Jimmy Nelson Making Progress

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) had another encouraging start in extended spring training on Monday, and his next stop will be a minor league rehab assignment if he bounces back as expected. The 29-year-old right-hander is nearing his season debut after missing all of 2018 following shoulder surgery. He was very serviceable in […]

Brett Anderson Could Make Next Start

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson, who sprained his left ankle in the third inning of his last start on Sunday, could stick in the rotation and make his next start. "I’m encouraged that he potentially makes his next start," manager Bob Melvin said. Anderson allowed two earned runs with a walk and strikeout in […]

Matt Olson Hitting Soft Toss

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) was hitting soft toss on Monday. Manager Bob Melvin said that Olson will do that for the next week and should be ready for a rehab assignment after that. Olson will travel with the team on their upcoming road trip. The left-handed slugger needed surgery on his hamate […]

Aaron Sanchez Expected To Make Next Start

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez is expected to make his next start after leaving Sunday's game after four innings with a broken nail on his right middle finger. Sanchez threw just 59 pitches against the A's and said his finger had been bothering him during his prior outing on Tuesday. He had allowed […]

No Structural Damage For Brent Honeywell

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Brent Honeywell had his sore right elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews, and no structural damage was found. Honeywell will remain shut down after recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he should be back in weeks and not months if he responds well to the rest. The right-hander is the […]

Robinson Cano Wearing Soft Cast

X-rays have come back negative on New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (hand), but he's not out of the woods yet and was wearing a soft cast after the game on Sunday. Cano was hit by a pitch on Sunday and was too sore to play on Monday, but it looks like he's just […]

Freddy Peralta Throws Monday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) had a light bullpen session on Monday, but it's unclear when he'll return from the injured list. Peralta has potential but was entirely hit or miss in his four starts so far this year, posting a 7.13 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 22 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings. The […]

Elvis Andrus Injured Monday

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus left the game early in the seventh inning on Monday as a precaution after he suffered a right hand contusion after being hit by a pitch in the first inning. Andrus was hitless in three plate appearances with two strikeouts before departing. He's hitting an impressive .354/.404/.561 on the season […]

Rougned Odor, Ronald Guzman Working Their Way Back

The Texas Rangers are hopeful that second baseman Rougned Odor (knee) could come off the injured list as early as this weekend against the Mariners. First baseman Ronald Guzman (hamstring) is a little further behind and is unlikely to return until at least next Tuesday. Odor had just seven hits in 42 at-bats (.167) to […]

Daniel Poncedeleon To Start Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon will be called up from the minors to start against the Brewers on Tuesday in place of Michael Wacha (knee), who landed on the 10-day injured list with left knee patellar tendinitis. Poncedeleon was 0-2 in 11 outings (four starts) for the Cardinals last year, and he'll face […]

Harrison Bader, Tyler O'Neill Take Batting Practice

St. Louis Cardinals outfielders Harrison Bader (hamstring) and Tyler O'Neill (elbow) were both scheduled to take batting practice on Monday. Bader is expected to be activated from the injured list on Wednesday or Friday, while O'Neill will go on a rehab assignment this week. Both players were also shagging fly balls during batting practice on […]

Corey Dickerson Not Ready For Rehab Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't ready to send outfielder Corey Dickerson (shoulder) on a rehab assignment, according to general manager Neal Huntington. Dickerson said he is throwing and slowly building up the strength in his shoulder. The 29-year-old is making slow progress but won't be back anytime soon. He was hitting just .154 (2-for-13) with a […]

Kevin Newman Close To Rehab Assignment

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman (finger) will likely begin a rehab assignment this week, according to general manager Neal Huntington. Things could get interesting at shortstop when Newman is ready to return, as prospect Cole Tucker has been playing now that Erik Gonzalez is on the 60-day injured list with a broken collarbone. Newman will […]

Jeff McNeil Expected To Be Fine

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil underwent post-game X-rays on his hand on Monday, but he feels completely fine. McNeil was hit by a pitch that glanced off his fingernail and brushed his hand. He had a solo home run and a single in his four plate appearances and is now slashing an impressive […]

Chase Anderson Gets Another Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson limited the Dodgers to one hit and two walks while striking out five over five innings in his first start of the season on Saturday. He also touched 96 mph on the radar gun with his fastball and had solid velocity all the way through the outing. Anderson is […]

Carlos Martinez Getting Closer

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Saturday and the team is leaning toward sending him to Florida to face hitters this week at extended spring training. That means that Martinez could be a week away from the start of a rehab assignment. The Cardinals will also have […]

Touki Toussaint Optioned, Bryse Wilson Back Up

The Atlanta Braves optioned starting pitcher Touki Toussaint to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday and recalled starter Bryse Wilson from Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Wilson opened the year with Atlanta and made one start before posting a 5.40 ERA with 16 strikeouts and three walks in 16 2/3 innings on the farm. He won't have […]

Matt Shoemaker Out For The Year

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker (knee) will miss the rest of the season after tests revealed a torn ACL in his left knee. The right-hander was injured during a rundown on Saturday. The 32-year-old will undergo surgery after starting the year 3-0 with a 1.57 ERA in five starts for Toronto. Shoemaker made […]

David Robertson Could Resume Throwing Later This Week

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) could start throwing when the team returns home later this week. Robertson struggled to a 5.40 ERA, 2.10 WHIP and six K's in 6 2/3 innings to begin the season with his new team. Hector Neris has been the closer of choice for manager Gabe Kapler with Robertson […]

Odubel Herrera, Scott Kingery Might Miss More Time

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (hamstring) and infielder Scott Kingery (hamstring) might miss more than the 10 days on the injured list. Herrera is "kind of on track," according to manager Gabe Kapler, but the team isn't sure if he'll be ready to rejoin the team on Sunday when he's eligible. Herrera was hitting .270 […]

Jean Segura Likely To Return Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (hamstring) is likely to come off the injured list when he's eligible on Saturday. Segura was hitting a nice .328/.384/.478 with a homer, 13 runs, 10 RBI and a steal in 67 at-bats before his injury. He will continue to be a nice source of average, runs and steals in […]

Hunter Dozier Day-To-Day With Back Spasms

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (back) left the game early on Monday and is listed as day-to-day with lower back spasms. Dozier had a solo home run, a single and a walk in his three plate appearances to raise his average to .324 on the season with seven home runs, 12 runs scored […]

Daniel Murphy Could Return Tuesday

Colorado Rockies infielder Daniel Murphy (finger) could return to the team from the injured list on Tuesday. Murphy took part in three rehab games for Triple-A Albuquerque and could be back in Colorado's lineup at first base on Tuesday. He had just one hit in his first 10 at-bats on the season before getting injured, […]

Jon Lester Could Return Thursday

The Chicago Cubs haven't listed a starter for Thursday against the Dodgers at home, but starting pitcher Jon Lester (hamstring) could be an option after he threw a successful simulated game over the weekend. You should expect Lester to return from the injured list to start on Thursday as long as his bullpen session goes […]

Alex Wood Making Progress

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood (back) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Saturday without any issues while throwing all fastballs. Manager David Bell said it was a "big step" for the left-hander. Wood will throw another bullpen on Tuesday and will use all of his pitches. He could start a minor league rehab assignment […]

Nick Senzel Joining Triple-A Louisville

Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel (ankle) played seven innings in back-to-back extended spring training games over the weekend and was expected to join Triple-A Louisville for Monday and Tuesday. The club's top prospect sprained his right ankle sliding into second base at the end of March. The 23-year-old will continue to play center field, […]

Jay Bruce Out With Sore Quad

Seattle Mariners outfielder/first baseman Jay Bruce has been out of the lineup the last couple of days with a sore quadriceps, but manager Scott Servais doesn't think it's a serious injury. Bruce should be considered day-to-day for now. It makes it easier for the Mariners with Daniel Vogelbach tearing the cover off the baseball to […]

Max Scherzer On Track To Start Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (rib cage) is on his normal between-starts routine and is on track to start on Friday against the Padres after he twisted his rib cage trying to dodge a ball in the dugout on Sunday. Scherzer had an uncharacteristic clunker against Miami on Saturday, allowing 11 hits and six […]

Trea Turner Not Cleared To Throw Or Hit

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) is taking ground balls and doing other baseball activities, but he hasn't been cleared to throw or hit yet. Turner is recovering from a fractured finger, and his fantasy owners must sit tight and practice patience. He was hitting .357/.400/.857 with two home runs, four RBI and four steals […]

Ji-Man Choi, Kevin Kiermaier Sitting Friday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier are not in the starting lineup on Friday against Red Sox left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez. Yandy Diaz is at first base and is batting leadoff, while Guillermo Heredia is in center field and is hitting sixth. Austin Meadows is serving as the designated hitter […]