Austin Hays Dealing With Bruised Foot

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays (foot) was removed from Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals in the eighth inning after fouling a pitch off his left foot, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer. Hays was diagnosed with a bruised foot. Before leaving the contest, the 29-year-old went 0-for-2 with a walk, a […]

Ronald Acuna Jr., Nick Allen Resting in Game 1 of Doubleheader

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and shortstop Nick Allen will start Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies on the bench. Stuart Fairchild is starting in right field and batting seventh, while Luke Williams is starting at shortstop and batting out of the nine-hole against Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. Acuna made […]

Bryce Harper Sitting Out of Game 1 of Doubleheader

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (elbow) is feeling better, according to manager Rob Thomson, but he's out of the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the division-rival Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday. The swelling in Harper's right elbow has gone down, and he could play in Game 2. […]

Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones Splitting Reps at OTAs

Indianapolis Colts quarterbacks Anthony Richardson (back) and Daniel Jones are splitting repetitions during organized team activities this week, according to The Athletic's James Boyd. Richardson missed the last two games of the 2024 season due to a back injury, but he's fully recovered now and is in a full-on competition for the starting gig under […]

Zay Flowers Participating in OTAs

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (knee) was seen taking part in organized team activities on Wednesday. Flowers sprained his right knee in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Cleveland Browns and was unable to play in either of the team's postseason games. The 24-year-old didn't need surgery in the offseason, though, and should […]

Jaylen Waddle Looking Good at OTAs

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was the star of the show during organized team activities on Wednesday, according to the Miami Herald's Omar Kelly. Waddle had career-lows across the board in catches (58), targets (83), receiving yards (744) and touchdowns (two) in 15 starts in his fourth NFL season in 2024 in a Dolphins […]

Tyreek Hill Hasn't Resumed Catching the Ball

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (wrist) has not started catching the ball yet during offseason workouts, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Outside of catching balls, Hill is taking part in most of the drills during organized team activities. The 31-year-old All-Pro speedster had two surgeries on his left wrist this offseason but has […]

Falcons, Ryan Neuzil Agree On Two-Year Deal

The Atlanta Falcons and restricted free-agent center Ryan Neuzil reached an agreement on Wednesday on a two-year, $9.5 million deal that includes $6.25 million guaranteed, according to agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln. Neuzil will return to Atlanta for his fourth year in 2025 after starting eight of the 17 games that he appeared in […]

Josh Downs Misses Practice With Soft-Tissue Injury

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (undisclosed) and tight end Drew Ogletree (undisclosed) both miss Wednesday's voluntary practice with soft-tissue injuries. Downs has had his share of injuries already through two NFL seasons, so although it's early in the offseason, his health is worth watching closely the closer we get to training camp and the […]

Cooper Kupp Could Work Underneath in Middle of the Field

The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar writes that new Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp could work underneath in the middle of the field in his first year with the team, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba serving as the big-play threat deeper down the field. Kupp and Smith-Njigba have overlapping skill sets, and general manager John Schneider said the […]

Terry McLaurin Absent for Final OTA Session

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin was absent for voluntary organized team activities this week, according to The Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala. The All-Pro wideout had been a full participant previously but is entering the final year of his three-year, $68.2 million contract that he signed in 2022. The 29-year-old is coming off a huge […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Could be MLB-Ready Next Week

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique) could play in minor-league rehab games by the end of the week. Manager Aaron Boone said it's possible that Chisholm will be major-league-ready at some point next week. The 27-year-old left-handed hitter took hacks at Double-A Somerset on Tuesday. He's almost four weeks removed from a strained […]

Rays Acquire Matt Thaiss From White Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired catcher Matt Thaiss from the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday in exchange for outfielder Dru Baker, the team announced. In a corresponding move to make room on the 40-man roster, the Rays transferred outfielder Jonny DeLuca (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list. Thaiss could instantly become the backup to Danny […]

Korey Lee Returns From Injured List

The Chicago White Sox reinstated catcher Korey Lee (ankle) from the 10-day injured list before their game at Citi Field on Tuesday against the New York Mets. Lee did not play on Tuesday but made the start behind the plate in Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Mets and went 1-for-4 with two runs scored. Even […]

Victor Vodnik Rejoins Rockies Bullpen

The Colorado Rockies reinstated right-handed reliever Victor Vodnik (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned right-handed reliever Angel Chivilli to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Vodnik did not appear in Tuesday's contest against the Chicago Cubs and has been out over a month with inflammation in his right shoulder. The 25-year-old […]

Kyle Finnegan Available on Wednesday

Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan (shoulder) is good to go for Wednesday's contest against the hosting Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park, according to manager Dave Martinez. Even if the Nats don't give Finnegan a save opportunity, the Nats might look to get him into the game regardless since he last pitched last Thursday, giving up […]

Tyler O'Neill Getting Close to Rehab Assignment

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) is doing baseball activities and is close to going on a minor-league rehab assignment, according to MASN's Roch Kubatko. Barring a setback once O'Neill starts his rehab assignment, he should be an option to come off the 10-day injured list and rejoin Baltimore's big-league outfield in early June. The […]

Still No Timeline for Grayson Rodriguez

There is still no timeline for Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez's (elbow, lat) return, according to MASN's Roch Kubatko. Rodriguez threw on flat ground on Wednesday. The 25-year-old probably would have already returned to the Orioles' starting rotation, if not for a lat strain that he was diagnosed with in late April. He opened the […]

Slade Cecconi to Start on Saturday Against Angels

The Cleveland Guardians have right-hander Slade Cecconi (groin) listed as their probable start for Saturday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels. Cecconi was scratched from his scheduled outing on Wednesday in the series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and now he'll get a much more favorable matchup this weekend in what will be just […]

Cole Ragans Could Start Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans (groin) threw a two-up bullpen session on Wednesday, and if he comes out of that well, he's likely to start a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, according to MLB.com's Anne Rogers. Ragans is eligible to come off the 15-day injured list this Sunday, but that obviously isn't going to […]

Seth Lugo to Return From Injured List and Start on Friday

Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo (finger) is scheduled to be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Friday's series opener against the division-rival Detroit Tigers, according to manager Matt Quatraro. Lugo has been sidelined with inflammation in his right middle finger, but he's going to come off the IL immediately when he's eligible […]

Mike Trout Hits Against Minor-League Pitcher

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) hit against a minor-league pitcher on Wednesday and also ran the bases more aggressively than on Tuesday, but not 100%, according to the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher. Trout is getting closer to being able to go on a minor-league rehab assignment after landing on the injured list […]

Bo Bichette Out on Wednesday With Back Tightness

Updating a previous report, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (back) is out of Wednesday's starting lineup against the hosting Texas Rangers due to lower-back tightness that he's been battling for a little bit, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. It's also why Bichette was the designated hitter on Tuesday. The Blue Jays consider Bichette to […]

Carson Kelly Making his Return on Wednesday

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (illness) is back behind the plate and is batting fifth on Wednesday against the visiting Colorado Rockies and right-hander Tanner Gordon at Wrigley Field. This will be Kelly's first start since May 23 while dealing with a recent illness, but he appeared in two games recently and went 2-for-3 with […]

Brendan Donovan Back in the Lineup on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (hip) is back at second base and is batting third for the Cardinals in Wednesday's road contest against the Baltimore Orioles and left-hander Cade Povich at Camden Yards. Donovan is back a day after being scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup with tightness in his hip. The 28-year-old German […]

Xavier Edwards to Play in a Couple Rehab Games

Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards (back) will play in a couple of minor-league rehab games at Triple-A Jacksonville before returning from the 10-day injured list. "Get him back very soon" manager Clayton McCullough said. Edwards will play shortstop when he returns, with Otto Lopez returning to second base. The 25-year-old speedster has been out since […]

Kyle Gibson Signing With Rays

Veteran free-agent right-hander Kyle Gibson is signing an undisclosed deal with the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman. Gibson lands on his feet quickly after being released recently by the Baltimore Orioles after just four starts in which he held a brutal 16.78 ERA and 2.92 WHIP with […]

Camilo Doval to Replace Ryan Walker as Giants Closer

San Francisco Giants right-handed reliever Camilo Doval will take over as the team's primary closer over right-hander Ryan Walker, according to manager Bob Melvin. Doval hasn't allowed a run in his last 19 appearances while posting a sharp 1.16 ERA, a 0.73 WHIP, five saves, 20 strikeouts and eight walks in his 23 1/3 relief […]

Christian Walker Removed Early After Being Hit by a Pitch on his Hand

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (hand) was removed from Wednesday's game early against the division-rival Athletics after he was hit on the right hand with a 96 mph fastball in the fourth inning, according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Walker was replaced by pinch-hitter Mauricio Dubon, who took over at first base. The 34-year-old […]

Corey Seager Officially Activated and Starting on Wednesday

The Texas Rangers announced on Wednesday that they officially activated shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder Blaine Crim to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Seager is serving as the designated hitter and will bat third in Wednesday's contest against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Paxton […]