Johnny Cueto Extends Opt-Out Dates With Rangers

Texas Rangers veteran right-hander Johnny Cueto extended his opt-out date with the team until June 14, with a second opt-out coming on July 1, according to a source. Cueto is still hoping to be called up to Texas' big-league roster soon and has gone 1-0 with a 2.50 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with two walks […]

Tyler Mahle To Face Hitters Wednesday

Texas Rangers right-hander Tyler Mahle (elbow) will face live hitters on Wednesday, according to manager Bruce Bochy. It will be the first of four live batting practice sessions for Mahle as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery that he had on May 22 of last year. The 29-year-old is making good progress but […]

Keynan Middleton To Have Season-Ending Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Keynan Middleton (forearm) will have season-ending surgery to fix the flexor tendon in his right arm. The timing of the procedure next week will give him a chance to return next season. The Cardinals signed Middleton to a one-year deal during spring training to serve in a key late-inning setup role, […]

Robert Gasser Not Dealing With Structural Damage

An MRI exam on Milwaukee Brewers rookie left-hander Robert Gasser's elbow came back negative for any structural damage, and manager Pat Murphy described Gasser's injury as tightness and soreness. "There's a possibility he could miss some time. But from the first MRI, I guess it looks pretty normal," Murphy said. The Brewers aren't going to […]

Edwin Diaz To Begin Rehab Assignment On Thursday

New York Mets right-handed reliever Edwin Diaz (shoulder), who is on the injured list with a right-shoulder impingement, threw a 21-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday and is scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday. The Mets still expect to have Diaz back as soon as he's eligible to come off the IL on […]

Evan Carter To Miss A Month Or More

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said on Tuesday that outfielder Evan Carter (back) will be out for around a month or more. "It's a little worse than we thought. It's not a stress fracture, I think we're calling it a stress reaction," Bochy said. The Rangers put the young outfielder on the 10-day injured list […]

Max Scherzer Throws Live BP Session Tuesday

Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer (back, arm) threw two 20-pitch innings of live batting practice on Tuesday and is hoping the next step will be to embark on a minor-league rehab assignment. Offseason surgery on his back caused Scherzer to miss the start of the 2024 regular season, and he was pulled off his initial […]

Cristian Javier To Have Tommy John Surgery

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery on Thursday, according to a league source. Javier sought the opinion of renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister, who recommended the reconstructive surgery that typically carries a 12- to 14-month recovery timeline. In a best-case scenario, Javier could return to Houston's rotation late next […]

Padres Pursuing Trade For Garrett Crochet

The San Diego Padres have recently shown strong interest in Chicago White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet, according to sources briefed on the White Sox's discussions, less than three months after acquiring right-hander Dylan Cease from Chicago. The Padres have more of a need for starting pitcher after putting both Joe Musgrove (elbow) and Yu Darvish […]

Ranger Suarez Still Trending To Start This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (hand) played catch on Tuesday and is still trending to make his next start this weekend in London against the division-rival New York Mets. "It looks good so far," manager Rob Thomson said. Suarez is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, and if he comes out of that […]

Gerrit Cole Will Have "At Least A Few" Rehab Starts

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Tuesday that right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) will have "at least a few" minor-league rehab starts before the team has him rejoin the big-league rotation. Cole will start his rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Tuesday and is scheduled to throw 40 to 50 pitches. The 33-year-old will […]

Corbin Carroll Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is retreating to the bench on Tuesday against the visiting division-rival San Francisco Giants with a left-hander on the bump. On Monday, the D-backs moved the struggling Carroll down to the eighth spot in the batting order. It's been tough going for last year's National League Rookie of the Year […]

Andrew Vaughn Returns Against Cubs

Chicago White Sox first baseman Andrew Vaughn (finger) is back at first base and is hitting second for the team on Tuesday at Wrigley Field against left-hander Shota Imanaga and the Chicago Cubs. A sprained left ring finger caused Vaughn to miss all three games last weekend for the White Sox, but he's healed up […]

Cedric Mullins Finds Himself On The Bench Again

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is on the bench again on Tuesday versus the Toronto Blue Jays and right-handed opener Trevor Richards. Rookie Colton Cowser is in center field and is batting seventh, while Austin Hays gets another start in left field and will bat sixth for the O's. This will be the third time […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Back At Third On Tuesday

For the second time in the last three games, Toronto Blue Jays infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is starting at third base and will hit third in the batting order on Tuesday against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Corbin Burnes. The Toronto Star's Mike Wilner writes that he was told Guerrero would play third base […]

Jacob Young Returns For Nationals

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young (hand) is back in center field and is batting in the nine-hole on Tuesday against the visiting division-rival New York Mets and left-hander David Peterson. Young will return to the outfield after missing the last two games due to swelling in his right hand. The 24-year-old is feeling good enough […]

CJ Abrams Back In Action Tuesday

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (shoulder) is back at shortstop and in his customary leadoff spot on Tuesday against the visiting New York Mets and left-hander David Peterson. Abrams will return to Washington's starting lineup for the first time since last Friday, and fantasy managers in all leagues will need to throw him back into […]

Jack Suwinski Recalled And Starting Tuesday

The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled outfielder Jack Suwinski from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday and placed outfielder Ji Hwan Bae (wrist) on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right wrist in a corresponding move. The team also added Liover Peguero to the active roster and placed outfielder Michael Taylor on the paternity list. Suwinski is starting […]

Henry Davis Back Behind The Plate For Pirates

After being called back up from Triple-A Indianapolis, Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis is back behind the dish on Tuesday and is batting eighth against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Tyler Glasnow. The Pirates sent the 24-year-old former first overall pick to the minors in early May after he started the year with […]

Bo Naylor Sitting Against Right-Hander

Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo. Instead, David Fry will do the catching for Cleveland and bat fifth in the lineup. Naylor has been out of the team's lineup now in four of their last five games […]

MLB Clears Shohei Ohtani In Gambling Investigation

After former translator Ippei Mizuhara's guilty plea, Major League Baseball has cleared Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and has closed its investigation, citing the thoroughness of the federal investigation and the criminal proceedings not being contested. "MLB considers Shohei Ohtani a victim of fraud and this matter has been closed," the league said […]

Noah Brown Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp

Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown (shoulder) is still recovering from labrum surgery on his shoulder for an injury that he suffered in the playoff game against the Cleveland Browns in January. However, the expectation is that he'll be ready for training camp at the end of July. Brown signed a one-year, $5 million maximum […]

Breece Hall Working Off To The Side Tuesday

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that running back Breece Hall (lower body) is "dealing with some lower-half stuff," but the team isn't concerned about it right now. Hall is set to work off to the side again on Tuesday. The 23-year-old was also working off to the side in a rehab group […]

Brandon Aiyuk Hasn't Reported To Minicamp

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has not reported to the team's mandatory minicamp this week as he seeks a new contract. Aiyuk will be subject to fines for however long he's not in attendance. The 26-year-old former first-rounder hasn't been present for any of the voluntary organized team activities this offseason either, so […]

Haason Reddick Expected To Attend Mandatory Minicamp

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that linebacker Haason Reddick, who has been absent for voluntary organized team activities this offseason, should be in attendance for the team's mandatory minicamp next week. "We know he's working his tail off to get where he needs to get to to have a productive '24 season," […]

Xavier Legette Still Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver Xavier Legette (hamstring) is still dealing with a hamstring issue that popped up last week as the voluntary organized team activities continue this week. The 23-year-old pass-catcher is dealing with a little tightness in his hamstring. The issue doesn't appear to be very serious, but the Panthers are taking […]

Ezekiel Elliott To Be Involved In Committee In Return To Dallas

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said the team will use a running-back-by-committee approach in 2024, although the exact members of the committee backfield aren't entirely clear yet. At the very least, it should be veteran Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle, with Royce Freeman, Deuce Vaughn, Hunter Luepke, Malik Davis, Snoop Conner and rookie Nathaniel […]

Tua Tagovailoa Present For Mandatory Minicamp

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters on Tuesday that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is present for mandatory minicamp. "In the flesh," McDaniel said. Tagovailoa is present this week, but he may not do much on the field as he seeks a contract extension that the two sides have been discussing for some time. The […]

Christian McCaffrey Resets RB Market, Signs Two-Year Extension

Reigning Offensive Player of the Year and San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has once again reset the running back market by signing a two-year contract extension on Tuesday that averages $19 million per year, according to sources. McCaffrey will receive an additional $8 million over what he was scheduled to make in the […]

Julio Teheran Latches On With Orioles

Free-agent right-hander Julio Teheran has signed a minor-league deal with the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. Teheran will give the Orioles some starting pitching depth after it was recently announced that both left-hander John Means (elbow) and Tyler Wells (elbow) will miss the rest of the 2024 season. The 33-year-old Teheran opted out of his minor-league […]