Chris Martin Placed On 10-Day Injured List Saturday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Chris Martin (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Martin had been out since Sunday, after exiting his appearance early when he felt numbness in his fingers on his throwing hand, and he had been listed as day-to-day […]

Manuel Margot Out Of Lineup For Second Straight Game

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot (groin, quad) is out of the lineup for the second straight game on Saturday, according to Adam Berry of MLB.com. Berry reports that Margot had "tweaked his groin/quad," and according to manager Kevin Cash, Margot will be available to hit off the bench Saturday, and the team hopes he'll […]

Paul Goldschmidt Says He'll Return To Lineup Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (back) told reporters early Saturday that he will be back in the lineup against the Adrian Houser and the Brewers, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Goldschmidt said that his back had tightened up on him when the team returned to St. Louis Wednesday, and shortly before first […]

Kolten Wong Placed On 10-Day IL With Oblique Strain

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain, the team announced on Saturday. Wong had exited Thursday's game in the seventh inning after re-aggravating his oblique one day after being held out of the lineup with oblique tightness. In a corresponding move, the […]

Early Injury Replacements To Target On Waivers

Now we've already had some major injuries this spring. Closers Kirby Yates and Jose Leclerc are both out for the year with Tommy John surgery, another closer candidate in Nick Anderson will miss the first half of the season with an elbow injury, and outfielder Eloy Jimenez will be out for most of the year […]

Adam Frazier Snaps 0-For-10 Skid Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier snapped an 0-for-10 skid on Thursday, finishing 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in a 4-2 loss to the Cubs. It's been a rough start for Frazier early on, as he is 5-for-22 with one double and one triple through six games, but he has also shown some […]

Dansby Swanson Continues Slump In Doubleheader Wednesday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson continued his early season slump on Wednesday, as he went 1-for-7 with one run and four strikeouts in both games of the doubleheader with Washington. Swanson is now 3-for-21 with one home run and nine strikeouts through six games, and he has recorded at least one strikeout in each game. […]

Stephen Strasburg Strikes Out Eight On Wednesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg tossed six scoreless innings and struck out eight batters on Wednesday in a 2-0 loss to the Braves. Strasburg basically did everything for the team in the loss, as he allowed just one hit and two walks to Atlanta, and his double was one of two team hits in […]

Aaron Nola Strikes Out Five On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola had five strikeouts in four innings on Wednesday, and did not factor into the decision in an 8-2 victory over the Mets. It took 92 pitches for Nola to get through his outing, as he allowed one run on six hits and two walks. He has yet to record […]

Francisco Lindor Draws Two Walks On Thursday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks and a run scored in a 3-2 victory over the Marlins on Thursday. Lindor has had a slow start to the year, going 3-for-14 at the plate with one RBI and two runs scored through four games. But he's already showing good […]

Chad Pinder Is Week-To-Week With Knee Sprain

Oakland Athletics outfielder Chad Pinder (knee) is being considered week-to-week with a left knee sprain, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Pinder had been placed on the 10-day injured list earlier in the week after exiting Sunday's game in the first inning, and now Gallegos reports that Pinder is currently being held out of all […]

Kolten Wong Exits Early With Oblique Injury, Could Face IL Stint

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (oblique) left Thursday's game in the seventh inning after reaggravating his oblique, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Wong was held out of the lineup on Wednesday due to oblique tightness, but he returned late in the game for a pinch-hit appearance. After the game, manager Craig Counsell said, […]

Paul Goldschmidt Held Out Of Lineup With Back Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (back) was held out of the lineup on Thursday due to lower back tightness, the team announced shortly before first pitch. There's no word that this is anything more than a one-game issue, but managers should keep an eye out for further updates in case this becomes a […]

Robbie Ray Could Return Next Week

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray (elbow) could make his return to the team sometime next week, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Ray bruised his elbow from a fall at his home during Spring Training, but before the injury he had looked good with a 1.98 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 13 […]

Lou Trivino Could Be In Line For Saves In Oakland

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino could be in line for save opportunities while Trevor Rosenthal recovers from thoracic outlet surgery, according to Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News. Manager Bob Melvin said, "If we can move it forward with Lou, maybe he gives us an option to close as well and/or pitch the 8th […]

James Paxton Has Recommendation For Tommy John Surgery

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton (elbow) has received a recommendation for Tommy John surgery, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Paxton was injured in his first start of the season on Tuesday, as he exited in the second inning with forearm tightness. This is a crushing blow for Paxton, who was looking to […]

George Springer Diagnosed With Low-Grade Quad Strain

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (oblique, quad) has been diagnosed with a low-grade quad strain, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Manager Charlie Montoyo said that Springer can still work out and do some baseball activities, but he will not return to the team during their homestand this weekend. It's a setback for […]

Matt Olson Back In Lineup On Thursday Night

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (knee) is back in the lineup on Thursday night, where he will slot in as the designated hitter and bat second against the Astros. Olson had been day-to-day with a left knee contusion after injuring himself while sliding for a pop up in foul territory. He has gotten off […]

Dee Strange-Gordon Inks Minors Deal With Brewers

Free agent second baseman Dee Strange-Gordon has signed a minor-league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. Strange-Gordon had spent Spring Training with the Cincinnati Reds, slashing .281/.361/.313 with four steals in 12 games before he was granted his release at the end of March. He had a down year in […]

Luke Bard To Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Luke Bard (hip) will undergo season-ending hip surgery, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Ardaya adds that expected recovery time for the surgery is six to eight months. Bard has been a high strikeout reliever in the Angels bullpen the past few years with a career 21.8 percent strikeout […]

A.J. Puk Lands On 10-Day Injured List

Oakland Athletics pitcher A.J. Puk (biceps) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left bicep, according to The Athletic's Alex Coffey. Puk was called up after outfielder Chad Pinder was placed on the injured list, and he made his season debut on Monday where he allowed one hit and three walks […]

Trevor Rosenthal Undergoes Thoracic Outlet Surgery

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (shoulder) underwent thoracic outlet surgery on Thursday and was transferred to the 60-day injured list, according to Alex Coffey of The Athletic. Rosenthal will be re-examined in eight weeks, and he is expected to miss up to three to four months. With Rosenthal out, Jake Diekman and Sergio Romo […]

Trent Grisham Due To Return Friday

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) is due to be back with the team on Friday, according to MLB.com's AJ Cassavell. Grisham has been out since March 11 with a left hamstring strain. Managers are eagerly awaiting Grisham's return, and they hope to see him build off a 2020 campaign in which he hit […]

Caleb Smith Moves From Rotation To Bullpen

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Caleb Smith has been moved from the starting rotation to the bullpen, according to The Athletic's Zach Buchanan. Manager Torey Lovullo made the announcement on Wednesday, after Smith's rough outing on Saturday in which he allowed four runs — three earned — on five hits and three walks in three innings against […]

Tyler Naquin Hits Fourth Homer In Four Games

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin hit his fourth home run in as many games on Wednesday, as he finished 1-for-5 in an 11-4 victory over Pittsburgh. Filling in while Jesse Winker has been out with an illness, Naquin has been on fire at the plate as three of his last four hits have left the […]

Charlie Blackmon Not In Lineup On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is getting the day off on Wednesday and will sit in favor of Yonathan Daza, who will bat eighth against Madison Bumgarner and the Diamondbacks. Blackmon had started in each of the first five games of the year for Colorado and is currently 2-for-19 with a double, a home run […]

Joe Ross Will Start Friday Against Dodgers

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross will get the start on Friday against the Dodgers, according to Jessica Camerato of MLB.com. It will be his first appearance since 2019, as he opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns. Ross struggled over his last three years on the mound, posting a 5.21 ERA […]

Mike Soroka To Be Shut Down Two Weeks

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (Achilles, shoulder) will be shut down from throwing for two weeks, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Soroka exited his simulated game appearance after one inning on Tuesday with right shoulder inflammation. It's another setback for Soroka, who is trying to work his way back from a torn […]

J.D. Davis Day-To-Day After X-Rays Come Back Negative

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) is day-to-day after additional X-rays on Wednesday came back negative, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Nothing is broken in Davis' hand, which is a sigh of relief because of concerns the injury could have been more significant after his hand swelled up overnight. Davis should be back […]

Mookie Betts Out Wednesday With Stiff Back

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (back) is not in the starting lineup Wednesday due to a stiff lower back, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. This sounds like it should just be a mild issue for Betts, and managers should consider him day-to-day, with a return to the lineup tomorrow very […]