Mookie Betts Remains Out on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (personal) is not in the team's lineup against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. It's the second straight off day for Betts, who's dealing with a personal matter. Miguel Rojas is starting at short in Betts' place and batting seventh against ace left-hander Garrett Crochet. It's unknown if Betts […]

Sal Frelick Returns From 10-Day Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers have activated outfielder Sal Frelick (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder Tyler Black to Triple-A Nashville. Frelick is back after a short stay on the IL with a mild strain of his left hamstring. Before going on the IL on July 15, the 25-year-old slashed a career-best .294/.354/.404 with […]

Ryan Jeffers Placed on Paternity List

The Minnesota Twins announced that they have placed catcher/designated hitter Ryan Jeffers on the paternity list and recalled utility player Mickey Gasper from Triple-A St. Paul. Jeffers has slashed a solid .254/.346/.399 with seven homers, 34 RBI, and 31 runs scored in 315 plate appearances this season. The 28-year-old will now miss up to three […]

Jac Caglianone Leaves Game with Hamstring Tightness

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone (hamstring) exited the team's game against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday with tightness in his left hamstring. Caglianone came out after grounding into a second-inning double play in his lone at-bat. The Royals replaced him in right field with John Rave and brought MJ Melendez off the bench to […]

Michael Lorenzen Playing Catch

Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen (oblique) has begun playing catch as he works back from a strained left oblique, but he hasn't thrown a bullpen session yet. Lorenzen went on the 15-day injured list on July 11 and is now eligible to return, though it'll be a little longer until that happens. Over 18 […]

Dylan Crews Not Yet Ready for Rehab Assignment

Injured Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) is participating in all baseball activities without any issues, but the team isn't ready to send him on a rehab assignment yet, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. Washington is taking a careful approach with the 23-year-old, who went on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique […]

Aaron Nola to Start Triple-A Rehab Assignment July 31

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola (ankle, rib) will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on July 31. The plan is for Nola to throw 60 pitches in that game, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reports. It should be the first of three or four rehab starts for Nola, who has been out for […]

Trevor Richards Designated for Assignment

The Arizona Diamondbacks have designated right-hander Trevor Richards for assignment, the team announced. His roster spot is going to left-handed reliever Brandyn Garcia, who's up from Triple-A Reno to make his Arizona debut. Richards began the year with the Kansas City Royals and signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks after KC cut him loose […]

Tarik Skubal Activated for Saturday's Start

The Detroit Tigers have activated ace Tarik Skubal from the paternity list for a start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. The superstar southpaw will try to halt a five-game losing streak for the first-place Tigers. The team has stunningly dropped 11 of 12 in a skid that began before the All-Star break, though […]

Brandyn Garcia Recalled for Diamondbacks Debut

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that they have recalled left-handed reliever Brandyn Garcia from Triple-A Reno and designated right-hander Trevor Richards for assignment. Garcia, 25, is in line to debut with the Diamondbacks just two days after coming over in a trade that sent first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners. He made his first […]

Starling Marte Generating Trade Interest

New York Mets designated hitter/outfielder Starling Marte has drawn trade interest leading up to the July 31 deadline, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. There's no word on whether the Mets are interested in giving up Marte, who leads the team with 50 appearances at DH this season. The 36-year-old is now in […]

Yankees No Longer in the Market for Eugenio Suarez?

The New York Yankees have distanced themselves from a potential trade for Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez and are now focused more on names like St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan, Minnesota Twins utility man Willi Castro and Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada, according to sources. The Yankees pulled off a trade […]

Jameson Taillon Throws Bullpen on Friday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (calf) threw a 47-pitch bullpen session on Friday, according to Taylor McGregor of Watch Marquee. Taillon last pitched or the Cubs on June 29 and was expected to miss around a month with his calf injury. We're coming up on a month, and the 33-year-old veteran is close to being […]

Luis Garcia to Make Rehab Start on Saturday

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) will make a minor-league rehab start for Double-A Corpus Christi on Saturday, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Garcia will be making his fourth rehab start after two outings in the rookie-level Florida Complex League and one with Single-A Fayetteville. The 28-year-old was sharp in his last outing, throwing […]

Nick Castellanos Sitting Due to Knee Injury

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (knee) jammed his left knee while approaching the outfield wall on the last play of Friday's series opener in the Bronx against the New York Yankees, according to manager Rob Thomson. Castellanos is sore, so the Phillies elected to hold him out of Saturday's lineup. They will check to see […]

Porter Hodge Set for Rehab Appearance on Saturday

Chicago Cubs reliever Porter Hodge (shoulder) will make a rehab appearance with Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, according to Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network and MLB.com. This will be Hodge's first rehab outing since going on the 15-day injured list in early July with a right shoulder impingement. The 24-year-old right-hander has been sidelined by […]

Aaron Judge Not in Saturday's Lineup With Elbow Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game in the Bronx against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Judge had difficulty throwing the ball during the series opener against the Phillies on Friday, so the Yankees will hold the 33-year-old reigning American League MVP out on Saturday while also […]

Dylan Moore Available for Trade

The Seattle Mariners are making utility man Dylan Moore available in trade discussions, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The 32-year-old Moore's main appeal is his versatility, as he's appeared at every non-pitching position other than left field and catcher for Seattle this season. In 197 plate appearances in 2025, Moore is hitting .201/.264/.374 […]

Pirates Undecided on Trading Mitch Keller

The Pittsburgh Pirates "do not yet have clarity" on whether they want to move starting pitcher Mitch Keller, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal writes that the "right offer would tempt" Pittsburgh, but that some in the organization believe that keeping the team's core together is the best strategy for future contention. Keller […]

Dodgers, Yankees Showing Interest in Brendan Donovan

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are "known to have interest" in St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Brendan Donovan, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. Woo writes that Donovan is "not considered untouchable," but the "asking price is sky-high." The 28-year-old is under team control through 2027 and offers multi-positional versatility. In […]

Mets Interested in Sandy Alcantara

The New York Mets are "among the teams that have checked in" on Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Puma notes that the asking price for Alcantara is "steep." The 29-year-old right-hander has struggled this season after missing all of 2024 due to Tommy John surgery. […]

Aaron Judge Dealing With Elbow Issue, Goes for Imaging

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) is dealing with an elbow issue and had imaging done on Saturday, according to Meredith Marakovits of YES Network. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Judge was struggling to throw during the Yankees' 12-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. Losing Judge for any significant stretch would […]

Spencer Arrighetti Throws 62 Pitches in Second Rehab Outing

Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) made his second rehab appearance with Double-A Corpus Christi on Friday. The right-hander threw 62 pitches over 3 1/3 innings, allowing four hits and two earned runs while walking one and striking out two. Arrighetti has been on the injured list since early April after getting struck on […]

Yordan Alvarez Progresses to Hitting Off a Tee

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (hand) took "more than 50 swings off a tee and soft toss" on Friday, according to MLB.com. Alvarez has been on the injured list with a right hand fracture since early May. It's been a shockingly long recovery for the 28-year-old, who was initially expected to miss relatively minimal time. […]

Video: Fantasy Baseball Hitters and Pitchers Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 18 (2025)

The 2025 fantasy baseball season continues with our Week 18 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. 2025 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for hitters that are emerging. Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 18 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for hitters. These MLB […]

Robert Stephenson Frustrated by Slow Progress

Los Angeles Angels reliever Robert Stephenson (bicep) has advanced to throwing from 105 feet and is anticipating that he will throw from up to 120 feet this weekend. While he is optimistic that he will pitch again this season, he is also becoming increasingly frustrated by his lack of progress and inability to stay healthy. […]

Christian Moore Resumes Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Christian Moore (thumb) has resumed baseball activities. He was spotted Friday playing catch and taking batting practice before the team's game. Also, he was wearing a brace on his left thumb to help support the recovery process. Moore was placed on the Injured List on July 3 with a left […]

J.P. France to Make Rehab Appearance on Sunday

Houston Astros right-hander J.P. France (shoulder) will make his second rehab appearance on Sunday for Double-A Corpus Christi. He made his first rehab appearance this past Monday in the Florida Complex League, where he struck out two batters over 1 1/3 scoreless innings. The 30-year-old will be looking to ramp himself up toward a starter's […]

Lane Thomas has Complicated Foot Issues

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (foot) has met with a doctor to discuss the next steps needed as he recovers from a foot injury. He has what is considered a "complicated case" of plantar fasciitis, seemingly keeping him out of action for the next while. While he has undergone treatment to help alleviate the problems, […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Part 12

The last week of July might see others turn their attention to the NFL, but I'm here to ride out baseball season until the end. Let those NFL-only fans worry about training camp gossip; we die-hard fantasy baseball truthers are just strapping in for the stretch run! After some different formats to this piece over […]