Justin Jefferson Works With Trainers on Friday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) was on a side field during practice on Friday working out with trainers, according to Emily Leiker of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said there still isn't a timeline on Jefferson's full re-integration at practices, but that he would ramp back up into some work […]

Johan Rojas Optioned to Triple-A

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas is the odd man out on the big-league roster after the Phillies added outfielder Harrison Bader and reliever Jhoan Duran at the trade deadline this week, as he was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday. The move shouldn't really come as a surprise to anyone after the team acquired […]

Juan Soto Back in Lineup Against Giants

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (foot) is back in right field and will bat third in the lineup against the visiting San Francisco Giants and left-hander Robbie Ray at Citi Field. Soto was pulled from the game on Tuesday in San Diego against the Padres after fouling a ball off his foot, and he […]

Carlos Correa Back From Illness, Hitting Cleanup in Return to Houston

Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa (illness) is back in action on Friday and will start at third base and bat cleanup in Friday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Cooper Criswell at Fenway Park in his return to the Astros. Correa was held out of the lineup for the Twins on Wednesday […]

Jeremy Pena Reinstated and Starting on Friday

The Houston Astros reinstated shortstop Jeremy Pena (ribs) from the 10-day injured list before Friday's series opener on the road against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. Pena will return to shortstop and will bat leadoff against Red Sox right-hander Cooper Criswell, who will be making his first start […]

Jonathan India Back in Royals Lineup

Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India (shoulder) is starting at second base and batting leadoff for Friday's series opener on the road in Canada against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Royals pulled India out of the game early on Tuesday, and he didn't play on Wednesday before getting an extra day off on Thursday. […]

Daulton Varsho Reinstated and Starting on Friday

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list before Friday's series opener against the visiting Kansas City Royals and placed outfielder George Springer (concussion) on the seven-day concussion IL in a corresponding move. Varsho is starting in center field and batting seventh in his return on Friday versus Royals […]

George Springer Goes on Concussion Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder George Springer (concussion) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Friday and reinstated outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move. Springer was hit in the head by a pitch on Monday. The 35-year-old was reportedly feeling better a few days later, but the Blue […]

Spencer Arrighetti has Outing to Forget on Thursday

Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) allowed six runs (five earned) on six hits (two homers allowed) while walking four and striking out five in 4 2/3 innings in his minor-league rehab start on Thursday for Triple-A Sugar Land against Triple-A Tacoma. It was Arrighetti's third rehab start, but first with Sugar Land. The 25-year-old […]

Cristian Javier Hit Around in Rehab Start

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier (elbow) didn't fare very well in his fourth minor-league rehab start on Wednesday for Triple-A Sugar Land, allowing three earned runs on two hits while walking four and striking out three in 3 1/3 innings. He threw only 33 of his 64 pitches for strikes. The 28-year-old hasn't had great […]

Yankees Release Marcus Stroman

The New York Yankees announced on Friday that they released veteran right-hander Marcus Stroman. In additional moves, the team added their recent trade acquisitions in right-handers David Bednar, Jake Bird and Camilo Doval and infielder/outfielder Jose Caballero to the active roster. Stroman leaves the organization after picking up his third win of the year on […]

Max Kepler Returns to Friday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler (triceps) is back in left field and will hit seventh for Friday's series opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander Jack Flaherty at Citizens Bank Park. Kepler was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday with triceps soreness but is feeling good enough to return after Thursday's scheduled off day. […]

Jackson Chourio Officially Lands on Injured List With Strained Hamstring

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Friday that they placed outfielder Jackson Chourio (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 30) with a right-hamstring strain and added outfielder Brandon Lockridge to the active roster in a corresponding move. Chourio was forced from Tuesday's game early against the Chicago Cubs and didn't play in Wednesday's […]

JoJo Romero the Top Candidate for Saves in St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals are still deciding who will take over the closer role after they shipped relievers Ryan Helsley and Phil Maton away at this week's trade deadline, but president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said on Thursday that left-hander JoJo Romero was the top candidate. Mozeliak also mentioned that right-handers Riley O'Brien and […]

Nolan Gorman Returning From Injured List on Friday

Katie Woo of The Athletic reports that St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman (back) will come off the 10-day injured list before Friday's series opener against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) will go on the IL in a corresponding move. Gorman started a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A […]

Nolan Arenado Going on Injured List With Shoulder Injury

The Athletic's Katie Woo reports that the St. Louis Cardinals will place third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list before Friday's series opener against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park with a right-shoulder injury, according to sources. Arenado has been battling shoulder issues since early July and missed a handful of […]

DeVonta Smith Misses Fourth Practice

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (back) is missing his fourth straight practice at training camp on Friday with back tightness, according to Brooks Kubena of The Athletic. However, on the bright side, Smith warmed up with the team and also ran some sprints with trainers, suggesting that he could be close to rejoining team […]

Dontayvion Wicks Takes Part in Friday's Practice

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (calf) took part in the early portion of practice on Friday at training camp, per The Athletic's Matt Schneidman. Fellow wideout Jayden Reed (toe), who was hurt in Thursday's practice, also returned with Wicks on Friday. Wicks, 24, is competing for a role in Green Bay's passing attack […]

Jayden Reed Practicing on Friday

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (toe) is practicing at training camp on Friday and made an amazing catch during 11-on-11 drills, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Reed suffered a minor toe injury in practice on Thursday but has returned the very next day, so he should be just fine moving forward […]

Emanuel Wilson Suffers Leg Injury on Friday

Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (leg) went down near the end zone during Friday's training camp practice holding his right leg after a pass sailed over his head. Players were kneeling and Wilson walked off the field with help from trainers. It's unclear exactly how serious Wilson's injury is, but it certainly doesn't […]

Ian Happ Returns Against Orioles

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (shin) is starting in left field and will hit seventh in Friday's series opener at Wrigley Field against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and left-hander Trevor Rogers. Happ did not play in Wednesday's series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers after fouling a ball off his left shin on Tuesday, but he's […]

Robert Hassell III Poised to Rejoin Big-League Roster

The Washington Nationals have four vacant active roster spots following Thursday's trade deadline, and outfield prospect Robert Hassell III was scratched from Triple-A Rochester's lineup on Thursday, suggesting that he's poised to be called back up on Friday. He'd be taking the roster spot of Alex Call, who was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. […]

Jose A. Ferrer the Favorite for Saves Now in D.C.?

MASN's Mark Zuckerman writes that the back end of the Washington Nationals bullpen is going to be a problem the rest of the year after they shipped closer Kyle Finnegan and relievers Andrew Chafin and Luis Garcia away at this week's trade deadline. Zuckerman mentions Jose A. Ferrer as the potential favorite for saves now, […]

Moises Ballesteros Sent Back to Minors

The Chicago Cubs optioned rookie catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros and right-hander Gavin Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Friday to make room for their newly acquired trade assets in infielder Willi Castro, right-hander Andrew Kittredge and left-hander Taylor Rogers. After being called up on Wednesday, Ballesteros, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, went 1-for-2 […]

Bryce Young and Starters Will Play First Two Preseason Games

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young and all of the team's starters will play in the first two preseason games, according to head coach Dave Canales. It's unorthodox, but the Panthers are hoping to see Young take the next step in Year 3 after he looked like a different QB following his benching in his sophomore […]

Cooper Criswell Starting on Friday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Cooper Criswell will make the start on Friday for the BoSox in the series opener against the Houston Astros, according to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live. He'll be followed by right-hander Walker Buehler on Saturday and right-hander Dustin May, who will be making his team debut, in the series finale on […]

Nick Martinez Heading to the Bullpen

Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall said that with the addition of right-hander Zack Littell to the starting rotation, right-hander Nick Martinez will move to the bullpen. Littell, Martinez and rookie Chase Burns all give the Reds depth and versatility down the stretch with the ability to pitch in multiple roles. All but […]

Victor Robles Hits on the Field

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles (shoulder) hit on the field on Wednesday before the team's game against the Athletics for the first time since suffering a small fracture in the humeral head of his shoulder injury on April 6. Robles was making loud contact and said he felt around "80 percent" as he works his […]

Josh Jung Out With Calf Soreness

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (calf) will get a day or two to rest while dealing with calf soreness, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Jung is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the division-rival Seattle Mariners and should also be out on Friday. Josh Smith is starting at third and is […]

Jackson Chourio Expected to Go on Injured List With Hamstring Strain

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is expected to land on the injured list with his hamstring strain, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Outfielder Brandon Lockridge, who was acquired from the San Diego Padres on Thursday, will join the team in Washington for their series against the Nationals this weekend, according to general manager Matt […]