Nestor Cortes Making First Rehab Start Sunday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder) will make his first minor-league rehab start on Sunday, not Saturday, and Boone expects Cortes to need three starts before rejoining the team's starting rotation. Barring a setback in the minors, Cortes should be able to come off the injured list when he's […]

Cubs Hope Dansby Swanson Will Return This Weekend

The hope is that Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (heel) will return from the injured list during the team's weekend series against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals, according to manager David Ross. Swanson has been out since July 8 due to a bruised left heel, but it looks as though he won't need to go […]

Orioles Acquiring Shintaro Fujinami From The A's

The Baltimore Orioles are acquiring rookie right-hander Shintaro Fujinami from the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. It's unknown what the Orioles sent to the A's in return. In his first year in the big leagues, the 29-year-old Japanese right-hander didn't last long as a starter for the A's and was quickly moved to the bullpen. He's […]

Max Fried Could Return Next Week

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that left-hander Max Fried (forearm) is scheduled to throw five innings in his minor-league rehab start on Thursday for Triple-A Gwinnett. It increases the possibility that Friday could be activated from the injured list to start one of next week's games against the Boston Red Sox. The 29-year-old southpaw […]

Framber Valdez To Start Friday

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that left-hander Framber Valdez (calf) will make the start on Friday against the Oakland Athletics. Valdez was cleared to start this weekend after throwing a successful bullpen session on Wednesday. The 29-year-old southpaw won't have to miss a turn through the starting rotation after he was pulled from his […]

Mariners Bringing Up Prelander Berroa

The Seattle Mariners are recalling pitching prospect Prelander Berroa and right-hander Devin Sweet from Double-A Arkansas on Wednesday and optioning pitchers Ty Adcock and Isaiah Campbell to the minors in corresponding moves. Berroa is the team's No. 13 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he'll come to the big leagues after posting a 2.93 ERA, 1.30 […]

Daniel Lynch IV Back On The Shelf With Shoulder Strain

The Kansas City Royals placed left-hander Daniel Lynch IV (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a left-shoulder strain and recalled left-hander Austin Cox from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. The move comes after Lynch allowed five earned runs on six hits (two homers) while walking two and striking out three in […]

Ryan Noda Going On Injured List With Fractured Jaw

Oakland Athletics rookie first baseman Ryan Noda (jaw) is going on the injured list with a fractured jaw. Noda played through the injury on Tuesday and hit a home run and a double after taking a ground ball to his face in pre-game batting practice. He was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Boston Red […]

Brandon Crawford Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 17) on Wednesday with left-knee inflammation and recalled infielder David Villar from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. The team also returned outfielder Bryce Johnson to Sacramento. Crawford is nearing the end of the line in his 13th […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Kris Bryant

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that outfielder Kris Bryant (forearm), who left Wednesday's game against the visiting Houston Astros early after being hit by a pitch in his forearm, is going to be OK. X-rays came back negative on Bryant, and with a day off coming on Thursday, there's a chance he won't have […]

Jon Gray Expects To Make His Next Start

Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray (shin) said he expects to make his next start after X-rays came back negative on his left shin. Gray was forced to leave his start on Wednesday early against the Tampa Bay Rays after 4 1/3 frames after being hit in the left shin by a comebacker. The 31-year-old is […]

X-Rays Negative On Adolis Garcia

Updating a previous report, X-rays came back negative on Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (forearm) on Wednesday after he was forced to leave the game early in the eighth after being hit by a pitch on his arm. The team is considering him day-to-day. Garcia went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the contest before leaving […]

Randy Arozarena Dealing With Some Soreness

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena (back, knee) said his back and right knee were a little sore after crashing into the left field wall to make a leaping catch on Wednesday after entering the game as a pinch-hitter, but he expects to be OK to play Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Fantasy managers should […]

Salvador Perez Back Behind The Plate Wednesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hamstring) is back behind the plate and is hitting cleanup for the Royals on Wednesday against left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and the visiting Detroit Tigers. A left-hamstring strain kept Perez out of the team's starting lineup the last few games, but he'll be back for fantasy managers on Wednesday. It's […]

Byron Buxton Taking Another Day Off

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is sitting out for the second straight game on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Buxton was given a mental day of rest on Tuesday and remains out of action on Wednesday. As far as we know, he's not dealing with any kind of injury, but Buxton has gone hitless over […]

Christopher Morel Returns To Face Nationals

Chicago Cubs infielder Christopher Morel (neck) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Washington Nationals and right-hander Trevor Williams, starting at second base and batting sixth. Morel was scratched from Chicago's lineup on Tuesday due to neck tightness, but he'll return just a day later. The 24-year-old Dominican went on a […]

Aaron Judge Runs The Bases Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) ran the bases on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a torn ligament in his big right toe in early June. Running the bases full speed without any setbacks is the last hurdle for Judge before the Yankees consider sending him on a minor-league rehab assignment, so […]

Kevin Gausman Throws Bullpen Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (side) threw a bullpen session on Wednesday and remains on track to start against the Seattle Mariners this weekend, although the exact date is to be determined. The Blue Jays played it safe with the 32-year-old All-Star and scratched him from his last start due to a left-side issue, […]

X-Rays Negative On Jon Gray

Updating a previous report, X-rays on Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray (shin) came back negative on Wednesday after he was forced to leave the game early against the Tampa Bay Rays after he was hit by a comebacker on his left leg. He's been diagnosed with a bruised left shin. The 31-year-old starter should be […]

Zach Davies Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-hander Zach Davies (back) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with lower-back inflammation and recalled left-hander Joe Mantiply from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. The back injury probably had something to do with Davies allowing nine earned runs while walking three in just 3 2/3 innings against the Atlanta […]

Jon Gray Leaves Early Wednesday After Being Hit By Comebacker

Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray (leg) was lifted from his outing early on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays after taking a comebacker off his left leg in the top of the fifth inning. The good news is that Gray was able to walk off the field under his own power, and we'll find out […]

Starling Marte Absent Again Against White Sox

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (head) will miss another contest on Wednesday against the visiting Chicago White Sox. Marte will miss his second straight game after being scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a migraine headache. He obviously still isn't feeling all that well and will take another day off. Fantasy managers will have to […]

Eloy Jimenez Missing Another Game

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) is on the bench again on Wednesday with the team facing the New York Mets. Jimenez hasn't played since leaving Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves early with left-groin tightness. The White Sox said Jimenez was available off the bench on Tuesday, but he ultimately was not used […]

Chase Silseth Called Up To Start Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Chase Silseth has been called up from Triple-A Salt Lake to make the start on Wednesday against the visiting New York Yankees. The outing will be Silseth's 10 appearance and only second start in his second year in the big leagues for the Angels. There's nothing in his profile that suggests […]

Rafael Devers Returns Wednesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (calf) is back at third base and is hitting cleanup for Boston on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics and left-hander Ken Waldichuk. Devers has missed the last couple of games with a minor calf injury, but he'll return to action on Wednesday and will have another day off […]

Ryan Noda Out Due To Dental Emergency

Oakland Athletics rookie first baseman Ryan Noda (mouth) was scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox due to a dental emergency, according to the team. It's unclear exactly what Noda is dealing with, but he won't play on Wednesday and should be considered day-to-day. It remains to be seen if Noda will […]

Surgery Recommended For Andrew Painter

The Philadelphia Phillies medical staff has recommended that pitching prospect Andrew Painter (elbow) undergo right-elbow UCL reconstruction with ulnar-nerve transposition surgery. It's a bit of a surprise after recent test results showed that Painter's UCL was healing. The No. 8 overall prospect in all of baseball, per MLB Pipeline, will miss the rest of this […]

Willson Contreras Getting A Rest Day

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras will start on the bench on Wednesday as the team faces the Miami Marlins in the series finale. Ivan Herrera will take over behind the plate and hit sixth in the batting order against Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara. It's a good time for a rest for Contreras, as he […]

Wander Franco, Randy Arozarena Out Against Rangers

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco and outfielder Randy Arozarena are both out of the lineup on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. Taylor Walls will man the 6 and bat eighth, while Luke Raley will start in left field and bat in the two-hole against Rangers right-hander Jon Gray. Franco and Arozarena are both fine […]

J.D. Martinez Absent From Wednesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez is taking a day off on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. In his absence, Will Smith will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup, while Austin Barnes does the catching and hits out of the nine-hole against Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer. Martinez, who has been an All-Star […]