Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Taking the Day Off

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday in the second game of a series in St. Louis against the Cardinals. Ernie Clement will take over at first base and will bat sixth against Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas. This is Guerrero's first day off since back […]

Shota Imanaga Needs a Few More Rehab Starts

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that left-hander Shota Imanaga (hamstring) will require a few more minor-league rehab starts before he returns to the major-league starting rotation. "Shota has got a couple more starts before you're going to see him in Chicago. That's because as a starter, you've got to go through this process where […]

Aaron Nola Probably Won't Return Until After All-Star Break

An MRI exam showed a stress reaction in Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola's (ankle, rib) right rib cage, according to manager Rob Thomson. Nola will not throw for at least two weeks and now probably won't return from the injured list until after the All-Star break in mid-July. The 32-year-old veteran initially landed on the […]

Tekoah Roby Promoted to Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitching prospect Tekoah Roby has been promoted from Double-A Springfield to Triple-A Memphis. Roby, the team's No. 11 prospect per MLB Pipeline, gets the promotion after going 4-2 with a 2.49 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 57:11 K:BB in 47 innings over 10 starts. The 23-year-old former third-rounder by the Texas Rangers […]

Michael McGreevy Could Make Another Spot Start This Month

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Daniel Guerrero writes that St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitching prospect Michael McGreevy could come back up to the big leagues to make another spot start later this month. McGreevy came up to make his first start of the year on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and took the loss after […]

Ryan Helsley Dealt With Toe Injury Early This Season

St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold writes that St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley (toe) dealt with a toe injury on his right foot earlier this year that required him to wear an insert in his cleat that led to a drop in velocity and a lack of command. The 30-year-old right-hander first dealt with the […]

Lars Nootbaar Takes a Seat on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is out of the team's starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium. Brendan Donovan will start in left field and bat third, while Nolan Gorman starts at second base and bats out of the seven-hole against Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt. Nootbaar […]

Francisco Alvarez Goes on Paternity List

The New York Mets announced on Tuesday that they placed catcher Francisco Alvarez on the paternity list and recalled catcher Hayden Senger from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Alvarez will be away from the team for a few days and probably won't return until sometime this weekend for a series at home against the […]

Rafael Devers Dealing With Undisclosed Injury

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers (undisclosed) slowed down before getting to first base in the series finale against the New York Yankees on Sunday and was seen grimacing during the play. "He plays every day; obviously he's a DH, and there's certain things—nothing major—but stuff that we have to pay attention to," manager […]

Giants Place Matt Chapman on 10-Day Injured List With Hand Inflammation

The San Francisco Giants placed third baseman Matt Chapman (hand) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with right-hand inflammation and recalled infielder Christian Koss in a corresponding move, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's Shayna Rubin. X-rays came back negative on Chapman's hand after he injured it during a slide on Sunday against the […]

Corbin Carroll Battling Tight Hamstring

SI.com's Jack Sommers reported on Monday that Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (hamstring) has been battling through a tight hamstring. Carroll was still in the lineup for Monday's series-opening, extra-inning win over the visiting Seattle Mariners, though, and went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and a walk. The 24-year-old former National League Rookie of […]

Heston Kjerstad Demoted to Triple-A

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Tuesday that they optioned outfielder Heston Kjerstad to Triple-A Norfolk and reinstated outfielder Cedric Mullins (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Kjerstad gets caught in a roster crunch with Baltimore's outfield getting healthy. The 26-year-old former second overall pick in 2020 out of Arkansas has not […]

Orioles Reinstate Cedric Mullins From 10-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Tuesday that they reinstated outfielder Cedric Mullins (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and optioned outfielder Heston Kjerstad to Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. The Orioles haven't released their lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the visiting Detroit Tigers, but Mullins may be on the bench with left-hander Brant Hurter […]

Jordan Westburg Back From 10-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Tuesday that they reinstated infielder Jordan Westburg (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and designated infielder Emmanuel Rivera for assignment in a corresponding move. The Orioles haven't released their lineup for Tuesday's game against the visiting Detroit Tigers, but Westburg figures to be back in there against left-hander Brant Hurter. […]

Jacob Misiorowski Being Called Up, Expected to Start on Thursday

ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that the Milwaukee Brewers are calling up right-hander Jacob Misiorowski, one of the best pitching prospects in baseball, on Tuesday, according to sources. Misiorowski is ranked as the 30th overall prospect in the game by ESPN's Kiley McDaniels and has a fastball that has reached 103 mph this year. He's expected […]

Vikings Sign Josh Oliver to Three-Year Extension

The Minnesota Vikings signed tight end Josh Oliver to a three-year, $23.25 million contract extension on Tuesday with a maximum value of $27.5 million, according to Athletes First's Andrew Kessler. The deal includes $11.9 million in new guarantees and $19.5 million in total guarantees. With T.J. Hockenson missing time due to injury in 2024, Oliver […]

Kirk Cousins Present at Mandatory Minicamp

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, who skipped out on voluntary organized team activities, is present for the start of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Cousins would prefer a trade out of town so that he can have a shot to start somewhere else, but if he remains in Atlanta, he'll […]

Kyle Pitts Unlikely to Practice on Tuesday

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said that tight end Kyle Pitts (foot) is unlikely to be on the field at mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, and the team will continue to be "cautious" with him. Pitts was already trending down in fantasy circles this offseason after yet another disappointing campaign in 2024 that saw him […]

Jonnu Smith, Jalen Ramsey Not at Mandatory Minicamp

Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith and cornerback Jalen Ramsey are not present for the start of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Neither Smith nor Ramsey attended voluntary OTAs, either. Smith is seeking a new deal after setting franchise marks at the TE position last year with an 88-884-8 line […]

Tyreek Hill Catching Passes at Mandatory Minicamp

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (wrist) started catching passes during individual drills at mandatory minicamp on Tuesday for the first time since having offseason wrist surgery, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe. Hill is just starting to get comfortable catching again, but it's a step in the right direction, and the Dolphins hope he's […]

Bills Sign Shaq Thompson to One-Year Deal

The Buffalo Bills announced on Tuesday that they signed free-agent linebacker Shaq Thompson (Achilles) to an undisclosed one-year deal. Thompson heads to the AFC East after spending the first 10 years of his NFL career with the Carolina Panthers, where he racked up 752 tackles (470 solo), 12 sacks, 54 tackles for loss, 32 QB […]

James Cook Present at Mandatory Minicamp

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is officially present at mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, although it's unclear how much he'll actually participate this week as he seeks a new long-term deal, a source tells NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Cook skipped voluntary organized team activities in April and May but wasn't ready to be fined by […]

Trevor Lawrence Dealing With "General Soreness"

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said that quarterback Trevor Lawrence (arm) was in a sleeve during mandatory minicamp on Tuesday due to "general soreness." Lawrence is wearing a sleeve on his right throwing arm. Lawrence's right arm is a bit sore after throwing a lot during OTAs, and Coen added that the former first-rounder […]

C.J. Stroud Throwing at Mandatory Minicamp

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (shoulder) was throwing during mandatory minicamp on Tuesday as he continues to get over muscle tightness in his shoulder that he dealt with during voluntary organized team activities recently, according to KPRC 2 Houston's Aaron Wilson. It's not a surprise that Stroud is out there this week after head coach […]

Terry McLaurin Not Attending Mandatory Minicamp

Washington Commanders All-Pro wide receiver Terry McLaurin is not attending mandatory minicamp this week, reports FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. McLaurin has made it clear to the team that he's not happy with the lack of progress on a long-term deal and also left voluntary workouts last week unexpectedly after initially attending OTAs. The 29-year-old is […]

Brady Basso Expected to Return in Relief Role

Athletics left-hander Brady Basso (shoulder) felt good after throwing an inning with Single-A Stockton during a minor-league rehab outing on Sunday, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. The A's are looking at using him in a relief role, which could get him back to the big leagues quicker. Basso is currently on the 60-day injured list […]

Cam Akers to Try Out for Saints During Minicamp

Free-agent running back Cam Akers will try out for the New Orleans Saints this week during their mandatory minicamp, a league source tells Nick Underhill. Akers spent last year with the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings, combining for 104 carries for 444 rushing yards and two touchdowns while adding 14 receptions on 18 targets for […]

James Cook Will Attend Mandatory Minicamp

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is currently in Buffalo and will attend mandatory minicamp this week, a source tells the Circling the Wagons Podcast. Cook and the Bills aren't close to agreeing to a contract extension, which led to the belief that the 25-year-old wouldn't show up for minicamp this week. However, Cook may […]

Juan Brito Scheduled to Play in ACL This Week

Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Juan Brito (thumb) is tracking toward playing in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League this week as he works his way back from surgery on his right thumb back in late April to fix a torn ligament, according to MLB.com's Tim Stebbins. Brito, the team's No. 10 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was […]

Trevor Stephan to Begin Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

MLB.com's Tim Stebbins reports that Cleveland Guardians right-hander Trevor Stephan (elbow) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. Stephen is attempting to return from Tommy John surgery that kept him out of action for the entire 2024 season. Because of how long he's been out, the 29-year-old should […]