Troy Melton to Start Monday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton will start at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. The 24-year-old had been scheduled to take the ball Tuesday, but his turn is moving up with Casey Mize (knee) dealing with minor knee tightness. Melton struggled in his major league debut on July 23, as he allowed six earned […]

Carson Whisenhunt Promoted, Starting Monday

San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Carson Whisenhunt is coming up to the majors to make his debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, manager Bob Melvin announced. A second-round pick in 2022, the left-handed Whisenhunt now ranks as the Giants' third-best prospect at MLB Pipeline. Whisenhunt has spent the season with Triple-A Sacramento in the […]

Seth Lugo Agrees to Contract Extension

Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo is finalizing a contract extension with the club, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. It's a two-year, $46 million guarantee with a vesting option or a club option, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. If not for this extension, Lugo likely would have turned down his $15 million player option […]

Emmanuel Clase Drawing Trade Interest, Guardians Unlikely to Deal

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase is reportedly drawing heavy interest ahead of the trade deadline, but a move appears unlikely. The Guardians would need to be "blown away" by an offer to consider parting with the flamethrowing right-hander. Clase has anchored Cleveland's bullpen for five seasons and continues to dominate late innings. The 27-year-old owns […]

Grant Holmes Placed on 60-Day IL

The Atlanta Braves have placed right-hander Grant Holmes (elbow) on the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. Holmes reported tightness following his start against the Rangers on Saturday, where he allowed four runs on six hits and two walks with two strikeouts over four innings. Now in his second year with Atlanta, Holmes […]

Jack Kochanowicz Set for Monday Start, Looks to Build on Triple-A Success

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz is scheduled to start the series opener against the Rangers on Monday. Kochanowicz was optioned to Triple-A on July 11 and made one strong start, allowing no earned runs on three hits with four strikeouts over five innings. The 24-year-old has struggled in the majors this season, posting a […]

Shohei Ohtani to Stretch Out to Four Innings in Next Starts

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is reportedly aiming to reach four innings in his next few starts as he continues to build up his workload. The 31-year-old has yet to surpass three innings this season as he works his way back from the second Tommy John surgery of his career. Ohtani has been […]

Casey Mize Set to Start Despite Knee Tightness, Eyes Bounce-Back Outing

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (knee) is still expected to start in the upcoming home series against the Diamondbacks, despite dealing with minor knee tightness that has disrupted his usual between-start routine. The 28-year-old struggled in his last outing against the Pirates, allowing 10 hits and four runs. Still, Mize has quietly had a strong […]

Luis Robert Jr. Avoids Significant Injury

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (forearm) appears to have avoided any major injuries after getting hit by a pitch during Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Robert made his return to the lineup on Sunday after missing the two previous games due to a groin issue. He took a fastball off the forearm […]

Erick Fedde Traded to Braves

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Erick Fedde was traded to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. This comes a few days after Fedde was designated for assignment by the Cardinals. After a solid season in 2024, Fedde completely fell apart on the mound this season. He holds a 5.22 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and a 63/47 K/BB […]

Braden Montgomery Promoted to Double-A

Chicago White Sox outfielder Braden Montgomery was promoted to Double-A Birmingham on Sunday. This didn't take long as Montgomery earned a promotion from Single-A in less than one season of pro ball. Montgomery slashed .269/.358/.455 with 11 home runs, 57 RBI, and 11 stolen bases in 87 games in Single-A this season. Montgomery was a […]

Aroldis Chapman Dealing with Back Tightness

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (back) was pulled during Sunday's outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chapman walked the first two batters he faced before getting Shohei Ohtani to fly out. After that, Chapman exited the game with the trainer without much clarity on the injury. According to Christopher Smith, Chapman was removed […]

Byron Buxton Considered Day-to-Day

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (ribs) appears to have avoided any significant injuries. Buxton underwent an MRI on Sunday which revealed left rib cartilage irritation. There is no structural damage, so this sounds like positive news for the Twins. On Sunday, Twins' manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters Buxton is considered day-to-day. He sat out on […]

David Festa to Miss "Several Weeks"

Minnesota Twins right-hander David Festa (shoulder) will miss "several weeks" as a result of shoulder inflammation, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune. In his most recent start on July 21, Festa gave up four runs on four hits (including three homers) over 5 1/3 innings in a loss to the Los Angeles […]

Aroldis Chapman Leaves with Apparent Injury on Sunday

Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman (undisclosed) exited his appearance against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday with an undisclosed injury. The All-Star southpaw left the mound with a trainer in the eighth inning after walking two hitters and retiring Shohei Ohtani on a flyout. Chapman threw 11 pitches, only four of which were strikes, […]

Bailey Ober Expected to Make Next Start in Majors

Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober (hip) is expected to make his next start in the majors. The Twins haven't chosen a date yet, but it could come during the team's upcoming series against the Boston Red Sox or Cleveland Guardians. Ober, on the 15-day injured list with a left-hip impingement since June 29, has been […]

Keegan Akin Scheduled to Return Monday

Baltimore Orioles left-handed reliever Keegan Akin (shoulder) is set to come off the 15-day injured list on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Akin dealt with inflammation in his left shoulder, which has kept him out since June 30. Before landing on the shelf, the 30-year-old recorded a 3.32 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP and […]

Tyler Wells to Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Tyler Wells (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Chesapeake on Wednesday. It'll be Wells' first time pitching in a game since April 2024, when he suffered an elbow injury that required UCL surgery. Barring setbacks, the Orioles expect the 30-year-old to return to the majors in late August. Wells made […]

Zach Agnos Placed on 15-Day Injured List

The Colorado Rockies have placed right-handed reliever Zach Agnos (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with a flexor strain, per a team announcement. Agnos suffered the injury during a rough appearance in an 18-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. After Agnos allowed four earned runs on two hits and two walks over one-third […]

Mark Vientos Absent on Sunday

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. This is interesting after Bob Nightengale reported Vientos could be a possible trade candidate in a deal to acquire Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox. This could be a routine rest […]

Kyle Bradish Making Rehab Start on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish (elbow) is scheduled to make another minor league rehab start with Double-A Chesapeake on Tuesday. Bradish allowed one run while striking out four batters over two innings of work during his first rehab start with High-A Aberdeen. The expectation is that Bradish will need a few more rehab starts […]

Yoan Moncada Absent on Sunday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada (hand) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This news comes a day after Moncada was forced to exit early during Saturday's game after getting hit by a pitch in the hand. The X-rays came back negative, so it appears Moncada […]

Isaac Paredes Getting Second Opinion on Hamstring

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (hamstring) could end up missing more time than first expected. Astros general manager Dana Brown recently said Paredes' hamstring strain is more severe than they first thought. The team plans to have Paredes get a second opinion on his hamstring. There is roughly only two months left of the […]

Mike Trout Hopeful to Play Outfield Again

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout hasn't done any outfield drills since their previous series against the New York Mets. Trout is experiencing knee soreness and plans to ramp back up once he feels better. He is hopeful to return to playing right field at some point this season. The Angels aren't going to push […]

Luis Robert Jr. Returning on Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (groin) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Robert will make his return to the lineup after missing each of the last two games due to a groin issue. He's not quite ready to play the outfield again, but will serve […]

Joe Kelly to Work Out for Dodgers

Free-agent reliever Joe Kelly will throw for the Los Angeles Dodgers "soon," Robert Murray of FanSided reports. The 37-year-old right-hander has had two stints with the Dodgers (2019-21 and 2023-24), and he has made it known they're the only team he's willing to join at this late stage of his career. He'd provide depth for […]

Dylan Crews to Begin Triple-A Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. Crews last appeared in a game on May 20 and has spent over two months recovering from a strained left oblique. The Nationals expect Crews back sometime in August. The 23-year-old, who went second overall in the 2023 draft, […]

Kris Bubic Heads to 15-Day Injured List

The Kansas City Royals announced that they have placed left-hander Kris Bubic (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with a strained rotator cuff. The team recalled right-hander Jonathan Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha to take Bubic's roster spot. Bubic started a 6-4 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday and exited with shoulder discomfort after allowing […]

Adley Rutschman Expected to Return Monday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (oblique) is expected to come off the 10-day injured list Monday for the start of a series against the Toronto Blue Jays, interim manager Tony Mansolino said. An oblique strain has sidelined Rutschman since June 19. Before hitting the shelf, the 27-year-old fell short of expectations with a .227/.319/.372 line, […]

Byron Buxton Sitting on Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (side) will take a seat on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. Harrison Bader will take over in center field and bat eighth versus right-hander Jake Irvin. Buxton left Saturday's game early with soreness in his left side, and he has since undergone imaging. There's no word on whether he'll require […]