David Montgomery's Presence Could Hurt Tarik Cohen

Chicago Bears rookie running back David Montgomery's balance, lateral agility and vision give the team a potential three-down back. Montgomery's greatest strength is running the ball, but the fact that he can also catch the football will help create mismatches against opponents. Montgomery's presence will allow the Bears to use Tarik Cohen more as a […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Expected To Land On Injured List

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (hamstring) is expected to land on the injured list on Tuesday. The severity of his injury isn't known and he's still undergoing tests, but the Padres will be cautious with their 20-year-old top prospect. Tatis has held his own in 100 at-bats in his first year in the […]

Nick Senzel Expected To Be Called Up Soon

The Cincinnati Reds are thinking of promoting their top prospect, third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel, to the majors soon. The move could come as soon as Friday when the team returns home. Senzel has adjusted nicely to center field at Triple-A Louisville and was the No. 2 overall pick in 2016. The 23-year-old will be an […]

Eloy Jimenez Not Wearing Walking Boot

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (ankle) was not wearing a protective boot on his right foot while he played catch on Monday. The team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was put on the 10-day injured list with a high right ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The 22-year-old outfielder has […]

Luis Robert Promoted To Double-A

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert has been promoted to Double-A Birmingham. Robert, the team's No. 4 prospect and No. 37 overall per MLB Pipeline, absolutely demolished Single-A pitching by hitting a ridiculous .453/.512/.920 with eight home runs, 24 RBI and eight stolen bases in only 19 games for High-A Winston-Salem. The Cuban native is […]

Browns Could Trade For Gerald McCoy

Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey is believed to be interested in trading for Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy following the draft. He led Tampa in quarterback hits (21) last year, and the Buccaneers could use running back Duke Johnson, who has requested a trade out of Cleveland. McCoy, 31, was the third […]

Seahawks Acquire Jacob Hollister

The Seattle Seahawks acquired tight end Jacob Hollister from the New England Patriots on Monday. The 25-year-old spent two years with the Patriots and has played in 23 regular season games with two starts and eight catches for 94 yards. He played in eight games in 2018 (one start) and finished with four receptions for […]

Eagles Exercise Carson Wentz's Option

The Philadelphia Eagles exercised the fifth-year option for quarterback Carson Wentz on Monday. The second overall pick in 2016, Wentz has completed 63.7 percent of his passes for 10,152 yards, 70 touchdowns and a 92.5 QB rating in 40 career games. The 26-year-old started in Week 1 in his rookie season, but injuries have cut […]

Andrew Toles Still On Restricted List

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles reported to the team's spring training complex in Arizona this week, but he remains on the restricted list and off the 40-man roster. Toles never reported to spring training due to personal issues, and the team hasn't commented on the specifics of his absence or given a timetable on […]

Addison Russell Close To Returning

Chicago Cubs infielder Addison Russell made his first start at second base for Triple-A Iowa on Monday. He's currently on a seven-game minor league assignment as he nears the end of his 40-game suspension for violating the league's domestic-abuse policy. The Cubs will likely decide before Friday whether to activate Russell, option him back to […]

Tyson Ross Goes On Paternity List

The Detroit Tigers placed starting pitcher Tyson Ross on the paternity list on Tuesday. Spencer Turnbull will now start on Tuesday against the Phillies, with Daniel Norris going on Wednesday. Ross will miss one to three days while being away from the team. The veteran right-hander is mostly an AL-only asset and he sports a […]

Tyler Beede Likely To Start Friday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tyler Beede will likely be called up to make the start on Friday against the Reds in place of Derek Holland (finger), who was placed on the injured list. Beede is the team's No. 23 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and is sporting a nice 1.99 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 13.5 […]

Freddy Peralta To Rejoin Rotation This Week

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) will rejoin the starting rotation later this week. It's unknown which day he will start or against which team, but Chase Anderson is a candidate to be moved to the bullpen. The 22-year-old Peralta has electrifying stuff at times (11.1 career K/9), but he's also walked 4.4 hitters […]

Brock Holt Now Dealing With Shoulder Injury

Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt is over his scratched cornea, but he's now dealing with a right shoulder issue and is headed back to Boston for tests. It's unclear how much additional time Holt will have to miss. The Red Sox won't be as rushed to bring Holt, Dustin Pedroia and Eduardo Nunez back […]

No Timetable For Ryan Zimmerman

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) said he's been dealing with plantar fasciitis for "a couple weeks" and doesn't have a timetable for a return. However, he doesn't think it's as serious as his 2015 case when he missed seven weeks. Don't be surprised if the 34-year-old veteran takes a while to come back. […]

Jordy Mercer To Rejoin Team Tuesday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer, who has been out since April 14 with a right quadriceps strain, is scheduled to finish up his rehab assignment with High-A Lakeland and be activated from the injured list on Tuesday for the opener of the series against the Phillies. Mercer's return should free up a utility role for […]

Troy Tulowitzki, Miguel Andujar Rehab Monday

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) and third baseman Miguel Andujar (shoulder) both played in an extended spring game on Monday. Tulo went 1-for-4 with a home run and a walk, while Andujar was 3-for-5. Andujar is 8-for-14 in three extended spring games, while the action was Tulowitzki's first since going on the injured […]

DJ LeMahieu, Giovanny Urshela Day-To-Day

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu underwent an MRI exam on Monday which revealed inflammation in his right knee. LeMahieu suffered a contusion on his knee after fouling a pitch off his knee on Friday and he left the game early on Sunday. He's listed as day-to-day. Infielder Giovanny Urshela also left the game Sunday […]

Jordan Luplow Recalled, Greg Allen Sent Down

The Cleveland Indians recalled outfielder Jordan Luplow from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday and optioned outfielder Greg Allen to Columbus in a corresponding move. Allen was hitting a putrid .105 with two doubles and six RBI in 19 games this year while striking out 14 times and walking twice. He's a better defender and base runner, […]

Miguel Sano To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (heel) will start a rehab assignment with Single-A Fort Myers on Tuesday while recovering from a right heel laceration. The power hitter missed all of spring training after cutting his foot falling down metal steps in the Dominican Republic. Sano is expected to slowly build himself up and will […]

Jed Lowrie Starts Rehab Assignment

New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (knee), who sprained his left knee capsule early in spring training, played in his first rehab game with High-A St. Lucie on Sunday and went 0-for-4 in nine innings. It's unknown how long he'll be on a rehab assignment, but the Mets could be cautious with him considering […]

Clint Frazier Working His Way Back

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (ankle) hit and ran on the treadmill on Sunday. He's expected to run on the field in Arizona this week and is close to a return from the injured list. Barring setbacks, Frazier could make it back from the injured list before any of Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Hicks and […]

A.J. Pollock Likely Going On DL

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that outfielder A.J. Pollock has an infection in his right elbow and will likely go on the injured list. Pollock sat out on Monday and is batting just .223/.287/.330 with two home runs and 14 RBI in 103 at-bats in his first season for the Blue. It's unclear […]

Carlos Martinez Still Hopes To Be Starter

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder), who is expected to pitch out of the bullpen next month, said he still wants to pitch in a starting role after the All-Star break. He'll head to the team's spring complex in Florida this week and will face hitters in live batting practice Monday and Thursday. "I […]

Jaime Barria Sent Back To Minors

The Los Angeles Angels optioned starting pitcher Jaime Barria to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday and recalled pitcher John Curtiss from Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Barria heads back to the minors after allowing 10 hits and seven runs in just 1 1/3 innings against the Royals on Saturday. The right-hander has an 8.16 […]

Dustin Pedroia, Eduardo Nunez Starting Rehab Assignments

Boston Red Sox infielders Dustin Pedroia (knee) and Eduardo Nunez (back) are both starting minor league rehab assignments this week -- Pedroia with Portland on Thursday and Nunez with Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday. Both infielders could be back after a few minor league games, barring setbacks. However, with rookie Michael Chavis holding down the fort […]

Wade LeBlanc Hoping To Return In Late May

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc (oblique) played catch at around 90 feet for a fourth straight day last Saturday and is hoping to return by the end of May. The 34-year-old left-hander had a 4.50 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 12 strikeouts in 16 innings in his three starts before his injury. He can have […]

Kyle Seager Making Progress

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (wrist) took ground balls before the team's game last Saturday, although he won't be eligible to come off the 60-day injured list for four more weeks. The 31-year-old has started swinging a bat on soft tosses and off a tee and expects to move to live pitching before long. […]

Alex Reyes Breaks Finger Punching Wall

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes fractured the pinkie on his non-throwing hand when he punched a wall in frustration after his last start with Triple-A Memphis. The 24-year-old allowed three runs on three hits in 2 2/3 innings last Thursday and will go on the 10-day injured list. The former top prospect had […]

Christin Stewart Starting Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers outfielder Christin Stewart (quadriceps) started his rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Sunday, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Stewart initially suffered a right quad strain on April 17. The 25-year-old was hitting .222 with three home runs and 13 RBI in 16 games this year for Detroit, and he'll likely return to an […]