Alan Roden Placed on 10-Day Injured List

The Minnesota Twins announced that they have placed outfielder Alan Roden (thumb) on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb and recalled fellow outfielder James Outman from Triple-A St. Paul. The Twins scratched Roden from their lineup on Friday, and now he'll miss at least a week and a half because of the […]

Pirates' Bubba Chandler Staying at Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates have yet to announce their starter for Sunday, but it won't be Bubba Chandler. The 22-year-old right-hander will remain in Triple-A, where he's scheduled to start tonight. Many expected Chandler to make his MLB debut this weekend, but the Pirates are opting for more development time. The hard-throwing prospect owns a 5-5 […]

Bowden Francis has Started a Throwing Progression

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis (shoulder) has begun throwing while rehabbing at the team's Florida complex. It's unclear as to how far he has been able to throw, but it's good news nonetheless that he has progressed to this point. He plans on ramping up his distance thrown and pitch count, but he is […]

Bubba Chandler Staying at Triple-A for Now

The Pittsburgh Pirates have yet to announce their starter for Sunday, but it won't be Bubba Chandler. The 22-year-old right-hander will remain in Triple-A, where he's scheduled to start tonight. Many expected Chandler to make his MLB debut this weekend, but the Pirates are opting for more development time. The hard-throwing prospect owns a 5-5 […]

Harry Ford Homers Again Friday

Seattle Mariners prospect Harry Ford launched a 411-foot homer on Friday, bringing his total to 15 on the year. The 22-year-old has impressed at Triple-A with a strong plate approach, walking at a 15.3% rate while keeping his strikeouts at just 18.9%. Ford is slashing .294/.412/.479 this season and looks ready for the next step. […]

Kutter Crawford Hopes to be Throwing by October

Boston Red Sox starter Kutter Crawford (wrist) is recovering well from the surgery that he had on his right wrist back on July 2, which was a procedure that ended his season. He anticipates that he will be throwing by October, leading to the hope that he will be ready by Spring Training. It has […]

Aiva Arquette Clubs First Pro Home Run

Miami Marlins shortstop prospect Aiva Arquette launched his first professional home run Friday in just his eighth game with High-A Beloit. The seventh overall pick in June's draft, Arquette already ranks as the organization's No. 2 prospect. At 6'5", he brings rare size and raw power to the shortstop position, with legitimate 30-homer upside. While […]

Carlos Narvaez Battling Knee Soreness

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez (knee) has been battling knee soreness of late, which is the reason for his absence from the lineup earlier in the week. While he did return to play on Friday night, he was absent from Saturday's lineup, giving way to the possibility that he could be fatigued or still […]

Andrew Heaney to Pitch in Relief for the Rest of the Year

Pittsburgh Pirates interim manager Don Kelly said that left-hander Andrew Heaney will pitch out of the bullpen for the rest of the year, according to Noah Hiles of Pittsburgh PG. It effectively kills what little fantasy value Heaney had left in 2025. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw is currently 5-10 for the Bucs with a 4.99 […]

Konnor Griffin Continues To Shine, Steals Two Bags

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin stayed hot Friday, going 1-for-3 with a single, a run scored, and two stolen bases. The 19-year-old now has 58 steals on the season across two levels and continues to flash his five-tool skill set. Since his promotion to High-A Greensboro, Griffin is slashing .319/.429/.508 with seven home runs in […]

Josh Naylor Back in Action on Saturday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (illness) is feeling better and is starting at first base and batting cleanup for Saturday's tilt against the hosting New York Mets and rookie right-hander Nolan McLean, who will be making his major-leagu debut. Naylor was under the weather and did not play in Friday's series opener at Citi […]

Marcus Semien Out on Saturday, Going for X-Rays on his Wrist

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (wrist) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the hosting Toronto Blue Jays after he was hit by a pitch on his wrist in Friday night's game, according to Shawn McFarland of th Dallas Morning News. Semien said he woke up on Saturday and his wrist […]

George Springer Activated and Starting on Saturday

The Toronto Blue Jays activated outfielder George Springer (concussion) from the seven-day concussion injured list on Saturday and optioned outfielder Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Springer will jump right back into the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the visiting Texas Rangers and left-hander […]

Athletics Designate Gio Urshela for Assignment

Third baseman Gio Urshela was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Friday, per the team. Infielder Brett Harris was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas as the corresponding move. Urshela struggled in 197 plate appearances for the Athletics in 2025, recording a .236/.287/.326 slash line with zero home runs, 20 RBI, and 10 runs scored. […]

Mets Designate Paul Blackburn for Assignment

Veteran right-hander Paul Blackburn has been designated for assignment by the New York Mets, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Blackburn's release from the 40-man roster will clear a spot for right-hander Nolan McLean, who is scheduled to make his MLB debut on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners. The 31-year-old Blackburn threw 23 2/3 innings for […]

Tanner Houck to Have Tommy John Surgery on Monday

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Tanner Houck (elbow) is scheduled to undergo Tommy John Surgery on Monday. The 29-year-old suffered a right flexor pronator strain in the middle of May and has been on the Injured List ever since. He had been making gains in the summer, going so far as to complete a long […]

Cole Ragans Throws 20-Pitch Bullpen on Friday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen on Friday and had "no pain, no restrictions in (his) delivery," per Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Ragans has been on the injured list since early June due to a rotator cuff strain. The 27-year-old left-hander will need at least a few rehab appearances […]

Dylan Beavers Called Up by Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles have selected the contract of top outfield prospect Dylan Beavers from Triple-A Norfolk, per MASN's Roch Kubatko. Veteran outfielder Greg Allen has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. The 24-year-old Beavers has raked in 418 plate appearances at Triple-A this season, slashing .304/.420/.515 with 18 home runs, 51 RBI, 78 […]

Justin Slaten to Throw to Live Batters on Monday

Boston Red Sox right-hander reliever Justin Slaten (shoulder) is scheduled to take a big step forward on Monday, as he is set to face live batters for the first time since landing on the injured list in June. He has accelerated his recovery process in August, as he has thrown multiple bullpen sessions this month, […]

John Means Throws 38 Pitches in Rehab Outing

Cleveland Guardians left-hander John Means (elbow) was solid in his first rehab outing as he works his way back from June 2024 Tommy John surgery. Starting for High-A Lake County, Means threw 38 pitches over 2 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and zero walks while striking out three. Given that Means has not pitched […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Makes Rehab Start on Friday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (finger) made a rehab start on Friday for Triple-A Sugar Land, allowing one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out five batters in five innings of work. The 31-year-old threw 80 pitches in the contest, so he appears to be fully stretched out, and […]

Simeon Woods Richardson Strikes Out Four in Rehab Start

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) made his first rehab start at Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out four in two shutout innings for the Saints. The 24-year-old has been sidelined after having a parasite removed from his digestive tract earlier this month, having last […]

Rico Garcia Will be Opener for the Orioles on Saturday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Rico Garcia will be the team's opener for Saturday's game against the Astros, with left-hander Cade Povich to follow. The right-handed Garcia would theoretically see a trio of right-handed batters at the top of Houston's lineup, with the team's left-handed options typically hitting lower in the order. Garcia won't last very long […]

Alan Roden Diagnosed With Sprained Thumb

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alan Roden (thumb), who was scratched from Friday's lineup, has been diagnosed with a sprained left thumb ligament. There is no official word yet on whether or not he'll need to go on the injured list, but if he does, Austin Martin could be the beneficiary of more playing time. Roden was […]

Casey Schmitt Departs After Being Hit by a Pitch

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt was hit by a pitch in the elbow during his at-bat in the eighth inning of Friday's 7-6 loss to the Rays and was subsequently removed from the game. Tyler Fitzgerald replaced Schmitt in the lineup, but it was Christian Koss who slid over to third from second base […]

Chandler Simpson Continues Stellar Run on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Chandler Simpson went 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs during their victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday evening. He also swiped a bag. In the sixth inning, Simpson ripped a two-run single, which scored Jake Mangum and Ha-Seong Kim. Over his last six contests, the 24-year-old has […]

Luis Pena Extends Hitting Streak with Home Run

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Luis Pena went 1-for-5 with a home run during their contest against High-A Great Lakes on Friday evening. This was Pena's fourth-straight game, tallying a hit. Since joining High-A Wisconsin, Pena has looked quite productive. Through his first nine games at the High-A level, Pena has tallied at least one hit […]

Aidan Miller Goes Deep, Swipes a Bag

Philadelphia Phillies infield prospect Aidan Miller went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, and a stolen base during their contest against Double-A Akron on Friday evening. This was his second straight multi-hit game and second straight contest tallying a double. Over his last 16 games at Double-A Reading, the former 27th overall pick has […]

J.J. Wetherholt Making Strong Case for MLB Promotion

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt continued to flash immense power upside at Triple-A on Friday evening. Facing Charlotte, the top-ranked prospect in St. Louis went 1-for-4 with a solo shot and a walk. This was his second round-tripper over his last three games. During these three games, Wetherholt has tallied at least one […]

Leodalis De Vries Launches Two Home Runs

Athletics shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries had a monster day at the plate on Friday evening. Facing High-A Dayton, De Vries went 3-for-4 with a double, two home runs, and five RBI. He also drew a walk and scored three runs. Since joining the Athletics in a blockbuster deal that sent Mason Miller to San […]