Yusei Kikuchi Could Have Next Start Skipped

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais will sit down with starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to lay out a plan for his next scheduled start on Tuesday against the Astros. There is a possibility that his start will be skipped completely. The M's indicated at the start of the year that they wanted to limit the 27-year-old's […]

C.J. Cron Sitting Out Saturday

Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron is not in the starting lineup on Saturday. Cron has been a very good waiver wire pickup this year, hitting .270/.336/.529 with 13 home runs, 29 runs and 35 RBI in 189 at-bats for the powerful Twins lineup. He'll get a day of rest. Marwin Gonzalez is at first […]

Rays Recall Nathaniel Lowe Saturday

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled first baseman Nathaniel Lowe from Triple-A Durham on Saturday and optioned reliever Adam Kolarek to Durham in a corresponding move. Lowe, the team's No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has hit .257/.390/.424 with three home runs and 20 RBI in 40 games on the farm in 2018 and has the […]

Jake Lamb Could Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman/first baseman Jake Lamb (quadriceps) ran on dirt with spikes on for the first time recently and could start a rehab assignment next week. Lamb had four hits in 15 at-bats (.267) before his injury, and he could return to a platoon at first base with the struggling Christian Walker when he's […]

David Peralta Heading To Extended Spring Training Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta (shoulder) received a cortisone shot in his AC joint on Friday and was scheduled to take batting practice. The plan is for him to get some at-bats in an extended spring training game on Saturday. Peralta could skip a rehab assignment and return next week, but that's undecided right now. […]

Luke Weaver Elects To Rehab UCL Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver (elbow) was diagnosed with a mild right flexor pronator strain and mild right UCL sprain in his right elbow, but he will not need surgery. However, he's still likely to be out for an extended period of time while treating the injury conservatively through rest and rehab. Arizona isn't […]

Miguel Cabrera To Undergo MRI Saturday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (knee) will undergo an MRI exam on his right knee on Saturday. "I felt it at the plate the last three games -- I didn't use my legs too much. It's hard because I want to be on the field. I want to be able to hit and play […]

Edwin Encarnacion Scratched After Dental Procedure

Seattle Mariners first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (teeth) has been scratched from the lineup on Friday after undergoing a dental procedure. Daniel Vogelbach is replacing him as the designated hitter and will bat sixth against Angels left-handed starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Vogelbach has come back down to Earth a bit in the last 28 days, hitting […]

Miguel Cabrera Injured Friday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (knee) left the game early on Friday with right knee soreness and is considered day-to-day. Cabrera was hitless with a strikeout in three plate appearances before leaving and is now hitting .284/.356/.356 with two home runs and 22 RBI on the season. The 36-year-old can still hit, but he's […]

Aaron Sanchez On Track For Sunday Start

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) threw his bullpen session on Friday and is scheduled to start against the Rockies on the road Sunday after cracking his fingernail in his last start. The finger issues just aren't going away for Sanchez, which is part of the risk in owning him. The right-hander is […]

Steve Pearce Suffers Back Spasms Friday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce (back) left the game early with back spasms on Friday and is listed as day-to-day. The 36-year-old was hitless in his only plate appearance before leaving. It's been all downhill since Pearce won the World Series MVP, as he's hitting .180/.245/.258 with a homer and nine RBI in […]

Todd Gurley Unlikely To Appear In Preseason

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead said it's unlikely that running back Todd Gurley (knees) takes part in preseason action this year. The Rams are one of the most cautious teams when it comes to playing their starters in the preseason, so Gurley won't be the only one sitting out. Chronic knee issues have […]

Josh Oliver Impressing Coaching Staff

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie tight end Josh Oliver is showing consistency and impressing the coaching staff during organized team activities. The third-round pick has caught the eye of head coach Doug Marrone. “The transition of what we were able to see on tape to what he’s been able to do on the field has been great,” […]

Delanie Walker Takes Part In 7-On-7 Drills

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (ankle) took part in 7-on-7 drills at organized team activities while he works his way back from a season-ending ankle injury last season. He was injured in the season opener in 2018 and managed four catches for 52 yards before his season ended. Walker, going into his age-35 campaign, […]

Albert Pujols Starting On Bench

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols is not in the starting lineup on Friday. Jared Walsh will start at first base and bat eighth against Mariners starting pitcher Mike Leake. Tommy La Stella is also hitting leadoff, while David Fletcher moves to the No. 7 spot. Pujols just doesn't have much left these days. […]

Maikel Franco Sitting Out Friday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco is not in the starting lineup on Friday. Scott Kingery will play the hot corner and hit seventh, while Nick Williams is hitting eighth and starting in left field against Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda. After a blazing start, Franco has cooled off significantly, hitting .160/.200/.247 with a homer […]

Daniel Vogelbach, Omar Narvaez Out Versus Lefty

Seattle Mariners first baseman Daniel Vogelbach and catcher Omar Narvaez are out of the starting lineup on Friday against Angels left-handed starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Jay Bruce is starting at first and is hitting seventh, while Tom Murphy is doing the catching and batting eighth. Dylan Moore is also getting a start at the 6 […]

Dominic Smith Back In Left Field, Two-Hole

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith is in left field and is batting second again on Friday against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jon Duplantier, who will be making his first major league start. Smith has started the last two games against right-handers, with J.D. Davis getting the nod against southpaws. Smith is hitting an incredible […]

Nick Margevicius Coming Up To Start Saturday

The San Diego Padres will recall starting pitcher Nick Margevicius from the minors in order to start on Saturday against the Marlins. The 22-year-old left-hander has been up and down in his nine starts for the Friars this year, posting a 2-5 record, 4.96 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 15 walks and 33 strikeouts over 45 1/3 […]

Kevin Cron Sent Down Friday

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned infielder Kevin Cron to Triple-A Reno on Friday to make room for starting pitcher Jon Duplantier, who is being called up from Reno to start against the Mets on Friday. Cron, 26, had three hits in 13 at-bats (.231) with two runs and two RBI in his brief time in the […]

Zach Eflin Placed On Injured List, Cole Irvin Back Up

The Philadelphia Phillies placed starting pitcher Zach Eflin (back) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with mid-back tightness and recalled starter Cole Irvin from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Eflin's injured list stint is retroactive to May 28. Eflin was 5-5 with a decent 3.02 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 14 walks and 51 […]

Curtis Granderson Out Against Lefty, Martin Prado At First Base

Miami Marlins outfielder Curtis Granderson is not in the starting lineup on Friday against Padres left-handed starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi. Austin Dean is leading off and hitting leadoff, while Martin Prado will get the first crack at first base with Neil Walker (quadriceps) on the injured list. Dean is a desperation deep sleeper consideration in […]

Justin Smoak Out, Cavan Biggio Returns

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak is out of the lineup on Friday with no designated hitter in a National League park. Second baseman Cavan Biggio (illness) returns after missing two games and will hit sixth against Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez. Rowdy Tellez is at first and is batting third at Coors Field. […]

Brandon Morrow Still Playing Catch On Flat Ground

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) continues to throw off flat ground in his recovery from elbow issues. There's still no timetable for his return, and the right-hander hasn't pitched since the first half of last season. Meanwhile, the Cubs are discussing the next step for reliever Pedro Strop (hamstring) after he made two […]

Rockies Option Kyle Freeland

The Colorado Rockies sent struggling starting pitcher Kyle Freeland to Triple-A on Friday and activated relief pitcher Chris Rusin (back) from the injured list in a corresponding move. What a flip of the script it has been for the left-hander, as he went 17-7 with a sparkling 2.85 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 7.7 K/9 in 33 […]

Neil Walker Placed On Injured List, J.T. Riddle Recalled

The Miami Marlins placed first baseman Neil Walker (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a right quadriceps strain and recalled shortstop J.T. Riddle from Triple-A New Orleans in a corresponding move. It's a loss for Miami, as Walker had been one of their better hitters this year, although the lack of counting […]

Oscar Mercado, Jordan Luplow Receiving A Rest

Cleveland Indians outfielders Oscar Mercado and Jordan Luplow are not in the starting lineup on Friday. Leonys Martin is in center field and is hitting ninth, while Greg Allen makes the start in right field and is batting seventh against White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Covey. Mike Freeman also draws in at third base and […]

Josh Harrison, Jordy Mercer To See Specialist Monday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) and shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) will both head to Dallas on Monday to visit with Dr. Daniel E. Cooper. Mercer was getting close to a return but suffered a setback on his rehab assignment this week. There is no timetable for either player's return at this point. Fantasy […]

Justin Turner Out Again Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Friday. Turner's hamstring injury isn't serious, but the Dodgers are just being careful with the veteran to keep him fresh all year. There's a good chance he's back in there on Saturday. Max Muncy is […]

Matt Carpenter Back In Leadoff Spot Friday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter is back in the leadoff spot on Friday against Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish. As a result, outfielder Dexter Fowler, who has one hit in his last six games (.050 average), is being moved down to the No. 6 spot. On the flip side, Carpenter has eight hits […]