Drew Steckenrider Avoids Surgery For Now

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Drew Steckenrider (elbow) visited with Dr. James Andrews, who confirmed the initial diagnosis of a right flexor strain. Andrews recommended rest for Steckenrider, and there is no timetable for his return. The 28-year-old isn't out of the woods yet and could eventually need to go under the knife, but he'll rehab […]

Jesus Luzardo, A.J. Puk Making Progress

Oakland Athletics starting pitchers Jesus Luzardo (shoulder) and A.J. Puk (elbow) are both making progress from their injuries. Luzardo threw his first bullpen session on Tuesday. Puk threw a simulated game earlier this week. Both left-handed starters are pitching prospects in the Oakland system that could help out the team's starting rotation in the second […]

Greg Bird Moving Slowly

New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird (foot) still isn't doing any baseball activities, and manager Aaron Boone said "it's going slow." "He’s rehabbing, making some progress. I know he’s been on the (treadmill), but not ready to start doing baseball stuff yet," Boone said. Bird is dealing with a plantar fascia tear in his […]

Dellin Betances Throws Tuesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) played catch from 90 feet on Tuesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Boone doesn't know when Betances will throw from a mound, but once he does, he could progress quickly. The hard-throwing right-hander hasn't pitched at all this year due to a shoulder impingement, but he could […]

Jharel Cotton To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jharel Cotton (elbow) will begin his rehab assignment with High-A Stockton on Friday. He figures to need a handful of starts before Oakland considers him for their rotation sometime in June. The 27-year-old right-hander didn't pitch at all in 2018 and went 9-10 with a 5.58 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 7.3 […]

Justin Upton Doing Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe) has started throwing and hitting in a cage, but there's still no timetable for when he'll be ready for a return. It was initially expected that Upton would return sometime in June after dealing with turf toe. It's good news that he's doing some baseball activities finally, but […]

J.C. Ramirez To Make Extended Spring Start Soon

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher J.C. Ramirez (elbow) threw a 45-pitch intrasquad game in Arizona on Tuesday. His next outing will come on May 20 in an extended spring training game. Ramirez is coming back from Tommy John surgery and could be an option to join the rotation sometime in June. The 30-year-old was 11-10 […]

Andrew Heaney Feels Fine After Extended Spring Outing

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (elbow) threw 58 pitches over four innings in an extended spring training game on Wednesday and said he felt fine. Heaney might need just one minor league rehab start before the Angels feel he's ready to make his season debut. The left-hander continues to struggle with injuries but […]

Orlando Arcia Picking It Up

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia started the year off slow but was hitting .290 (26-for-124) with three home runs and 10 RBI since the first 20 at-bats of his season entering Wednesday's game. He's mostly hit eighth in the lineup in 2019, however, which keeps his fantasy value somewhat capped. Arcia hit .236 with a […]

Chase Anderson To Start Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson (finger) will start against the Braves on Saturday when he comes off the injured list, according to manager Craig Counsell. He'll be taking the rotation spot of Freddy Peralta after he went four innings on Monday against the Phillies and allowed two runs with no walks and five strikeouts. […]

Martin Perez To Make Next Start On Friday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Martin Perez (foot) is listed as the starter on Friday against the Mariners after leaving his last start early due to a foot contusion from a line drive. The 28-year-old left-hander has reinvented himself in Minnesota this year and should be owned in all leagues. He's 5-1 with a 3.11 ERA, […]

Mitchell White Promoted To Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Mitchell White was promoted from Double-A Tulsa to Triple-A Oklahoma City this week. The team's No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was 1-0 with a 2.10 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and .165 opponent's average in seven starts for the Tulsa Drillers. He had 37 strikeouts and only seven walks in 30 […]

Nick Gordon Back On Injured List In Minors

Minnesota Twins shortstop Nick Gordon (thigh) has landed back on the minor league injured list with a left adductor strain. It's Gordon's second trip to the injured list in 2019, although he had gone 12-for-34 with five doubles, five RBI and three stolen bases in eight games since his return. The team's No. 10 prospect, […]

Rays Looking At Dallas Keuchel?

The Tampa Bay Rays are interested in signing free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel after losing Tyler Glasnow (forearm) for four to six weeks with a mild right forearm strain, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. However, they're unlikely to make a move for Keuchel until after the June 3 draft, when they'll no longer have […]

Corey Dickerson, Lonnie Chisenhall Making Progress

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielders Corey Dickerson (shoulder) and Lonnie Chisenhall (calf, finger) are both getting closer to a return from the injured list. Dickerson is throwing without pain. Chisenhall, who hasn't played at all this year, was the designated hitter for Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday after playing seven innings in right field the night before. Dickerson […]

Micker Adolfo Done For The Season

Chicago White Sox outfielder Micker Adolfo (elbow), the team's No. 8 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will need arthroscopic elbow surgery that will knock him out for the rest of the 2019 season. Adolfo also had Tommy John surgery in 2018. General manager Rick Hahn said the team expects Adolfo to be without restrictions in spring […]

Alex Cobb To Begin Rehab Soon

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that starting pitcher Alex Cobb (back) will begin his rehab in Florida soon. Cobb has been on the injured list twice this year due to back issues, so don't expect the O's to rush him back. The veteran right-hander also hasn't been very good when he's pitched (three starts), […]

David Robertson To Miss Another Month

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) will be out for at least another month after Dr. James Andrews saw him for a second opinion on his right arm on Monday. Andrews advised Robertson to not throw for three weeks. The right-handed reliever, who signed for $23 million in the offseason, has been out since […]

Jurickson Profar, Robbie Grossman Struggling

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jurickson Profar and outfielder Robbie Grossman have been struggling this year, which means Chad Pinder and Mark Canha could see more opportunities. Pinder and Canha combined for 30 home runs, 34 doubles and 79 RBI in 663 at-bats in 2018. Profar had a career year last season in Texas, but he's […]

Scott Kingery On Minor League Rehab Assignment

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Scott Kingery (hamstring) is moving his rehab assignment to Double-A Reading for Thursday and Friday. The 25-year-old has been on the injured list since April 20 with a strained right hamstring and played for Low-A Lakewood on Tuesday. He is scheduled to play nine innings at second base on Thursday and both […]

Carlos Martinez To Join Cardinals This Weekend

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) will return to the Cardinals this weekend after his stint with Double-A Springfield this week. Martinez made an appearance in the minors on Wednesday. "I feel 100% right now," Martinez said. "I'm grateful to go back up." The right-hander will return to a bullpen role, which he's fine […]

Austin Hays Starts Minor League Rehab

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (thumb) started his rehab with High-A Frederick on Wednesday and went 1-for-4 with an RBI in the leadoff spot. The team's No. 5 prospect sprained his thumb in minor league camp in March and is still expected to make his major league debut sometime in 2019. Keep an eye on […]

Wade LeBlanc To Return Saturday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc (oblique) will return to the starting rotation and face the Minnesota Twins this Saturday. He'll be coming off the 10-day injured list to replace Felix Hernandez. The left-hander allowed one run and three hits in 4 1/3 innings in his lone rehab start for Triple-A Tacoma. LeBlanc had a […]

Dustin Pedroia Can't Get Past Knee Injury

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) was pulled from his rehab assignment again on Monday with "minor left knee soreness." He was also scratched from the lineup before a game with Double-A Portland on Saturday, which was supposed to be the first of three straight games as he works his way back from […]

Hot Prospects To Watch - Riley Rising, Dalbec Raking, Pearson Impressing

If you missed it, the Brewers called up their top prospect Tuesday morning -- hitting prodigy and second baseman Keston Hiura -- to make his major league debut this week. The ninth overall pick of the 2017 draft was hitting .333 with a .408 on-base percentage, 1.106 OPS, 11 homers and 26 RBI in 37 […]

Gary Sanchez Evaluated For Concussion

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (head), who was hit on the head by a backswing from Guillermo Heredia on Saturday, underwent concussion tests and will see how he feels Sunday morning. Don't be surprised if Sanchez is out of the lineup on Sunday to rest, but he shouldn't miss much more time than that. […]

Brandon Belt Receives Good News

The MRI exam on San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) came back clean on Saturday, although he received the day off as a precaution. He'll likely be back in the lineup on Sunday. Make sure you check the lineup on Sunday before automatically throwing Belt back into your fantasy starting lineups this weekend. […]

Giants Option Dereck Rodriguez

The San Francisco Giants optioned starting pitcher Dereck Rodriguez to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday. Rodriguez has struggled with his command this year, going from 2.74 walks per nine innings in 2018 to 3.73 in 2019. He has allowed 1.98 homers per nine innings, a 5.05 ERA, 5.93 FIP and saw his strikeout rate drop to […]

Andrew Heaney Ready For Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (elbow) will make a rehab start for his next outing, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Heaney should need around three rehab starts before the team considers activating him from the injured list. The left-hander has the stuff to be the ace for the Halos rotation, so he should […]

Collin McHugh Moving To Bullpen, Corbin Martin To Join Rotation

Houston Astros starting pitcher Collin McHugh is being moved to the bullpen, and it's expected that Corbin Martin will be called up from the minors to make the start on Sunday against the Rangers. McHugh looked good to begin the year but has fared terribly since with a 12.00 ERA and 1.72 WHIP in his […]