Jakob Junis Could Rejoin Rotation Soon

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said right-hander Jakob Junis (shoulder) will throw four innings in a controlled scrimmage on Wednesday and "should be ready anytime after that" if all goes well. Junis' velocity wasn't good in his minor-league rehab start that went 2 1/3 innings on Saturday for Triple-A Nashville, so the Brewers want to […]

Brewers Don't Expect Robert Gasser To Pitch Again This Year

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy isn't expecting left-handed pitching prospect Robert Gasser (elbow) to be able to return this year as he prepares to receive a third opinion on his left flexor strain. It's a tough break for a team that has already lost Brandon Woodruff and Wade Miley to season-ending injuries. Gasser, the team's […]

Chargers Sign Joe Alt To Rookie Deal

The Los Angeles Chargers officially signed rookie first-round offensive tackle Joe Alt to a four-year, $33.2 million deal on Monday after he was selected fifth overall in April's NFL draft. Alt was predictably the first offensive tackle off the board in 2024. Although he should eventually be a starting left tackle in the NFL, he'll […]

Marshon Lattimore In Attendance For Minicamp

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ankle) is at the team's facilities and is expected to be in attendance for mandatory minicamp this week. Lattimore missed the final seven games last year due to an ankle injury but is back with the team and will stick around in 2024 despite trade rumors this offseason. The […]

Dolphins Sign Marcus Maye

The Miami Dolphins signed veteran free-agent safety Marcus Maye to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to a source. Maye will return to the AFC East after being taken in the second round (39th overall) by the New York Jets in 2017 out of Florida and spending the first five years of his NFL career […]

Darell Hernaiz Out Of His Walking Boot

Oakland Athletics rookie shortstop Darell Hernaiz (ankle) is out of his walking boot and will begin a strength and fitness program this week. The next step in Hernaiz's rehab process will be to resume baseball activity, which the A's will determine at a later date. The A's moved the 22-year-old infielder to the 60-day injured […]

Paul Blackburn To Begin Throwing Program This Week

Oakland Athletics right-hander Paul Blackburn (foot) is out of his walking boot and is expected to begin a throwing program this week. However, there is no timetable for his return to the A's starting rotation at this time after he landed on the injured list with a right-foot stress reaction. Blackburn is making notable progress, […]

Alex Wood Shut Down After Suffering Setback

Oakland Athletics left-hander Alex Wood (shoulder) increased his throwing distance up to 90 feet during the week of June 3, but he experienced a setback and is currently shut down from throwing with no timetable to resume that program at this time. Wood was transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 9 and will […]

Ross Stripling To Start A Throwing Program On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics right-hander Ross Stripling (elbow) is scheduled to begin a throwing program on Tuesday, June 11, and he will gradually increase his throwing distance until the A's determine that he's ready to throw off a mound. Stripling has been shut down from throwing since May 29 due to a right elbow flexor strain, but […]

Kyle Muller Looking To Throw Off A Mound Next

Oakland Athletics left-hander Kyle Muller (shoulder) started a throwing program last Thursday, and the next step in his rehab process from left-shoulder tendonitis is to throw off a mound, although there is no timetable for when that will happen at this time. Muller was solid for the A's in a relief role this year before […]

Lucas Erceg Expected To Be Activated This Week

Oakland Athletics right-handed reliever Lucas Erceg (forearm) felt healthy after a 20-pitch bullpen session on Sunday and is expected to be activated from the injured list at some point during the team's road trip through San Diego and Minnesota that begins on Monday. Erceg is eligible to come off the IL on Wednesday. The 29-year-old […]

Louie Varland To Make A Spot Start On Tuesday

The Minnesota Twins will call up right-hander Louie Varland from the minors to make a spot start on Tuesday against the visiting Colorado Rockies. Right-handed reliever Diego Castillo will be optioned to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. The spot start for Varland is intended to give the regular rotation some extra rest during […]

Bobby Miller Could Make Another Rehab Start

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller (shoulder) made his third minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday and allowed two runs (one earned) while striking out two in four innings of work. Miller came out of the outing feeling healthy and is getting closer to a return from right-shoulder inflammation. Manager Dave Roberts […]

Dylan Moore Heading To Paternity List

The Seattle Mariners placed infielder/outfielder Dylan Moore on the paternity list on Monday and recalled infielder Leo Rivas from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. With Moore scratched from Monday's lineup against the Chicago White Sox, rookie Ryan Bliss will now get the start at second base and will hit ninth for the M's against […]

Yainer Diaz Out With Finger Injury Monday

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (finger) is sore and has limited range of motion in his right index finger after taking a foul tip in Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Angels, according to manager Joe Espada. Diaz will be available off the bench on Monday against the San Francisco Giants, though, so fantasy managers […]

Wilmer Flores Dealing With Knee Soreness

San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin said that infielder Wilmer Flores' knee is a little sore after two straight series playing on turf, but he will be available off the bench for Monday's series opener against the Houston Astros. With Flores starting on the bench on Monday, Trenton Brooks will start at first base for […]

Tristan Beck Throwing Out To 120 Feet

San Francisco Giants right-hander Tristan Beck (arm) was cleared to resume full baseball activity after a follow-up appointment with Dr. Jason Lee on May 11 and he's currently throwing out to 120 feet. The 27-year-old felt his hand go cold after throwing some bullpen sessions early in spring training, so he was sent back to […]

Alex Cobb To Throw Off A Mound This Week

San Francisco Giants right-hander Alex Cobb (hip, shoulder) is scheduled to throw off a mound this week. Cobb is currently throwing out to 110-120 feet on flat ground but is ready to take the next step to the mound this week. He was progressing well in his rehab from offseason left-hip surgery but hit another […]

Austin Warren Starts Rehab Assignment

San Francisco Giants right-hander Austin Warren (elbow) has already made multiple appearances on a minor-league rehab assignments in the Arizona Complex League as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. The 28-year-old signed a one-year, $755,000 contract with the Giants on Feb. 14 and could help boost the team's bullpen once he's finally […]

Robbie Ray Strikes Out Five In Second Rehab Start

San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray (elbow) struck out five and didn't allow a hit in two scoreless innings in his second minor-league rehab start in the Arizona Complex League on Saturday, June 8. The Giants have been pleased with Ray's progress from Tommy John surgery so far, but he likely won't be ready to […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. To Take Batting Practice On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (hamstring) will take batting practice on Tuesday. Wade has been rehabbing in Arizona and started his throwing and hitting progressions last Wednesday. He injured his left hamstring after sliding into second base for a double in the team's May 27 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, and an […]

Marco Luciano Has Resumed Baseball Activities

San Francisco Giants infield prospect Marco Luciano (hamstring) began his throwing, hitting and running progression on June 3. He initially injured his right hamstring while running to first base and reaching on an errant throw on May 29 and was placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 30) with a right-hamstring strain. The […]

Nick Ahmed To Resume Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Nick Ahmed (wrist) will resume his minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday after briefly being shut down due to a minor setback that he experienced with his left wrist after starting a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on June 1. Ahmed is ramping up again and resumed full baseball activities in Arizona. […]

Blake Snell To Throw Off A Mound This Week

San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell (groin) is scheduled to throw off a mound this week. Snell was placed on the 15-day injured list for the second time already this year on June 3, a day after he left in the middle of an at-bat in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees. He […]

Kenta Maeda Cleared To Start Tuesday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Kenta Maeda (abdomen) has been cleared to start on Tuesday versus the visiting Washington Nationals. Maeda left his last start last Wednesday against the Texas Rangers after just two pitches due to right-abdominal discomfort, but the veteran hurler recovered nicely this weekend and will not be forced to miss a turn through […]

Alex Bregman In Monday's Lineup

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (hand) is back at third base and in his customary second spot in the batting order on Monday for the series opener in San Francisco against the Giants and left-hander Kyle Harrison. Bregman was pulled from Sunday's series finale against the Los Angeles Angels early after being hit on […]

Andrew Benintendi, Tommy Pham Start Rehab Assignments

Chicago White Sox outfielders Andrew Benintendi (Achilles) and Tommy Pham (ankle) were sent to the Arizona Complex League on Monday to start their minor-league rehab assignments. Benintendi could come off the 10-day injured list later this week when he's eligible while dealing with left-Achilles tendonitis. On a bad White Sox team, the 29-year-old left-handed hitter […]

Ben Lively Dealing With Undisclosed Injury

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Ben Lively (undisclosed) has been sent back to Cleveland to undergo some medical exams with an undisclosed injury, and there is no word yet on the results. Hopefully it's not a serious injury that Lively has been dealing with, as he's been terrific for Cleveland and his fantasy managers, winning each of […]

Dean Kremer Throws Bullpen Session Monday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer (triceps) threw a bullpen session on Monday and is likely to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment as the next step. It remains to be seen how many rehab starts the O's will require Kremer to make before they reinstate him from the 15-day injured list. The 28-year-old has […]

Jordan Romano To Resume Throwing

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said on Saturday that closer Jordan Romano (elbow), who received an anti-inflammatory injection in his right elbow on June 2, will resume throwing on Monday. The plan is to get Romano out to 150 feet and proceed to mound work from there. The 31-year-old right-handed reliever is being brought […]