the team after his deal was officially announced on Friday. The hard-throwing right-hander is expected to start at extended spring training and then pitch in […]

Didi Gregorius Hitting Fifth In Season Debut

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) is hitting fifth and playing shortstop against Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac on Friday in his season debut. Gleyber Torres (shoulder) will start on the bench as a result. Gregorius had a long road of recovery from Tommy John surgery, so don't be surprised if he starts off […]

Michael Pineda Activated, Devin Smeltzer Sent Down

The Minnesota Twins activated starting pitcher Michael Pineda (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned starter Devin Smeltzer to Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. Pineda returns from right knee tendinitis and will start against the Tigers on Friday. He's gone 4-3 with a 5.34 ERA with 11 walks and 50 strikeouts […]

Max Kepler Out Of Lineup Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is not in the starting lineup on Friday a day after slugging three home runs. Marwin Gonzalez will start in right field and will hit sixth against Tigers left-handed starting pitcher Matt Boyd. Kepler has been raking atop a great Twins lineup this year and should be started anytime he's […]

Daniel Mengden Optioned, Paul Blackburn To Start Saturday

The Oakland Athletics optioned starting pitcher Daniel Mengden to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday and recalled reliever Ryan Dull from Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Mengden has struggled with his command and has walked 15 batters in 23 innings in five games and three starts. He has a 5.09 ERA, 19 strikeouts, 15 walks […]

Thairo Estrada Optioned To Minors

The New York Yankees optioned infielder Thairo Estrada to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday night in order to make room for shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow), who will come off the injured list and make his season debut on Friday. In just 50 at-bats as a utility infielder, Estrada excelled by hitting .280/.321/.520 with three home runs, […]

Mitch Haniger Going On Injured List

The Seattle Mariners are placing outfielder Mitch Haniger (testicle) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a ruptured testicle and are calling up reliever Tayler Scott from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. Ouch. The Mariners also recently placed outfielder prospect Braden Bishop on the injured list with a lacerated spleen, so they've had […]

Kevan Smith To Be Activated Friday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Kevan Smith (concussion) will be activated from the injured list on Friday, according to Brad Ausmus. Dustin Garneau will likely be sent back to the minors to make room for Smith. The 30-year-old is hitting a decent .290/.397/.435 but only has one home run and five RBI in 62 at-bats as […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Could Land On Injured List

Texas Rangers catcher Isiah Kiner-Falefa (finger) left the game early with a sprained right middle finger on Thursday and may need to go on the injured list. “I don’t like the way it looks to be honest with you,” manager Chris Woodward said. “If it’s a situation where he is going to be down, I […]

Dallas Keuchel To Start For Triple-A Saturday

After the Atlanta Braves signed free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel to a one-year, $13 million deal on Friday, the left-hander will make his first start with the organization for Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. Keuchel is a huge addition to Atlanta's rotation, but it's unclear how many starts he'll need to make in the minors before […]

Aaron Judge Takes On-Field Batting Practice

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (oblique) resumed on-field batting practice on Thursday at the team's spring training facilities, but he's taking his rehab day-by-day and isn't putting a timetable on his return. Judge strained his left oblique on April 20 but is now pain-free, and manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that the slugger could […]

Didi Gregorius Returning Friday

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) is expected to be activated from the injured list and return to the starting lineup on Friday against the Indians for his season debut. Gregorius is returning from Tommy John surgery last October and should be owned in all leagues as a potential difference-maker at the position. The […]