Shohei Ohtani No Longer Starting on the Mound on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani was scheduled to start in Wednesday's game on the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he's no longer on the bump and will be replaced by right-hander Emmet Sheehan, according to Kirsten Watson. Ohtani will still serve as the designated hitter and will bat leadoff against right-hander Braxton […]

Franklin Arias Promoted to Double-A Portland

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Franklin Arias was promoted to Double-A Portland on Tuesday. Boston's top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 23) produced solid numbers between Single-A and High-A, slashing .279/.343/.383 in 106 games, and although he drew walks at just a 7.9 percent rate, he struck out at a minuscule 9.8 percent rate. The Venezuelan is […]

Trey Yesavage Strikes Out Six in Latest Start

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Trey Yesavage was excellent again on Tuesday at Triple-A Buffalo, tossing three shutout innings, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out six. The Blue Jays' top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 25) has now posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and a 22.0 percent K-BB% in four appearances (three starts) […]

Kevin Parada Promoted to Triple-A Syracuse

New York Mets catching prospect Kevin Parada has been promoted to Triple-A Syracuse. The 24-year-old made year-over-year strides on offense, going from a .214 average with a 33.7 percent strikeout rate and .663 OPS in 2024 to a .254 average, 27.8 percent strikeout rate, and .754 OPS in 2025. The former first-round draft pick was the […]

Victor Arias Heads to Double-A Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Victor Arias (undisclosed) was placed on the Double-A New Hampshire 7-day injured list on Tuesday with an undisclosed injury. The Jays' ninth-ranked prospect spent time at High-A earlier this year and earned a promotion to Double-A, where things have proven more challenging. The 22-year-old slashed .294/.381/.437 with five home runs […]

Mets to Send Kodai Senga to Minors?

The New York Mets are considering a few possibilities with struggling right-hander Kodai Senga, including potentially asking him to accept an optional minor-league assignment, according to people familiar with the team's thinking. However, Senga may not be sent to the minors without his consent, according to his contract. The 32-year-old said on Tuesday that he's […]

Isaiah Lowe Placed on Injured List at High-A

San Diego Padres pitching prospect Isaiah Lowe (undisclosed) was placed on High-A Fort Wayne's seven-day injured list on Tuesday. The Padres' 26th-ranked prospect made 22 starts (91 2/3 innings pitched) for the TinCaps this season, posting a 5.69 ERA and an unsightly 1.76 WHIP as opponents held a .293 batting average against him. Combined with […]

J.J. Wetherholt Unlikely to be Promoted in 2025

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt is not likely to be promoted before the end of the year, although it is not because the team doesn't feel he is ready. The reasoning is more due to the fact that Wetherholt is not currently on the 40-man roster and does not need to be on the […]

Gabriel Arias Expected to Return on Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians infielder Gabriel Arias (hand) is expected to return to the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, according to MLB.com. Arias was also expected to return on Tuesday, but instead he was held out as a precaution and was available off the bench. The 25-year-old was hit by […]

Derek Hill Not Expected to Return Until Next Year

Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Hill (hamstring) will go on the injured list after suffering a right-hamstring strain while running out a grounder against the Washington Nationals on Monday, and he's not expected to return until next year, according to MLB.com. The Marlins figure to officially place Hill on the IL before their series opener on […]

Adolis Garcia Remains Out on Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (quadriceps) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday for the series finale against the hosting Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Rookie Alejandro Osuna will draw another start in right field for Texas and will hit seventh against Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen. Garcia will miss a second straight game after […]

"High Probability" Roman Anthony Lands on Injured List

There is a "high probability" that the Boston Red Sox place rookie outfielder Roman Anthony (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, a source told Chris Cotillo of Mass Live. Infielder Nick Sogard is expected to take Anthony's place on the active MLB roster after an MRI exam showed a left-oblique injury. The 21-year-old […]

Janson Junk Strong in Triple-A Rehab Start

Miami Marlins right-hander Janson Junk (elbow) was sharp in his first rehab start with Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday. Junk threw five innings of one-run, three-hit ball with eight strikeouts and no walks over 61 pitches (45 strikes). That may end up as the lone rehab start for Junk, who has recovered well since he went […]

Jason Adam to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

San Diego Padres right-handed reliever Jason Adam (quadriceps) will undergo season-ending surgery on his ruptured left quadriceps tendon on Wednesday. Adam will require six to nine months to recover, which could keep him out for the beginning of the 2026 campaign. The 34-year-old suffered the injury reacting to a ground ball in a 4-3 loss […]

Kyle Stowers to Begin Baseball Activities Wednesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (oblique) is set to begin baseball activities on Wednesday. The breakout star has been shelved since Aug. 17 with a Grade 1 strain of his left oblique, but he's on track to begin a rehab assignment this weekend. If all goes well, he should rejoin the Marlins sometime next week. […]

Chris Paddack Placed on Bereavement List

The Detroit Tigers have placed right-hander Chris Paddack (personal) on the bereavement list and recalled righty Keider Montero from Triple-A Toledo. By MLB rules, Paddack could miss anywhere from three to seven days. The Tigers acquired the 29-year-old from the division-rival Minnesota Twins on July 28, but the move hasn't worked out so far. Paddack […]

Alec Burleson Could Take Batting Practice Soon

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder/first baseman Alec Burleson (wrist) is recovering well after receiving a pain-killing injection in his injured right wrist. Burleson, who said he feels "drastically different" since the injection, could take batting practice soon, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The 26-year-old may even be able to return from the […]

Tylor Megill Throws 79 Pitches in Triple-A Rehab Start

New York Mets right-hander Tylor Megill (elbow) made his fourth rehab start on Tuesday and struggled in a 4-3 loss for Triple-A Syracuse. Megill lasted four innings and surrendered three earned runs on six hits and two walks. On the positive side, Megill struck out five hitters and was able to throw 79 pitches. It's […]

Jacob Young Sitting on Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young (back) is not in the lineup on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins. Young went 2-for-2 with an RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base in a 5-2 win over the Marlins on Tuesday, but he had to leave early with back spasms. The Nationals are idle on Thursday, so […]

John Means Will Throw a Bullpen Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians left-hander John Means (elbow) will throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, followed by a rehab start for Triple-A Columbus on Friday, MLB.com reports. Friday's outing will be the fifth rehab start for Means, who threw four innings and 58 pitches in his previous outing on Sunday. His pitch count will bump up to […]

Lane Thomas Goes Hitless in First Rehab Start

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (foot) went 0-for-3 on Tuesday in Double-A Akron with the RubberDucks in his first rehab game back since injuring his foot and being placed on the injured list on July 6. Thomas was diagnosed with right foot plantar fasciitis and has missed a good portion of the season, so, understandably, […]

Taylor Walls Will See a Specialist For His Groin on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (groin) will see a specialist, Dr. William Meyers, on September 3. He had started running and doing some strengthening exercises previously, but is still experiencing "mild discomfort" in his back and left groin, MLB.com reports. Walls was placed on the injured list on August 12 with a groin injury, […]

Roman Anthony Will Undergo MRI on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox young superstar Roman Anthony (oblique) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians with left oblique tightness, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. He is set to undergo an MRI on Wednesday. Anthony said he initially felt tightness on a check swing during the same at-bat before striking out in the fourth […]

Nolan McLean Continues to Dominate

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Nolan McLean picked up his fourth straight win in his fourth career start on Tuesday as the Mets defeated the Detroit Tigers 12-5. The right-hander was outstanding once again, going six innings, allowing three hits, two earned runs, three walks, and striking out seven batters. McLean has been dominant […]

Daniel Palencia Escapes With 22nd Save Tuesday

It wasn't pretty, but Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia earned his 22nd save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Braves. Palencia came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one. He got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a single, got the second out on a fly-out, […]

JoJo Romero Notches Sixth Save Of Season Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher JoJo Romero picked up his sixth save of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Athletics. Romero came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 outing with a strikeout. The 28-year-old has been in the mix for save opportunities since […]

Ryan Walker Earns 13th Save Of Season Tuesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ryan Walker picked up his 13th save of the season in Tuesday's eventful 7-4 win over the Rockies. Walker came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three and provided a 1-2-3 outing with a strikeout to end the game. The 29-year-old started the season as […]

Caden Dana Starting For Angels On Wednesday

The Los Angeles Angels will start right-handed rookie Caden Dana in Wednesday's matchup against the Royals. The 21-year-old, who is the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, made one appearance with the Angels in April and another at the end of May with a combined 7.50 ERA. Things haven't been much better at Triple-A […]

Michael Soroka Throws Live Batting Practice Tuesday

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka (shoulder) threw a live batting practice at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, per Marquee Sports Network's Andy Martinez. Soroka made just one appearance with the Cubs after being traded before landing on the 15-day injured list at the beginning of August with a right-shoulder strain. Soroka's peripheral numbers with the […]

Kyle Harrison Promoted From Triple-A Tuesday

The Boston Red Sox promoted left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, per Worcester T&G Sports' Tommy Cassell. Harrison joined the Red Sox earlier in the season in a trade for Rafael Devers and has been at Triple-A since. The 24-year-old has had mixed results, going 4-2 with a 3.65 ERA, a 1.56 […]