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 […]

Luis Severino Hoping To Be Cleared Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder) is hoping to get cleared to begin playing catch on Monday after he visits with a doctor. He expects to throw on flat ground from just 60 feet on Monday or Tuesday. Severino hasn't felt pain in his shoulder/lat in about three weeks. It's a great sign […]

Ryan Carpenter To Start On Short Rest Wednesday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Ryan Carpenter will start on short rest on Wednesday against the Orioles on the road. The left-hander allowed just an earned run in five innings while walking none and striking out five in his last start on Saturday against the Mets, but you shouldn't forget that he gave up 13 earned runs […]

Jordan Zimmermann To Throw Simulated Game Friday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) is expected to throw a simulated game on Friday. Zimmermann is 0-4 on the season with a bloated 5.93 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 21 strikeouts in 30 1/3 innings over his six starts. He'll likely need a rehab assignment before returning from the injured list. The 33-year-old veteran […]

James Paxton Feeling Better

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) said his knee felt "the best that it's felt" since going on the injured list after a bullpen session on Sunday. He will meet with a doctor on Monday to see if he can be cleared to start on Wednesday against the Padres. It's a great sign […]

Yadier Molina Dealing With Bruised Thumb

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (thumb) said he suffered a bruised right thumb late in the game on Sunday. However, X-rays came back negative and he expects to play on Tuesday after an off day on Monday. Molina has been very serviceable for fantasy owners at a very shallow position in 2019, hitting .267/.293/.401 […]

Anibal Sanchez To Throw Bullpen Monday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (hamstring), who threw 41 pitches in a simulated game on Saturday, will throw a bullpen session on Monday. If all goes well, he'll be in line to start on Wednesday against the Braves. However, there's still a chance that the Nats make Sanchez throw in a rehab start before […]

Yankees Scouting Dallas Keuchel

The New York Yankees had one of their top evaluators watching free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel's simulated game on Sunday in Newport Beach, Calif. It doesn't mean a whole lot, though, as the Yankees always do their due diligence with players like this. The southpaw remains a free agent but should find a deal with […]

Aaron Judge Could Resume Swinging This Week

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (oblique) said he could resume swinging a bat this week on the upcoming homestand. The power-hitting Judge has been out with an oblique strain since April 20, but he's slowly making progress and could be ready to return to the lineup in early June. The 27-year-old was hitting .288/.404/.521 […]

Charlie Blackmon Heading To Injured List

The Colorado Rockies placed outfielder Charlie Blackmon (calf) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a right calf strain and recalled outfielder Yonathan Daza from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Outfielder Noel Cuevas was activated from the injured list and optioned to Triple-A. Blackmon's injured list stint is retroactive to last Friday. The […]

Mark Trumbo Nearing Rehab Assignment

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) is nearing a rehab assignment, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Trumbo's knee is recovering well from time at first base and in the outfield in extended spring training. It's good news for an Orioles offense that can use all the help they can get these days. Trumbo is unlikely […]

Chris Davis Placed On Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed first baseman Chris Davis (hip) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with hip soreness that manager Brandon Hyde said surfaced in the last few days. Reliever Evan Phillips was called up from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Davis was recently in an 11-game slump while hitting .118 (4-for-34) with […]

Lonnie Chisenhall Still Has Calf Soreness

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington said that outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) has continued calf soreness and will "take some time here." Chisenhall has been out all year with a fractured right index finger and now the calf issue, and it's concerning since he played in just 29 games last year with the Indians due […]

Leury Garcia Out Again Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday after being scratched from the lineup on Sunday with a sore right shoulder. Ryan Cordell is starting in center field on Monday and batting ninth against Royals starting pitcher Homer Bailey. The matchup is a nice one for Cordell, but […]

Nick Pivetta To Start Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Nick Pivetta will get the start on Tuesday against the Cardinals. Vince Velasquez will remain in the bullpen for now, where he won't have any fantasy value. Pivetta has a scary 8.35 ERA, 2.13 WHIP and 16 strikeouts in 18 1/3 innings in his four starts for the Phils this season. […]

Yankees Hope James Paxton Can Pitch Against Padres

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) was able to throw a side session, do long toss and pitcher's fielding practice on Sunday, and manager Aaron Boone is hoping that Paxton can make a start against the Padres this week. Paxton has been out since May 3 and still felt some soreness in his […]

Brock Holt Returning Monday

Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt (shoulder) will come off the injured list on Monday, according to a source. Holt has just 16 at-bats for Boston this year and has only one hit and one RBI. The 30-year-old played in 10 rehab games with Double-A Portland and Triple-A Pawtucket and will strictly be a utility […]

Francisco Cervelli Placed On Concussion Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed catcher Francisco Cervelli (head) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Sunday and recalled catcher Jacob Stallings from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Cervelli left the game on Saturday in the fourth inning after he was hit in the helmet on a backswing by Cody Bellinger. Stallings hit .275 with […]