Phillip Dorsett A Fit For No. 3 Role, Demaryius Thomas Not A Lock

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett seems like a logical fit for the No. 3 wideout duties this year, although Dontrelle Inman also has a chance to be a big-bodied option who can play inside and out. Inman played over a third of his snaps in the slot last year and played over 60 […]

Dinelson Lamet Makes Second Rehab Start

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (elbow) allowed a grand slam and five runs in his second rehab start for High-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday night, but his right elbow felt good. The right-hander will have at least one more rehab start at Elsinore before the Padres determine Lamet's next step in the rehab […]

Joey Bart Homers In Return From Injured List

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (hand), the team's top prospect, went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run on Tuesday in his first game off the injured list for High-A San Jose. Bart missed 45 games with a fractured hand after he was hit by a pitch on April 15. The 22-year-old should rise quickly […]

Braden Bishop Dealing With Neck Injury

Seattle Mariners outfielder Braden Bishop (neck) said that his trapezius muscle cramped up on Tuesday night and he was in intense pain for around 45 minutes. His status moving forward is unknown at the moment. Bishop, the team's No. 11 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has two hits in his 24 at-bats at the major league […]

Paul Blackburn Expected To Start Saturday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn is expected to be called up to start one of the games of a doubleheader against the Rangers this Saturday. Blackburn has made 11 starts for Triple-A this year, going 6-1 with a 4.55 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 18 walks and 45 strikeouts in 57 1/3 innings at Las Vegas. […]

Kyle Funkhouser Makes Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitching prospect Kyle Funkhouser was activated off the injured list and made a rehab start for High-A Lakeland on Tuesday night. He allowed just two hits while walking one and fanning four in five shutout innings in his return. That's after the 25-year-old went 0-3 with a 7.64 ERA, 1.87 WHIP, 18 […]

Jordan Zimmermann To Make Rehab Start Wednesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) will make his first rehab start on Wednesday for Triple-A Toledo. The 33-year-old right-hander is 0-4 so far on the year with an ugly 5.93 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 11 walks and 21 strikeouts in 30 1/3 innings over his six starts. On a bad Detroit team with a […]

Niko Goodrum To See Bulk Of Shortstop Work

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said that infielder Niko Goodrum will likely get the bulk of playing time at shortstop with Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) still out. Gordon Beckham, Ronny Rodriguez and Harold Castro will rotate at second base with Josh Harrison (hamstring) out another six to eight weeks. Goodrum has picked it up a bit […]

Alex Reyes To Make One More Start In Minors

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said that starting pitcher Alex Reyes (finger) will make at least one more start for Triple-A Memphis before he joins the major league squad. "Alex is clearly a guy who, when right, we’d like to have available if the need is there. He’s definitely in the mix," Shildt said. […]

Zach Eflin To Return Friday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (back) will come off the injured list on Friday to start against the Reds at home. Eflin will come back when he's eligible after missing just the 10 days. The right-hander has been solid in 2019 with a 3.02 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 51 strikeouts in 65 2/3 innings […]

Twins Making Craig Kimbrel A Priority

The Minnesota Twins have made free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel a priority, according to team executives. Kimbrel is also still trying to land a multi-year deal now that draft-pick compensation is no longer tied to his name. Minnesota has been using Taylor Rogers and Blake Parker to handle saves in 2019, so adding Kimbrel would be […]

Adam Jones Dealing With Cramps

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said the team is hopeful that outfielder Adam Jones (hamstring) was just dealing with cramps when he was pulled from the game early on Tuesday with a tight hamstring. He'll be re-evaluated on Wednesday. Jones should be considered day-to-day, but don't be surprised if he's held out on Wednesday as […]

Collin McHugh Hoping To Throw Off Mound This Week

Houston Astros starting pitcher Collin McHugh (elbow) is hoping to throw off a mound before the team leaves for Seattle on Thursday. The right-hander has been out since May 21 but has been playing catch of late. There remains no timetable for McHugh's return. The 31-year-old has a rough 6.04 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 48 […]

Aledmys Diaz Works Out Tuesday

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) took ground balls and batting practice on Tuesday, one day after running in the outfield. Diaz will need a minor league rehab assignment before returning, but he should rejoin the team soon. The 28-year-old has been solid as a utility infielder for Houston in his first season with them, […]

George Springer Making Great Progress

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (hamstring) sprinted on Monday and said he was at 90 percent. He is expected to take batting practice on the field on Wednesday. Springer will need a minor league rehab assignment before he returns, but his progress is very encouraging for the Astros. Springer has been among the league leaders […]

Jose Altuve Takes BP Again Tuesday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring, knee) took batting practice on the field for the second straight day on Tuesday since he was pulled from his rehab assignment. He showed strength pushing off his back leg on his swing follow-through, which has been his most pressing issue. Altuve has been out since May 10 […]

Charlie Blackmon Could Start Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (calf) tested his right calf in batting practice on Tuesday and could go on a minor league rehab assignment as early as Wednesday. That means that Blackmon could return to the lineup as early as this weekend, barring any setbacks. He's hitting a cool .300/.356/.565 with 10 home runs, 35 […]

Mitch Moreland To Return Soon, Steve Pearce Will Take Longer

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (back) continues to hit off a tee in Boston and is expected to rejoin the team on the upcoming homestand. He's eligible to come off the injured list on Wednesday, but the team is likely to wait to the weekend to make the move. First baseman Steve Pearce […]

Nathan Eovaldi Throws Two-Inning Simulated Game

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) threw a two-inning simulated game on Tuesday. He threw 37 warmup pitches before throwing 20 pitches in the first inning and 16 in the second inning for a total of 73. He could go out on a rehab assignment and return to the rotation in mid-June, barring […]

Brett Anderson On Track For Next Start

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson (oblique) is on track to make his next start on Friday against the Rangers. Anderson was pulled as a precaution in his last outing. The 31-year-old southpaw is 6-4 on the year with a 3.95 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 26 walks and only 34 strikeouts in 66 innings over 12 […]

Matt Beaty Expected To Start Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that first baseman Matt Beaty (hip) is feeling much better and was available to pinch hit on Tuesday if needed. He's expected to start on Friday in San Francisco against Giants starter Jeff Samardzija. Beaty injured his hip flexor on Sunday but won't be out for long. The […]

Joey Wendle Could Start Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle (wrist) was working out at High-A Charlotte on Tuesday and could start a rehab assignment as soon as Wednesday. Wendle has been out since April 24 with a fractured wrist and had just three hits in 22 at-bats (.136) before suffering his injury. With Yandy Diaz at third base […]

Buster Posey Could Return Wednesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey's (hamstring) MRI exam showed a mild right hamstring injury, and manager Bruce Bochy said Posey could catch as soon as Wednesday. Injuries are always a concern with aging catchers, and Posey is no different. He's also started to slow down with the bat when fully healthy on a bad […]

Mike Clevinger To Make Rehab Start Thursday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (back) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Columbus on Thursday. The 28-year-old right-hander will likely need multiple rehab outings before he's cleared to return to the rotation. Fantasy owners can't wait to get him back, though, after he didn't allow a run while striking out 22 hitters in […]

Devon Travis Resting After Injection

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis (knee) will resume baseball activities once he's asymptomatic following a platelet-rich plasma injection. Travis hasn't played at all in 2019 and hasn't made it through more than 103 games in the big leagues in his four years with Toronto. Always seemingly injured, there's no guarantee that Travis makes […]

Bo Bichette At Extended Spring Training

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect Bo Bichette (hand) had three at-bats as the designated hitter in extended spring training on Tuesday and will continue playing in games as the week goes on. The team's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was hitting .245/.317/.396 with a homer, eight RBI and three steals in 15 games for […]

Mark Trumbo Moves Rehab To Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) joined Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday on his rehab assignment. Trumbo has gone 3-for-13 with a double in three games on his rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie, and he's getting closer to making his season debut for the O's. It'll likely come later this month. Trumbo, 33, played in only […]

Ryan Zimmerman Resumes Baseball Activities

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) resumed baseball activities on Monday and will join the team on their road trip this week and resume running. Zimmerman has been out since April 27 and still doesn't have a timetable for his return. He was hitting a measly .213/.302/.373 with three homers and 11 RBI in […]

Brandon Nimmo Close To Returning

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) said he is close to returning, but it hasn't been discussed if he will go on a minor league rehab assignment. We would think Nimmo will need a rehab assignment before returning, but who knows. The 26-year-old has been battling neck issues since a collision with an outfield […]

Robinson Cano Hopes To Return Wednesday

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) is hoping that he will be activated from the injured list on Wednesday. It was believed that Cano would return on Tuesday, but the Mets might wait another day. The veteran second baseman was hitting .241/.287/.371 with three home runs, 15 runs and 13 RBI in 170 […]