Jonny DeLuca Likely Going On The IL

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jonny DeLuca (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring during Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Toronto Blue Jays and will likely need a stint on the injured list with a hamstring strain, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. The 25-year-old has been solid with the bat over 24 games this season, slashing .262/.311/.429 with […]

Camilo Doval Earns Another Save Tuesday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Camilo Doval grabbed himself another save on Tuesday when he closed out the 2-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics. He went one inning, striking out the side without allowing a baserunner. Doval has been one of the most valuable relievers in baseball this season, leading the league with 31 saves while […]

Giants Promoting Marco Luciano

The San Francisco Giants are promoting shortstop prospect Marco Luciano to the big leagues on Wednesday, according to MLB Pipeline. The 21-year-old is the club's second-best prospect and the top position player in their farm system. Over 62 games split between Double and Triple-A this season, Luciano owns a .235/.342/.469 slash line with 13 homers, […]

Kevin Ginkel Records Tuesday's Save

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Kevin Ginkel earned the save on Tuesday when he closed out the 3-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The right-hander went one inning and gave up one hit but didn't allow a run to score. The save is Ginkel's third of the season, all coming since July 18, and with his […]

Esteury Ruiz To Begin Rehab This Week

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) has been doing baseball activities lately and will begin a rehab assignment this week, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com. The 24-year-old hasn't seen game action since July 5, after suffering a right shoulder subluxation. Ruiz has been the best source of speed this season, swiping 43 steals across […]

Edward Cabrera Removed Tuesday With Blister

Miami Marlins right-handed hurler Edward Cabrera exited Tuesday's contest with the Tampa Bay Rays with a blister on his throwing hand, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. It's not the first time the rookie has dealt with injuries this season, as he missed over a month with a shoulder issue. Over 15 starts in […]

Gunnar Henderson Exits Early Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (back) left Tuesday's matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies prematurely after experiencing lower back discomfort, according to Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com. The rookie has been fantastic this season over 90 games, slashing .244/.340/.472 with 16 homers, 54 runs, 43 RBI, and five steals. Hopefully, he isn't out long-term, and fantasy managers […]

Danny Jansen Missing From Tuesday's Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays backstop Danny Jansen (forearm) is absent from Tuesday's lineup to take on lefty Julio Urias and the Los Angeles Dodgers. It comes two days after the former prospect left Sunday's contest after a pitch hit his forearm. Jansen sat out Monday as well, and more info on the severity should be announced […]

Daulton Varsho On The Pine Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho is starting Tuesday's game against left-hander Julio Urias and the Los Angeles Dodgers on the bench. The 27-year-old is in the midst of a down year, slashing .215/.275/.358 with 12 bombs, 40 runs, and 34 RBI over 100 games, but he still has 12 steals under his belt. Santiago […]

Mike Yastrzemski Sitting Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski is absent from Tuesday's lineup for the matchup against Tayler Scott and the Oakland Athletics. The 32-year-old is slashing .225/.305/.426 with 11 homers, 41 runs, 30 RBI, and one stolen base over 72 games. Luis Matos will take Yastrzemski's spot in center and bat second. The rookie 21-year-old rookie […]

Ryan Helsley Moved To 60-Day IL

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Monday, according to MLB.com. He now won't be eligible to return until August 11. Helsley has been on the shelf since injuring his forearm at the beginning of June. He's been throwing bullpen sessions and is building up for a […]

Willson Contreras Expected Back Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals backstop Willson Contreras (hip) is likely to return to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Merrill Kelly and the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to MLB.com. The former Chicago Cub has missed the last two games after exiting Saturday with right hip discomfort. Contreras is putting up solid numbers during his first season […]

Merrill Kelly To Start Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (calf) will come off the injured list on Tuesday and start the contest against Steven Matz and the St. Louis Cardinals, according to MLB.com. The 34-year-old missed about a month of action after suffering from a blood clot in his right calf. Before the issue, Kelly was phenomenal, posting […]

Justin Wilson Returning This Week

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Justin Wilson (elbow) joined the club for their road trip on Monday and will come off the injured this either Wednesday or Friday, according to MLB.com. The 35-year-old has yet to pitch in a Brewers uniform, as he underwent Tommy John surgery in June of last season. Wilson owns a career 3.41 […]

Tucupita Marcano Suffers Knee Injury Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Tucupita Marcano left Monday's 8-4 win over the San Diego Padres early after suffering a "ligamentous injury" in his right knee, according to Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette. He'll undergo further testing, and then there should be a better idea of the severity of the ailment. If Marcano does need time on […]

Andrew Chafin Loses Monday's Game

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Andrew Chafin came into Monday's contest against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning with a 6-5 lead. However, it turned into a disaster when he allowed five earned runs on three hits and two walks over 2/3 innings while striking out a pair. It was Chafin's fourth blown save and […]

Tommy Henry Making Friday's Start

Arizona Diamondbacks southpaw Tommy Henry is taking the mound for Friday's start against Ben Lively and the Cincinnati Reds. The 25-year-old hurler has produced a 3.89 ERA over 78 2/3 innings this year but owns a 16.9% strikeout rate and 1.35 WHIP. The Reds have posted a .760 OPS against left-handers in 2023, so keeping […]

Shane Bieber Won't Be Traded

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (elbow) reportedly will not be traded by the trade deadline, as the right-hander's elbow injury has depleted his trade value. The 28-year-old landed on the 15-day injured list earlier this month after experiencing elbow discomfort but won't require surgery. Bieber is having a decent season, pitching to a 3.77 […]

Rays Looking Into Marcus Stroman

The Tampa Bay Rays are considering trading for one of the bigger names of this trade-deadline season, starting pitcher Marcus Stroman. The 2023 All-Star is in the midst of arguably his best season, posting a 3.09 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and 21.1% strikeout rate with a 10-7 record over 21 starts. Stroman could opt out of […]

Joe Kelly To Return This Weekend

Chicago White Sox reliever Joe Kelly (elbow) is likely to return during the club's upcoming weekend series against the Minnesota Twins, according to manager Pedro Grifol. The right-hander hasn't pitched in the big leagues since July 4 after suffering right elbow inflammation. Before the ailment, Kelly pitched to a 4.82 ERA and 1.25 WHIP but […]

Jordan Romano Throws Scoreless Ninth On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano made his first appearance of the second half on Thursday, tossing a scoreless ninth inning to secure the 4-0 victory over the San Diego Padres. The right-hander experienced lower-back tightness during his All-Star game appearance and took some days off for treatment. His quick return is great for fantasy […]

Rockies Recall Peter Lambert Thursday

The Colorado Rockies recalled starting pitcher Peter Lambert from Triple-A on Thursday, according to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. The right-hander has 34 1/3 Major League innings and one start under his belt this season, posting a 6.29 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, and 23.5% strikeout rate. Lambert will likely start Friday's contest against Braxton Garrett […]

Nick Madrigal "Ahead Of Schedule"

Chicago Cubs infielder Nick Madrigal (hamstring) ran and took batting practice prior to Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals, according to MLB.com. Manager David Ross told reporters that the 26-year-old is "ahead of schedule" and is just about ready to begin a rehab assignment, meaning he could return this month. Madrigal has been out of […]

Sam Hilliard Lands On The Injured List Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Sam Hilliard (heel) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right heel contusion, which he suffered running the bases. There is no timetable for his return. Hilliard was putting up decent numbers with the bat before the injury, slashing .236/.295/.431 with three homers and four steals across 40 […]

Jose Alvarado Playing Catch

Philadelphia Phillies lefty Jose Alvarado (elbow) played catch from 60 feet on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. The 28-year-old received a cortisone shot on July 10 and is feeling little pain, but there is still no timetable for his return. Alvarado has been sidelined since the beginning of July after experiencing left-elbow inflammation. Before the elbow […]

Seranthony Dominguez Ready For Rehab Assignment

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Seranthony Dominguez (oblique) threw live batting practice on Monday and could begin a rehab assignment this weekend, according to MLB.com. The right-hander has been on the shelf since the middle of June after straining his left oblique. Across 27 innings this year, Dominguez owns a 4.33 ERA and 1.56 WHIP with 28 […]

Adbert Alzolay Locking Down The Closer Role

Chicago Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay is enjoying the best season of his career up to this point, producing a 2.63 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 28.9% strikeout rate across 41 innings, all out of the bullpen. The 28-year-old's been rewarded for his numbers, as he's earned seven saves this season, five of which have come since […]

Felix Bautista Picks Up Save No. 26 Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles reliever Felix Bautista earned his 26th save of the season on Wednesday when his team beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-5. He pitched the ninth inning, giving up one hit, but struck out one and didn't allow a run. Bautista's been nothing but phenomenal this season, posting a 1.00 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and […]

Corey Kluber Set For Rehab Game Friday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Corey Kluber (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment on Friday, according to MLB.com. The plan is for him to throw two innings of work. Kluber has been on the shelf since late June after suffering right shoulder inflammation. Before the injury, the two-time Cy Young award winner struggled to a 7.04 […]

Tejay Antone Throws On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds reliever Tejay Antone (forearm) threw a side session on Tuesday, according to MLB.com, and if there continues to be no issues, there's a chance he could return to the club on August 19. The right-hander has missed all of 2023 and 2022 as he's recovering from Tommy John surgery and a flexor strain […]