Tyler Glasnow Experiencing More Body Soreness

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) is still playing catch but experienced more body soreness after his first bullpen session, according to Dodger Blue's Matthew Moreno. The Dodgers are now trying to figure out how/when to start ramping Glasnow back up. The good news is that manager Dave Roberts didn't say that Glasnow's soreness […]

Marcell Ozuna Playing Through Hip Injury

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said that outfielder Marcell Ozuna (hip) has been playing through a hip injury that will need to be managed for the rest of the season. "It's one of those things he is going to have to manage and get to the offseason," Anthopoulos said. As things stand now, the […]

Miguel Andujar Lands on 10-Day Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Athletics announced on Monday that they placed third baseman/outfielder Miguel Andujar (oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique and recalled outfielder JJ Bleday from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Given the nature of oblique injuries, there's no guarantee that Andujar will be able to return from the IL […]

A's Place Gunnar Hoglund on 15-Day Injured List With Hip Impingement

The Athletics announced on Monday that they placed right-handed pitching prospect Gunnar Hoglund (hip) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 1) with a left-hip impingement and recalled right-hander Elvis Alvarado from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. It's quite possible Hoglund's hip injury was bothering him in his last start on Saturday […]

Gavin Sheets Not in Monday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder/designated hitter Gavin Sheets (head) is not in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener at Oracle Park against the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Tyler Wade will start in left field and bat seventh against Giants right-hander Logan Webb, with third baseman Manny Machado serving as the DH. Jose Iglesias is […]

Elly De La Cruz to go On Bereavement List After Wednesday's Game

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that shortstop Elly De La Cruz will be placed on the bereavement list following Wednesday's game against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers following his sister's death over the weekend. De La Cruz will miss at least several days as he mourns the loss of his sibling, so it remains to […]

Jerar Encarnacion Activated From Injured List

The San Francisco Giants activated outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (hand) from the 60-day injured list on Monday and optioned outfielder Luis Matos to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic. Encarnacion isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the division-rival San Diego Padres, but the right-handed-hitting outfielder […]

Blake Snell Hoping to Throw a Bullpen Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) said the plan is to get back on a mound to throw a bullpen session next week in San Diego during a series against the division-rival Padres. Snell only made two starts in his first season with the Dodgers before landing on the injured list with a shoulder […]

Will Smith Resting Against Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will take the day off in Monday's series opener at Dodger Stadium against the visiting New York Mets. Rookie Dalton Rushing is behind the plate to catch right-hander Dustin May and will hit eighth against Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn, who is coming off the injured list to make his […]

Chase Dollander to Come Off Injured List and Start on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies right-handed pitching prospect Chase Dollander (forearm) said that he will come off the 15-day injured list and start on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins after recovering from right-forearm inflammation. Dollander, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, threw live batting practice last week but didn't go on a minor-league rehab assignment. It means […]

JJ Bleday Rejoining the A's

The Athletics are recalling outfielder JJ Bleday from Triple-A Las Vegas ahead of Monday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins, a source tells MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Bleday returns to the big leagues after making some adjustments at the plate at Triple-A Las Vegas, as he hit .370 (10-for-27) with a home run and a double […]

Cristopher Sanchez Moved Up to Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez is having his next start moved up from Wednesday to Tuesday's series opener at Rogers Centre against the hosting Toronto Blue Jays with right-hander Zach Wheeler (personal) being skipped this series with his wife scheduled to give birth any day now. It means that Sanchez will get a two-start week […]

Zack Wheeler Won't Pitch in Series Against Toronto

The Philadelphia Phillies are adjusting their starting rotation this week as they enter a new series in Toronto against the Blue Jays on Tuesday, according to The Athletic's Matt Gelb, and they will skip right-hander Zack Wheeler (personal) with his wife due to give birth any day now. As a result, the Phils will go […]

Parker Meadows Returns From 60-Day Injured List

The Detroit Tigers announced on Monday that they activated outfielder Parker Meadows (arm) from the 60-day injured list and optioned infielder/outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy to Triple-A Toledo after Sunday's game in a corresponding move. To make room on the 40-man roster for Meadows, right-hander Ryan Cusick was designated for assignment. Detroit hasn't released their starting lineup […]

Christian Yelich Back in Monday's Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (hand) is back in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Brady Singer at Great American Ball Park, serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup. X-rays came back negative on Yelich's right hand after he was hit by a pitch on […]

Sam Aldegheri Joins Big-League Club

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Monday that they recalled left-handed pitching prospect Sam Aldegheri from Double-A Rocket City. Aldegheri, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will make his return to the big leagues after debuting in 2024. The 23-year-old southpaw only made three starts for the Halos last year and allowed 12 […]

Angels Place Yoan Moncada on 10-Day Injured List With Knee Inflammation

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Monday that they placed infielder Yoan Moncada (knee) on the 10-day injured list with right-knee inflammation. In other moves, the Angels placed right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (biceps) on the 15-day IL (retroactive to May 31) with right-biceps inflammation and recalled outfielder Matthew Lugo from Triple-A Salt Lake and left-hander […]

Taylor Trammell Sent on Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell (calf) will start his minor-league rehab assignment at the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Tuesday. Trammell is finally ready to start playing in games again after missing all of the season to this point with a strained right calf. The 27-year-old former first-rounder by the Cincinnati Reds in 2016 spent […]

Jose Siri Not Running at 100 Percent

New York Mets outfielder Jose Siri (leg) still hasn't gotten to 100 percent in his running progression, according to The Athletic's Tim Britton. Manager Carlos Mendoza said that Siri wasn't all that close to returning last week. Siri continues to rehab from a fractured left tibia that he suffered on April 12. Although he's doing […]

Andrew Painter Not Expected to Debut Until Second Half

Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter is progressing as planned at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, but manager Rob Thomson said it's unlikely that the 22-year-old right-hander will make his MLB debut until the second half of the 2025 season. In his four starts with the Iron Pigs, Painter has a 2.65 ERA with 20 strikeouts in […]

Michael King Begins Playing Light Catch

The Athletic's Dennis Lin writes that San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (shoulder) has begun playing light catch and has reported incremental improvement in his shoulder, but team officials have cautioned that the pinched nerve in question will dictate his timetable for a return. King, who has been SD's No. 1 starter this year, woke […]

Royals Option Dairon Blanco to Triple-A

The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they optioned outfielder Dairon Blanco to Triple-A Omaha to make room for outfield/first base prospect Jac Caglianone. Blanco will get sent back to the farm after going just 1-for-6 with an RBI, two runs scored and three stolen bases for the Royals in just nine games played […]

Colton Cowser Picks Up Two Hits in Latest Rehab Game

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (thumb) went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, one run scored and a strikeout out of the leadoff spot in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday. Interim manager Tony Mansolino said last Friday that Cowser is expected to come off the 60-day injured list to rejoin the […]

Andres Gimenez, Tyler Heineman on Track to Return on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez (quadriceps) and catcher Tyler Heineman (concussion) are on track to come off the injured list to rejoin the big-league club on Tuesday before their series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. Neither Gimenez nor Heineman move the needle much in fantasy, but they will be much-needed reinforcements for a […]

Daulton Varsho Week-to-Week With Grade 1 Hamstring Strain

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) is on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 left-hamstring strain, according to manager John Schneider, and he's being evaluated on a week-to-week basis. MLB.com's Keegan Matheson writes that we'll see a lot of Nathan Lukes and Myles Straw in center field for the Jays with Varsho […]

Liam Coen has Positive Things to Say About Travis Etienne Jr.

With trade speculation surrounding Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. this offseason, new head coach Liam Coen had nothing but positive things to say about the 26-year-old former first-rounder. When asked about Etienne's performance at OTAs this offseason, Coen said "(Travis) has done everything we've asked him to do and more... I don't understand […]

Jonnu Smith Wants to Stay in Miami

Because Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith wants a new contract, he's been involved in trade talks this offseason, most notably with the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, Smith's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said Smith wants to remain in Miami. "Here's what I will say on behalf of my client: Jonnu would definitely like to stay in Miami," […]

Rams Tried to Trade up for Tetairoa McMillan

Rams Wire's Cameron DaSilva reports that the Los Angeles Rams tried to trade up in the first round of April's NFL draft to take wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, who ultimately was taken by the Carolina Panthers at No. 8 overall. A trade never materialized for the Rams, and they ended up trading back to No. […]

Frank Ragnow Announces his Retirement

Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow announced his retirement from professional football on his Instagram account on Monday. Ragnow will wrap up his NFL career after playing just seven seasons for Detroit after they selected him with the 20th overall pick in 2018 out of Arkansas. The 29-year-old offensive lineman was a Pro Bowler four […]

Stefon Diggs Present for OTAs on Monday

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee) is present for voluntary organized team activities on Monday, according to offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. There were some rumors over the weekend that the Patriots have been considering cutting Diggs because of some off-field issues, but that's all just speculation. On top of it, the 31-year-old veteran […]