Chris Sale Throwing on Thursday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) is set to throw a live batting practice session on Thursday. Sale continues to progress from a fractured left ribcage he suffered in mid-June. The expectation is that Sale will likely go on a minor league rehab assignment after Thursday's session. It's unclear how many starts he'll need […]

Sal Frelick Returning on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (knee) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Frelick is returning to the lineup following a three-game absence due to left knee soreness. Frelick has been swinging a hot bat lately, so the Brewers are happy to avoid a stint on the injured […]

Carlos Narvaez Absent on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez (knee) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Narvaez reportedly looked to be limping during Tuesday's game, so he'll take a seat here due to knee soreness. Manager Alex Cora downplayed the severity of the issue and believes Narvaez will be […]

Evan Carter Hopes to Ramp Things Up After Receiving Injection

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (back) said he had an injection in his back and is hoping to ramp things up as early as this Friday, according to Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports. Back spasms sent Carter to the 10-day injured list last weekend, but the 22-year-old is hoping he can rejoin the big-league squad […]

George Springer Hasn't Started Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (concussion) did not start his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday as previously expected, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. "He's going to go through everything. I think there still needs to be some tests done to see if he can get cleared for today," manager John Schneider […]

Nolan Arenado Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) will report to Jupiter, Fla., to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday, according to manager Oliver Marmol. The Cardinals think that after Arenado's shoulder strengthens, he could play in games soon in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. The 34-year-old veteran is on the 10-day injured with […]

Jerar Encarnacion to Miss Time After Injuring Hamstring on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (hamstring) was pulled from Wednesday's game early against the Pittsburgh Pirates after injuring his right hamstring while trying to beat out an infield single at PNC Park. Manager Bob Melvin said that Encarnacion is going to miss some time and added that the injury isn't good. Encarnacion will go […]

Luis Urias Remains Out With Back Injury

Athletics infielder Luis Urias (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the hosting Washington Nationals in D.C. Max Schuemann will make another start at second base and will hit ninth against Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli, who will be making his first major-league start since 2022. Urias has been out since suffering from […]

Willson Contreras Out on Wednesday With Stomach Bug

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (illness) is out of action on Wednesday against the hosting Los Angeles Dodgers in the series finale with a stomach bug, according to John Denton of MLB.com. Contreras could be available to pinch hit late in the game. Alec Burleson is starting at first base and is in […]

Shohei Ohtani Expected to Throw Four Innings on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (hip) hasn't shown any ill effects after leaving his last start with right-hip cramping, according to manager Dave Roberts. The plan is for Ohtani to throw four innings in his next start on Wednesday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. It would be the first time all year […]

Bryce Eldridge Homers in Third Straight Game, Drives in Four

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge continued to mash on Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in the ninth inning that helped propel Triple-A Sacramento to an extra-innings win. He also walked once, collected four RBI, and scored twice, while recording a home run for the third straight contest. Since returning […]

Justin Hagenman Recalled from Triple-A on Wednesday

New York Mets pitching prospect Justin Hagenman was recalled from Triple-A on Wednesday. The right-hander made his major league debut earlier this year and has made four appearances for New York (one start), recording a 5.11 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 12 1/3 innings pitched. On the bright side, he walked just one batter in […]

Cristian Javier Strikes Out Six in Fifth Rehab Start

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier (elbow) made his fifth minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday and allowed an earned run on two hits while walking four and striking out six in 3 2/3 innings against Triple-A Sacramento. Javier is getting closer to making his 2025 debut after rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. […]

Heston Kjerstad Dealing with Fatigue at Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad (undisclosed) is currently on the Triple-A Norfolk 7-day injured list, but no specific diagnosis has been shared other than that he is dealing with fatigue. Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino reiterated on Wednesday that the team is "not ready to share" details on what is ailing Kjerstad, but could provide […]

Miguel Amaya Expected to Return Next Week

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said the expectation is that catcher Miguel Amaya (oblique) will come off the 60-day injured list next week to rejoin the team during a series in Toronto against the Blue Jays. Amaya has been out since May 25 with a strained left oblique, but he's nearing his return to the […]

Hurston Waldrep Could be Recalled to Start This Weekend

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep could be called upon again to fill a much-needed rotation spot in the upcoming week. The Braves have a doubleheader scheduled for Saturday at home against Miami, with Erick Fedde currently slated to pitch the first game, but no starter has been announced for the second game. Waldrep had […]

Aaron Judge Could Return to Outfield by This Weekend

Jon Morosi of MLB Network said that New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) could be back in the outfield "sometime towards the weekend or early next week." Judge returned on Tuesday as the designated hitter after a stay on the 10-day injured list due to a right flexor strain in his elbow and went […]

Tyler Heineman Returns From Head Injury

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman (head) is behind the plate to catch right-hander Kevin Gausman and will hit eighth in Wednesday's series finale at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies and left-hander Kyle Freeland. Heineman had to leave Saturday's game early with a head contusion, but he avoided a concussion and will rejoin the […]

Adael Amador Recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque

Colorado Rockies second baseman Adael Amador has been recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque. With Thairo Estrada hitting the 10-day injured list, the Rockies called up Amador to fill the need at second base. The 22-year-old debuted with the Rockies last season and saw playing time with the club earlier this year, but has not been able […]

Orlando Arcia Going for MRI, Out on Wednesday

Colorado Rockies interim manager Warren Schaeffer said that infielder Orlando Arcia (elbow) is getting an MRI exam on his elbow after getting injured in Tuesday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at Coors Field. Arcia is out of the lineup for the series finale on Wednesday and hasn't landed on the injured list yet because […]

Thairo Estrada Goes on Injured List With Strained Hamstring

The Colorado Rockies announced on Wednesday that they placed infielder Thairo Estrada (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring and recalled infielder Adael Amador from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Amador is starting at second base and hitting eighth in Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays and […]

Joey Loperfido Out on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido (knee) will come out of the lineup for Wednesday's game at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies after getting hit on the right knee by a pitch in Tuesday's victory. Davis Schneider is manning left field and will bat leadoff against Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland on Wednesday. X-rays came […]

Zack Wheeler Pushed Back to Sunday With Shoulder Stiffness

The Philadelphia Phillies are pushing right-hander Zack Wheeler (shoulder) back two days to Sunday against the Texas Rangers after he complained of shoulder stiffness, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Manager Rob Thompson said an MRI exam on Wheeler's right shoulder came back clean, and he was able to play catch on Wednesday before […]

Roman Anthony Agrees to Eight-Year Extension

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has agreed to an eight-year, $130 million contract extension, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. The deal, pending a physical, includes a club option and will keep Anthony under team control through the 2034 campaign. The contract begins in 2026 and carries a maximum value of $230 million. Anthony, the […]

Tyler Wells Throws 49 Pitches in Triple-A Rehab Start

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Tyler Wells (elbow) made his second rehab start and first at the Triple-A level on Tuesday. Wells lasted 2 1/3 scoreless innings with three hits allowed and four strikeouts against two walks. The 30-year-old built up to 49 pitches (31 strikes) after tossing 22 in a previous rehab start in Double-A ball. […]

Trevor Larnach Scratched on Wednesday

The Minnesota Twins have scratched designated hitter/outfielder Trevor Larnach (side) from Wednesday's lineup with soreness in his left side, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Kody Clemens will play left field and hit cleanup against Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty, and Mickey Gasper will serve as the DH and bat ninth. Larnach has gotten off […]

Tyler O'Neill Sitting Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (wrist) is out of the lineup Wednesday against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. Jeremiah Jackson will play right field in place of O'Neill and hit fifth. O'Neill is sitting out after leaving early on Tuesday with discomfort in his right wrist. X-rays came back negative after the game, but O'Neill […]

Wilmer Flores Still Out Wednesday

San Francisco Giants designated hitter/first baseman Wilmer Flores (hamstring) is out of the lineup again for Wednesday's matchup against Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Andrew Heaney. Rafael Devers will DH and bat second, while Casey Schmitt will play first base and hit fifth. Flores hasn't played since last Friday because of an issue with his left hamstring, […]

Gleyber Torres Back in Lineup

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (forearm) is back in the lineup Wednesday and hitting second against Minnesota Twins right-hander Pierson Ohl. Torres missed the Tigers' 6-3 loss to the Twins on Tuesday with a forearm issue, and manager A.J. Hinch said afterward that he's dealing with "some general soreness." It won't be enough to […]

Byron Buxton Remains Out Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (rib) is not ready to come off the 10-day injured list and won't return to the lineup Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Alan Roden will play center field in Buxton's place and lead off versus right-hander Jack Flaherty. Buxton has been on the injured list with left rib cartilage irritation […]