Padres Have Optimism Manny Machado Will Avoid IL

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) is out of the starting lineup for his team's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Machado injured his ankle running on Sunday in an incident that looked serious at the time. On Monday, the Padres expressed some optimism that Machado will be able to avoid a […]

Kevin Kiermaier Leaves Early Monday With Hip Issue

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier left Monday's game against the New York Yankees with inflammation in his left hip. Kiermaier appeared to be feeling some discomfort in his leg during his first, and only, at-bat in the game. He wound up striking out and was replaced in center field by Brett Phillips. Kiermaier just […]

Liover Peguero Called Up To Majors

The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled shortstop Liover Peguero and placed Tucupita Marcano on the COVID injured list on Friday. Peguero is a well-regarded prospect for the Pirates, coming in as their No. 5 overall prospect according to MLB Pipeline. The 21-year-old will report to the Pirates straight from Double-A Altoona, where he is hitting .292 with […]

Jerar Encarnacion Promoted To Big Leagues Friday

The Miami Marlins promoted outfielder Jerar Encarnacion to the major leagues on Friday. Encarnacion and fellow prospect Lewin Diaz will join the Marlins with Jesus Aguilar and Jesus Sanchez getting placed on the COVID injured list on Friday. Encarnacion has progressed through the system rapidly this season as he was promoted to Triple-A in the […]

Chris Sale To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (ribs) will begin a rehab assignment in Fort Myers on Monday. Sale has not pitched yet this season as he has been recovering from a stress fracture in his rib suffered during Game 5 of the ALCS last October. As manager Alex Cora told reporter on Thursday, Sale will […]

Triston Casas Still Unable To Resume Baseball Activities

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ankle) is still unable to participate in baseball activities. The highly-regarded Boston prospect suffered a high-ankle sprain while running the bases earlier this season and remains unable to return to baseball activities, including swinging a bat. He is currently rehabbing his right ankle in Fort Myers. It appears […]

Joe Musgrove Heads To COVID IL

The San Diego Padres placed right-hander Joe Musgrove on the COVID injured list and recalled right-hander Reiss Knehr from Triple-A El Paso on Friday. There has been no indication whether Musgrove tested positive for the virus or was in close contact with someone else who did. Musgrove certainly appeared to be fine in his start […]

Mookie Betts Scratched Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts was scratched from the lineup ahead of his team's Friday night game against the Cleveland Guardians. Betts is apparently dealing with a right rib contusion and will be replaced in right field by Eddy Alvarez while Trea Turner will be the team's new leadoff hitter against Cleveland starter Zach […]

Yoan Moncada Leaves With Hamstring Tightness

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada left Friday's game against the with right hamstring tightness and will go for further evaluation. Moncada went 0-for-1 before being replaced by Josh Harrison at third base after the former was seen talking to trainers in the dugout following a second-inning groundout. Moncada is struggling this season, hitting […]

Anthony DeSclafani Set To Make Rehab Start Thursday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) is scheduled to make his second rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday. DeSclafani has been on the sidelines since his April 21 start thanks to inflammation in his ankle. The veteran hurler is not eligible to be activated from the 60-day injured list until late June, but […]

Alex Cobb To Throw Batting Practice Tuesday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Alex Cobb (neck) is scheduled to throw batting practice on Tuesday. Cobb has been sidelined on the injured list since getting scratched from a June 3 start with a neck strain but he appears to be taking steps in the right direction as it pertains to returning to the field. The […]

Brandon Belt Takes Batting Practice Monday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is progressing toward making a return to the field. Belt hasn't appeared in a game since May 18 as he has been on the injured list with inflammation in his right knee. The veteran took batting practice on Monday and is participating in full baseball activity. Belt […]

Jonathan India Activated Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring) was activated from the injured list ahead of his team's Monday night game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. India was originally expected to be activated later in the week but the Reds sped up the process, placing Aristides Aquino on the injured list with a left calf strain in […]

Josiah Gray Scratched Due To Rain Delay

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray was scratched from his Monday start against the Atlanta Braves due to a rain delay. Gray presumably got warmed up ahead of the game, but then the rain came and caused the game to start almost 90 minutes late due to the delay. Washington chose to play it safe with […]

Joe Ryan To Start Tuesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan (illness) will be activated from the COVID-19 list and start against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. Ryan has been sidelined since May 25, making one rehab start for Triple-A St. Paul along the way. The 26-year-old has been excellent for the Twins this season, posting a 5-2 record, 2.28 ERA, […]

Jake Burger Leaves Monday's Game

Chicago White Sox infielder Jake Burger left Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers after injuring his hand. Burger injured his right hand following a swing during the fourth inning. He finished out the at-bat but was later removed for pinch-hitter Seby Zavala in the fifth inning. Burger went for X-rays, which came back negative, indicating […]

Jakob Junis Looking At 4-6-Week Absence

San Francisco Giants right-hander Jakob Junis (hamstring) is likely looking at a four- to six-week absence, according to the team. Junis is currently rehabbing the injury after hitting the injured list on Saturday after suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain during his start on Friday night. The injury will now keep him out at least […]

Pablo Lopez Leaves After He Is Hit By Line Drive

Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo Lopez left his Friday start after he was hit on the right wrist by a line drive. Lopez threw 4 1/3 innings of two-run ball, striking out five and walking two before he was struck by a 100.5 MPH liner off the bat of Michael Brantley. After the play, Lopez threw […]

Jacob deGrom Expected To Throw Bullpen Saturday

New York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is slated to throw a third bullpen session on Saturday. The ace right-hander has yet to make a start in 2022 after developing a stress reaction in his right shoulder late in spring training. deGrom is still without a timetable for returning to the mound but he continues […]

Garrett Whitlock Placed On Injured List

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. Whitlock is dealing with inflammation in his right hip. The issue must have gotten worse throughout the day because manager Alex Cora initially told reporters that he didn't expect Whitlock to miss his scheduled start against the Seattle Mariners […]

Alex Verdugo Dealing With Knee Issue

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (knee) is not in the starting lineup for his team's Friday night game against the Seattle Mariners. Verdugo banged up his knee in Thursday's game, so he will take a seat against Seattle southpaw Marco Gonzales. The Red Sox will go with Franchy Cordero in left field, Rob Refsnyder […]

Wade Miley Leaves Friday Start With Injury

Chicago Cubs left-hander Wade Miley left his start against the New York Yankees with left shoulder soreness. Miley tossed three scoreless innings against the Yankees on the road but he did not come out for the fourth inning. The veteran hurler had just been activated from the injured list to make the start earlier in […]

Robinson Cano Signs Minor League Deal With Padres

The San Diego Padres and infielder Robinson Cano agreed upon a minor league deal on Friday. Cano will report to Triple-A El Paso after declining to report to El Paso last week. He then briefly became a free-agent but Cano must have found that the market for his services was quiet, so he rejoined the […]

Pete Alonso In Lineup Friday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (hand) is in the lineup for his team's game against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Alonso was hit on the hand by a pitch on Tuesday but avoided any damage. The veteran slugger will play first base and bat fourth as the Mets gear up to take […]

Gabriel Moreno Expected To Make MLB Debut Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Gabriel Moreno is tentatively expected to be promoted to the big leagues from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday and get the start behind the plate. Moreno is regarded as one of the top prospects in the Toronto pipeline and has hit .324 with one homer, 18 runs, 23 RBI, and three steals […]

Zack Greinke Expected To Make Rehab Start Sunday

Kansas City Royals right-hander Zack Greinke (forearm) is expected to make his first rehab start on Sunday for Triple-A Omaha. Greinke landed on the injured list at the end of May with a forearm strain after admitting that he has been feeling soreness in his right arm for much of the season. It is unclear […]

Taylor Ward Expects To Be Activated Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (hamstring) told reporters that he expects to be activated off the injured list on Tuesday. Ward landed on the injured list after injuring his hamstring while attempting a diving catch in the outfield last week. If he is able to return on Tuesday, it will mark a minimum 10-day […]

Anthony Rendon Activated From IL, Starting Friday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) was activated from the 10-day injured list and will start at third base against the New York Mets on Friday. Rendon landed on the injured list on May 28 after developing inflammation in his right wrist. The veteran infielder will bat third against Mets right-hander Tylor Megill […]

Mike Trout Not In Lineup Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hip) is not in the starting lineup for his team's Friday night contest against the New York Mets. Trout injured his hip while running the bases back on Tuesday and hasn't played since. The star outfielder initially sounded optimistic that he would be able to return to the action […]

Wil Myers Weighing Options

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (knee) and the team are still weighing his options when it comes down to how to proceed with his injured right knee. Myers landed on the injured list last Friday after trying to play through knee soreness for a few weeks prior. The veteran could continue to rest his […]