Chase DeLauter Being Promoted To Triple-A

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter will be promoted from Double-A Akron to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday. DeLauter, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, earned the promotion by hitting .252/.328/.441 with a .770 OPS, five home runs, 16 RBI and 18 runs scored in 30 games at Akron. The 22-year-old former 16th overall […]

Alex Cobb Goes On 15-Day Injured List

The Cleveland Guardians placed right-hander Alex Cobb (finger) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a fractured nail on his right hand and selected the contract of left-hander Anthony Gose from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. The team also moved left-hander Sam Hentges (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list. Cobb just can't seem […]

Andy Pages Sent To Triple-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned rookie outfielder Andy Pages to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday to help make room for third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) and infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle, wrist), who both came off the 60-day injured list. Pages is expected to be recalled in two weeks when rosters expand for the final month […]

Freddie Freeman In Dodgers Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (finger) is in the team's starting lineup on Monday against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium despite suffering a hairline fracture in his right middle finger on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Freeman missed the series finale at Busch Stadium and was believed to need more time, […]

Andrew Benintendi Sitting Against Southpaw

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi will take a seat on the bench on Monday against the San Francisco Giants and left-hander Kyle Harrison at Oracle Park. With Benintendi opening the game on the bench, Corey Julks will start in left field and occupy the No. 8 spot in the batting order against Harrison. Benintendi […]

Yandy Diaz Back In Rays Lineup Against Oakland

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (forearm) is back in the team's starting lineup on Monday against the Oakland Athletics and right-hander Joe Boyle at Oakland Coliseum, serving as the designated hitter and batting in his customary leadoff position. Brandon Lowe will get the nod at first base and occupy the two-hole, with Jose […]

Anthony Rendon Returns On Monday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (elbow) is back at third base and is batting fifth for the Halos on Monday against the Kansas City Royals and veteran right-hander Seth Lugo at Kauffman Stadium. Rendon was hit by a pitch on Friday and missed the contests on both Saturday and Sunday, but he's back […]

Maikel Garcia Out Against Angels

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia and outfielder Hunter Renfroe are both on the bench for Monday's tilt against the Los Angeles Angels at Kauffman Stadium. Paul DeJong is starting at the hot corner for the Royals and batting eighth, while Adam Frazier will get the start in right field and hit seventh against […]

Wilyer Abreu, David Hamilton Sitting Against Left-Hander

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu and middle infielder David Hamilton will both take a seat on the bench on Monday against the Houston Astros and left-hander Yusei Kikuchi at Minute Maid Park. Rob Refsnyder is getting the start in left field and will hit third, while Romy Gonzalez is starting at the keystone and […]

Trey Cabbage Recalled, Pedro Leon Sent Down

The Houston Astros recalled outfielder Trey Cabbage from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday and optioned outfield prospect Pedro Leon to Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Cabbage has immediately been put in the team's starting lineup on Monday at Minute Maid Park against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Tanner Houck, as he's playing right […]

Luis Garcia Won't Return For Astros In 2024

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) will not pitch for the team for the remainder of the season, according to manager Joe Espada. Garcia will resume playing catch this weekend but is now aiming to be ready for the start of the 2025 campaign. The 27-year-old will now end up missing the entire 2024 season […]

Alex Bregman Remains Absent On Monday

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (elbow) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener at Minute Maid Park against the Boston Red Sox. Rookie infielder Shay Whitcomb will make his third straight start at the hot corner and will bat ninth against Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck. This will be Bregman's fourth […]

Ryan O'Hearn, Cedric Mullins Out Versus Lefty

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Cedric Mullins are sitting out Monday's game against the New York Mets at Citi Field with a left-hander on the mound. Eloy Jimenez is serving as Baltimore's DH and will hit sixth, while rookie Colton Cowser will start in center field and bat seventh against Mets […]

Jeff McNeil Out Against A Lefty

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil retreats to the bench for Monday's series opener against the Baltimore Orioles at Citi Field with a left-hander making the start. With McNeil starting on the bench, veteran Jose Iglesias will start at second base and hit sixth for the Mets against Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers. McNeil, a former […]

Brandon Nimmo Out On Monday; MRI Comes Back Clean

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles at Citi Field, but the good news is that his MRI exam came back clean, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. The Mets are calling Nimmo day-to-day after he was pulled from Sunday's game early with shoulder […]

Alek Manoah Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays moved right-hander Alek Manoah (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Monday to make room on the 40-man roster for left-hander Easton Lucas, who they claimed off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. Lucas has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. Manoah had already been ruled out for the rest of the 2024 […]

Bo Bichette To Start Running In A Few Days

The Toronto Blue Jays expect shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) to start running in the next two to three days, according to manager John Schneider. Bichette is already doing some hitting and defensive drills at the team's spring training complex in Dunedin, Fla. Once the 26-year-old is able to run the bases successfully, he's likely to […]

Leo Jimenez Sitting Against Reds

Toronto Blue Jays rookie shortstop Leo Jimenez (knee) will draw out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds at the Rogers Centre. Ernie Clement will start at shortstop for the Jays and will hit seventh against Reds right-hander Julian Aguiar, who will be making his major-league debut. It's the second […]

Julian Aguiar Called Up To Make Big-League Debut

The Cincinnati Reds recalled right-handed pitching prospect Julian Aguiar from Triple-A Louisville on Monday to make his major-league debut and start against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Aguiar, a former 12th-round pick and the team's No. 11 prospect per MLB Pipeline, gets the nod for his MLB debut after going a combined 5-4 […]

Noelvi Marte Sitting On Monday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte is out of the team's starting lineup on Monday for the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman at Rogers Centre. Santiago Espinal is getting the start at third base and will bat ninth in the order against Gausman. It's the second straight game that […]

Diamondbacks Place Ketel Marte On 10-Day Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a sprained left ankle and recalled first baseman Pavin Smith from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Marte has been battling a left-ankle injury for over a week now and will now get 10 days to rest up […]

Reynaldo Lopez Reinstated From Injured List, Will Start On Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves reinstated right-hander Reynaldo Lopez (forearm) from the 15-day injured list on Monday and optioned right-hander Jimmy Herget to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Lopez will make his return and start in the series opener on Tuesday versus the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park. The 30-year-old first-time All-Star in 2024 has […]

Austin Riley Out 6-8 Weeks With Fractured Hand

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (hand) had an MRI exam on Monday that showed a right-hand fracture. Riley is expected to miss roughly six to eight weeks with the injury, meaning fantasy managers will lose him for the rest of the regular season. There's a chance the 27-year-old right-handed slugger could return to the […]

Ja'Marr Chase Returns To Practice On Monday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase returned to training camp practice on Monday. Due to an ongoing contract dispute with the team, Chase has been present at camp but hasn't been participating in on-field workouts. The 24-year-old star pass-catcher also hasn't seen any preseason action during his hold-in. It remains to be seen if the […]

Christian Kirk Won't Play This Week

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said that wide receiver Christian Kirk (calf) and quarterback C.J. Beathard (groin) won't play in the preseason finale this Friday against the Atlanta Falcons on the road. Kirk missed practice last week due to what is considered a mild calf injury, so the team is playing it safe with […]

Justin Herbert Does Some Throwing

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (foot) did some stationary throwing on Saturday before the team's preseason contest against the Los Angeles Rams without really pushing off on his right foot. Herbert shed his walking boot right at the two-week mark last Thursday as he recovers from plantar fasciitis in his foot. The Chargers haven't […]

Chiefs Not Expected To Play Starters In Preseason Finale

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to sit their starters in the preseason finale this Thursday against the Chicago Bears. "I'll probably sit the starters, the way it looks right now," head coach Andy Reid said. It means that we won't see quarterback Patrick Mahomes and company again until the season kicks off on Thursday […]

Mike Williams Expects To Take Team Reps Next Week

New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) told Jets reporters that he expects to take team reps in training camp practice next week. Williams didn't take too long to come off the Physically Unable to Perform list in camp this summer, but he has yet to mix in with the rest of the team […]

Matthew Judon Not Demanding A New Contract

New Atlanta Falcons linebacker Matthew Judon said he isn't going to demand a new contract with the Falcons. "The Falcons know nothing about me as a football player or as a man. They know my previous resume. I can't really demand or ask for anything I haven't worked for. I'm gonna work for it," Judon […]

Commanders Officially Name Jayden Daniels The Starting QB

The Washington Commanders officially named No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels as their starting quarterback on Monday, according to head coach Dan Quinn. What had been expected all along is finally official, and Daniels will make his NFL regular-season debut in the Week 1 opener on Sept. 8 on the road against the Tampa Bay […]