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 […]

Dellin Betances To Face Hitters Wednesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) will face hitters on Wednesday for the first time in Tampa, which is the next step in his buildup, according to manager Aaron Boone. Betances has missed the entire season up to this point but should be able to return this month, barring setbacks. The hard-throwing right-hander […]

Luis Severino Making Progress

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder) made 50 throws at 60 feet on Monday and is encouraged by his progress. The next step will be for him to throw on back-to-back days. Severino is hoping to return shortly after the All-Star break. The hard-throwing right-hander had a breakout season in 2018 and was […]

Josh Harrison To Have Surgery This Week, Out 6-8 Weeks

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) will undergo surgery later this week that will sideline him for six to eight weeks. Harrison's 2019 season was essentially over before it even started. He's gone on the injured list twice already and was hitting .176/.219/.265 with a homer, eight RBI and four stolen bases in 136 […]

Miguel Cabrera's Knee Issue Isn't Going Away

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (knee) has a chronic knee issue that will bother him all season. It was determined that surgery was not an option for now. If Cabrera had surgery now, he'd likely need to miss the rest of the season. The good news is he returned to the starting lineup on […]

Dominic Smith Has Thumb Sprain

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith (thumb) was diagnosed with a right thumb sprain after undergoing an MRI exam on Monday. He said he was available off the bench on Tuesday, so he could return to the lineup on Wednesday. The 23-year-old has just 63 at-bats on the year because he's blocked by Peter […]

Tyler Naquin Activated, Jefry Rodriguez To Injured List

The Cleveland Indians activated outfielder Tyler Naquin (calf, knee) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and placed starting pitcher Jefry Rodriguez (shoulder) on the injured list in a corresponding move with a right shoulder strain. Naquin had 25 hits in 90 at-bats (.278) with a homer, 10 RBI and three stolen bases before his […]

Braves, Yankees The Favorites For Dallas Keuchel

The Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees are the favorites to sign free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel, according to a source. Both teams are believed to be in the same area with their offers. A second source thinks the Yankees will eventually land Keuchel and that they are emerging as the true favorites for […]

Jeimer Candelario Placed On Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed third baseman Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with left shoulder inflammation and recalled infielder Harold Castro from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. The move is retroactive to June 2. The 25-year-old Candelario has been bad this year, hitting .179 with two home runs and nine […]

Hunter Strickland Getting Closer To A Return

Seattle Mariners closer Hunter Strickland (lat) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Sunday without any issues and will throw up to 25 to 30 pitches off a mound on Wednesday. He should then move to live batting practice and then Triple-A Tacoma for a rehab assignment. The 30-year-old right-hander started the year as the team's […]

Dee Gordon, Ryon Healy Nearing Rehab Assignments

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon (wrist) and third baseman Ryon Healy (back) are both recovering well and could start short minor league rehab assignments later this week. Gordon should return this role as the starting second baseman, but Healy's playing time will be in question with Kyle Seager at third and either Daniel Vogelbach […]