A.J. Puk Throwing To Hitters

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk (elbow) has been throwing to hitters in extended spring training. Once he's deemed ready, Puk will join a minor league affiliate to begin his 2019 season. He's recovering from Tommy John surgery and might be an option for Oakland's rotation in the second half of the season. The southpaw […]

Blake Treinen Unlikely To Land On Injured List

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen (elbow) has been showing improvement over the last few days and is expected to avoid the injured list. The righty has been unavailable the last two days with what the team thinks is right elbow tendinitis, but he should be fine in the long run. An exam on Monday didn't […]

Jason Vargas Lands On Injured List

The New York Mets placed starting pitcher Jason Vargas on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a hamstring strain. In a corresponding move, Corey Oswalt was called up from Triple-A Syracuse. He's an option to make some starts in Vargas' place in the rotation, but he'd only be a streamer in the deepest of […]

Dustin Pedroia To Play In Three Straight Rehab Games This Week

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) is scheduled to start three straight rehab games from Tuesday through Thursday this week. If he gets through that, one would expect that he'd be activated from the injured list. However, with Michael Chavis seemingly taking over the starting second base duties with his hot bat, there […]

Tommy John Surgery Recommended For Carlos Rodon

The first opinion Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (elbow) received suggested Tommy John surgery. The team is awaiting the results of a second doctor's opinion, but it's not looking good so far for the left-hander. If Rodon does indeed have elbow reconstruction, he'd be out the rest of this year part of the […]

Austin Meadows Hoping To Return This Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows (thumb) went through a full workout on Monday and will go through another one on Tuesday. He thinks he'll be able to get into some rehab games this week and is "shooting for" a return this weekend against the Yankees. The 24-year-old was a revelation for the Rays and […]

Wade LeBlanc To Throw Live BP This Week

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc (oblique) threw off a bullpen mound on Monday and will throw live batting practice later this week. The left-hander could move to a rehab assignment after that. Barring setbacks, LeBlanc could return to Seattle's starting rotation later this month. He's not much to look at in mixed fantasy leagues, […]

Kyle Seager Close To Rehab Assignment

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (hand) is progressing in his rehab program, and manager Scott Servais said he'll start a rehab assignment "shortly." Seager can't come off the 60-day injured list until May 25, but fantasy owners in need of a third baseman might want to consider adding him and stashing him now. Once […]

Edwin Encarnacion Dealing With Sore Shoulder

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (shoulder) has been dealing with a sore shoulder, but he has continued to serve as the DH for the M's. It's not serious enough to keep the veteran slugger out of the lineup completely, so it's not much to worry about. The 36-year-old homered on both Saturday and Sunday […]

Kevin Gausman Appealing Suspension

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kevin Gausman is appealing the five-game suspension he was handed down for throwing at Miami Marlins starter Jose Urena. Gausman made his start against the Cubs on Monday and allowed seven hits and three earned runs while walking four and striking out six in 4 1/3 innings to take the loss. […]

David Price Not Too Worried

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price, who landed on the injured list on Monday with an elbow injury, said this injury doesn't compare to his previous left elbow ailment that he dealt with two years ago. Price is hoping he misses just a start or two and said his arm was "bothering" him. The […]

Dellin Betances Has Successful Throwing Session

New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) said it was "a good first day" while making 25 tosses on flat ground at 60 feet on Monday. He had a cortisone injection on April 13 after a bone spur surfaced in his right shoulder. Betances will play catch every other day as he ramps back […]

Kelvin Herrera Day-To-Day

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera (back) is day-to-day with back spasms, and he played catch on Monday. This doesn't look like an injury that will send Herrera to the injured list, but it's unknown when he'll make his return to game action. The 29-year-old allowed three hits and five earned runs in just […]

Leonys Martin Expected Back Tuesday

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona said that outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) was feeling good on Monday and will be back in the lineup on Tuesday. Martin has missed the last two games with a tight hamstring, but the injury isn't very serious. The left-handed hitter is batting just .209/.300/.383 with five home runs and eight […]

Steven Matz Gets Good News

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (forearm) is not dealing with any structural damage in his left forearm after being examined by Dr. David Altchek on Monday morning in New York. Matz could only wind up missing just one start. The Mets will still need to decide if they will place Matz on the […]

Andrew Stevenson Leaves Game Early

Washington Nationals outfielder Andrew Stevenson left the game early on Monday due to back spasms. It's unclear if this injury will force Stevenson to miss extensive time. He was hitless in two plate appearances with a strikeout and has three hits in 15 plate appearances as a reserve so far this season. He's not even […]

Adrian Houser To Start Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Adrian Houser will make the start on Tuesday against the Nationals. Houser has allowed nine hits (two homers) and five earned runs while striking out three and walking two in 5 1/3 innings (one start) in his two outings so far for Milwaukee. Tuesday will only be the right-hander's second major league […]

Shohei Ohtani To Join Team Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow), who has yet to make his season debut while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, appears ready to play and will join the team in Detroit on Tuesday. He'll be evaluated to determine if he's ready to play, according to general manager Billy Eppler. The Japanese star has […]

Steven Brault, Nick Kingham To Start This Week

Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers Steven Brault and Nick Kingham will both get the chance to start this week as the team deals with injuries to starters Chris Archer and Jameson Taillon. Brault will go on Tuesday against the Rangers, with Kingham going on Wednesday. Kingham made 15 starts in 2018, while Brault has 16 starts spread […]

Evan Longoria Day-To-Day

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (shoulder), who was scratched from the lineup on Saturday with left shoulder inflammation, is considered day-to-day despite remaining out of the lineup on Monday. The 33-year-old's injury isn't very serious, so we'd expect him back in the lineup on Tuesday. He's hitting just .223/.263/.402 with four home runs […]

Jimmy Nelson To Make Second Rehab Start Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (elbow) came out of his rehab start with Triple-A on Sunday healthy, and he's scheduled to start again on Saturday, according to manager Craig Counsell. The right-hander allowed two hits and three earned runs while walking four and striking out three in 3 1/3 innings on Sunday. It's not […]

Taylor Clarke To Make First Start Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Clarke will make his first career start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. Clarke recorded a save and a hit in his first big league outing on April 20 against the Cubs. Clarke will get the first chance to fill in for Zack Godley, who was moved to the […]

Daniel Descalso Still Hurting

Chicago Cubs infielder Daniel Descalso (ankle) remained out of the starting lineup on Monday after he was forced to leave the game on Saturday with soreness in his left ankle. He suffered the injury rounding first base on a single in the first inning, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. The 32-year-old veteran has been seeing […]

Jharel Cotton Throwing In Extended Spring Training

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jharel Cotton (elbow), who is coming back from Tommy John surgery, has been throwing in extended spring training. Manager Bob Melvin thinks Cotton will get up to three innings in his next outing. The 27-year-old didn't pitch at all last season but could help the A's rotation out at some point […]

Sean Manaea To Throw Bullpen Tuesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (shoulder) is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session on Tuesday after having left shoulder surgery on Sept. 19, 2018. The 27-year-old had dealt with chronic shoulder impingement the previous two seasons, and it got to the point where he was unable to pitch without pain. There is potential […]

Matt Olson To Return Tuesday, Kendrys Morales Likely Gone

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) will come off the injured list on Tuesday against the Reds. Olson had 29 home runs and 84 RBI last year, but he broke the hamate bone in his right hand on March 21 in the two-game series against the Mariners in Japan. In a corresponding move, the […]

Sean Murphy Has Torn Meniscus

Oakland Athletics catching prospect Sean Murphy (knee) suffered a torn left meniscus and will require surgery. The typical recovery period for meniscus surgery is four to six weeks, but it could take Murphy longer because the injury affects his ability to squat behind the plate. It's a bummer because the 2016 third-round pick was hitting […]

49ers, DeForest Buckner Far Apart In Contract Talks

The San Francisco 49ers and defensive end DeForest Buckner are far apart in long-term contract extension talks, according to a source. There is no deal in sight after Buckner's agent, Chafie Fields, talked with the team's brass in the last few days. The Niners picked up Buckner's fifth-year rookie option, and an extension is a […]

Bobby Wagner Won't Give Hometown Discount

Those who know Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner say that he won't give the team a hometown discount when it comes to a long-term contract extension. Wagner is in the final year of his current deal and is in no rush to sign an extension if it isn't to his liking. The Seahawks have the […]

A.J. Green Will Be Ready For Training Camp

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (toe), who had offseason surgery for an injury that bothered him since Week 4 of the 2018 season, said that he will be healthy and ready for training camp this summer. The 30-year-old caught a career-low 46 passes for 694 yards and six touchdowns in nine games last season, […]