Hunter Dozier Out Tuesday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (back) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday after leaving early on Monday with lower back spasms. Chris Owings is starting at the hot corner and is batting seventh against Rays starter Ryne Stanek on Tuesday. Dozier is day-to-day, so hopefully he doesn't miss much time. He […]

Lou Trivino Dealing With Thumb Injury

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino will likely be unavailable the next couple of games, as he's listed as day-to-day with a thumb injury on his pitching hand. The right-hander suffered the injury playing catch before the game on Sunday and was wearing a protective covering on his right thumb on Monday. He doesn't expect […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Won't Debut Against Giants

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won't come up to make his major league debut against the Giants in the series that starts on Tuesday, but he could be brought up for the homestand that begins on Friday against the A's. The top prospect in baseball is over the oblique strain he suffered […]

Daniel Murphy Won't Return Tuesday

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that infielder Daniel Murphy (finger) is close to a return from the injured list, but it won't come on Tuesday. Murphy has played in three rehab games for Triple-A Albuquerque and should return to the team this week, possibly as early as Wednesday. He'll hit for a decent average […]

Zack Cozart Injured Monday Night

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart left the game in the 12th inning on Monday night after an awkward slide into second base that saw his head collide with Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu. Manager Brad Ausmus confirmed that Cozart injured his neck and head on the play, but he wouldn't say if Cozart […]

Jordy Mercer Rehabbing With Single-A

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) has moved his rehab assignment to Single-A Lakeland for weather reasons and is expected to play in a couple of games with them this week. Mercer is a glove-first shortstop that was hitting only .233 (10-for-43) with no homers and two RBI in his first 13 games. He carries […]

Jeimer Candelario Hitting Leadoff, Josh Harrison Dropped In Order

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario is hitting leadoff on Tuesday against Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale in Game 1 of their doubleheader, while second baseman Josh Harrison drops to the seventh spot. Harrison is hitting just .122 (9-for-74) with a homer, three RBI and two steals and shouldn't be trusted in any fantasy format […]

Rafael Devers, Jackie Bradley Jr. Sitting Out

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers and outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. are not starting in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against Tigers left-handed starter Matthew Boyd. Steve Pearce is also at first base and is hitting fifth against the lefty, with Mitch Moreland starting on the bench. Michael Chavis is at third […]

Red Sox Second Base Rehab Updates

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) has yet to begin baseball activities. Infielder Brock Holt (eye) will hit batting practice on Tuesday and he's getting closer to resuming his rehab assignment after a setback with his scratched cornea. Eduardo Nunez (back) is feeling better and was able to hit on Sunday. All three […]

Hector Velazquez To Start Tuesday, Stay In Rotation

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Hector Velazquez will start Game 2 against the Tigers on Tuesday and will stick in the rotation for a couple of turns with Nathan Eovaldi on the injured list. The 30-year-old right-hander is 0-1 this year with a 2.84 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 10 K's in 12 2/3 innings over […]

Gary Sanchez Goes Hitless In Rehab Game

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (calf) went 0-for-3 for Single-A Charleston in his first rehab game on Monday night. He caught five innings and is expected to join the team on Tuesday and be activated from the injured list in order to play against the Angels on Wednesday. Sanchez has been out since April […]

Brewers, Mets Interested In Gio Gonzalez

The Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets are interested in free-agent starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez after he opted out of his deal with the Yankees and became a free agent on Monday, according to major league sources. The veteran southpaw has plenty of major league experience, but he also had a 6.00 ERA and 1.67 […]

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 […]