Justin Verlander Activated And Making Season Debut Thursday

The New York Mets activated starting pitcher Justin Verlander (shoulder) from the injured list on Thursday, and he will be making his 2023 debut against his old team, the Detroit Tigers. In corresponding moves, the Mets signed right-hander Dominic Leone and activated him, optioned right-hander John Curtiss and left-hander Zach Muckenhirn to the minors, returned […]

Jameson Taillon Activated From Injured List To Start Thursday

The Chicago Cubs activated right-hander Jameson Taillon (groin) from the injured list on Thursday, and he will make the start against the Washington Nationals on the road. In a corresponding move, the Cubs optioned pitcher Jeremiah Estrada to the minors. Taillon is returning from a left-groin strain in an excellent matchup against the Nats. However, […]

Braves Put Kyle Wright On 15-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right-shoulder inflammation and recalled left-hander Dylan Dodd from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. It's more disappointing news for Wright, who will land on the injured list for already the second time this year after he opened the year […]

Desmond Ridder Surrounded With Better Weapons

The Atlanta Falcons have bolstered their offensive skill positions entering the 2023 season after two years of salary cap issues. Their offense is expected to be more balanced than the run-heavy approach they had last year, with the focus on tight ends Kyle Pitts and Jonnu Smith, wide receiver Drake London and running backs Bijan […]

Penny Hart Signs With Falcons

Former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Penny Hart, who played in 39 games over the last three years for Seattle, signed an undisclosed deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday after visiting with them earlier this week. In his three years with Seattle, Hart managed to catch 11 of his 17 targets for 82 yards and […]

Texans Re-Sign Neville Hewitt

The Houston Texans re-signed linebacker Neville Hewitt to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Hewitt will be returning to the Texans for his third season after finishing last year with 14 tackles (10 solo) in 14 games played (zero starts). Most of the 30-year-old's playing time came on special teams. Originally […]

Jets Sign Al Woods

The New York Jets signed free-agent defensive tackle Al Woods to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to sources. Woods, originally a fourth-round selection by the New Orleans Saints in 2010 out of Louisiana State University, will be joining his sixth NFL team in New York. He's already played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Seattle […]

Jackson Carman In The Mix For Right-Tackle Job

The fact that the Cincinnati Bengals didn't draft an offensive lineman this year should be seen as a vote of confidence for offensive tackle Jackson Carman as one of the guys in the mix to win the right-tackle job this summer. Carman went into organized team activities his rookie year taking first-team repetitions at right […]

49ers Agree With Isaiah Winstead

The San Francisco 49ers agreed to terms with undrafted free-agent rookie wide receiver Isaiah Winstead on an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Winstead played in 13 games at East Carolina University last year, catching 88 passes for 1,085 yards and six touchdowns and earned All-American Athletic Conference Honorable Mention. He stands at 6-foot-4, 213 pounds and […]

Jalin Hyatt Looking To Beef Up

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Jalin Hyatt said he's around 180 pounds right now and would like to get to and play at around 190 pounds in his first season in the NFL in 2023. Hyatt also isn't worried that a little more weight will mean less speed. "Nah. That speed's gonna stay with […]

Trent Taylor, Trenton Irwin Have Competition

Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers Trent Taylor and Trenton Irwin have competition this summer in rookie Charlie Jones, who was taken in the fourth round of this year's draft. Jones is a younger, faster slot receiver with return abilities. The Athletic's Jay Morrison writes that it feels as though there will be only one spot for […]

Donovan Smith Signs One-Year Deal With Chiefs

Veteran free-agent offensive tackle Donovan Smith signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday on a one-year deal worth up to $9 million, according to a source. Smith is now expected to play left tackle and protect quarterback Patrick Mahomes' blind side in 2023, with Jawaan Taylor likely to move over to the right side […]

Oswald Peraza Going For X-Rays After Rolling Ankle

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that rookie shortstop Oswald Peraza (ankle) is going for X-rays after rolling his ankle during a stolen-base attempt in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians. The Yankees are unsure yet on whether Peraza will require a stint on the injured list, and we probably won't know more […]

Jose Urena Agrees To Minor-League Deal With Nationals

Free-agent right-hander Jose Urena agreed to a minor-league deal with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The 31-year-old right-hander was designated for assignment and released by the Colorado Rockies last week, but he'll land on his feet quickly with the rebuilding Nats. He has previous stops with the Miami Marlins, Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers in […]

Adalberto Mondesi To Visit With Doctor

Boston Red Sox shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (knee) will visit with a doctor in Boston to determine the next step in his rehab from a torn ACL. For weeks now, Mondesi has been doing hitting and fielding drills, but he has yet to play in games or begin a minor-league rehab assignment. If doctors like what […]

Garrett Whitlock Starts A Throwing Program

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow) has started a throwing program. He appears to be making a quick recovery from right-elbow ulnar neuritis and could have a minimum stay on the injured list as a result. Whitlock will be eligible to come off the injured list to rejoin Boston's starting rotation as early as […]

Kenley Jansen Should Be Available Thursday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (back) threw a bullpen session on Wednesday and is expected to be available to pitch on Thursday in the series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. It's good news for Jansen and Boston's bullpen, as the 35-year-old right-handed veteran hasn't pitched since suffering […]

Tanner Houck To Stay In Rotation For Now

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said right-hander Tanner Houck is going to remain in the starting rotation. "He's gonna keep starting. He's not going to the bullpen. He'll make his next start in Philly on Sunday." Pressed if that meant long-term on Houck, Cora stuck with, "He's pitching Sunday. He's starting on Sunday." Left-hander […]

Zach Neto Day-To-Day With Finger Contusion

Los Angeles Angels rookie shortstop Zach Neto (finger) was removed from Wednesday's game early against the St. Louis Cardinals with a right-finger contusion. He's being listed as day-to-day for now, which means he may not have to miss much time at all, if any. Neto was hit by a pitch on his right hand while […]

Jake Burger Leaves Early With Side Discomfort

Chicago White Sox third baseman Jake Burger (side) left Wednesday's game early against the Minnesota Twins with left-side discomfort and is being further evaluated by the medical staff. Before leaving, he was 0-for-2 in the contest with a strikeout to drop his season batting average to .224. He was replaced at the hot corner by […]

Harrison Bader Expected To Be Fine After Leaving Early

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that he thinks outfielder Harrison Bader (undisclosed) will be OK after leaving Wednesday's game early against the Cleveland Guardians after an on-field collision with teammate Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the ninth inning. Bader is in good spirits after departing the contest early, but the Yankees will put him through […]

Steven Matz Could Have Next Turn Skipped

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that the coaching staff is working to determine a path forward for struggling left-hander Steven Matz, who allowed four earned runs in his most recent start on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels. Marmol admitted that Matz's reluctance to throw his curveball is "real," and skipping his turn […]

Carlos Rodon To Undergo More Tests Thursday

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) will undergo more testing on Thursday, according to manager Aaron Boone. This could be more bad injury news for the team's prized free-agent acquisition in the offseason. Rodon's left-forearm injury isn't a concern at this point, but he's still being bothered by back problems. Hopefully, his tests come […]

Luis Severino To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Tampa on Thursday. Severino is expected to make two or three rehab appearances on the farm before being activated from the injured list, barring any setbacks along the way. The 29-year-old two-time All-Star has yet to pitch in 2023 […]

Nestor Cortes Pushed Back To Monday

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (throat) will have his next start pushed back to Monday against the Oakland Athletics after he had strep throat for a couple of days. Manager Aaron Boone said Cortes is fine. It's great news for those wondering whether to start the 28-year-old southpaw this week, as he'll go from […]

Liam Hendriks To Make 4-5 Rehab Appearances

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks is scheduled to make four or five minor-league rehab appearances before being activated from the injured list to make his 2023 debut after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma in January. Per manager Pedro Grifol, Hendriks will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte this weekend. The 34-year-old right-hander […]

Jake Bauers Back In Wednesday's Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Jake Bauers (knee) is back in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians, starting in right field and batting seventh against right-hander Shane Bieber. A right-knee injury had kept Bauers out of action for the last three days, but he's back in there on Wednesday in a tough […]

Robinson Chirinos Announces His Retirement

Catcher Robinson Chirinos officially announced his retirement from professional baseball on Wednesday on his Twitter account. Chirinos hadn't played at all in 2023 and hit .179/.265/.287 with a .552 OPS, nine doubles, four home runs, 22 RBI, a steal and 10 runs scored in 67 games for the Baltimore Orioles in 2022. He spent time […]

Peyton Burdick Called Up, Garrett Cooper Goes On Injured List

The Miami Marlins recalled outfield prospect Peyton Burdick from Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday and placed first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (ear) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move with an inner-ear infection. The Marlins also selected left-hander Devin Smeltzer's contract from Triple-A and designated right-hander Johan Quezada for assignment. Burdick hit just .207 with […]

Daniel Espino To Miss 12-14 Months After Shoulder Surgery

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Daniel Espino (shoulder) underwent right-shoulder surgery (anterior capsule repair) and is expected to miss 12 to 14 months. He's widely considered one of the league's top pitching prospects, but he hasn't pitched since April 22 due to his injury. Per MLB Pipeline, Espino is Cleveland's top prospect, but he has thrown […]