Trey Mancini Dealing With Right Abdominal Soreness

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini (abdomen) has been removed from Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees due to right abdominal soreness. Mancini has been dealing with a sore side for over a week now. The soreness has caused him to miss multiple games over the last week. DJ Stewart entered Tuesday's game in […]

Wander Franco Progressing Well In Initial Rehab

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hamstring) is progressing well in his initial rehab, according to Rays manager Kevin Cash. Franco was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain on Saturday. Cash told reporters on Tuesday that the team's medical coordinator is happy with Franco's progress. The plan, according to Cash, […]

Chris Archer Considering Options With Hip Injury

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Archer (hip) has received multiple evaluations on his injured left hip. As of now, there has been no diagnosis other than hip inflammation. Archer was placed on the injured list after experiencing a recurrence of his left hip injury this weekend. He's only managed to appear in six games so […]

Matt Barnes Likely To Be Activated This Weekend

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes is set to make a rehab appearance at Double-A Portland on Wednesday. Assuming the appearance goes well, he is expected to be activated from the COVID-19 related injured list this weekend. Barnes tested positive for COVID-19 on August 30 and he has been following league protocols ever since. […]

Martin Perez Activated From COVID-19 List

The Boston Red Sox activated starting pitcher Martin Perez from the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday. He will likely be pitching out of the bullpen upon his return. The 30-year-old veteran tested positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 30 and was forced to be away from the team. He worked out for the Red Sox on […]

Jesse Winker Sent On A Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (ribs) has been sent to Triple-A Louisville on a rehab assignment. He will play his first game with Louisville on Tuesday. Winker has been out since August 16 due to an intercostal strain. Prior to the injury, he was in the midst of a career-best season. Over 109 games on […]

Domingo German Could Return This Weekend

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German (shoulder) is set for a rehab outing on Tuesday and is nearing a return to the club. On Tuesday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that the team hopes to have him back for this weekend's series against the Cleveland Indians as long as his rehab start on Tuesday […]

Trey Mancini Removed Early From Tuesday's Game

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini was removed in the fourth inning of Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. DJ Stewart entered the game as a pinch-hitter to take over for Mancini. No reason has been given yet for Mancini's removal. Orioles beat reporters have been speculating that it could have to do with […]

Jacob deGrom Throws Off A Mound On Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) threw 10 pitches off of a mound on Tuesday, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. This was of course a light session, but it was also a big step in deGrom's recovery as this was his first bullpen work since he was shutdown in July. Last week, it […]

John Gant Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher John Gant (abdomen) on the 10-day injured list due to a left abdominal strain on Tuesday. Fellow pitcher Andrew Albers was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Gant suffered the abdominal strain in the first inning of his start against the New York Yankees on Monday. He was […]

Jason Heyward Placed On Concussion Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Jason Heyward (head) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Tuesday. The move is retroactive to Sunday. Heyward took a knee to the head during Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He was immediately observed by the medical staff, then removed from the game. The Cubs recalled outfielder Trayce […]

Vince Velasquez Released By Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies released starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (finger) on Tuesday and he is now a free agent. Velasquez was on the injured list and in the midst of a rehab assignment when he was designated for assignment this weekend, which meant that he couldn't be placed on waivers for other teams to claim. The […]

Kyle Schwarber Out Of The Lineup On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber is absent from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Tyler Anderson and the Seattle Mariners. It will be a much-needed day off for Schwarber, who has gone 0-for-16 with eight strikeouts and two walks over his last five games. He's slashing just .196/.302/.304 over the month of September […]

Joe Ryan Diagnosed With Right Wrist Contusion

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (wrist) was hit in his right arm by a comebacker during his start against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. After the game, he was taken for X-rays, which returned negative, leading to a diagnosis of a right wrist contusion. This is great news for Ryan, who should have a […]

Janson Junk Starting On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Janson Junk will start for the team on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox on the road. It'll be just the second career start for the right-hander, who previously started on September 5 against the Texas Rangers. During his outing against the Rangers, Junk allowed six hits, five runs, one walk, […]

Jake Cronenworth Takes Batting Practice On Tuesday

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth (finger) is taking part in batting practice prior to the team's game against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. According to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, the Giants are hopeful that Cronenworth will return for this weekend's series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 27-year-old has been out since last […]

Chris Sale On Track To Start On Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale is on schedule to make his next start on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles, according to Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Sale landed on the COVID-10 injured list last week after testing positive for the virus, but he has been asymptomatic and he has been staying active and […]

Brian Anderson Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson (shoulder) underwent a procedure to repair his left shoulder capsule on Tuesday. The surgery was successful and he is expected to be ready for Spring Training in 2022. Anderson had been dealing with shoulder discomfort for a great deal of the year and he attempted to play through it […]

Evan Longoria Isn't In Tuesday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria isn't starting Tuesday night's game against the San Diego Padres and right-hander Jake Arrieta. Longoria is batting .293 with a .391 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and a stolen base in 233 plate appearances this season. Kris Bryant is hitting sixth and starting at third base against Arrieta. […]

Seth Brown Back In The Starting Lineup Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Brown is playing right field and batting sixth in Tuesday's game against Jackson Kowar and the Kansas City Royals. This will be his first start since August 22. He was out for nearly three weeks after testing positive for COVID-19 on August 27. After a rehab assignment, he was reinstated on […]

Lucas Giolito Reinstated, Starting On Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox reinstated starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He is set to start Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The 27-year-old was sidelined for about two weeks due to a left hamstring strain. He's had a few ups and downs throughout the year, but he […]

Tim Anderson Activated Prior To Tuesday's Game

The Chicago White Sox activated shortstop Tim Anderson (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. He is back in the starting lineup and leading off for the game. Anderson has been out since September 1 due to a left hamstring strain. The injury came at a rough […]

Tommy Pham Isn't Starting On Tuesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham isn't in Tuesday's lineup. The Padres will take on the San Francisco Giants and right-handed starter Anthony DeSclafani but will do so with Pham on the bench. The veteran is batting .231 with a .343 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, and 13 stolen bases in 508 plate appearances this […]

Jake Odorizzi Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Houston Astros placed starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (foot) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Odorizzi was forced to leave his start against the Texas Rangers on Monday due to right foot soreness. The good news for the Astros is that fellow starting pitcher Zack Greinke was activated from the injured list on Tuesday […]

Kenley Jansen Activated From Paternity List

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen was activated from the paternity list and will be available to pitch Tuesday night against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. The 33-year-old right-hander only missed a few games but is probably very eager to return to the bullpen since he has turned his season around. After a rough summer, Jansen […]

Carson Kelly On The Bench On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly isn't starting on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Tony Gonsolin. Kelly has been one of Arizona's most productive hitters this season, batting .245 with a .362 on-base percentage and 11 home runs in 307 plate appearances. He'll head to the bench with Daulton Varsho starting behind the […]

J.T. Realmuto Isn't Starting Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs and right-handed starter Adrian Sampson. Realmuto is batting .262 with a .349 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and 10 stolen bases in 470 plate appearances this season. Andrew Knapp is hitting eighth and starting at catcher instead on Tuesday. […]

Michael Brantley Could Return, DH On Friday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (knee) could return to the lineup on Friday as a designated hitter against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks, manager Dusty Baker told the media on Tuesday. The 34-year-old veteran exited last Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels with discomfort in his right knee and has been considered day-to-day. Brantley is […]

Jake Fraley Reinstated From Injured List

The Seattle Mariners reinstated outfielder Jake Fraley (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Fellow outfielder Jose Marmolejos was designated for assignment to make room on the active roster. Fraley has logged 220 plate appearances for the Mariners this season, batting .213 with a .359 on-base percentage, nine home runs, and nine stolen bases. […]

David Bednar Placed On Injured List With Strained Oblique

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Sept. 11, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Tuesday. The 26-year-old right-hander has been sidelined due to a right oblique strain and could be shut down for the rest of 2021 with just a few weeks left in the regular […]