Tyler Glasnow Pitches Well in Return from Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow held his own Wednesday in his first major league start since April 27. After missing over two months with shoulder inflammation, Glasnow limited the Milwaukee Brewers to one unearned run on two hits with five strikeouts and three walks over five innings. The 31-year-old threw 85 pitches (53 strikes) […]

DJ LeMahieu Designated for Assignment

The New York Yankees have designated infielder DJ LeMahieu for assignment and recalled rookie infielder Jorbit Vivas from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The writing was on the wall for LeMahieu when the Yankees demoted him to a bench role on Tuesday to shift Jazz Chisholm Jr. from third base to second. Although LeMahieu has past third base […]

Trevor Williams to Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

Washington Nationals starter Trevor Williams (elbow) has a partial tear in his right ulnar collateral ligament and will require surgery, according to Spencer Nusbaum of the Washington Post. Williams expects to have internal brace surgery, not a full Tommy John procedure, but he'll still miss the rest of the season and perhaps some of the […]

Michael Kopech Undergoes Knee Surgery, Moved to 60-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech (knee) has undergone surgery on a torn meniscus in his right knee, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports. The Dodgers moved Kopech from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL as a result. Kopech's IL stint dates back to June 28, meaning he won't be eligible […]

Jake Meyers Helped Off Field Before Wednesday's Game

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (calf) was in the team's lineup on Wednesday, but he exited before their game against the Cleveland Guardians began. Meyers left the field during pregame warmups with help from an athletic trainer. The 29-year-old had been set to return from the right-calf injury that he suffered in a win over […]

Byron Buxton Exits After Hit-by-Pitch, X-Rays Negative

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hand) departed the team's game against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday after suffering a left-hand contusion on a hit by pitch. X-rays came back negative for a fracture, and Buxton is considered day-to-day, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Buxton led off the bottom of the first inning against Cubs […]

Kyle Stowers Taking a Seat

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Stowers will head to the bench for the first time since June 29. The left-handed slugger has been solid recently with at least one hit in 13 of his last 15 games. In his absence, Heriberto […]

Jesus Sanchez Absent on Wednesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Sanchez will head to the bench for the first time since June 29. This appears to be a routine rest day for Sanchez who is hitting .321 over the last week. Dane Myers will cover right […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Playing on Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (back) is returning to the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Athletics. Acuna was scratched from Tuesday's contest due to lower back tightness. Luckily, Acuna will only miss one game and is back in the leadoff spot and playing right field versus right-hander Mitch Spence on Wednesday. […]

Max Kepler Removed Early on Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler (shin) was forced to make an early exit from Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Kepler seemed fine until being pulled out for Johan Rojas in the eighth inning. It has been revealed that Kepler is dealing with a right shin contusion, so fantasy managers should consider him as […]

Jacob Wilson Remains Sidelined on Wednesday

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (hand) will take a seat ahead of Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. This doesn't come as a shock after Wilson was hit in the left hand by a pitch during Tuesday's game. It doesn't sound like Wilson suffered any serious injuries, but he'll likely undergo more testing. For now, fantasy […]

Edward Cabrera Has Multiple Suitors

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera is expected to have a fairly large trade market this summer. The Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, and reportedly other organizations are looking at acquiring Cabrera ahead of the trade deadline. The Marlins should be able to get a good return on Cabrera, assuming they're willing to move him. […]

Jake Meyers Back in Wednesday's Lineup

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (calf) is starting in center field and will bat out of the two-hole for Wednesday's game against the visiting Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Slade Cecconi. Meyers suffered a right-calf injury in Sunday's game against the Dodgers in Los Angeles and then missed the last two games as a result. The […]

Porter Hodge Heading Back to Injured List With Shoulder Injury

The Chicago Cubs placed right-handed reliever Porter Hodge (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a shoulder injury, according to manager Craig Counsell. Pitcher Ethan Roberts will be recalled from the minors in a corresponding move. "I don't think it's anything major, but we're dealing with a little shoulder stuff -- we got […]

Nolan Arenado Back in Action for Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) is back at third base and will hit fifth on Wednesday against the visiting Washington Nationals and left-hander MacKenzie Gore. Arenado will return to the hot corner after missing the last three games with a right-shoulder impingement. The 34-year-old has been beat up of late, as he […]

Alex Bregman has "Really Good Chance" to Return Before All-Star Break

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said on Wednesday that third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) has "a really good chance" of returning before next week's All-Star break. Apparently Bregman looked good and recovered nicely from his workouts earlier this week. He has not been activated from the 10-day injured list to play in Wednesday's series […]

Masataka Yoshida Activated and Starting on Wednesday

The Boston Red Sox reinstated outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned infielder/outfielder Nate Eaton to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. The team also transferred right-hander Nick Burdi (hip) from the 15-day to the 60-day IL. Yoshida is finally back with the big-league club and will make […]

Brandon Lowe Still Out on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (side) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the hosting Detroit Tigers. Taylor Walls is starting at second base and will bat eighth against Tigers right-hander Reese Olson. Lowe injured his left side in the win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday and will miss […]

Teoscar Hernandez Expected to Return on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (foot) is "not there yet," but he's expected to return for Friday's series opener against the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Hernandez fouled a ball off his left foot in Saturday's loss to the Houston Astros and hasn't played since, but he's expected to avoid […]

Blake Snell to Make Rehab Start on Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Wednesday that left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) will make a minor-league rehab start for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday. It's a big step for the two-time Cy Young winner, as this will be Snell's first time pitching in a game since he landed on the injured list back […]

Ryan Clifford Homers Twice, Drives in Seven Runs

New York Mets first base/outfield prospect Ryan Clifford clubbed a pair of home runs in a 2-for-6 day at the plate for Double-A Binghamton. The first was a three-run blast in the opening frame of the contest, and the other was a grand slam in the eighth inning. The 21-year-old has four home runs in […]

Blake Treinen to Start Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-handed reliever Blake Treinen (forearm) is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday. Treinen is recovering from a sprained right forearm that has kept him sidelined since the middle of April. The 36-year-old veteran will likely need at least several outings […]

Carson Benge Collects Three Hits, Drives in Three

New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, three RBI, and two runs scored on Tuesday for Double-A Binghamton. The Mets' third-ranked prospect was promoted to Double-A a couple of weeks ago and has gone 11-for-37 (.297) with three extra-base hits (one home run), two steals, and an impressive […]

Shohei Ohtani's Next Start to Come on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani's next start on the mound will come on Saturday in San Francisco against the division-rival Giants. However, Ohtani will serve as the "opener" again, with right-hander Emmet Sheehan serving as the bulk reliever. Ohtani is slowly building up his pitch counts since making […]

Yohandry Morales has Two-Homer Game on Tuesday

Washington Nationals corner infield prospect Yohandry Morales laced a double and two home runs in a 3-for-4 day at the plate at Triple-A Rochester. The Nats' 12th-ranked prospect has struggled during his time at Triple-A, slashing just .225/.302/.380 with a 29.6 percent strikeout rate in 36 games. The 2023 second-rounder slashed .315/.366/.520 in 33 games at Double-A […]

Jefferson Rojas Homers, Extends Hit Streak to Seven Games

Chicago Cubs infield prospect Jefferson Rojas went 2-for-5 with two RBI on Tuesday, belting his eighth home run of the season for High-A South Bend. The hits extended his hit streak to seven games, and he's now recorded multiple hits in three of the last four. The Cubs' third-ranked prospect (MLB No. 64) is now […]

Carter Jensen Homers, Gets on Base Five Times

Kansas City Royals catching prospect Carter Jensen stayed hot on Tuesday, going 2-for-2 with a single, a home run, three walks, three RBI, and a run scored for Triple-A Omaha. It's the fourth multi-hit effort in his last six games after a 1-for-22 start for the Storm Chasers, and nine of his 10 hits at […]

Brooks Baldwin Placed on the 10-Day Injured List

Chicago White Sox utilityman Brooks Baldwin (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list as the team enters the All-Star break. Baldwin was scratched from Tuesday's lineup ahead of a loss to the Blue Jays and had appeared in every game since his July 1 call-up. Baldwin provides defensive versatility, but his offensive output […]

White Sox Cam Booser Cleared to Begin Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox left-hander Cam Booser (shoulder) has been cleared to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte after being sidelined since June 19 with a left shoulder strain. The southpaw is expected to require only a brief rehab stint before rejoining the White Sox bullpen. Booser has posted a 5.11 ERA with 27 strikeouts […]

Travis Sykora Will Miss Two-Three Weeks

Washington Nationals right-hander Travis Sykora (tricep) will be shut down for two to three weeks as he recovers from lower right triceps soreness. The 21-year-old exited Saturday's start after just one inning, sparking concern among fantasy managers. Sykora has avoided a significant injury and is expected to return by the end of July. The timing […]