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 […]

Alex Cobb Back On Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed starting pitcher Alex Cobb on the 10-day injured list on Sunday for the third time this year with a lower back strain. In corresponding moves, the team called up catcher Austin Wynns and pitchers Branden Kline and Luis Ortiz from Triple-A Norfolk while sending pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis to Norfolk and designating […]

Ian Kinsler In Danger Of Losing Roster Spot?

San Diego Padres second baseman Ian Kinsler sat out on Sunday after seven straight starts at the keystone, and he went hitless with a strikeout in three plate appearances on Monday to drop his season slash line to .134/.211/.244 with two homers, two RBI and 16 strikeouts on the year. Manager Andy Green said Kinsler […]

Shohei Ohtani Won't Make Debut Against Blue Jays

Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus said designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) won't make his season debut in the upcoming series against the Blue Jays this week. Ohtani had six more plate appearances against live pitching over the weekend, bringing his total up to 15. The Angels want the two-way star to get around 40 […]

Billy Hamilton Expected Back Tuesday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Billy Hamilton (hamstring) was available in an emergency on Monday and is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday, according to manager Ned Yost. Hamilton left the game early last Saturday with right hamstring tightness and hasn't played since. The speedster is hitting just .216/.298/.284 with no homers, 12 runs, […]

Steven Duggar Could Return Soon

San Francisco Giants outfielder Steven Duggar (wrist) has been healing well but wasn't in the starting lineup on Monday. Manager Bruce Bochy said the team is just being cautious, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see Duggar back in there on Tuesday. Duggar jammed his right wrist last Friday and hasn't played since. He's […]

Alex Wood Has Another Setback

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood (back) had another setback after his latest bullpen session in Arizona, and he might go for a second opinion this week, according to manager David Bell. The left-hander was 9-7 with a 3.68 ERA with the Dodgers last year and was 16-3 with a 2.72 ERA in 2017, but […]

Trey Mancini Feeling Better

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini has been out since Saturday with a bruised right index finger, but he is feeling better and expects to be back in the lineup as soon as Tuesday. However, manager Brandon Hyde said the team is being cautious and will consider the cooler temperatures in Chicago the next few days. […]

Jalen Hurd Could Transition To Tight End

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Jalen Hurd could eventually transition to being a tight end in the NFL based on his size and hands, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Hurd also has experience as a running back and could see time in the backfield, if needed. Hurd gives the Niners some flexibility on […]

Hakeem Butler A Good Fit For Offense

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Hakeem Butler, a fourth-round pick in the draft at No. 103 overall, sits at 6-foot-5 and 227 pounds and fits the team's offense perfectly. Butler can work the edges and has good speed and should be able to win one-on-one matchups. He could be the ideal complement to Larry Fitzgerald and […]