Dustin Pedroia Knows When He Wants To Return

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) has an agenda for his rehab and return dates, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. Pedroia expects to begin his rehab assignment on May 12 with Triple-A Pawtucket. He has also targeted May 25 as his return date. Manager Alex Cora has said before that there […]

Tyler Thornburg Hits 95 mph In First Rehab Start At Triple-A

Boston Red Sox reliever Tyler Thornburg (shoulder) had a successful first rehab appearance at Triple-A Pawtucket, according to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. Thornburg allowed one hit in one inning while striking out three batters. Thornburg struck out two batters with the curveball and one with the fastball. It was also a good sign […]

Twins Call Up Fernando Romero; Phil Hughes To Bullpen

The Minnesota Twins will call up right-hander Fernando Romero and send right-hander Phil Hughes to the bullpen to make room for the rookie in the rotation. Hughes missed most of April after suffering an oblique strain during spring training and has made just two starts in 2018, posting a 7.71 ERA in seven innings of […]

Clint Frazier Joining Triple-A RailRiders

After wrapping up a stint with the Single-A Tampa Yankees over the weekend, New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (concussion) is moving closer to the Bronx. On Tuesday, the 23-year-old will report to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. At that point, the next logical step would be a return to the major league club. Frazier has […]

Madison Bumgarner Could Begin Throwing In A Couple Weeks

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (finger) could begin throwing off a bullpen mound in a couple of weeks, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Bumgarner will meet with doctors Tuesday and if everything goes well, he will begin his throwing program. Bumgarner is expected back in early June if all goes well.

Brandon Drury Not Returning In Houston

New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury (migraines) continues his rehab in the minor leagues as Miguel Andujar shows no signs of wearing down with the big league club. The 25-year-old former Arizona Diamondbacks player has been hitting well with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders over the past few games. This has fueled speculation that he would […]

Kris Medlen Likely to Take Robbie Ray's Spot in Rotation

With Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray going down with an oblique injury, it appears as if Kris Medlen will get the first shot at his rotation spot while Ray is on the DL. Medlen is yet to be confirmed as the starter but was recently scratched from his start in Triple-A. Medlen hasn't appeared […]

Mike Moustakas Leaves Game on Monday After Being Hit By Pitch

Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas was forced from the game on Monday after being hit in the forearm with a pitch. However, his X-rays came back negative and he is considered day-to-day. Even if he is forced to miss a game, Moustakas' injury is minor and he should be back in the coming […]

Adalberto Mondesi Activated From DL, Optioned To Minors

Kansas City Royals shortstop/second baseman Adalberto Mondesi (shoulder) was activated from the disabled list on Monday and assigned to Triple-A Omaha. Mondesi, formerly known as Raul, had been sidelined since spring training due to a shoulder injury. With major league shortstop Alcides Escobar flirting with the Mendoza line once again, it would seem like a […]

Joe Panik Has Thumb Surgery Monday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) had surgery on Monday to repair a torn UCL ligament in his left thumb. Panik will be out at least six weeks. Panik was hitting .267 with three home runs on the year and can safely be placed on waivers. Kelby Tomlinson is in line to get […]

Justin Bour Could Return to Lineup on Tuesday

Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour (back) was able to take batting practice on Monday, despite missing his third game in a row. Bour is apparently feeling better and the first baseman, as well as manager Don Mattingly, are hopeful he can return to the lineup on Tuesday. Bour has been nursing a back injury. […]

Mookie Betts Available Off Bench on Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts is eligible to come off the bench on Monday after missing his second straight start with a hamstring injury. It appears that manager Alex Cora is being cautious with his star outfielder, and Betts could return to the starting lineup on Tuesday. Betts has been on a tear in […]

Miguel Sano Could Be Headed to Diasbled List

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano's hamstring injury is not improving and could potentially land him on the disabled list. Sano was unable to run on Monday, and manager Paul Molitor said he is not making a lot of progress. Unless he is able to improve quickly, it appears Sano will be placed on the […]

Alex Verdugo's Playing Time To Increase

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo will likely see his playing time increase due to starting shortstop Corey Seager's (elbow) season-ending surgery. Chris Taylor, who normally mans center field, will get the bulk of the starts at short in Seager's place. That opens up a spot in the outfield, especially with the recent injury to […]

Aaron Judge Sitting on Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is getting the night off on Monday and isn't in the starting lineup. He's being replaced by outfielder Giancarlo Stanton with Gary Sanchez manning designated hitter. Judge is hitting .317 with seven home runs and 18 RBI. He needs to be in your lineup whenever he plays.

Fernando Romero to Make MLB Debut on Wednesday

Minnesota Twins pitching prospect Fernando Romero will be recalled from Triple-A and make his MLB debut on Wednesday against the Blue Jays. Romero is considered the best pitcher and second best prospect in the Twins' system. He has shined during his time in the minor leagues, pitching to a 23-17 record with a 2.83 ERA […]

Robbie Ray Placed on Disabled List with Oblique Strain

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday with an oblique strain. There currently isn't a timetable for Ray's return, however, he should be expected to miss at least his next few starts. Ray had pitched to a 2-0 record with a 4.88 ERA and a 45/17 K/BB ratio […]

Brandon Crawford Out Of Monday’s Lineup

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford will rest Monday evening. Crawford has been off to a very slow start with a .191 batting average. He should remain on the waiver wire. Kelby Tomlinson will take over at shortstop and bat seventh. He can be avoided in daily leagues.

Corey Seager To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery, effectively ending his 2018 season. Infielder Breyvic Valera has been recalled to take Seager's place on the roster. Seager has been battling injuries, including to his elbow, since August of last year. He started spring training late because of his right elbow and […]

Hisashi Iwakuma Suffers Setback In Rehab

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma has been shut down after feeling soreness in his right shoulder over the weekend, per MLB.com. Iwakuma's simulated game on Saturday lasted only seven or eight pitches before his shoulder began barking and the outing was scrapped. Iwakuma had offseason shoulder surgery on his pitching shoulder after failing to […]

Edwin Diaz Dominating The Ninth Inning

Seattle Mariners closer Edwin Diaz has been unhittable through the first month of the season and leads the league with 11 saves. Diaz has dominated opponents, striking out 27 hitters through only 14 1/3 innings. He has walked hitters at times but has allowed only two hits and one run all season. With an ERA […]

Ben Gamel Struggling At The Plate

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel has struggled to start the season, going 4-for-33 (.121) since returning from the disabled list with a strained oblique. Gamel is still seeing the lion's share of at-bats in left field for the team but will need to begin producing soon. Gamel hit .275 last season with 43 extra-base hits […]

Corey Knebel Throws Batting Practice on Monday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Corey Knebel (hamstring) threw a 25-pitch batting practice session on Monday. He completed his bullpen session on Friday without any issues. Brewers manager Craig Counsell will lay out the next steps on Tuesday or Wednesday, and Knebel could return as early as the next road trip if everything goes well. Knebel is […]

Jorge Soler Moved Up In Order

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler is in the midst of a five-game hitting streak, and he's getting bumped up to the No. 2 spot in the order as a reward. Soler has spent most of the season hitting in the four or five hole due to his reputation as a slugger, but he's altered […]

Jean Segura Driving In Runs From Second Spot In Lineup

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura had an excellent first month of the season, hitting .298 with two home runs, five stolen bases, nine doubles and 21 runs batted in. The 21 RBI are good for second on the team behind outfielder Mitch Haniger, and Segura is hitting an astounding .500 (15-for-30) with runners in scoring […]

Stephen Vogt Will Begin Rehab Stint on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Biloxi on Wednesday. Vogt will begin catching games on Wednesday and that is a big step forward in his rehab process. He'll likely need 20-25 at-bats to get his timing down, but he could be back with the Brewers very soon. Vogt […]

Noel Cuevas Starting On Monday

Colorado Rockies rookie outfielder Noel Cuevas is getting the start on Monday over returning veteran Carlos Gonzalez. Even though CarGo has just been activated from the disabled list, he's getting a break on Monday because lefty Jon Lester will be taking the mound. Cuevas hasn't done much to impress while CarGo was on the DL, […]

Zach Eflin Will Start on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin has been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday. Reliever Victor Arano (shoulder) will head to the 10-day disabled list. Eflin is expected to take Arano's spot on the roster and start against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. Eflin was pitching fairly mediocre at Triple-A this season, but could […]

Danny Espinosa Released by Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Danny Espinosa has been released after failing to make the MLB roster out of spring training. Espinosa was hitting .232/.271/.286 at Triple-A this season, but it was not enough for the Jays to keep him around. Espinosa will look to find a fit elsewhere, but he belongs on the waiver wire […]

Ian Desmond Leading Off On Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder/first baseman Ian Desmond is penciled in to hit leadoff for the team on Monday. Desmond hasn't hit leadoff in a game since 2016, when he led off for the Rangers for three games. If asking why Desmond, a .188 hitter in 2018, is hitting leadoff, it's because he's triple-slashing .324/.405/.622 against lefties […]