Manuel Margot Close To Returning

San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot (ribs) saw a doctor Monday afternoon and expects to be cleared for baseball activity. Margot was placed on the disabled list last week after getting drilled in the ribs. He's eligible to return this Saturday but will likely play a handful of rehab games first. Margot has struggled out […]

Mets Haven’t Spoken To Boston Or Tampa Bay About Catchers

With news emerging that the New York Mets may be speaking to the Miami Marlins about catcher J.T. Realmuto, we now know who they aren’t talking to. According to Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News, the Amazins haven’t reached out to the Boston Red Sox or Tampa Bay Rays about catchers Blake Swihart or […]

Mets May Revisit Talks For J.T. Realmuto

The New York Mets are down a few catchers, and so it only makes sense they would explore the trade market for what could be the best available option. After discussing J.T. Realmuto with the Miami Marlins during the offseason, it was reported earlier on Monday that they will try to revisit talks with their […]

Amir Garrett To Remain In Bullpen For Now

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Amir Garrett has acclimated himself well to the bullpen in 2018, pitching 8 1/3 scoreless innings of relief for his team while striking out 10. Garrett's success as a reliever, paired with the Reds' starting rotation's struggles, have led some to question whether Garrett will be moved into a starter's role. Manager […]

Dovydas Neverauskas Optioned to Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned reliever Dovydas Neverauskas to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday to make room for Enny Romero, who the team claimed off of waivers from the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Neverauskas has had a rough go of it in 2018, allowing a 10.80 ERA in 6 2/3 innings while walking more hitters (three) than […]

Jesse Winker Takes Batting Practice on Monday

After suffering a shoulder contusion last Friday, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker has been out of the starting lineup and limited to a pinch-running role. However, on Monday he was cleared to swing a bat and took batting practice for the first time. There is no timetable for his return, but the fact he took […]

Jurickson Profar Helped Off the Field, Unlikely to Return

Texas Rangers shortstop Jurickson Profar (head) needed assistance to get off the field after a hard slide while turning two in the second inning against the Rays. Early speculation is that the injury may be concussion-related, but the Rangers have not released any details yet. Profar is extremely doubtful to return, with Drew Robinson sliding in […]

Pirates Recall Max Moroff From Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled infielder Max Moroff from Triple-A Indianapolis as their corresponding move to placing Josh Harrison (hand) on the 10-day disabled list. Moroff was hitting .280/.406/.440 with two doubles, a triple, and five RBI through seven minor-league games. The 24-year-old received 140 plate appearances in the big leagues last season and struggled, hitting […]

Matt Duffy Leaves Games with Undisclosed Injury

Following a stolen base, Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy (foot, leg) seemed to injure himself as he jogged awkwardly to third base. He was then removed from the game with what Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported as an injury to his leg or foot. Prior to going down, Duffy was hitting […]

Adam Eaton Could Return for Nationals on Friday

Washington Nationals manager Davey Martinez said on Monday that he is hopeful outfielder Adam Eaton (ankle) could return to the team on Friday. Eaton suffered an ankle injury just eight games into the 2018 season. In those eight games, Eaton hit .345 with two home runs and five RBI, showing his potential. Eaton is coming off […]

Wil Myers Expected to Rejoin Padres on Friday

After missing the last few weeks with an elbow injury, San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is expected to join the team on Friday. He will begin a two-game rehab stint with Single-A Lake Elsinore before making his way back to the major leagues. Myers has had a sluggish start to his 2018 season, perhaps […]

Enrique Hernandez Bats Third, Kyle Farmer Starting

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Kike Hernandez has been moved up to bat third against San Diego lefty starter Robbie Erlin, who is making his first start this year after having spent the season thus far in the bullpen. Hernandez is 1-for-3 in his career against Erlin and will man second base. Kyle Farmer will […]

Kendrys Morales Seen Running Prior to Monday's Postponement

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales (hamstring) was seen running in left field during warmups on Monday. This is a great sign for Morales, who was put on the disabled list last week due to a right hamstring injury. He was originally given a timeline of about two weeks and with him already doing physical […]

Carlos Tocci Expected to Get Regular Playing Time for Rangers

With Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields sidelined with a hand injury, Rangers manager Jeff Banister has opted to start Rule 5 draft pick Carlos Tocci in center field going forward. Originally, Drew Robinson had been penciled in, however, after hitting .167 with 25 strikeouts, he has been moved to the bench. Tocci has struggled during his […]

Jake Marisnick In The Lineup To Open Series Against Mariners

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick will get the start and hit ninth against the Mariners on Monday night. He is off to a rough start to begin the season, hitting .158 with 18 strikeouts in only 38 at-bats. Teammate Josh Reddick also has gotten off to a strong start, further eating into Marisnick's playing time. […]

Nelson Cruz Hitting .333 Lifetime Against Dallas Keuchel

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz will face Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel Monday night in the opening game of their series. Cruz has had solid success against Keuchel, hitting .333 in 30 career at-bats with three home runs against him. Cruz recently returned to the lineup following a disabled list stint after spraining his ankle […]

Trevor Cahill Set to Start Tuesday Against White Sox

With the Oakland Athletics in need of a fifth starter for the first time this season, starting pitcher Trevor Cahill is expected to make his season debut on Tuesday against the White Sox. Last season, Cahill looked to be on his way to a breakout year after pitching to a 4-3 record with a 3.69 […]

Blue Jays Game Postponed Until Tuesday

Monday night's game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Kansas City Royals was cancelled due to falling ice from the nearby CN Tower that caused a hole in the roof over right field. The Blue Jays have already announced that they will host a traditional doubleheader Tuesday, starting at 3:07 PM, with Jaime Garcia […]

Ben Gamel To Play A Few More Rehab Games

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel (oblique) will play a few more games in Triple-A, per MLB.com. Gamel is rehabbing an oblique injury and initial reports indicated Gamel would be back in the lineup by this past weekend. The Mariners and Gamel want some certainty that the injury is behind him, and he will get a few […]

Eric Hosmer Returns to Lineup on Monday

After missing the past two games with a back injury, San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer is expected to return to the starting lineup on Monday against the Dodgers. Hosmer has been solid, yet unspectacular to start the season, hitting .288 with a home run and three RBI in 15 games. On Monday, he […]

Ariel Miranda To Start Tuesday Against Astros

Seattle Mariners starter Ariel Miranda will get the start Tuesday against the Astros, per MLB.com. Miranda has begun the season in the minors after winning 13 games in 2017 for the team. The 29-year-old left-hander flashed some promise last season, posting a 3.81 and 3.32 ERA across 11 starts in the months of April and […]

Kevan Smith To Begin Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox catcher Kevan Smith (ankle) has been sent to Triple-A Charlotte to begin his rehab assignment. With Welington Castillo having a firm grip on the starting job and Omar Narvaez as his backup, it is likely that Smith will remain in Triple-A once he is activated. He holds no fantasy value.

Christian Yelich To Return Sometime This Week

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (oblique) will take part in a couple days worth of pre-game activities before returning to the lineup. Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel predicts that Yelich's return to the lineup will happen sometime in the "next few days," barring setbacks. Yelich returning will add an immediate impact in the […]

Stephen Vogt Throwing With No Pain

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt (shoulder) has made even more progress in his throwing program and will most likely return in the next week or two. Vogt has yet to go into rehab games, so he's most likely still a couple weeks away from returning. When returning, he will be a backup catcher to Manny […]

Chad Pinder Activated From DL, Franklin Barreto Sent Down

Oakland Athletics utility player Chad Pinder (knee) was activated from the disabled list on Monday and in a corresponding move, Franklin Barreto was sent down to Triple-A Nashville, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. Pinder injured his knee while fielding a single to center field in a game against the Texas Rangers. Until he was […]

Ryan Braun Will Sit Out On Monday With Back Issue

Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun (back) will get the day off again as the Brewers take on the Cincinnati Reds. This back issue may be why Braun can't seem to get it going at the plate, as his dreadful .180 batting average and .227 on-base percentage shows proof of this. Utility player Hernan Perez will […]

Eric Thames Will Rest Against Reds

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames will rest against starter Luis Castillo and the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. After hitting four home runs in five games, he has now gone three straight games without a hit. This seems to be the story for Thames, as last year he started off the year blazing with home runs […]

Jonathan Villar To Hit Leadoff Again

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Villar will hit leadoff again as the Brewers face off against the Cincinnati Reds. This will be the third time in five games that he will hit in the leadoff spot. Villar has started off the year with great contact numbers, including a .280 batting average, and he also has good […]

Wade Miley Scheduled For Rehab Start On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley (groin) is scheduled to make his first rehab start with the Double-A affiliate Biloxi Shuckers on Tuesday. As reported by Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Miley is expected to make two or three more rehab starts before the Brewers make an official decision. Aside from a game […]

Renato Nunez to Bat Sixth Against Tampa

Newly minted Texas Ranger Renato Nunez will start in left field against the Tampa Bay Rays. Nunez was claimed off of waivers from the Athletics and will get an opportunity with the big club immediately. The 24-year-old mashed 33 home runs a year ago between Oakland and Triple-A, but scouts don't seem to think that […]