Noah Cameron Turns in Another Strong Outing, Profiles as a Top Waiver Wire Target

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Noah Cameron delivered a quality performance in his team's 2-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, allowing one earned run, one walk, and six hits while striking out five across 5 2/3 innings of work. The 26-year-old is off to a strong start to the 2026 season, as he's […]

Carter Jensen Continues Power Surge on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen was the lone offensive bright spot in his team's 2-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, as he went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run. The 22-year-old has now gone deep in back-to-back games and has three home runs in 31 plate appearances this season. […]

Max Scherzer Expected to Make his Next Start

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm) told manager John Schneider that he's feeling good, and he's expected to make his next start, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Scherzer was pulled from his start early on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers with forearm tendinitis, but he's hoping it's just "a detour." The Blue […]

Hunter Brown Not Dealing With Any Ligament Damage

Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown (shoulder) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, manager Joe Espada told The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Both Espada and general manager Dana Brown said that Brown's shoulder strain is muscular in nature and doesn't involve any ligament damage. It could have been far worse for Brown, who was diagnosed with a […]

Josh Hader Could Face Hitters Next Week

Houston Astros left-handed closer Josh Hader (biceps) could face hitters next week, manager Joe Espada told Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Hader has been throwing bullpen sessions, but now the 32-year-old southpaw is ready to take the next step. It's a positive, but he may not be ready to make his 2026 season debut until […]

Cody Ponce to Have Knee Surgery, Expected to Miss Six Months

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Cody Ponce (knee) will undergo knee surgery for a right ACL sprain next week, manager John Schneider told Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. The recovery time for Ponce is estimated at six months. It means that the 31-year-old's season is over. It's a tough break for Ponce, who was making his return […]

Alejandro Kirk Facing Six-Week Absence

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (hand) underwent successful surgery to have a screw inserted into his fractured left thumb. Kirk will now be sidelined for at least the next six weeks while he recovers from surgery. Kirk suffered the injury during Friday's game and is now likely going to be out until mid-May. The […]

Jacob deGrom to Undergo MRI on Tuesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (knee) underwent an MRI on his right knee on Tuesday. Rangers' manager Skip Schumaker said the team should find out more following Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The right-hander was lifted from Monday's start after five innings due to knee soreness. It sounds like deGrom played down the […]

Addison Barger is Heading to the Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 6. This news comes after Barger suffered a left ankle sprain during Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The Jays are hopeful that it's a minimal stay on the IL for Barger. Jays' manager John Schneider […]

Mike Trout Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Trout was pulled out of Sunday's game after getting hit by a pitch. The X-rays came back negative, but Trout sat out of Monday's game as a precaution. He's ready to go on Tuesday […]

Brice Turang is Absent on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Brice Turang (ankle, foot) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. It sounds like Turang is dealing with some lingering ankle or foot issue right now. The team is going to play it safe and give Turang the night off and see how he […]

Hunter Brown Diagnosed with Grade 2 Shoulder Strain

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (shoulder) is looking at a lengthy absence after being placed on the injured list earlier this month. On Tuesday, it was announced that Brown has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 shoulder strain. The team will shut him down from throwing for a few weeks. It could've been worse, […]

Cade Horton to Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

Chicago Cubs right-handed starting pitcher Cade Horton (elbow) is set to undergo season-ending elbow surgery. Horton was removed from his second start of the season due to this injury, but will now set his sights on returning to the bump in 2027. Horton made his season debut on April 28 and continued to perform at […]

Jackson Chourio to Have Follow-Up Imaging on Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hand) will have follow-up imaging done on his fractured left hand on Thursday, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The Brewers are still estimating a mid- to late-April return for the young outfielder. The 22-year-old has yet to make his 2026 season debut after fracturing his hand back on March […]

Drew Rasmussen Scratched From Scheduled Start Due to Personal Reasons

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen (personal) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs with his wife, Stevie, expecting the couple's second child, according to Ryan Bass. Mason Englert will serve as the opener on Tuesday against Chicago. Rasmussen will eventually be placed on the paternity list, which will […]

Edwin Uceta Moving to Double-A on Rehab Assignment

MLB.com reports that Tampa Bay Rays right-handed reliever Edwin Uceta (shoulder) is being moved to Double-A Montgomery on his minor-league rehab assignment. Uceta began the 2026 regular season on the 15-day injured list due to a right-shoulder impingement, but he threw live batting practice on Friday and is ready to start a rehab assignment. The […]

Max Clark Emerging as Top Hitting Prospect to Stash

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark is riding a six-game hit streak at Triple-A that includes five multi-hit efforts, and he's now batting .367 with six doubles, three steals, and an impressive 7:2 BB:K through his first eight games at that level. The Tigers' second-ranked prospect hit 14 home runs a season ago and stole […]

George Lombard Jr. Enjoying a Hot Start at Double-A

New York Yankees infield prospect George Lombard Jr. has had a hot start to the season at Double-A, going 6-for-9 (.667) with two doubles, a home run, one steal (one caught, too), and a 1:0 BB:K in his first two games. Granted, it is just a small sample, but the Yankees' top-ranked prospect played 108 […]

Will Walker Jenkins Debut in 2026?

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins has a high probability of making his big league debut this year; the question really is whether or not it will be an early-season debut or later in the year. The Twins' top-ranked prospect hasn't done much yet this season to warrant consideration for a call-up, as he's only […]

Rece Hinds a Name to Monitor in Deeper Leagues

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Rece Hinds is off to a strong start at Triple-A Louisville, going 13-for-34 (.382) with seven extra-base hits, including four home runs, and a 7:9 BB:K in nine games there. The former second-round draft pick made his major league debut in 2024, amassing a whopping nine extra-base hits (five home runs) in […]

Could Jaxon Wiggins be Next in Line to Join Cubs Rotation?

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins is a potential candidate to join the team's depleted rotation if the need arises after losing Matthew Boyd (biceps) and Cade Horton (forearm) to injury within the last week. The team called up Javier Assad to pitch on Tuesday, and Colin Rea, who came on in relief for the […]

Carlos Santana Lands on 10-Day Injured List With Strained Groin

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Tuesday that they placed veteran first baseman Carlos Santana (groin) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 6) with a strained right adductor and selected the contract of infielder Luken Baker from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Santana injured his groin in Sunday's series finale against the Atlanta […]

Can Charlie Condon Reach the Majors Early This Season?

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Charlie Condon (undisclosed) has not played in a game at Triple-A Albuquerque since April 1 after having a cyst removed, but the ailment isn't expected to keep him out of the lineup much longer. So far in five games for the Isotopes, the former third-overall draft pick has three multi-hit efforts, going […]

Cam Schlittler's Results Have Been Driven by Technical Tweak

New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler, who has yet to allow a run in his two starts over 11 2/3 innings while walking none and striking out 15, tweaked the grip on his cutter and increased the velocity on the pitch from 92 mph in 2025 to 94.1 mph in 2026, according to Bryan Hoch […]

Juan Soto Shut Down From Baseball Activities for Now

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said on Tuesday that outfielder Juan Soto (calf) will be doing treatment and exercises but won't do any baseball activity until the soreness in his calf subsides, according to Laura Albanese of Newsday. "We wanted to play it safe," said Mendoza. Soto is out two to three weeks with […]

Carlos Santana Out of Tuesday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Carlos Santana (groin) is out of Tuesday's starting lineup against the hosting New York Mets after he was pulled from Sunday's game early against the Atlanta Braves due to right-groin tightness, according to MLB.com. Ildemaro Vargas will start at first base on Tuesday and bat seventh against Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta. […]

Munetaka Murakami Resting on Tuesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Munetaka Murakami is getting the day off on Tuesday against the visiting Baltimore Orioles, according to MLB.com. Lenyn Sosa will make the start at the hot corner for the Pale Hose and will hit second against Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers. This will be Murakami's first day off of the year. […]

Brett Baty Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

As expected, New York Mets infielder/outfielder Brett Baty (thumb) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday, playing right field and batting fifth against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Zac Gallen at Citi Field, according to MLB.com. Baty jammed his thumb while sliding on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants and did not play on […]

Brooks Baldwin Undergoes Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

Chicago White Sox infielder Brooks Baldwin (elbow) elected to have a season-ending UCL internal-brace surgery on his right elbow last Wednesday, April 1, according to White Sox beat reporter Brooke Fletcher. Baldwin was placed on the 10-day injured list back on March 26. He is expected to be ready for spring training next year. The […]

Orion Kerkering Coming Off Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies will activate right-handed reliever Orion Kerkering (hamstring) from the injured list on Tuesday, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. In a corresponding move, the Phillies optioned left-hander Kyle Backhus to the minors after Monday's game. Kerkering will be making his 2026 debut after straining his right hamstring in spring training. The hard-throwing […]