Jordan Zimmermann Will Need Multiple Rehab Starts

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) will need multiple rehab starts before rejoining the Tigers' rotation, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. His injury originally was only supposed to require a minimum disabled list stint. Zimmermann has already missed two weeks and is going to miss a couple more weeks. He was pitching well before […]

Jeimer Candelario Needs A Few More Rehab Games

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (wrist) might need a few more rehab games at Triple-A, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. He fielded grounders on Thursday, but continues to deal with left wrist tendinitis. It's an injury that could lead to Candelario having surgery. However, he is going to attempt to play through the issue […]

Dee Gordon Hitting .412 Lifetime Against Tuesday's Opponent

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dee Gordon will have a favorable matchup when the team opens up a series against the A's on Tuesday night. Oakland's probable starter, Trevor Cahill, has struggled to keep Gordon off the bases in his career, and the Mariners leadoff man is 7-for-17 (.412) lifetime against him. After a hot start to […]

Joe Mauer Receives Treatment on Monday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (concussion) got treatment at Target Field on Monday for his issues with sensitivity to light and balance. Manager Paul Molitor said Mauer's condition is "a little better." The Twins placed Mauer on the disabled list on Saturday and Logan Morrison is expected to take over at first base. Mauer […]

Ben Gamel Hitting .466 Over Last Four Starts

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel has picked up his play over the last week and is 7-for-15 (.466) over his last four starts. The string of hits has brought his average up to .230, and he has also doubled, homered and driven in three runs during this span. Gamel's numbers last season are pedestrian in […]

Anibal Sanchez Starting Rehab Game on Monday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (hamstring) is expected to go roughly four innings or 65 pitches in his start on Monday. He could be activated for the doubleheader against the Mets on May 28. There is no spot for Sanchez in the Braves starting rotation right now. He could make spot starts every now […]

Pat Neshek Throws on Monday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Pat Neshek (forearm, shoulder) made 30 flat-ground throws on Monday. This was the first time Neshek has thrown a ball since being diagnosed with a right forearm strain a few weeks ago. He'll continue to work his way back, but Neshek is not expected to return until at least mid-June. Neshek […]

Ervin Santana's Rehab Start Rained Out

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana (finger) had his start rained out in Florida on Monday. Santana will pitch on Wednesday with Double-A Chattanooga. He continues to work his way back from a procedure he had on his middle finger in early February. Santana is likely going to return in mid-June, but that depends if […]

Tommy Kahnle Beginning Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle (shoulder, biceps) is beginning his rehab assignment with Low-A Charleston on Monday. He has been out since mid-April due to right shoulder and biceps tendinitis. Kahnle is expected to make a couple rehab appearances before returning to the Yankees. He's worth owning in some leagues that highly value […]

Daniel Murphy Still Unable to Play in Extended Spring Training

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (knee) still hasn't played in an extended spring training game. Murphy was supposed to be playing for roughly a week now, but has yet to actually play. The Nats have not set a timetable for his return, but this will obviously delay it somewhat. Fantasy owners should hang onto […]

Alex Reyes Will Work as a Starter When He Returns

St. Louis Cardinals general manager Michael Girsch confirmed on Monday that starting pitcher Alex Reyes (elbow) would be used as a starting pitcher once he completes his recovery from Tommy John surgery. It was originally unclear whether Reyes would be used in the rotation or out of the bullpen, but perhaps his 0.00 ERA and […]

Adrian Beltre is Out A Few More Weeks

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (hamstring) is making progress but is still a few weeks away from returning, according to general manager Jon Daniels. Beltre has been on the disabled list twice this season due to hamstring issues. The 39-year-old is a quick healer but continues to aggravate the injury. Fantasy owners with a […]

Mets Showing Interest In Jose Bautista

According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the New York Mets are “showing interest” in free-agent outfielder/third baseman Jose Bautista. The 37-year-old Bautista was of course just released by the Atlanta Braves on Saturday after posting a completely unproductive .143/.250/.343 slash line. He did have two home runs across 40 plate appearances, but […]

Alex Wilson Threw on Monday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Wilson (foot) ran on the field and threw off flat ground on Monday. The next step will likely be a few bullpen sessions in the coming days. Wilson would go on a rehab assignment after that and hopefully return to the Tigers bullpen soon. He's been making good progress and […]

Greg Bird Could Return This Week

New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird (ankle) could be activated from the disabled list sometime this week, according to manager Aaron Boone. Bird is hitting just .174/.387/.304 during eight rehab games this season, but he's feeling healthy. He is playing his first rehab game with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday. Bird should be owned in […]

Bruce Maxwell Returns From Restricted List

Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell was activated off the restricted list Monday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Maxwell was ineligible to enter into Canada due to a pending sentencing in a legal issue. Josh Phegley is being sent back down to Nashville in a corresponding move. Jonathan Lucroy remains Oakland's starting catcher.

Matt Bush Recalled From Triple-A

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Matt Bush has been recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. He was sent down last month due to lack of control, but he improved during his time in the minors. Kevin Jepsen has been designated for assignment, so Bush will move into his spot on the roster. Bush is only […]

Carlos Martinez Throws for the First Time Since Landing on the DL

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (lat) was able to long toss on Monday. It's the first time he's thrown since landing on the disabled list a few weeks ago with a strained lat. Martinez said he did not feel any pain during the long-toss session, but Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said that […]

White Sox Sign Michael Saunders

The Chicago White Sox have signed free-agent outfielder Michael Saunders. Saunders opted out of a minor league contract with the Orioles on May 15. Saunders struggled for Triple-A Norfolk with a .161 batting average in 103 plate appearances. Saunders lands in a good spot with White Sox outfielders Avisail Garcia (hamstring) and Nick Delmonico (hand) […]

Jerad Eickhoff Experienced Numbness in Rehab Start

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff (lat) has been out all season with a lat strain. On Sunday, Eickhoff experienced numbness in the tips of his right middle and index fingers. The team has decided to re-evaluate him before deciding what the next step is going to be. Zach Eflin and Vince Velasquez are likely […]

Chase Anderson To Start Monday, Activated Off DL

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson (illness) has been activated off the 10-day disabled list and will start Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In a corresponding move, starter Freddy Peralta was sent back down to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Anderson should be taken off the disabled list in all formats and started, as he will get […]

Dylan Covey Will Start For White Sox Wednesday

The Chicago White Sox on Monday announced that starting pitcher Dylan Covey will start Wednesday versus the Baltimore Orioles. Covey owns a career 7.58 ERA in 19 games (13 starts) and should be avoided in all formats. Covey is likely to remain in the rotation with Carson Fulmer being demoted.

Khris Davis Likely Headed To DL

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis is likely disabled list-bound due to a right groin strain, according to manager Bob Melvin. Melvin commented on MLB Network Radio that Davis is expected to end up on the disabled list based on how he was moving around afterwards. Davis is scheduled to be re-evaluated Monday with an update […]

Miguel Rojas Homers Twice in Marlins Loss Sunday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas had his first career multi-home run performance on Sunday afternoon, finishing 3-for-3 with two home runs, four RBI and three runs scored in the loss to the Braves. Sunday's performance brings Rojas to seven home runs on the year — or three more than he hit in his previous four […]

Matt Shoemaker Getting Examined Monday

Los Angeles Angels starter Matt Shoemaker (forearm) played catch on Saturday, his first time since his rehab stalled back on May 6. The specialist that Shoemaker saw said he will better be able to identify the source of Shoemaker's pain if he activates his arm, so now that he has thrown, he will be re-examined […]

Juan Soto Makes First Start Monday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto has been penciled into the big league lineup for the first time in his career on Monday. Soto, 19, will be playing left field and batting sixth for the Nationals against the San Diego Padres. The Padres are starting left-hander Robbie Erlin on Monday. The Nationals have said that ordinarily […]

Freddy Peralta Optioned To Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta has been optioned back to Triple-A Colorado Springs. This was a corresponding move to starter Chase Anderson (illness) being reinstated from the disabled list. After Peralta's historic 13-strikeout debut, he fell back to earth on Saturday, allowing nine baserunners in only four innings of work. Peralta's downfall was ultimately […]

Dexter Fowler Not in the Lineup for Monday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler is not in Monday's starting lineup. He's now been on the bench for two of the last three games while super prospect Tyler O'Neill gets some playing time in the outfield. Fowler is hitting a mere .160/.281/.292 through almost two months of the season. Fowler had a nice game […]

Odrisamer Despaigne Activated from DL, Dillon Peters Optioned

The Miami Marlins activated reliever Odrisamer Despaigne (forearm) from the 10-day disabled list on Monday, and in a corresponding move optioned reliever Dillon Peters to Triple-A New Orleans, reports Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald. Peters did not make an appearance for the Marlins in his most recent stint in the majors, leaving his season […]

Clint Frazier Optioned to Triple-A, Giovanny Gallegos Recalled

The New York Yankees optioned outfielder Clint Frazier to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday and in a corresponding move recalled reliever Giovanny Gallegos, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. Frazier made only one appearance with the Yankees in his brief stint, going 1-for-2 with a double and two walks on Saturday. Over four innings of work this […]