Yordan Alvarez Out on Tuesday, Dealing With "Significant" Ankle Sprain

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (ankle) won't be in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Alvarez suffered a fairly significant ankle sprain during Monday's game. On Tuesday, Astros manager Joe Espada said Alvarez will be out for a while, but he didn't give a good timetable. For now, the […]

Willson Contreras Sitting on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (biceps) is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds after he was pulled from Monday's series opener at Busch Stadium with tightness in his right biceps. Alec Burleson is taking over at first base and will bat cleanup for the Cards against Reds left-hander […]

Jordan Westburg Reinstated and Starting on Tuesday

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Tuesday that they reinstated infielder Jordan Westburg (ankle) from the 10-day injured list and designated infielder Emmanuel Rivera for assignment in a corresponding move. Westburg will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup in his return in Tuesday's game against the hosting Chicago White Sox and right-hander Shane Smith. […]

Seiya Suzuki Still on the Bench for Cubs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (illness) still isn't feeling good enough to join the starting nine for Tuesday's contest against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Willi Castro will make another start in right field and bat out of the eight-hole against Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes. Suzuki will miss his fifth straight game while […]

Jose Quintana has Mild Calf Strain

The Milwaukee Brewers are saying that left-hander Jose Quintana (calf) is dealing with a mild left-calf strain, according to Jack Stern of Brewer Fanatic. Quintana will be re-evaluated when he plays catch on Tuesday to determine his availability for his next outing. Manager Pat Murphy said Quintana suffered the injury while covering first base in […]

Luis Arraez Returning for Padres in Series Opener

San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez (head) is starting at second base and will hit second in Tuesday's series opener in New York against the Mets and right-hander Clay Holmes. Arraez was hit in the head by a throw during warmups on Saturday and got the day off in Sunday's series finale against the Colorado […]

Tyler Soderstrom Still Out on Tuesday

Athletics outfielder Tyler Soderstrom (groin) is still out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox. Max Schuemann is making the start in left field and will hit ninth against Red Sox left-handed rookie Connelly Early. This will be the fifth straight game that Soderstrom has missed due […]

Elijah Hainline Promoted to Double-A Tulsa

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop prospect Elijah Hainline was promoted to Double-A Tulsa on Monday, just in time for the Double-A playoffs, which will begin Tuesday night. The 2024 seventh-rounder began the season at Single-A and was promoted to High-A after 66 games. The Oregon State product played in 40 games for the Loons, batting .273 […]

Colt Emerson Headed to Triple-A Tacoma

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson is getting promoted to Triple-A Tacoma to finish out the 2025 season. The Mariners' top-ranked prospect began the season at High-A and was promoted after 90 games in early August, logging 34 games at Double-A Arkansas. All in all, the former first-round draft pick slashed .281/.380/.446 with 14 home […]

Luis Perales to Debut at Triple-A Worcester this Week

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Luis Perales (elbow) is expected to make his debut at Triple-A Worcester this week. Boston's ninth-ranked prospect made his season debut at Double-A on Saturday, pitching one inning where he allowed one walk, no hits, and he did not strike out a batter. The 22-year-old is returning from Tommy John surgery, which he needed […]

Rafael Flores Called Up from Triple-A Indianapolis for Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates first base/catcher prospect Rafael Flores is getting called up from Triple-A Indianapolis for what will be his major league debut. The Pirates' eighth-ranked prospect came over to Pittsburgh in the trade that sent David Bednar to the Yankees in early August. During his time at Indianapolis, the 24-year-old hit .281 with six home runs in […]

Jarlin Susana Undergoes Lat Surgery, Status for Spring Unclear

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Jarlin Susana (lat) underwent surgery on his ailing right lat sometime last week. The Nats' third-ranked prospect exited his last start on August 30 in clear pain and was placed on the injured list on September 3. The right-hander also missed two months in the middle of the season due to […]

Daniel Palencia Throws Off Mound, Nearing a Return

Chicago Cubs right-handed reliever Daniel Palencia (shoulder) threw off a mound on Monday for the first time since going on the 15-day injured list on Sept. 8 with a right-shoulder strain. Palencia resumed playing catch on Sept. 12 and has continued his rehab with positive results. While there's no timetable on the 25-year-old's return, it […]

Miguel Amaya to Start Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (ankle) is not back to 100 percent, but MLB.com reports he will start at designated hitter for Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. Manager Craig Counsell is hopeful that Amaya will be able to catch in rehab games later in the week. The 26-year-old backstop landed on the 10-day injured list on […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Looking Unlikely to Return in September

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (hand) went on the 15-day injured list last Friday with right-hand soreness, and he might not be able to return before the end of the regular season. "There's a chance that this is the last that we've seen of him," general manager Dana Brown said. "Is it possible he […]

Tarik Skubal on Track to Start Thursday

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal (side) exited a loss to the Miami Marlins last Friday with pain in his left side. After imaging came back clean over the weekend, Skubal has gotten through the past few days without any problems and remains "penciled in" to start on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians, manager A.J. Hinch […]

Dean Kremer to Start on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer (forearm) will start against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. Kremer exited his most recent outing on Sept. 5 with forearm soreness, leading the Orioles to skip his next turn through the rotation. The 29-year-old will return after missing one start to take on a Chicago offense that ranks 26th […]

Carson Whisenhunt to Begin Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants left-hander Carson Whisenhunt (back) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento and throw two innings on Tuesday. The rookie has been on the 15-day injured list with a back strain since Aug. 28, and he could rejoin a shorthanded Giants rotation when he returns. The Giants are also […]

Tristan Beck to Start on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants right-handed reliever Tristan Beck will start on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle. It'll be the first start of the season for Beck, who has made 26 appearances in relief this year and amassed 48 innings of 4.88 ERA ball with a 1.10 WHIP, […]

Kyle Tucker's Recovery Taking Longer Than Expected

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (calf) began running on Monday, according to MLB.com. However, he admitted that his recovery from a strained left calf is taking longer than anticipated. "It hasn't gone as quickly as I would have hoped," he said. Manager Craig Counsell revealed that there hasn't been "much progress" since Tucker went on […]

Bo Bichette has Short-Term Knee Injury, Could Return for Postseason

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) went for a second opinion on his sprained left knee, and it has been confirmed that he is dealing with a short-term injury, Jon Morosi of MLB.com reports. Bichette's knee should improve with rest and rehabilitation, meaning he could return in time for the postseason. Toronto has gone […]

Zac Gallen Earns Win No. 12 by Beating the Giants

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen has had a disappointing season, but he has looked much better in his last few outings, and has done a good job establishing his value before becoming a free agent this offseason. Gallen allowed just two hits and one run to the Giants on Monday night, striking out six […]

Geraldo Perdomo Reaches Base Five Times on Monday Night

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo went 3-for-3 with two walks in his team's 8-1 win over the visiting Giants on Monday night. Perdomo had a double, a triple, a run scored, and two RBI to help carry his team to the victory. Perdomo has been outstanding lately and is putting the finishing touches on a […]

Bryce Harper Homers to Help Phillies Clinch the NL East

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper smashed his 27th homer of the year on Monday night against the Dodgers, and the Phillies clinched the NL East with their 6-5, extra-inning win in Los Angeles. Harper went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks, and his eighth-inning homer gave the Phillies the lead at that point in […]

Spencer Steer Scratched Monday Against the Cardinals

Cincinnati Reds first baseman/outfielder Spencer Steer (neck) was originally part of the team's lineup for Monday's game, but he had to be scratched due to neck spasms. Steer's playing time has been limited over the last couple of weeks since the arrival of top prospect Sal Stewart, who moved from third base to first base […]

Brock Stewart Will Begin a Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brock Stewart (shoulder) is close to returning to action for the Dodgers after being shut down in mid-August due to right shoulder inflammation. The Dodgers acquired Stewart from the Twins at the trade deadline, but he only pitched 3 2/3 innings for the team before his time on the injured […]

Jonathan Aranda Will Face Live Pitching

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda (wrist) is lined up to face live pitching at the team's spring training facility in Port Charlotte, and how he feels after the session will determine if he returns for the last week of the regular season, according to Rays manager Kevin Cash. The 27-year-old was in the […]

Adley Rutschman To Begin Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (oblique) is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday, per MLB.com's Ryan Herrera. Rutschman was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 18 with a right oblique strain. Interim manager Tony Mansolino said that Rutschman will need about a week before he will be ready to rejoin […]

Jordan Westburg Expected to be Activated From Injured List Tuesday

The Baltimore Orioles are expected to activate second/third baseman Jordan Westburg (ankle) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the White Sox, per MLB.com's Ryan Herrera. Westburg was placed on the IL retroactive to August 19 with a right ankle sprain. He played three rehab games with Triple-A Norfolk and was with […]

Albert Suarez Placed on 15-Day Injured List With Right-Elbow Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Albert Suarez (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right elbow discomfort, ending his season. Interim manager Tony Mansolino said the injury occurred during Suarez's start against the Blue Jays on Sunday. Suarez was scheduled for an MRI on Monday and will talk with team doctors on […]