Andres Munoz Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

San Diego Padres reliever Andres Munoz (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday. Without daily news flow, this development comes as a surprise, but Munoz had encountered discomfort earlier in spring training. The 21-year-old debuted last season to a 3.91 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 31 percent strikeout rate in 23 frames while averaging a whopping […]

Travis Jankowski's Hamstring Is Feeling Good

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Travis Jankowski (hamstring) has progressed to running drills as he works his way back from a strained hamstring. According to team manager David Bell, the team expects no "further limitations" when it comes to Jankowski's injured hamstring. Jankowski originally injured the hamstring back on February 29 when he pulled up while running […]

Josh VanMeter Feeling Good

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Josh VanMeter (shin) is feeling good, according to manager David Bell. VanMeter had been dealing with left shin tendinitis during spring training but should be fine for Opening Day, whenever that may be. Bell told reporters that VanMeter is now feeling 100%. The 25-year-old was competing for a spot on the Opening […]

Freddy Galvis Feeling 100%

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Freddy Galvis (quad) is feeling 100%, according to manager David Bell. Galvis missed some time in spring training with a left quad strain before camps were suspended by the coronavirus last week. The layoff has proven to be helpful for Galvis, who should be able to hit the ground running once teams […]

Nick Senzel's Rehab Slowed

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (shoulder) has seen his rehab slowed by the suspended camps this spring. Senzel is working his way back after having labrum surgery on his right shoulder back in September. According to manager David Bell, the layoff has slowed Senzel's rehab, indicating that Senzel would be about a week further along […]

Eugenio Suarez Making Progress

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (shoulder) plans to resume his throwing, swinging, and fielding programs next week. Suarez had offseason shoulder surgery after a swimming pool accident and was scheduled to make his spring debut last week before MLB suspended camps. According to team manager David Bell, Suarez is "feeling great" and is on […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes, Cole Tucker Sent To Minors

The Pittsburgh Pirates sent third base prospect Ke'Bryan Hayes, baseball's No. 41 overall prospect, to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday. The team also sent Geoff Hartlieb, Sam Howard, Jason Martin, Yacksel Rios, Edgar Santana and Cole Tucker to Indy. The 23-year-old Hayes, the team's No. 2 prospect behind Mitch Keller, hit .280/.400/.440 with a home run […]

Aaron Judge Sees Improvement In CT Scan

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (rib) underwent a CT scan on Friday that showed a slight improvement in his condition. Judge will now undergo an additional test in a couple of weeks to re-evaluate the stress fracture in his ribs. The Yankees have no reason to rush Judge’s recovery at this point, but the […]

Aaron Judge Has CT Scan

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (rib) underwent a CT scan on Friday and is awaiting the results. Judge suffered a stress fracture in his rib late last season and has been limited to light activities this spring as a result. Although unlikely, surgery is still an option for Judge depending on the results of […]

Ryon Healy Sent Down

The Milwaukee Brewers optioned corner infielder Ryon Healy to Triple-A San Antonio. Healy appears to be the odd man out as a utility infielder at the corner spots to begin the 2020 season. Milwaukee also has Jedd Gyorko, Brock Holt, Justin Smoak and Eric Sogard who are capable of playing the corner spots. Healy, 28, […]

Ryan Weber, Brian Johnson Have Become Rotation Candidates

Boston Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke said that pitchers Ryan Weber and Brian Johnson are rotation candidates to join Eduardo Rodriguez, Nathan Eovaldi and Martin Perez now that Chris Sale (elbow) needs Tommy John surgery. Johnson, a lefty, has made 25 starts for the BoSox over the last three years, but he posted an ERA […]

Rich Hill Still On Track To Pitch In June

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Rich Hill (elbow) is back in his home in Boston and is working with the same physical therapist that he used in the offseason, according to president of baseball operations Derek Falvey. Hill remains on track to pitch for the team in June. The veteran left-hander might actually be ready for […]

Trey Mancini Released From Hospital

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini has been released from the hospital but will undergo more testing, according to general manager Mike Elias. Mancini had a malignant tumor removed from his colon last week, and there is no timetable for his return to baseball activities. On the bright side, the slugger has a chance to be […]

Shaun Anderson, Steven Duggar Optioned To Triple-A

The San Francisco Giants optioned relief pitcher Shaun Anderson and outfielder Steven Duggar to Triple-A on Thursday. Anderson was expected to be part of a closer committee in San Francisco with Tony Watson, Trevor Gott and Tyler Rogers, but he'll now start the 2020 season in the minor leagues. The 25-year-old should be up in […]

Tyler Beede To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tyler Beede (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery on Friday in Dallas with Dr. Keith Meister, according to president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi. Beede felt tightness in his elbow in an exhibition game on March 3 and an MRI exam showed he had a flexor strain and a UCL […]

Chris Sale Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) will undergo Tommy John Surgery, according to the Red Sox. The 30-year-old was hoping to avoid the possibility of going down this route, but multiple setbacks during the spring have forced the left-hander to come to the decision to have surgery. Sale could be safely dropped in […]

Hunter Greene Throws a Bullpen Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Hunter Greene (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday. Greene missed all of the 2019 season after Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The 20-year-old is regarded as one of the top pitching prospects in baseball, armed with a fastball that can top 100 MPH and a plus breaking […]

Chris Sale Resumes Throwing Program

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (forearm) has resumed throwing in recent days for the first time since he was shut down due to a flexor tendon strain. Sale has begun a throwing program, but a report suggested the left-hander could need to undergo surgery if he feels discomfort during progression. The 30-year-old will […]

Shohei Ohtani Could Pitch When Season Starts

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) could be available to pitch when the season starts. Manager Joe Maddon told reporters that this is now a possibility, whenever the regular season has an opportunity to start. Ohtani continues to throw bullpen sessions during the stoppage and his original timetable to return to the mound […]

Miles Mikolas Thinks He'll Be Ready to Go

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (forearm) expects to be ready for Opening Day,  whenever that is. Mikolas is on a gradual throwing program, so the cancellation of spring training and postponement of Opening Day doesn't really affect his rehab that much. Whenever the season gets started, Mikolas expects to be fully healthy and […]

Giancarlo Stanton Takes Batting Practice On Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) took batting practice both inside and outside on Wednesday with hitting coach Marcus Thames. Thames reported that Stanton looked good, and the outfielder continues to make encouraging progress as he recovers from a calf strain. Stanton was diagnosed with a calf strain on Feb. 26, and although he’s […]

Joey Wentz Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Joey Wentz (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday in West Palm Beach, Florida. His expected timetable to return is 14-16 months. Wentz has been battling with forearm soreness for the past month. Still, this news comes as a big surprise. The Tigers acquired Wentz from the Atlanta Braves in a trade […]

J.T. Realmuto Contract Negotiations On Hold

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto and the team have tabled contract extension talks amid the coronavirus shutdown in MLB. The Phillies won their arbitration case against the All-Star catcher, who will make $10 million this season. The Phillies, however, have made it known they want to lock up Realmuto long term ahead of his impending […]

Willie Calhoun To Start Light Workouts Soon

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (jaw) is back in Texas and will be able to resume light workouts soon in his recovery from a broken jaw suffered in spring training. Calhoun had surgery the day after he was hit by a pitch to insert a plate and stabilize his jaw. He believes he'll be ready […]

Justin Verlander Undergoes Groin Surgery

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (groin) underwent right groin surgery on Tuesday and is expected to miss around six weeks. Verlander's first start in spring training was delayed until March 3 because of discomfort in his groin, and he wound up making two starts with a 3.86 ERA in 4 2/3 innings with four […]

Aaron Judge, James Paxton, Giancarlo Stanton Could Be Ready

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone reported on Monday that starting pitcher James Paxton (back) and outfielders Aaron Judge (ribs) and Giancarlo Stanton (calf) could all be ready for Opening Day. With season unlikely to start until June at the earliest, the injured Yankees should have plenty of time to heal. As a result, the […]

MLB Season Won't Start On April 9

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Monday that the regular season will not start on April 9. Owners are still hopeful that there will be a full schedule of games in 2020. Teams are limiting informal workouts but aren't locking spring camps in response to the coronavirus pandemic. It's unknown when exactly the […]

Joe Panik Cracks Blue Jays 40-Man Roster

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Joe Panik has officially made the team’s 40-man roster, with reliever Yennsy Diaz getting placed on the 60-day IL in a corresponding move. Panik had an opt-out in his contract, but the club purchased it to give them more depth in their infield. The 29-year-old hit .244 across 142 games […]

MLB Season Could Be Pushed Back To Memorial Day

There's a possibility that the 2020 Major League Baseball season could be delayed until Memorial Day weekend or even longer due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, according to two MLB executives. Players, executives and coaching staffs have started to head home from their respective spring training facilities. It's unlikely that a full 162-game schedule […]

Nationals Release Hunter Strickland

The Washington Nationals released relief pitcher Hunter Strickland on Saturday. Reliever David Hernandez was also unconditionally released, and the team optioned Jake Noll, Ben Braymer, Aaron Barrett and Kyle McGowin to Triple-A. Strickland, 31, appeared in 24 regular season games but none in the playoffs after coming over from Seattle in a trade last season. […]