Victor Vodnik Resumes Playing Catch

Colorado Rockies right-handed reliever Victor Vodnik (shoulder) resumed playing catch on Saturday and said the inflammation in his right shoulder has calmed. Vodnik was placed on the injured list on April 20 with right-shoulder inflammation but is making progress and is expected to return to the major-league bullpen on May 5. Between now and then, […]

Thairo Estrada Doing Baseball Activities

Colorado Rockies infielder Thairo Estrada (wrist) is doing fielding drills and light swinging of the bat, according to manager Bud Black. Estrada remains on the 60-day injured list (retroactive to March 24) after fracturing his right wrist in spring training, and there is no specific timetable for his return. At the very least, Estrada will […]

Moises Ballesteros Hits Two Home Runs, Extends Hit Streak To 16 Games

Chicago Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros is scorching-hot at the plate, blasting two home runs in a 2-for-5 day at the plate on Wednesday for Triple-A Iowa while recording three RBI and two runs scored in the process. The home runs extended his current hit streak to 16 games, with 10 of those going down […]

Manuel Margot Starts Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers outfielder Manuel Margot (knee), who has been on the 10-day injured list since April 8 with a patellar tendon strain in his left knee, started his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday night, according to MLive's Evan Woodbery. If Margot doesn't have a setback with his knee, it's possible that he'll […]

Paul DeJong Expected To Miss More Than Two Months

Washington Nationals infielder Paul DeJong (nose) had sinus, orbital plate and nose surgery on Monday after getting hit by a pitch in the face against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 15 and breaking his nose. It will be at least two months, if not longer, before DeJong will be able to play again. "I will […]

Coby Mayo With Two-Homer Game At Triple-A On Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles corner infield prospect Coby Mayo has begun to catch fire at Triple-A Norfolk, going 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, two home runs, three RBI, and two runs scored on Wednesday. It was the 23-year-old's fourth multi-hit game in his last six, going 9-for-23 (.391) over that stretch and pushing his slash line up […]

Padres Hopeful That Yu Darvish Will Be Available In May

MLB.com's AJ Cassavell writes that the San Diego Padres are hopeful that right-hander Yu Darvish (elbow), who has been out since mid-March with right-elbow inflammation, will rejoin the starting rotation at some point in May. Darvish threw another bullpen session last Friday and was able to mix in a heavier dose of breaking balls. His […]

Brandon Marsh To Resume Rehab Assignment On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (hamstring) will resume his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Scott Lauber. Marsh will play again on Friday and could rejoin the Phillies' big-league roster after that. A strained right hamstring landed Marsh on the 10-day injured list, and the 27-year-old experienced […]

Ivan Herrera To Start Rehab Assignment On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (knee) traveled to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday and was scheduled to go through a pre-game workout with the Redbirds, according to manager Oliver Marmol. Herrera will then serve as the designated hitter for five innings with Memphis on Thursday and catch on Friday. He went through running drills on […]

Tommy Edman Dealing With Ankle Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle), who did not start in Wednesday's series finale win over the visiting Miami Marlins, said he tweaked his right ankle on Tuesday night and still felt some discomfort on Wednesday. The Dodgers have a scheduled day off on Thursday before beginning a series in Atlanta against the Braves […]

Ranger Suarez To Make Season Debut On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (back) is scheduled to make his season debut against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. This is good news for the Phillies as Suarez has been sidelined since spring training due to a back issue. He has been pitching well during his rehab outings, so the team feels Suarez is […]

Noah Cameron Pitches Well In MLB Debut

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Noah Cameron made his MLB debut against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. The 25-year-old earned the call-up after posting a 3.22 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 27/8 K/BB ratio across 22 1/3 innings in Triple-A. Cameron looked impressive on Wednesday as he tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings against the Rays. […]

Emmanuel Clase Earns Fifth Save

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase got the call to hold a three-run lead in the ninth inning during Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. It didn't go perfect for Clase who allowed two singles and threw a wild pitch to shrink it to a two-run game. Luckily, Clase already had two outs under his […]

Tony Gonsolin Strikes Out Nine Batters In Season Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin made his season debut against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The right-hander made his first start since 2023 after recovering from Tommy John surgery and a back issue this spring. He didn't seem to miss a beat as Gonsolin made easy work of the Marlins lineup. The right-hander […]

Kyle Stowers Blasts Two Homers

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers put together an incredible game at the plate during Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Stowers kicked off the scoring for his team with a two-run home run off right-hander Tony Gonsolin in the fourth inning. He would later blast another long ball off Yoendrys Gomez in the ninth […]

Zach Agnos Earns First Career Save

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Zach Agnos was called upon to hold a one-run lead against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. The right-hander recently earned his promotion to the majors after pitching well in Triple-A. Agnos worked a scoreless ninth inning and retired three of the four batters he faced to earn his first career save. […]

Mike Trout Pulled As Precaution Due To Knee Soreness

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington said that outfielder Mike Trout (knee) felt soreness in his left knee when he hit first base in Wednesday's 9-3 loss to the division-rival Seattle Mariners, and the Angels removed him as a precaution. He went 1-for-2 in the game before being replaced by Jo Adell in right field. […]

Brice Turang Scratched On Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang has been scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Chicago White Sox due to undisclosed reasons. With Turang starting on the bench, Isaac Collins will lead off and play second base in place of Turang. Fantasy managers need to pull Turang from their lineups and check back […]

Erik Swanson Set For Further Evaluation

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Erik Swanson (forearm) is headed back to Toronto to undergo further evaluation. The reliever was set to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday but was scratched due to a setback. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status as the team could opt to slow down his recovery process […]

Dylan Moore Expected To Return From Injured List After Minimum Stay

Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder Dylan Moore (hip) is expected to be activated off the injured list when first eligible. On Wednesday, the Mariners placed Moore on the 10-day injured list with a minor strain. It appears that Moore should be cleared to return to the starting lineup on May 7. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor […]

Kyle Higashioka Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka (hamstring) is managing a hamstring injury. Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reported that the backstop may need an IL stint but is currently day-to-day. Earlier on Wednesday, the Rangers added veteran backstop Tucker Barnhart to the active roster, which suggests Higashioka may miss a period of time. Over his last five […]

Max Scherzer Completes Another Successful Bullpen Session

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) completed another bullpen session on Wednesday. Blue Jays manager John Schneider noted that the session went "fairly well." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 40-year-old's progression. However, seeing that he has completed two bullpen sessions without facing any setbacks is a positive sign. Scherzer hit the […]

Jared Jones Begins Throwing Progression

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Jared Jones (elbow) has begun a throwing progression. This is a great sign for the 23-year-old, as he has been shut down since March due to a UCL sprain in his right elbow. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress as he gradually increases his workload. However, given the extent […]

Clayton Kershaw To Make Another Rehab Start On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that left-hander Clayton Kershaw (knee, toe) is expected to make his next minor-league rehab start on Wednesday with Triple-A Oklahoma City after Tuesday's game was rained out. It will be his third rehab start after allowing an earned run on six hits while walking one and striking out […]

Brandon Woodruff Goes 5 2/3 Innings In Latest Rehab Start

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) made his fourth minor-league rehab start on Wednesday for High-A Wisconsin and allowed an unearned run on three hits while walking one and striking out three in 5 2/3 innings for the win. In his first three rehab starts, the 32-year-old veteran allowed five earned runs on 12 hits […]

Charlie Morton Heading To The Bullpen

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Charlie Morton will move to the team's bullpen moving forward, according to manager Brandon Hyde. However, the Orioles "haven't closed the door on him being a starter again yet." Morton handled the news of the demotion like a "total pro", and Hyde "thanked him multiple times" for volunteering to pitch in the […]

Chase Dollander Leaves Early On Wednesday With Blister Issue

Colorado Rockies right-handed pitching prospect Chase Dollander (finger) left his start early on Wednesday against the visiting Atlanta Braves at Coors Field with an apparent blister on his finger, according to The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders. Dollander was pulled with two runners on and two outs in the six inning with the Rockies up 2-1. […]

Austin Hays Out Again For Game 2 Against Cardinals

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for Game 2 of a doubleheader on Wednesday against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park. It's the third straight game that Hays has been sidelined due to a minor hamstring strain that hopefully won't require a stint on the […]

Nolan Arenado Sitting For Game 2 Of Doubleheader

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado will take a seat for Game 2 of a doubleheader on Wednesday versus the division-rival Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Nolan Gorman will start at third and bat sixth, while Brendan Donovan will start at the keystone and hit third against Reds pitching prospect Chase Petty, […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Out Of Wednesday's Lineup

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique) is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday at Camden Yards against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles. Pablo Reyes is starting at the keystone and is hitting seventh against Orioles left-hander Cade Povich. Chisholm is dealing with a right-oblique injury and will undergo testing during the team's […]