Khris Davis Activated From IL On Saturday

Texas Rangers designated hitter Khris Davis (quad) was activated from the injured list on Saturday, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. In a corresponding move, utility player Eli White was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock. Davis has been out with a strained left quad since the end of Spring Training after slashing .219/.306/.438 with two […]

Colin Moran Exits Saturday's Game With Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran exited Saturday's game after he appeared to have injured himself while attempting to turn a double play, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Mackey reports that after catching a lineout from Jason Heyward, Moran dove back to first base to attempt to get the tag out for […]

Alex Kirilloff To Test Wrist Soon, Surgery A Potential Option

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) is expected to test his sprained right wrist by swinging a bat within the next few days, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. Kirilloff received a cortisone shot in his wrist on Friday, and if there is no issue when he starts swinging, he could be back in […]

Aaron Sanchez Lands On IL With Biceps Tightness

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (biceps) was placed on the 10-day injured list with biceps tightness on Saturday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Sanchez is coming off his worst start of the season in which he allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk in four innings against […]

Francisco Mejia Placed On Injured List Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia (side) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Mejia had been scratched from Friday's lineup with left intercostal discomfort, and according to manager Kevin Cash, Mejia's rib cage discomfort "irritated him to breathe" when he woke up this morning. […]

Nomar Mazara Reinstated From IL Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nomar Mazara (abdomen) was activated from the injured list on Saturday and is in the lineup against the Twins, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Mazara was placed on the injured list with a left abdominal strain on April 15, after opening the season by slashing .237/.275/.395 with two […]

Buster Posey Not In Lineup Saturday Afternoon

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is not in the starting lineup for Saturday afternoon's matchup with the Padres. It appears to be a day off for Posey, who has been one of the hottest catchers in the league this year with eight home runs, 12 RBI and 19 runs scored while slashing .397/.463/.767 in […]

Gregory Polanco Violated COVID-19 Protocols

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (COVID-19 protocols) was placed on the injured list on Tuesday due to violating COVID-19 protocols, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports on Saturday. Polanco had been placed on the injured list on Tuesday without an injury designation, but Mackey now reports that it was due to Polanco violating protocols, […]

Mike Fiers Placed On IL With Elbow Sprain

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow sprain on Saturday, the team announced on Twitter. In a corresponding move, the team reinstated relief pitcher Burch Smith from the injured list. Fiers had just made his season debut last week after starting the year on […]

Luke Voit Could Return To Yankees Early Next Week

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (knee) could be activated from the injured list and join the team by early next week, according to Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record. Manager Aaron Boone said that Voit is scheduled to play seven innings at first base in a rehab game on Saturday, and will be […]

Trevor Larnach To Make MLB Debut Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach is in the starting lineup on Saturday for his major league debut against the Tigers. Larnach will get the start in left field and bat fifth against Detroit starter Jose Urena, after joining the team this week following the placement of Byron Buxton on the injured list. The Twins' first […]

Yadier Molina Activated, In Starting Lineup Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (foot) has been activated from the injured list and is in the starting lineup against the Rockies. He has been out since April 27 with a tendon strain in his right foot, but before the injury he had been off to a hot start, slashing .323/.366/.631 with five home […]

C.J. Cron Remains Out Of Lineup Saturday

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (back) remains out of the lineup on Saturday after being scratched from Friday's lineup due to lower back tightness. It appears that Cron is day-to-day with this back issue, as Connor Joe will get the start at first and bat sixth against the Cardinals. Through 29 games this season, […]

Manny Pina Could Return From IL This Weekend

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Manny Pina (toe) could be ready to return to the team this weekend, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Pina landed on the injured list with a broken toe on April 27, after opening the season hitting .160 with a .681 OPS through his first 10 games. When healthy, his value will […]

Ryan Yarbrough Placed On COVID-19 IL

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (vaccine) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Friday due to side effects from receiving the vaccine, according to Justice delos Santos of MLB.com. In a corresponding move the team recalled catcher Kevan Smith from the taxi squad. Yarbrough should only be out a day or two, as […]

Yadier Molina Could Return To Lineup This Weekend

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (foot) could return to action as soon as this weekend, according to Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Molina landed on the injured list on April 27 with a tendon strain in his right foot, and he just recently resumed baseball activities. He was off to a […]

Wilson Ramos Placed On IL Friday

Detroit Tigers catcher Wilson Ramos (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a lumbar spine strain, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Manager AJ Hinch said that the team hopes it is a short term injury for Ramos, but he was expected to be out long enough that […]

C.J. Cron Scratched From Lineup With Back Tightness

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (back) was scratched from Friday's lineup due to lower back tightness, according to Nick Groke of The Athletic. Matt Adams replaced Cron at first base, and is batting sixth against the Cardinals. Cron has gotten off to a good start in his first year in Colorado, slashing .290/.394/.495 with […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jorge Alfaro To Begin Rehab Assignment

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (hamstring) and catcher Jorge Alfaro (hamstring) are expected to begin a rehab assignment next week with the expectation of rejoining the team by next weekend, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Chisholm has been out since April 27, while Alfaro last appeared on April 20, as […]

Francisco Mejia Scratched From Lineup Friday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia (side) was scratched from Friday's lineup with left intercostal discomfort, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. He adds that the issue is located in his rib cage area and not his oblique, which suggests that Mejia could only be out a couple days. Mike Zunino replaced […]

Mike Yastrzemski Activated, Available Off Bench Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (oblique) has been activated from the injured list and will be available off the bench on Friday night, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Manager Gabe Kapler said that Yastrzemski will be back in the lineup within the next two days, as he will be set […]

Alex Dickerson Placed On Injured List Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson (shoulder) was placed on the injured list on Friday with a bone bruise in his right shoulder, according to Maria Guardado of MLB.com. Dickerson was removed from Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader with soreness in his shoulder, and he last appeared on Wednesday as a pinch hitter. Through 30 […]

Kike Hernandez Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kike Hernandez (hamstring) has been placed on the injured list with a right hamstring strain, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. Hernandez exited Thursday's game with what was announced as right hamstring tightness, and pregame examinations Friday showed it was significant enough for him to need a stint on the IL. […]

Matt Allan To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

New York Mets pitcher Matt Allan (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a partial tear in his ulnar collateral ligament, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Allan is the top pitching prospect in the Mets' organization, and had been set to start the year with the team's High-A affiliate in Brooklyn. It's another […]

Shogo Akiyama Makes Season Debut Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama (hamstring) has been activated from the injured list and will make his season debut on Friday night against the Indians. Akiyama started off the season on the injured list after suffering a hamstring injury while running the bases during Spring Training. He's a light-hitting outfielder, slashing .245/.357/.297 in 54 games […]

David Peralta Out Of Lineup Friday Night

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is not in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Mets. It appears to be a day off for Peralta, who has played in 17 of the team's last 18 games. He's been off to a good start at the plate this season, slashing .282/.347/.473 with three home runs, […]

Bryce Harper Returns To Lineup Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (wrist) is back in the lineup for the first time since last Wednesday. After being hit in the face and wrist by a pitch against the Cardinals, Harper had missed the last week while dealing with wrist soreness that threatened to land him on the injured list. It appears that […]

Christian Arroyo Could Return To Lineup Sunday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo (hand) remains out of the lineup on Friday, and is expected to return for Sunday's game, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. Arroyo was hit on the hand by a pitch in Wednesday's game, and was held out of Thursday's lineup. McCaffrey adds that Arroyo could be […]

Juan Soto In The Starting Lineup Friday Night

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto is back in the starting lineup on Friday night, as he will slot in as the designated hitter and bat third against the Yankees. It's Soto's first start since being activated from the injured list earlier in the week, with the Nationals taking advantage of having the designated hitter in […]

Kike Hernandez Out Of Lineup, Could Land On Injured List

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kike Hernandez (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Friday's game, as he continues to be evaluated following his early exit Thursday, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. Hernandez exited Thursday's game due to right hamstring tightness, and McCaffrey reports that a decision on whether or not he will be […]