Merrill Kelly To Throw Simulated Game On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (shoulder) will throw a three-inning simulated game on Wednesday. Kelly is getting close to making his return to Arizona's starting rotation after suffering a right-shoulder strain that has kept him out since late April. Barring a setback as he continues to stretch out his right arm, the 35-year-old veteran should […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Could Return Next Week

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (shoulder) will throw a four-inning simulated game on Wednesday and could be an option to come off the injured list to make his debut with the D-backs next week on the road against the Cleveland Guardians, according to manager Torey Lovullo. It's a bit surprising that Arizona isn't going to […]

Christian Walker Leaves Early With Oblique Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (oblique) was taken out of Monday's game early in the fourth inning against the visiting Washington Nationals with left-oblique tightness. Before being replaced at first base by infielder Kevin Newman, Walker struck out in his only at-bat. Oblique injuries typically require injured-list stints, so fantasy managers should begin preparing […]

Yankees In "Extensive Talks" For Jack Flaherty

The New York Yankees are in "extensive talks" for Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty, according to a source. The Yankees would plan to trade left-hander Nestor Cortes if they acquire Flaherty, who was scratched from his scheduled start on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians so that he wouldn't get injured ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. […]

James McCann Likely Dealing With Broken Nose

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde (nose) said that the team suspects that catcher James McCann (nose) suffered a broken nose in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Monday against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays. McCann is going for a CT scan. The 34-year-old backup catcher was hit in the face by a pitch from right-hander […]

Bailey Falter Comes Off Injured List On Monday

The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated left-hander Bailey Falter (triceps) from the 15-day injured list on Monday. Now that Falter is back with the big-league pitching staff, there's a good chance he'll make his next start for the Bucs on Tuesday on the road against the Houston Astros. The 27-year-old southpaw won't be a recommended streamer in […]

Justin Foscue Sent Back To Minors

The Texas Rangers optioned infielders Justin Foscue and Jonathan Ornelas and catcher Andrew Knizner to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday among a flurry of roster moves. Foscue, the club's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has come up for a few cups of coffee at the big-league level this year but has only appeared in […]

Evan Carter Moved To 60-Day Injured List

In a flurry of roster moves on Monday, the Texas Rangers transferred outfielder Evan Carter (back) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. It has been a lost season for Carter, who has been on the shelf since May 28 with a lumbar sprain. The 21-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder was shut down from […]

Trevor Megill Goes On 15-Day Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed right-handed reliever Trevor Megill (back) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a lower-back injury, according to manager Pat Murphy. Megill will undergo an MRI exam. Megill will miss at least the next two weeks and possibly longer, depending on the results of his tests. The 30-year-old veteran reliever served […]

Reds Land Joey Wiemer, Jakob Junis In Trade With Brewers

The Cincinnati Reds acquired outfielder Joey Wiemer and right-hander Jakob Junis from the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night in exchange for right-hander Frankie Montas, according to a source. Wiemer was caught in a roster crunch in Milwaukee in a crowded outfield picture and hit just .154/.185/.154 with a stolen bases in 19 games played […]

Blue Jays Acquire Jake Bloss From Astros

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-handed pitching prospect Jake Bloss from the Houston Astros on Monday as part of the deal that sent left-hander Yusei Kikuchi to the Astros, according to sources. Bloss was scratched from his scheduled start on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and now we know why. The 23-year-old was Houston's No. […]

Joey Loperfido Sent To Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired first baseman/outfielder Joey Loperfido from the Houston Astros on Monday as part of the deal that sent left-handed starter Yusei Kikuchi to the Astros, according to sources. In addition to Loperfido, the Astros shipped right-hander Jake Bloss and infielder Will Wagner, the son of former Houston great Billy Wagner, to […]

Cody Bellinger Activated From Injured List

The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Cody Bellinger (finger) from the 10-day injured list on Monday before their contest against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds after he went through a long hitting program. The Cubs didn't include Bellinger in their starting lineup on Monday, possibly to avoid him suffering a setback with his fractured finger on the […]

Astros Land Yusei Kikuchi In Trade With Blue Jays

The Houston Astros acquired left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, according to sources. As of right now, it's unclear what the Astros have sent Toronto in return. Regardless of what the Astros gave up, the addition of Kikuchi is big for what has been an injury-depleted Houston rotation all year long. […]

Alex Clemmey Headlines Prospects Acquired By Nationals

The Washington Nationals acquired left-handed pitching prospect Alex Clemmey, shortstop Rafael Ramirez and third baseman Jose Tena on Monday from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for outfielder Lane Thomas, according to a source. Per MLB Pipeline, Clemmey (No. 8) and Ramirez (No. 22) were among Cleveland's top-30 prospects. Clemmey is only 19 years of age […]

Guardians Acquire Lane Thomas From The Nationals

The Cleveland Guardians acquired outfielder Lane Thomas from the Washington Nationals on Monday in exchange for left-hander Alex Clemmey, shortstop Rafael Ramirez and third baseman Jose Tena, according to a source. It's a big get for the Guardians as they look to lock down the American League Central and make a deep run in this […]

Jake Bloss Scratched, Tayler Scott Making The Start For Houston

Houston Astros rookie right-hander Jake Bloss has been scratched from his scheduled start on Monday against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates due to undisclosed reasons, according to a source. Instead, right-hander Tayler Scott will get the nod against the Bucs. Bloss, the club's No. 9 prospect per MLB Pipeline, came off the injured list on July […]

Rowdy Tellez Back In Action For Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez (back) is back at first base and is hitting cleanup for Pittsburgh in Monday's series opener against the hosting Houston Astros and right-hander Tayler Scott. Back spasms forced Tellez from the game early on Friday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks and he didn't start the following two games over […]

Gunnar Henderson Hitting The Bench For Game 2

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson will start Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the visiting division-rival Toronto Blue Jays on the bench. Henderson will be replaced at shortstop by Jordan Westburg, who will hit sixth against Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis. In the first game of the twin bill, Henderson went 1-for-4 with two runs […]

Harrison Bader Back In Monday's Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Harrison Bader (ankle) is back in center field and is hitting in the nine-hole for the Mets in Monday's series opener against the visiting Minnesota Twins and rookie right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson. Bader suffered a sprained ankle last Tuesday in the win over the New York Yankees and missed each of […]

Elly De La Cruz Being Rested On Monday

The Cincinnati Reds are giving shortstop Elly De La Cruz the day off on Monday in the series opener against the visiting division-rival Chicago Cubs. Manager David Bell promised De La Cruz that he'd get him a day off shortly after the All-Star break, and that day will come to begin the week. The 22-year-old […]

Taijuan Walker To Make Rehab Start On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker (finger) is progressing and will make a minor-league rehab start with Double-A Reading on Wednesday. For now, Kolby Allard will stay in the team's starting rotation and start against the Mariners in Seattle this week, but Walker will eventually take his spot when he's deemed healthy enough to return from […]

Carlos Estevez Open To Any Role With New Team

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed reliever Carlos Estevez said he's open to any role his new team gives him after being acquired from the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday in exchange for pitching prospects George Klassen and Samuel Aldegheri. "However I can put a grain of sand onto this beautiful beach that these guys built, I'm down […]

Francisco Alvarez Out With Sore Shoulder

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (shoulder) has been dealing with a sore left shoulder, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Alvarez will be available off the bench in Monday's series opener against the visiting Minnesota Twins, but the Mets hope to give him the full day off. Luis Torrens will do the catching for the […]

Padres Hoping Yu Darvish Returns This Year

The San Diego Padres are holding out hope that right-hander Yu Darvish (elbow, personal) will return this season. They are giving Darvish support and space and admire him as an "honorable man" after he volunteered to go on the restricted list to open a spot up on the team's roster. Darvish initially landed on the […]

Mariners Acquiring Justin Turner From Blue Jays

The Seattle Mariners are acquiring veteran corner infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, according to sources. The Blue Jays will receive an unnamed minor-leaguer in return. As the Mariners continue to seek offense, they will add the 39-year-old right-handed hitter as an option at either first base or designated hitter […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Making First Start At Third Base

New York Yankees outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is making his first career start at third base on Monday in the series opener against the hosting Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler in just his second game with the team. Chisholm will hit sixth in the batting order after starting in center field and batting sixth […]

Nestor Cortes Could Be Moved At Trade Deadline

The New York Post's Jon Heyman writes that New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes is a name that's out there with the trade deadline coming on Tuesday. Heyman says that he wouldn't be shocked if Cortes is moved. There are plenty of teams out there seeking starting pitching at this year's deadline, although it's unclear […]

Yankees Activate Giancarlo Stanton From Injured List

The New York Yankees activated outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and designated outfielder Jahmai Jones for assignment in a corresponding move. The Yankees haven't released their starting lineup for Monday's series opener in Philadelphia against the Phillies, but Stanton is likely to be back in there as the […]

Nick Yorke Heading To Pirates In A Trade

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired infield prospect Nick Yorke from the Boston Red Sox on Monday in exchange for right-hander Quinn Priester, according to sources. Yorke was considered Boston's No. 6 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and joined the organization as a surprise first-rounder (17th overall) in 2020. The 22-year-old right-handed-hitting second baseman got off to a […]