Joey Votto Out For Game 2 Monday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of a doubleheader on Monday. Derek Dietrich will start at first base and hit cleanup against rookie Mitch Keller, who will be making his major league debut. Dietrich went hitless with a strikeout in three plate appearances in the first […]

Robinson Cano To Resume Baseball Activities Soon

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) is with the team on their road trip and is ready to do baseball activities on the field. He is ahead of both Jeff McNeil (hamstring) and outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) in his rehab at this point. It's good news that Cano is making good progress, but […]

Mitch Garver Beginning Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (ankle) is headed to a rehab assignment with Double-A Pensacola. He has yet to run the bases yet, but his ankle has been healthy and his rehab assignment isn't expected to be a long one. Garver could be back with the Twins this weekend, barring any setbacks. The 28-year-old has […]

Dodgers Recalling Catching Prospect

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Austin Barnes (groin) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a minor groin injury and called up catcher Will Smith from the minors in a corresponding move. Barnes is expected to miss the minimum 10 days, so Smith's stay in the big leagues may be short as he […]

Aaron Sanchez Expects To Avoid Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) doesn't expect to land on the injured list after leaving his start early on Monday with a right middle finger nail avulsion. Sanchez was pulled after allowing one run in three innings against the Rays on Monday. He's dealt with finger injuries all too often over the […]

Jared Cook Impressing Saints

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook has impressed quarterback Drew Brees so far during organized team activities. "He’s got great length, so he’s got a big catch radius. You feel confident with those 50-50 balls. You feel like there’s a lot of places where you can throw it where he can get it and […]

Edwin Encarnacion Sitting Out Monday

Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion is not in the starting lineup on Monday. Jay Bruce will play first base and will hit sixth on Monday against Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn. Bruce has power, 13 homers and 27 RBI in 154 at-bats, but he's also hitting just .208 (32-for-154) in his 43 games […]

Josh Harrison Injured Monday, Will Undergo MRI

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) left the game early on Monday with a left hamstring cramp, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Harrison will undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday. There's a decent chance that Harrison will need to go back on the injured list as a result, but stay tuned for an update […]

Nick Tropeano To Start Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Nick Tropeano will be called up from the minors in order to start on Tuesday against the A's. It will be his first outing in the majors this year after posting an ugly 7.66 ERA in 22 1/3 innings at Triple-A Salt Lake. Tropeano had a 4.74 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, […]

J.C. Ramirez To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher J.C. Ramirez (elbow), who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, will start his rehab assignment with High-A Inland Empire on Thursday. Ramirez made just two starts in 2018 before his injury but had a 4.15 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 6.4 K/9 in 27 outings (24 starts) for the Angels in […]

James Paxton Likely To Start Wednesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) has been cleared to come off the injured list and will likely start on Wednesday against the Padres. Paxton might have to deal with some knee pain moving forward, but it's not enough to keep him out of the starting rotation. The 30-year-old has been solid for […]

Didi Gregorius Moving Rehab To Triple-A

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday. Manager Aaron Boone said over the weekend that it Gregorius could be one or two weeks away from a return. Gregorius is returning quickly from Tommy John surgery and should be scooped up in all leagues if he's […]

David Price To Start Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (illness) will start at home on Tuesday against the Indians after leaving his start after facing just three batters on Saturday because of flu-like symptoms. Price's velocity was also down in the outing and his two-seamer averaged just 90.6 mph. Ryan Weber will now start on Wednesday against […]

Jose Altuve May Need Third Rehab Game

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) went 1-for-4 with a single in his second rehab game with Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, and manager A.J. Hinch said that Altuve might require a third game on his rehab assignment. Altuve could return from the injured list either Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on if he plays […]

Aaron Sanchez Leaves Start Early On Monday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) left his start early on Monday with a nail avulsion on his right middle finger. Sanchez had allowed six hits and a run while walking two and striking out one in three innings of work against the Rays before being pulled. Finger issues continue to plague Sanchez, […]

Heliot Ramos Comes Off Injured List In Minors

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (knee) came off the injured list at High-A San Jose on Monday, according to San Jose play-by-play announcer Joe Ritzo. Ramos missed 28 games with a sprained knee and last played on April 24. He'll return to a slash line of .270/.422/.587 with five home runs, 11 RBI and […]

Jon Jay Close To Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox outfielder Jon Jay (groin), who has been out since spring training, has been playing consecutive games at extended spring training and is close to going on a minor league rehab assignment. The 34-year-old was expected to be the team's Opening Day right fielder and leadoff man before he was injured, and there […]

Alex Wood Hoping To Start Rehab Assignment Soon

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood (back), who has been out with lower back spasms since spring training, started a throwing program last week but has yet to throw off a mound. "I’m kind of right in the middle of my rehab," Wood said. "I haven’t looked at my exact schedule, but I’m probably 2 […]

Dustin Pedroia Unsure Of Future

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee), who is not considering another surgery, said he's unsure if he'll be able to play again. "I'm at a point right now where I need some time. That's what my status is," Pedroia said. The veteran second baseman has been shut down on his rehab assignment with […]

Mitch Moreland Out With Knee Injury

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Monday after taking a hard-hit ball to his knee in the series against the Astros over the weekend. Michael Chavis is playing first base and is hitting sixth against Indians starting pitcher Jefry Rodriguez, while Brock Holt, who was activated […]

Jonathan Lucroy Scratched With Illness

Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy (illness) was scratched from the starting lineup on Monday with a stomach virus. Dustin Garneau will now do the catching and hit eighth against A's starting pitcher Chris Bassitt. Garneau should be avoided in all fantasy leagues. Lucroy has looked better with the bat this year in his first […]

Collin McHugh Needs More Time

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said that pitcher Collin McHugh (elbow) "is going to need a little more down time" as he recovers from right elbow soreness that landed him on the injured list last week. "He’s played catch a couple days and has not seen any progress. He’s not any closer than he was […]

Pedro Strop To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (hamstring) is scheduled to start his rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. Strop should be ready to rejoin the Cubs very shortly, barring setbacks on his rehab assignment. The right-hander opened the season as the club's closer in the absence of Brandon Morrow, and he could return to […]

Mychal Givens Temporarily Demoted From Closer Role

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that the team will look to get closer Mychal Givens back into high-leverage spots eventually given his recent struggles. Hyde was non-committal when asked who might get the team's next save opportunity. Givens has allowed eight earned runs on three homers while walking six and striking out three in […]

Luke Weaver Placed On Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed starting pitcher Luke Weaver (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Monday and recalled reliever Jimmie Sherfy from the minors in a corresponding move. Weaver is undergoing an MRI exam on Monday after leaving his start early on Sunday with forearm pain. Depending on the results, Weaver could stand to miss […]

CC Sabathia Could Return On Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (knee) could return from the injured list when he's eligible on Sunday and start against the Red Sox, according to manager Aaron Boone. The 38-year-old, who will retire at the end of the year, is 3-1 with a decent 3.48 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 34 strikeouts in 41 […]

Mark Trumbo To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) said he'll start a rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie on Tuesday. The hope is that his surgically repaired right knee responds well enough for him to be re-evaluated in mid-June. Trumbo hasn't had any pain in his knee while at extended spring training, so that's a good sign. Those […]

Mike Zunino Hopes To Get Into Rehab Games This Week

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (quadriceps) said the plan is for him to play in rehab games this week and rejoin the team on their next road trip. Catcher Michael Perez (oblique) is also hoping to start a rehab assignment this weekend. Zunino is hitting just .220 (20-for-91) but has power that will play […]

Jason Heyward Sits On Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (hip) was out of the starting lineup on Monday after he banged his hip in a collision with Kris Bryant on Sunday. Heyward's injury appears to just be a day-to-day ailment, so he could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday. The 29-year-old is hitting just .234 (39-for-167), but […]

Dellin Betances Throws Bullpen Monday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) threw 25 fastballs in a bullpen session on Monday. It was Betances' first bullpen session since he was injured in spring training, and he should be able to make his season debut in the Yankees bullpen sometime next month. Betances won't see many save chances, but his […]