Yordan Alvarez Transferred to 60-Day Injured List

The Houston Astros transferred outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday, according to the Houston Chronicle's Matt Kawahara. In an additional moves, the Astros placed infielder Luis Guillorme (hamstring) on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain and recalled infielder Zack Short from Triple-A Sugar Land. Houston was hoping that […]

Teoscar Hernandez Getting a Breather

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is receiving the night off on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium against the visiting Chicago White Sox. Andy Pages is starting in right field and is batting fifth, while Tommy Edman makes the start in center field and hits eighth against White Sox left-hander Brandon Eisert. Hernandez went 2-for-4 in […]

Heliot Ramos Grabbing Pine on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos will take the day off on Wednesday in the tilt versus the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Luis Matos will draw into the lineup in left field and will hit sixth against Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly. It's a good time for a breather for Ramos, who has gone […]

Josh Naylor Returning to Diamondbacks Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor (neck) is serving as the designated hitter and will bat cleanup on Wednesday against the division-rival San Francisco Giants and right-hander Landen Roupp. Pavin Smith will make another start at first base and bat third for Arizona. Naylor was in the original lineup on Tuesday before being scratched and […]

Cal Raleigh on the Bench on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Kansas City Royals. Mitch Garver is behind the plate and will catch right-hander Logan Gilbert while hitting sixth against Royals left-hander Noah Cameron. Raleigh is receiving just his third day off of the season. In all fairness, it's […]

Gary Sanchez the DH on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Gary Sanchez (finger) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth on Wednesday against the hosting Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Jacob Stallings will do the catching and will hit out of the nine-hole. Sanchez was forced from Tuesday's 10-2 loss to Texas early after taking a foul tip […]

Logan O'Hoppe Resting Against Braves

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe will start on the bench for Wednesday's contest in Atlanta against the Braves at Truist Park. Travis d'Arnaud is behind the plate to catch left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and will hit seventh against Braves right-handed rookie Didier Fuentes. O'Hoppe will take the day off after starting in each of the […]

Oronde Gadsden an Active Pass-Catcher This Offseason

ESPN's Kris Rhim writes that Los Angeles Chargers rookie fifth-round tight end Oronde Gadsden was the most active pass-catcher during offseason workouts and became a favorite target of quarterback Justin Herbert. Gadsden's size (6-foot-5, 250 pounds) and speed (4.65-second 40-yard dash at the scouting combine) makes him difficult to cover and one to watch at […]

Brashard Smith's Speed Could be Put to Use

ESPN's Adam Teicher writes that judging from how rookie seventh-round running back Brashard Smith was used in offseason practices, the Kansas City Chiefs have plans for him. The 22-year-old ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash at the scouting combine and could fit in nicely with other offensive skill players on the team, including receivers Xavier Worthy […]

Pat Bryant Off to a Good Start

Denver Broncos rookie third-round wide receiver Pat Bryant consistently showed physicality to win contested catches during the team's offseason program, according to ESPN's Jeff Legwold. Additionally, quarterback Bo Nix showed the confidence to target Bryant in tight situations. Consistent playing time could be hard to come by with Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims Jr. and Troy […]

Cody Barton Quickly Becoming a Leader With his New Team

Tennessee Titans linebacker Cody Barton has already become a mentor to the team's young inside linebackers, especially second-year linebacker James Williams, according to ESPN's Turron Davenport. Barton is proving to be a much-needed savvy veteran for the Titans after signing a three-year deal worth $21 million in free agency this offseason. The 28-year-old has been […]

Montaric Brown has Worked With Starters

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown worked with the starters during offseason workouts and consistently made plays during spring practices, including two end-zone pass breakups in red-zone drills in minicamp. ESPN's Michael DiRocco writes that he has the advantage heading into training camp as a starter opposite Tyson Campbell. Second-year corner Jarrian Jones played well at […]

Justyn-Henry Malloy Recalled and Starting in Game 2

The Detroit Tigers recalled outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday and optioned right-hander Dylan Smith to Toledo after Game 1 of their doubleheader against the Washington Nationals. Malloy will serve as the designated hitter and will bat leadoff in Game 2 of the doubleheader on Wednesday against Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore. The Tigers […]

Riley Greene, Parker Meadows Taking Game 2 Off

Detroit Tigers outfielders Riley Greene and Parker Meadows will both take a seat for Game 2 of their doubleheader on Wednesday in D.C. against the hosting Washington Nationals. Jahmai Jones is starting in left field and batting third, while Wenceel Perez is making the start in right field and is hitting sixth against Nationals left-hander […]

Trent Grisham, Austin Wells Still Out for Yankees

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) and catcher Austin Wells (finger) remain out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays. Cody Bellinger is patrolling center field and is batting third, while Ben Rice will do the catching and hit leadoff versus Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios. Grisham is missing a […]

Bo Bichette "Feeling Better" but Still Out

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) is "feeling better today than he did yesterday," but he remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the division-rival New York Yankees. "He's … going through a little bit more of a regular day and the hope would be that he'd […]

Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto Sitting for Game 2 of Doubleheader

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper and catcher J.T. Realmuto are both on the bench for Game 2 of the team's doubleheader on Wednesday against the visiting San Diego Padres. Rookie Otto Kemp will start at first base and bat sixth, while Rafael Marchan will do the catching and hit eighth against Padres right-hander Dylan […]

Jake Burger Activated and Starting on Wednesday

The Texas Rangers activated infielder Jake Burger (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned third baseman Josh Jung to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Burger will serve as the designated hitter on Wednesday and will bat seventh in his first game back against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Tomoyuki […]

Josh Jung Sent to Triple-A

The Texas Rangers optioned third baseman Josh Jung to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday and activated infielder Jake Burger (oblique) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Jung, the former eighth overall pick in 2019 out of Texas Tech, has managed to stay healthy in 2025 but has floundered at the plate in […]

Miguel Andujar Expected to Begin Rehab Assignment on Thursday

Athletics infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar (oblique) joined Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday and is expected to start his minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday as the designated hitter. If Andujar avoids any setbacks on his rehab assignment with the Aviators, it's possible he'll be able to return as early as this weekend for a series against the […]

Luis Urias Injures Hamstring on Wednesday

Athletics infielder Luis Urias (hamstring) left Wednesday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays early with right-hamstring soreness, according to the team. Before leaving the contest early, Urias went 0-for-2 at the plate and was replaced at second base by Max Schuemann, who slid over from shortstop. Max Muncy shifted from third base to the 6, […]

Daysbel Hernandez Reinstated From Injured List

The Atlanta Braves announced on Wednesday that they reinstated right-handed reliever Daysbel Hernandez (forearm) from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-hander Kevin Herget to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Hernandez tossed a scoreless inning in his lone minor-league rehab appearance and will now return to Atlanta's bullpen after missing a month with inflammation […]

Jurickson Profar Officially Reinstated and Hitting in Five-Hole on Wednesday

The Atlanta Braves officially reinstated outfielder Jurickson Profar from the restricted list on Wednesday and designated outfielder Alex Verdugo for assignment in a corresponding move. Profar is back with the Braves after serving an 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs, and he will start in left field and hit fifth in his first game back on […]

Yimi Garcia Reinstated From Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Wednesday that they reinstated right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list and optioned left-hander Mason Fluharty to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. While Jeff Hoffman will remain Toronto's primary closer, Garcia should be the team's primary high-leverage, late-inning setup man now that he's back with […]

Twins Placing Bailey Ober on 15-Day Injured List With Hip Impingement

The Minnesota Twins are placing right-hander Bailey Ober (hip) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a left-hip impingement and recalling left-hander Kody Funderburk from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move, according to Minneapolis Star Tribune's Phil Miller. It's unclear who will take Ober's start on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The […]

Spencer Schwellenbach Going on Injured List With Fractured Elbow

The Atlanta Braves will place right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) on the injured list with a fractured right elbow, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Gabe Burns. It's yet another devastating blow to a Braves team that just hasn't been able to catch a break in 2025. There's no specific timetable given for Schwellenbach, but based on […]

Brenton Doyle Retreats to the Bench on Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle will take the day off on Wednesday for the game against the visiting Houston Astros at Coors Field. Mickey Moniak will make the start in center field and will bat sixth against Astros right-hander Hunter Brown. After hitting 23 home runs, driving in 72 runs and stealing 30 bases in […]

Royce Lewis Out on Wednesday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the hosting Miami Marlins. Brooks Lee will play third base and bat cleanup for the Twins against Marlins right-hander Janson Junk. Lewis returned from an injured hamstring that landed him on the injured list on Tuesday and went 1-for-3 […]

Hunter Greene Throws One Inning in Live Batting Practice Session

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (back, groin) threw one inning and faced five batters during his live batting practice session on Wednesday, according to FOX 19's Charlie Goldsmith. Greene felt good after the session and is expected to repeat the process in Philadelphia this weekend. After that, the hard-throwing 25-year-old could be cleared to begin […]

Drey Jameson Undergoes MRI on his Elbow

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Drey Jameson (elbow) underwent an MRI exam on his elbow on Tuesday, according to general manager Mike Hazen. Jameson felt tightness in his right elbow after making a minor-league rehab appearance in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League last week. The results of his MRI aren't known yet, but it's another setback for […]