Alika Williams Activated And Optioned

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated infielder Alika Williams (wrist) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis. Williams recently missed some time with a right-wrist sprain, but he's healthy now and will go back to the minors to bide his time until Pittsburgh needs more infield depth at the major-league level. […]

Cubs Cut Yan Gomes, Sign Tomas Nido

The Chicago Cubs designated veteran catcher Yan Gomes for assignment on Wednesday and signed free-agent catcher Tomas Nido to an undisclosed deal in a corresponding move. The 36-year-old Gomes just wasn't getting it done as the primary backup to starting catcher Miguel Amaya, slashing a pitiful .154/.179/.242 this year with two home runs, seven RBI, […]

Walker Buehler A Candidate To Hit The Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (hip) said there have been talks about him getting some sort of "blow," perhaps a week but maybe up to a month, amid his struggles so far this season in his return from Tommy John surgery last year. Buehler also took a comebacker off his hip in his start […]

Joc Pederson Sitting Against Left-Hander

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder/designated hitter Joc Pederson will retreat to the bench on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals with left-hander Patrick Corbin toeing the rubber in D.C. Pederson has made just one start this year against a left-handed starting pitcher, so it's no surprise to see him sitting at the start of this contest. Eugenio Suarez […]

Trea Turner Getting A Breather On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner will head to the bench for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting San Diego Padres as the Phillies go for the three-game sweep. Turner just returned from a long stint on the injured list earlier this week with a significant hamstring strain, so his day of rest on Wednesday was […]

Masyn Winn Returns From Illness

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (illness) is feeling better on Wednesday and is back in the starting lineup against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Yonny Chirinos, starting at shortstop and batting leadoff for the Red Birds. Winn was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with an illness but is feeling better a day later and should […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Scratched With Hamstring Tightness

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (hamstring) was scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals with right-hamstring tightness for precautionary reasons. Chisholm will be available off the bench and should be considered day-to-day. Vidal Brujan will get the start in center field and will bat seventh, while Otto Lopez draws into […]

TJ Friedl Still Out Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for the series finale on Wednesday against the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates. Friedl was forced from the series opener on Monday due to a tight hamstring and will now miss his second straight game. The 28-year-old doesn't think it's a serious injury and should […]

Tests On Aaron Judge's Hand Come Back Negative For Fractures

New York Yankees superstar outfielder Aaron Judge (hand) said tests on his left hand came back negative and he's not dealing with any fractures. Judge singled and scored in his first at-bat in the eventual 4-2 win over the division-rival Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, but he was hit in the left hand by a pitch […]

Kodai Senga To Throw Bullpen Wednesday, Could Face Hitters This Weekend

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder, triceps) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, after which he could be in position to begin facing live hitters this weekend, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Senga threw 30-plus pitches in a two-inning bullpen session last Saturday as he works his way back from a […]

Connor Williams In Discussions With Multiple Teams

Former Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins free-agent center Connor Williams (knee), who is coming off season-ending knee surgery, expects to be ready for the start of the 2024 regular season and is in discussions with multiple teams about where to play this year. Williams plans to pick his new team before training camp begins at […]

Matthew Stafford Wants More Guaranteed Money

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford wants more guaranteed money in his deal and wouldn't mind a raise, either, as he looks to tweak his contract. Stafford will make $31 million, $32 million and $31 million in the final three years of his current deal, but nothing is guaranteed after the 2024 season. He received […]

Aaron Judge Leaves After Hit-By-Pitch

New York Yankees superstar outfielder Aaron Judge (hand) was removed from Tuesday's contest against the visiting division-rival Baltimore Orioles after being hit in the left hand by a pitch in the third inning. Trent Grisham replaced Judge in center field. Before leaving early, Judge singled and scored a run to boost his season average to […]

Steven Matz Experiences More Back Soreness

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Steven Matz (back) experienced soreness the day after his third minor-league rehab appearance on Sunday. Matz is currently on the injured list with a lower-back strain and is headed to Los Angeles to get a second opinion in the next couple of days. The 33-year-old veteran southpaw's back injury originally cropped […]

Yoan Moncada Could Return Around All-Star Break

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said that third baseman Yoan Moncada (groin) is on track to return to the team around the All-Star break in mid-July. The oft-injured Moncada has been out since early May when he suffered a groin strain, but the 29-year-old Cuban has made good progress and is nearing a […]

Alex Lange To Have Surgery Next Week, Could Miss Rest Of The Season

Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Alex Lange (lat) is going to need surgery for a right-lat avulsion, which is scheduled for early next week. The Tigers aren't putting a timetable on Lange's recovery, but his season is now likely over. The 28-year-old suffered the injury while pitching for Triple-A Toledo last Friday and will now be […]

Brendan Rodgers Going On Rehab Assignment

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) will go on a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque before returning from the 10-day injured list due to a left-hamstring strain. Rodgers was put on the injured list on June 8 but may only need a couple of rehab games before the Rockies feel comfortable bringing him […]

Jordan Westburg Leaves Early With Hip Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (hip) left Tuesday's game early against the division-rival New York Yankees due to left-hip discomfort. Westburg struck out swinging in his only at-bat of the contest in the first inning and ended up leaving the game in the bottom of the second inning, being replaced at the hot corner […]

Cody Poteet Won't Throw For 1-2 Weeks

New York Yankees right-hander Cody Poteet (triceps) is dealing with a right-triceps strain and will be shut down from throwing for one to two weeks. It's been a small sample size for Poteet in the big leagues this year, but when he's been on the mound, he's been very reliable for the Yankees. Poteet currently […]

Yankees Move Clarke Schmidt To 60-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees transferred right-hander Clarke Schmidt (lat) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured before Tuesday's game. It doesn't really change much in terms of Schmidt's timetable after he was shut down from throwing for four to six weeks after initially being placed on the 10-day IL on May 30 with […]

Anthony Rizzo Shut Down From Baseball Activities For 4-5 Weeks

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (forearm) said he's going to go at least four to five weeks without baseball activities after being placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to a fractured right forearm that he suffered on Sunday night against the division-rival Boston Red Sox. It will be eight weeks […]

Alex Kirilloff Hits The 10-Day Injured List

The Minnesota Twins rescinded first baseman Alex Kirilloff's (back) option to Triple-A St. Paul and instead placed him on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a back injury. Kirilloff has been dealing with back and nerve issues. He underwent an MRI exam on May 26 but didn't want to come off the field. Based […]

Josh Smith Back For Rangers On Tuesday

Texas Rangers infielder Josh Smith (hamstring) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday, serving as the designated hitter and batting third against the visiting New York Mets and right-hander Luis Severino. Smith will return to action after missing the last four games with tightness in his hamstring. Ezequiel Duran will man the hot […]

Jonah Heim Back From Paternity List

The Texas Rangers activated catcher Jonah Heim from the paternity list on Tuesday and optioned catcher Sam Huff to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Heim will immediately return to Tuesday's starting lineup against the visiting New York Mets and right-hander Luis Severino, doing the catching for right-hander Michael Lorenzen and batting in the […]

Max Scherzer's Season Debut To Come On Saturday

Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer (back, thumb) will make his 2024 debut this Saturday against the visiting Kansas City Royals. Scherzer had back surgery in the offseason, which caused him to open this year on the injured list, and then thumb and forearm injuries caused his minor-league rehab assignment to be interrupted. The 39-year-old future […]

Adolis Garcia Getting A Breather On Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia will start on the bench on Tuesday against the visiting New York Mets. This will be Garcia's first day off since April 27. Garcia hasn't been quite as good as he was as a second-time All-Star in 2023, but he still has 13 home runs, 40 RBI and six stolen […]

Mike Tauchman To "Miss Significant Time"

Chicago Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman (groin) is being placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 left-groin strain. Tauchman's injury will require four weeks to heal, and manager Craig Counsell said, "He's going to miss significant time." The 33-year-old left-handed slugger will not return to the Cubs' lineup until after the All-Star break. […]

Christopher Morel Resting Against Giants

Chicago Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel will take a seat on the bench for Tuesday's contest against the visiting San Francisco Giants. Morel's average has dropped under .200 on the year and he has just one hit in 20 at-bats with five strikeouts in his last five games. In the month of June, he's gone […]

David Hamilton Not Playing On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox infielder David Hamilton (side) is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday versus the hosting Toronto Blue Jays. Hamilton left Monday's series opener in Canada early with left-side discomfort and will sit out for at least one game. For now, fantasy managers in deeper leagues should consider him day-to-day. Ceddanne Rafaela […]

Astros Place Justin Verlander On 15-Day Injured List

The Houston Astros placed right-hander Justin Verlander (neck) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 16) on Tuesday with neck discomfort and recalled right-hander Nick Hernandez from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Verlander was scratched from his start last Saturday with neck discomfort and is now headed to the IL because he […]