Christian Encarnacion-Strand Avoids Serious Injury After Hit By Pitch

Cincinnati Reds rookie third baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand (hand) left the game early on Friday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates after being hit on the hand by a pitch. Fortunately, he avoided a serious injury after X-rays came back negative. Encarnacion-Strand finished his game 0-for-2 with a strikeout and the hit by pitch before being replaced […]

Maikel Garcia Injured Friday Night

Kansas City Royals rookie third baseman Maikel Garcia left Friday night's game early against the St. Louis Cardinals early with left upper-body discomfort, according to the team. Garcia will undergo more testing on Saturday, so we should have a better idea by then how serious of an injury it is. If it's an oblique injury, […]

Brendan Rodgers Returns To Rockies Lineup

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Lance Lynn. Rodgers is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup, with Harold Castro starting at second base and batting in the eight-hole. Believe it or not, Friday's contest will only […]

Frankie Montas Not Expected To Return This Year

New York Yankees right-hander Frankie Montas (shoulder) remains in a throwing program at the team's minor-league complex in Florida, and it doesn't sound as though he's going to make it back to the big leagues in 2023. Montas hasn't made any significant progress since having arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder way back in February. […]

Nestor Cortes Won't Throw For 3-4 Weeks

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder), who landed on the 15-day injured list on Friday, said he won't throw for the next three to four weeks, but he's still hoping to return this year. "It's definitely tough. If we're going to make a run at it, we need everyone healthy, not only myself but […]

Tony Kemp Goes On Paternity List

The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Tony Kemp on the paternity list on Friday and recalled rookie outfielder Lawrence Butler from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Kemp will most likely miss the entire weekend series against the Washington Nationals on the road. The 31-year-old has only been useful in deeper leagues for his speed […]

Nick Lodolo Starts Rehab Assignment Friday

The Cincinnati Reds sent left-hander Nick Lodolo (calf) on a minor-league rehab assignment at the Arizona Complex League on Friday. Lodolo is attempting to return from left-calf tendinosis. The 25-year-old southpaw hasn't pitched in the big leagues since May 6, so he will surely need at least a handful of starts to build up his […]

Nick Senzel Sent To Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds optioned infielder/outfielder Nick Senzel to Triple-A Louisville on Friday and selected the contract of outfielder Henry Ramos from Louisville in a corresponding move. The Reds also designated right-hander Eduardo Salazar for assignment. Senzel had been seeing pretty regular playing time at third base recently for the Reds, but they'll send him down […]

Walker Buehler Will Return As A Starter

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Friday that if and when right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) returns this year, it will be in a traditional starting role. "It's not going to be two innings as an opener. It's not going to be three innings as a short-term starter," Roberts said. Buehler is attempting to […]

Dodgers Hope To Have J.D. Martinez Back Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) is feeling better after getting an epidural injection on Wednesday. Martinez will go through pregame work on Saturday, and the Dodgers are now hoping to have him available on Sunday for the series finale against the Colorado Rockies. Sunday will mark a […]

Francisco Lindor Scratched, Will Go For MRI Exam

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (side) was scratched from the starting lineup on Friday against the Atlanta Braves due to "right-side soreness," according to the team. Lindor will get an MRI exam on Saturday. Jonathan Arauz took over at the 6 for Lindor on Friday and was in the nine-hole against Braves right-hander Charlie […]

Jonah Heim Takes Batting Practice Friday

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim (wrist) took live batting practice on the field at Oracle Park on Friday before the game against the San Francisco Giants. Heim continues to take batting practice this week and is healing nicely from a partially torn tendon sheath in his left wrist. Barring a setback this weekend, the 28-year-old […]

Blue Jays Targeting A Tuesday Return For Jordan Romano

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (back) is going on a short minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, and it sounds as if the Blue Jays are targeting a Tuesday return for Romano. The 30-year-old right-hander isn't going to need much work in the minors before he comes off the injured list to […]

Rays Push Tyler Glasnow Back To Monday

The Tampa Bay Rays have pushed right-hander Tyler Glasnow's (back) next start back to Monday against the San Francisco Giants on the road, according to manager Kevin Cash. Glasnow threw a 15-pitch bullpen session on Friday and was hoping to start on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians, but the Rays aren't going to force the […]

Chas McCormick Still Out Friday

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (knee) remains out of the team's starting lineup on Friday against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. McCormick suffered a bruised left knee while diving for a ball on Wednesday and was scratched from Thursday's lineup, so he'll miss his second straight game. The 28-year-old's injury isn't believed to be serious, […]

Christian Watson Expected To Play In Preseason Opener

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson is expected to suit up in the team's preseason opener on Friday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. Along with quarterback Jordan Love, Watson will likely play a series or two on offense before leaving the game on Friday. Fellow wideouts Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed and Samori Toure are […]

Jordan Love To Play A Series Or Two

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love will make the start in the team's preseason opener on Friday against the Cincinnati Bengals, and he's expected to play a series or two on offense. Since the Packers traded up to take Love in the first round of the 2020 draft, he's made just one start for the […]

Jake Browning To Start Preseason Opener

The Cincinnati Bengals will not play the majority of their starters in the preseason opener on Friday night against the Green Bay Packers. The rookies and some of their younger players will see the most playing time. Quarterback Jake Browning is going to draw the start under center. Even if starter Joe Burrow wasn't dealing […]

Mike Evans, Chris Godwin Won't Play Friday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin aren't expected to play in Friday night's preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Along with the team's top two receivers, starting running back Rachaad White also isn't expected to suit up. With both Evans and Godwin watching from the sideline, Russell Gage, Trey Palmer, Deven […]

CeeDee Lamb Won't See Action On Saturday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and most of the team's regular starters aren't going to play in the preseason opener on Saturday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fellow receiver Brandin Cooks and quarterback Dak Prescott are also expected to sit out this weekend. Lamb already appears ready for the start of the regular season and […]

Daniel Jones, Darren Waller Not Likely To Play Friday

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones and tight end Darren Waller are unlikely to suit up for the preseason opener against the Detroit Lions on Friday night. Jones is entrenched as the starter. Tyrod Taylor is the clear backup and doesn't need many repetitions in an exhibition game, so third-stringer Tommy Devito should see a […]

Desmond Ridder Won't Play In Preseason Opener

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder will not play in the team's preseason opener on Friday night against the Miami Dolphins, according to a source. With Ridder not playing, Logan Woodside will see a lot of Atlanta's QB repetitions on Friday. Ridder is heading into his second NFL season as the full-time starter. In his rookie […]

Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill Not Expected To Play Friday Night

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill are among the team's starters that aren't expected to play in Friday night's preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Receiver Jaylen Waddle and running backs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. are also notable starters that won't be in there. More of Miami's starters could get some […]

Sean Murphy Held Out Of Friday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy will get a day of rest on Friday as the team takes on the New York Mets on the road. Travis d'Arnaud will be behind the dish catching right-hander Charlie Morton while batting fifth against Mets right-hander Tylor Megill. It's a normal day of rest for Murphy as the Braves […]

Riley Greene Rests Against Southpaw

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene is out of the team's starting lineup on Friday against left-hander Chris Sale and the Boston Red Sox. Matt Vierling is getting the starting nod in center field on Friday and will hit leadoff for the Tigers against Sale, who is making his first start back from the injured list. […]

Jarren Duran Takes A Seat Against Lefty

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is starting Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers on the bench with left-hander Tarik Skubal on the mound for Detroit. In Duran's absence, Rob Refsnyder will start in left field and bat leadoff for Boston in the series opener. Adam Duvall will shift to center field. Duran has been […]

Justin Turner Remains Out Of Boston's Lineup

Boston Red Sox infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner (heel) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the visiting Detroit Tigers. It's an issue that has been bothering Turner since July 31, and he now hasn't played since Monday of this week. Turner wants to continue playing through an injury that he said typically has […]

Danny Jansen Not Ready To Return

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (hand) is out of action on Friday as the team takes on the visiting Chicago Cubs. Jansen was hit in the hand by a pitch on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians and had to leave the contest early, but he's considered day-to-day after X-rays came back negative. The 28-year-old […]

Bryce Harper Not Playing Against Twins

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman/designated hitter Bryce Harper (back) is out of the starting lineup on Friday with the team facing the visiting Minnesota Twins. Alec Bohm will play first base and bat second, while Edmundo Sosa starts at the hot corner and hits eighth against Twins left-hander Dallas Keuchel. Back spasms knocked Harper out of […]

Jonathan India Suffers Setback, Shut Down For Two Weeks

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (foot) felt pain while running and is getting a second opinion on his injured left foot. As a result, he's been shut down from running for at least two weeks, according to manager David Bell. India will now have an early-to-mid-September return as his likely target. The 26-year-old was […]