Brandon Woodruff Hit by Comebacker in Rehab Game, to Undergo X-Rays

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (elbow, shoulder) was pulled from his minor-league rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Nashville after being hit on the right elbow by a 108.2 mph comebacker with two outs in the second inning, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Woodruff will return to Milwaukee for X-rays and additional testing on Wednesday, […]

Dylan Crews Hasn't Done Any Baseball Activities

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) is still building up his strength in his injured oblique, according to manager Dave Martinez, and hasn't been able to swing a bat yet or do any baseball activities as he recovers from a strained left oblique. Crews has already missed two weeks with his injury and doesn't appear […]

A's Targeting Monday for Nick Kurtz's Return

Athletics general manager David Forst said that the target for first base prospect Nick Kurtz's (hip) return to the team is Monday in Anaheim for the series opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels. Kurtz is recovering from a strained left hip flexor and won't resume running until Saturday, but the A's apparently are comfortable […]

Reese Olson Receives Injection, Will Play Catch on Thursday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson (finger) received an injection on Tuesday to treat the remaining inflammation in his right ring finger and will resume playing catch on Thursday, according to the Detroit News' Chris McCosky. It's unknown when Olson will be ready to return from the 15-day injured list after landing on the shelf on […]

Sawyer Gipson-Long to Start on Wednesday

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that right-handed pitching prospect Sawyer Gipson-Long (elbow, hip) will make the start on Wednesday against the division-rival Chicago White Sox. Gipson-Long will be making his first big-league start since undergoing Tommy John surgery last April and a hip surgery in July, so even though the matchup is an excellent […]

Eury Perez Likely to Make Season Debut Early Next Week

Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said that right-hander Eury Perez (elbow) will make his final minor-league rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Jacksonville and will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list after that, likely to make his 2025 debut in the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates that runs from June 9-11. Fantasy managers should […]

Ezequiel Tovar Out Until at Least Friday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) is out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Miami marlins and will also be out in Wednesday's series finale with a left-oblique injury that he suffered in Monday night's win, according to MLB.com's Thomas Harding. The Rockies are off on Thursday, so Tovar's next chance to return to […]

Yimi Garcia Plays Catch on Flat Ground

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia (shoulder) played catch on flat ground on Tuesday. Garcia is throwing for the first time since receiving a cortisone injection in his right shoulder last Monday. Until the 34-year-old resumes throwing off a mound, we won't have a clear timetable for his return […]

Bryce Eldridge Being Promoted to Triple-A

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge is being promoted to Triple-A Sacramento from Double-A Richmond on Tuesday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser. Per MLB Pipeline, Eldridge is the club's top prospect, and given the team's needs at the big-league level, he could make his MLB debut this year sooner than […]

Jordan Hicks Placed on 15-Day Injured List With Toe Inflammation

The San Francisco Giants placed right-hander Jordan Hicks (toe) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with right-toe inflammation and recalled pitcher Sean Hjelle from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea. Hicks lost the majority of his fantasy value when he was demoted from the starting rotation […]

Gavin Sheets Active for Padres

San Diego Padres outfielder Gavin Sheets (head) is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth on Tuesday against the division-rival San Francisco Giants and right-hander Landen Roupp at Oracle Park. Sheets took Monday's series-opener win in San Francisco off after running into the left-field fence full speed in Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Pirates […]

Maikel Garcia Returns to Lineup on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (thumb) is back at third base and is hitting third for the Royals in Tuesday's contest against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Andre Pallante at Busch Stadium. Garcia will return to action after being scratched from Sunday's lineup in the series finale against the Detroit Tigers, but […]

Dodgers Don't Have Designated Closer

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that "right now, there is no dedicated closer." Because of how poorly left-handed reliever Tanner Scott has pitched of late, Roberts isn't anointing him the primary closer, even though the team is without Kirby Yates (hamstring) and Michael Kopech (shoulder). The 30-year-old southpaw took a blown save and […]

Jac Caglianone in the Six-Hole in MLB Debut

Kansas City Royals first base prospect Jac Caglianone is serving as the designated hitter and batting sixth in his major-league debut on Tuesday in St. Louis against the Cardinals and right-hander Andre Pallante. Caglianone arrives to much fanfare as MLB Pipeline's 10th overall prospect in all of baseball. The 22-year-old left-handed slugger was taken sixth […]

Adolis Garcia Remains on the Bench

Texas Rangers slumping outfielder Adolis Garcia will start yet another game on the bench on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Alejandro Osuna is starting in right field and will bat fifth against Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen. The Rangers are giving Garcia a mental break for the fourth straight game […]

Evan Carter Activated and Starting Against Rays

The Texas Rangers announced on Tuesday that they activated outfielder Evan Carter (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list. Catcher Tucker Barnhart, who was designated for assignment on Sunday, elected free agency. Carter is starting in center field on Tuesday and is hitting eighth against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen. After three minor-league rehab games […]

Anthony Santander Receives PRP Injection

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter Anthony Santander (shoulder) received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his injured left shoulder and will take five to seven days off before throwing and ramping up, according to The Athletic's Mitch Bannon. Santander is currently on the 10-day injured list and probably won't be able to return when he's eligible […]

Max Scherzer to Face Live Hitters in Game Setting This Weekend

The Athletic's Mitch Bannon writes that the next step for Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) is a minor-league rehab game in the rookie-level Florida Complex League or a simulated game in Florida this weekend. Scherzer threw almost 40 pitches to live hitters on Tuesday and continues to progress in his rehab from a […]

Andres Gimenez Activated and Starting on Tuesday

The Toronto Blue Jays activated infielder Andres Gimenez (quadriceps) and catcher Tyler Heineman (concussion) from the injured list on Tuesday, according to Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith. In corresponding moves, the Blue Jays designated infielder Michael Stefanic and catcher Ali Sanchez for assignment. Gimenez is starting at second base and batting ninth on Tuesday against Philadelphia Phillies […]

Bryce Harper Back in Tuesday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (elbow) is back at first base and is hitting third in Tuesday's series opener in Canada against the hosting Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Bowden Francis. It's the first time Harper has played since being hit by a pitch on his elbow last Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. Fantasy […]

Kyle Tucker Out With Finger Injury

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (finger) is sitting out Tuesday's series opener against the hosting Washington Nationals in D.C. after jamming his right ring finger in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. X-rays came back for any fractures, though, and Tucker will get an extra day off after a travel day on Monday. It's the […]

Marcelo Mayer Sitting Against a Left-Hander

Boston Red Sox rookie infielder Marcelo Mayer is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the visiting Los Angeles Angels with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the mound. Abraham Toro will make the start at the hot corner and will bat fifth against Kikuchi, who he has hit .125 against in just eight career […]

Marlins Place Max Meyer on 15-Day Injured List With Hip Impingement

The Miami Marlins placed right-hander Max Meyer (hip) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a left-hip impingement and recalled right-hander George Soriano from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. It remains to be seen if Meyer will be ready to come off the IL when he's eligible in a few weeks on June […]

Ezequiel Tovar Out on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (ribs) is absent from the team's starting lineup for Tuesday's contest in Miami against the Marlins. Orlando Arcia will take over at the 6 and bat sixth against Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara. Tovar was pulled from Monday's win over the Fish as a precaution with an injury to his left […]

Nick Gonzales Comes Off Injured List, in Starting Lineup on Tuesday

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Tuesday that they reinstated infielder Nick Gonzales (ankle) from the 60-day injured list and optioned infielder/outfielder Nick Solak to Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Additionally, right-hander Kyle Nicolas was recalled from Indianapolis. Gonzales is back at second base and is hitting sixth on Tuesday against the visiting Houston Astros […]

Jorbit Vivas Sent to Triple-A

The New York Yankees announced on Tuesday that they optioned infield prospect Jorbit Vivas to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to make room for infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique) returning from the 10-day injured list. Vivas, the team's No. 19 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will head back to the farm after hitting just .156 (7-for-45) with a home […]

Luke Weaver Officially Lands on 15-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees officially announced on Tuesday that they placed right-handed reliever Luke Weaver (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 1) with a left-hamstring strain and recalled right-hander Yerry De los Santos from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Weaver injured his hamstring warming up before Sunday's win over the Los […]

Ryne Nelson Taking Vacant Rotation Spot in Arizona

Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro reports that Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson will return to the starting rotation with right-hander Corbin Burnes (elbow) going on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. There's a chance Burnes could have to miss the rest of the 2025 season after injuring his right elbow in his last start on Sunday […]

Corbin Burnes Officially Placed on Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks officially placed right-hander Corbin Burnes (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with right-elbow inflammation and recalled left-hander Tommy Henry from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move, according to Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro. With Burnes potentially missing significant time, potentially for the rest of the season, right-hander Ryne Nelson will jump […]

Zach Agnos Placed on Bereavement List

The Colorado Rockies announced on Tuesday that they placed rookie right-handed reliever Zach Agnos on the bereavement list and recalled right-hander Angel Chivilli from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Agnos will be away from the team for at least a couple days and probably won't rejoin the club until Friday for their series opener […]